forehand topspin
Strokes
Shaji Alavi Asked 14 years ago
Hi Coach,
These days b'coz of regular practice and using your tips from the video, i am getting consistent in executing topspins against backspins.
Although i am confused why sometimes my topspins are so loopy and sometimes they are somewhat flat and fast?
I read in 1 of your answers here, that try to hit the ball on top of the bounce. But how will i give it a full swing of the arm unless it has crossed the table?
Regards Shaji
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi SHaji,
When the ball is a little higher you can make your swing more horizontal so that you can swing fully and start above the level of the table. This will allow you to have a full swing. The ball needs to be high enough to do this otherwise you should let it come off the end of the table and play a slower more vertical topspin.
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Shaji Alavi Posted 14 years ago
Thank you Coach.
So if i understand correctly not every topspin shot needs a vertical lift. When the ball is high enough we can give it a horizontal swing for brushing the ball without the lift. I guess those top spins would be more faster than the ones lifted from a lower position from the end of the table.