Mostly sidespin loop used by defenders
Strokes
Dale Miller Asked 7 years ago
A few of the great defenders like Huo Ying Chao sometimes play a loop back from the table that is almost pure side spin. Have you ever used this stroke?
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Dale,
The sidespin topspin can be effective but it is also a more risky stroke than the straight topspin.
When it comes from a defender the sidespin can add some difficulty along with coping with the change from the backspin.
We have a video on this stroke in our Advanced Strokes section on the Sidespin Forehand Topspin.
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Once you've mastered the start and finish position of the forehand topspin, you can start to focus on finer details. In this video we talk about the position of your legs, weight transfer, varying the finish position, incorporating footwork, the use of your wrist, and the angle of your bat for the stroke.
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