Is it possible to smash backspin ball

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Zulkarnain Aripin
Zulkarnain Aripin Asked 14 years ago

Hi Coach, :)

It's me again (Zul),

I would like to ask you, is it possible to hit / smash backspin ball?

I prefer to hit / smash / attack whenever the ball bounce with either greater or medium height and depth, (my buddies / opponents categorized myself as an attacker / aggressive player ;p) but I realize and admit that it is hard and difficult for me to hit / smash backspin ball.

I've watched and studied Joo Se Hyuk, I would say that he regularly use forehand and backhand chop that comes with heavy backspin to counter forehand / backhand attack of his opponents and yet his opponent(s) able to attack / smash the ball again. (Awesome and fantastic for both Joo and his opponent(s) ) 

Coach, need your advise and tips on this matter.

Thanks Coach,

Best Regards,

Zul (Malaysia)

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Zul,

When there is backspin on the ball it is better to make a topspin ball rather than a smash.  the topspin will help you to lift the ball over the net and get some consistency with your stroke.  If you try to smash the backspin ball you have a very small margin of error.  It is much safer to topspin.

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