High Chop
Strokes
Archel Taneka Sutanto Asked 11 years ago
Hi Alois, Jeff and Pingskills Team
How to deal with a high chop ball? I mean, my opponent chops the ball and when it bounces to my table, it bounces high enough so I find it difficult to play with my forehand/backhand. But, when I push the ball, it doesn't make it through the net.
Thank you
Regards,
Archel
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Archel,
This can often be a harder ball than it looks. It is important to still deal with the backspin on the ball by lifting the ball a bit even though it is already quite high. If you hit it flat it will get dragged down into the net.
Take a look at these lessons on High backspin close to net or Smash/Topspin High Chopped Ball and How Should I Play Medium High Balls?
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Ayesha Noon Posted 11 years ago
Should I hit the ball with a topspin or a loop?
Take a look at the lessons above. The strokes are similar but a topspin is usually more appropriate.
Ayesha Noon Posted 11 years ago
Ok. I was asking because you said I should play a loop on a backspin.
Ayesha Noon Posted 11 years ago
And I was also wondering if I could flick the ball?
Ayesha Noon Posted 11 years ago
I'll try that out.