Forehand topspin

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Atanas Atanasov

Atanas Atanasov Asked 11 years ago

Hi guys,

I was wondering what should be the angle of my forearm in my starting position of the forehand topspin?

Nasko


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Nasko,

You can have it slightly bent at the start but ideally it should be fairly straight to get more speed through the stroke.


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Atanas Atanasov

Atanas Atanasov Posted 11 years ago

I noticed that Jeff's forearm when playing the forehand topspin is quite closed. Why is it that way?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

That is just a trait of Jeff's stroke.  He tends to generate more power from his waist and body through his legs.


Jonathan Huynh

Jonathan Huynh Posted 11 years ago

Are the guides and videos on oneofakindtrading okay to follow and do you think these skills are really what the chinese learn?


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Jonathan,

I haven't looked through these guides and the videos don't appear to be available anymore. I don't think the actual Chinese team watch these videos either.



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