My backhand reflexes in a game

Hey guys, I started playing this game 3-4 months back. i recently subscribed to your pingskills site.

I am practicing forehand/backhand counterhit shots to get my shots right. I do okay in practice. In a match situation my backhand reflex is not that great and to return i am trying to move my body too much to hit that ball with my forehand. Obviously my next return to my opponents next stroke is impossible as i am too far from the left side of table.  Is there a technique I could get proper reflexes?

Hi Pranava,

Reflexes, anticipation and position are often mistaken.  It sounds like you are almost anticipating a forehand and getting yourself into that position which is making playing a backhand more difficult for yourself.

Take a look at our lesson on Improving Your Reflexes which will show you what I am talking about a bit clearer.