Forehand Topspin from cramped positions
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Wilburne Mathurin Asked 13 years ago
Hey guys, I'm having problems when I topspin the ball because my opponents put the ball in the middle of the table, half long, or into my body. How do I prevent them from doing this, and in case they do it, how must I move and what changes must I make to do the forehand topspin in these positions?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Wilburne,
If you are serving try to serve with more speed on the ball. This will make it harder for them to return the ball to that half long position.
If they do get the ball to there then move really close to the table to make the topspin. You can even put your left leg right under the table to get yourself closer to the ball. Also make sure you are down really low with your legs to get the ball as it just comes off the table.
If they put the ball into your body, you need to be able to move sideways to get into a better position to make the stroke. If you don't have time you can sway the top half of your body out of the way. Then try to get back into a balanced position after that.
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Wilburne Mathurin Posted 2013-08-10 09:11:43
Thanks guys, I'll try it to see how it works out.
Wilburne Mathurin Posted 2013-08-10 09:11:43
Hey guys, can you make a video response to this one please?
We will put it on the list.
mat huang Posted 2013-08-10 09:11:43
Footworks the key. Move to your left for right handers and then do the topspin. Its is important to endlessly keeping on moving in table tennis
Wilburne Mathurin Posted 2013-08-10 09:11:43
Hey guys, I've made some progress with the tips you gave. What is the latest on the video though?
Wilburne Mathurin Posted 2014-08-10 09:11:43
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Haven't had a chance as yet. Well put it up when we get it done though. Looks like it may take a while...
Wilburne Mathurin Posted 2016-08-10 09:11:43
Hey guys, have you made a video for this as yet?
Hi Wilburne,
We do have the lesson on the Slow Spinny Topspin which covers these elements. I will keep searching for another one that I think we have made… I know so many videos!