Forehand Top Spin Style

Robert Elliott Asked 11 years ago

Alois or Jeff

I know in the end it is a choice of what is more comfortable, but I am between two different looping styles when I play. I play one style a few nights, then don't like the way it is going, then switch and it goes on and on like that. Anyway, I categorize the looping styles as the European style (arm more or less bent at a 90 degree angle) and the Chinese style (arm more or less extended). I feel have a bit more control (more spin) when I play Euro style, but I feel I have more power and am able to execute a more effective 3rd ball attack than that of the Euro style. I realize this may be an awkward question, but any advise is appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Paul Elliott

Anchorage, Alaska

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Paul,

You could think about a combination of these styles.  So when you are controlling the ball. use the more controlled stroke and when you want to play a 3rd ball and you have more time and space, then use the bigger stroke.