Forehand topspin

Strokes

Atanas Atanasov Asked 13 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 Answered 13 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 Posted 13 years ago

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

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 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 Posted 13 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 from PingSkills Posted 13 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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