Forehand topspin

Strokes

shweta singh
shweta singh Asked 12 years ago

Hi! i have played tt for 3 4 years (on and off mostly) now i have started playing table tennis again (not on regular basis though) after 7-8 years, i am unable to play top spin on a push/chop. I don't understand why.

Shweta


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Shweta,

Have you seen the lesson on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin.  This is the technique that you need to use to improve the stroke.


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shweta singh

shweta singh Posted 12 years ago

the video's helpful, thanks Alois :)


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