Lefty Screwball

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Rex Bradburn
Rex Bradburn Asked 11 years ago

Hi Alex and Jeff,

I've really enjoyed the you tube and your website on table tennis. My question is this: As a lefty I've seen you hit a forehand and forehand smash with a curve to the right side of the table. Can you do a curve (screwball) to the left side with a forehand? What about a backhand smash screwball? 

I've learned a lot in rules, skills and footwork with your "Ask the Coach" and hope you continue doing them. Its great to see a Lefty do the techniques as most of the players are righty's and I have trouble relating to those.

Thank you so much.

Rex

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Rex,

Thanks for the kind words about the site.

You can do a screwball to the left as well.  Take a look at the lesson we have on the Sidespin Forehand Topspin.  You need to lift the end of your racket up higher to get that curve.

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