Forehand Topspin Bat Angle
Strokes and Technique
Ben Duong Asked 12 years ago
Hi, I know that in different situations, you have to use a different stroke, but Im a bit confused about the angle and the power I should put into my forehand loop. For instance, for a ball that has a low bounce on the table and no or little spin, what angle and how much power do i use if using a forehand loop stroke? Can you give me some suggestions and examples?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Ben,
If the ball is low and has no spin you can afford to go a little more forward with the stroke than if it had a lot of spin. You should still brush over the ball to give it enough topspin to dip back onto the table.
This sort of thing is a lot of trial and error. It is impossible with this game to specify angles because each ball is different and a slight variation in the amount of spin will mean a change in the required angle. It is important to not over think this and just get the feel for the right angle and stroke. This can only come with a lot of hitting and experimentation over time.
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Akhmad Thryee Amalsyah Posted 11 years ago
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bertus bertus Posted 11 years ago
You can't see it unless you pay for being a premium member. You know, Jeff and Alois do need some cash for there retirementfund. :D
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gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
Dear pingskills
I need a new bat because my old one is a little worn out. Well im finding trouble thinking about what rubber I should use. Please help(Im a penholder)
gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
please respond for forhand and backhand
gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
also i need a new bat. Which bat
gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
i mean blade. which blade should i also get
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Gabe,
I don't really have any expertise about blades especially Penhold blades. We are getting some PingSkills Touch penhold blades shortly so you may want to wait and try this. It will be an allround blade. The rubbers we recommend are Mark V. What rubbers do you use at the moment?
Akhmad Thryee Amalsyah Posted 11 years ago
Hi Bertus,
I want to pay it, but i'm a people indonesian.
Smile,
Achmad.
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Akhmad,
We accept payment through PayPal and in multiple currencies. You can still become a premium member from Indonesia.
gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
my forehand and backhand ruber is globe 999. Its pretty good but im cant spin that good with it. this a reply to my question about which bat i should use.
Akhmad Thryee Amalsyah Posted 11 years ago
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for your suggestion.
Smile,
Akhmad
gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
dear pingskills
I been looking on all the online table tennis shops and some real shops and they dont sell it. I live in new zealand. Is there any other rubers you suggest. A rubber not to expensive but not to cheap unless its good. Please reply as soon as possible
gabe yap Posted 11 years ago
dosent matter i found it
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
OK, good to hear.