Strokes
Hi, I'm a very average table tennis player, and I feel that it is time for me to move up my gameplay.
I started training forehand topspin strokes a while ago, and I'm totally struggling with it. I do get the stroke sometimes, but I can't even tell if that was topspinned or not, and it could be an absolute fluke for me to get the stroke right.
How can I get more consistent with my forehand topspin and avoid making mistakes? What are some mistakes I could be making?
Hi Yuuki,
Firstly it is great that you have decided to make a step up in your game.
The forehand topspin is an important part of the game and well worth putting time into.
Focus on the finish position of your stroke. Keep it as simple as you can making sure you are moving your bat through one plane and not changing the direction of the bat. It does take time to get right because there may be subtle changes to the amount of spin on the ball.
Question actions
Topspin-to-topspin rallies are fast, dynamic, and can be the key to winning more points! 🏓🔥 Learning how to control these exchanges will help you stay on the attack and put pressure on your opponent.
✅ How to adjust your technique for topspin rallies (compared to topspin vs. block)
✅ Why your stroke should be more forward and how to generate dip with topspin
✅ Tactical strategies – Mix up speed, spin, and placement for better control
✅ How to train this stroke effectively, even without a strong training partner
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