Forehand topspin
Strokes
Wilder Rua Asked 13 years ago
Been at it for a few months now and although i am getting a lot better, at least one of the best in my Shop (where we play) im still having a hard time with my forehand as far as looping the ball over or smashing. Grant it when we play we are in Uniform and Combat boots but none the less still find myself struggling not following through or getting the ball over with aggression. I tend to just lob it over setting the other guy up... Also im a lefty and am not sure if that plays a difference.. I mainly play Right handed players.
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Wilder,
Try getting the racket to get over the ball more and make the stroke come through faster. This will ensure you are brushing the ball and getting more spin on the ball. It will also mean you are not lobbing the ball up but getting a good topspin.
If you open the angle of your bat you can get the ball on the table but you will tend to lob the ball because you are not getting any spin on the ball.
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