Forehand Stronger Than Backhand

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Nikhil Bathla Asked 11 years ago

My forehand is a lot better and consistent from my backhand so on some balls near my backhand i really get confused to play the shot with backhand or forehand.

Jeff Plumb Answered 11 years ago

Hi Nikhil,

A lot of players have stronger forehands than backhands. If you develop good footwork then you can play a lot more forehands which will suit your game.

Having said that, it's important to develop your backhand. When you train spend some time on developing this stroke. I often see players make a big jump in their level once they get confident playing backhand topspins.

← Smashing 2nd ball after we hit a loop Learning from mistakes →

Notify me of updates

Add to Favourites

Back to Questions

Thoughts on this question

Nikhil Bathla Posted 11 years ago

thanks jeff

Jonathan Huynh Posted 11 years ago

when balls go to my backhand, i naturally try and chop or block it. how do i over come that instinct and is it normal to do this?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

You should get a mindset of wanting to attack each of these balls. In training only allow yourself to attack any of these type of balls.

mat huang Posted 11 years ago

All i do is to get a strong fh loop, good bh block or counterhit. Bh loop is also good but it is not as speedy and fast- generally

Become a free member to post a comment about this question.