Position after topspin against backspin

Strokes

Romeo Chua
Romeo Chua Asked 10 years ago

After I topspin a backspin ball, should I jump back once, where I can topspin a block, or twice, where I can counter-topspin?
If I jump back twice, and the opponent blocks the ball, how do I topspin it to them?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

HI romeo,

I would stay where you are and play the next topspin from a similar position.  That way you will maintain the advantage you gain from making the first topspin.


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Romeo Chua

Romeo Chua Posted 10 years ago

I see. So you will be playing a topspin as the ball is rising?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Yes that is right Romeo.


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