Offensive returning off pushes

james smith Asked 12 years ago

when im rallying i play much better against people who i play with but when i play in a match it all goes wrong. i figured out its when i return a push, since im an offensive player i try to hit the backspin push long or short back but it doesnt work. should i :

a. work on my technique to get it on the table

b. push it back until a weaker push come

c. play less defensively and work on pushing

d. none of the above

thanks guys

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Nabeel,

Thanks for the multiple choice test...

I think I would pick 'a'.

Take a look at the lesson we have on the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin. This is the stroke that you need to implement to take the attack.

It may take a little while to implement into your game but it would be worthwhile.

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mat huang Posted 12 years ago

Text book info: Loop it if its long.

Yeah i see where you coming from as i cant loop consistently and also effectively. Just practice bit by bit from weight transfer, contact and just focus on the stroke and you'll get there.

james smith Posted 12 years ago

thanks mat.............i will take that into account in the future!