Power from the legs for backhand topspin
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Rob Janssen Asked 12 years ago
Hi Alois,
Defending with long pimple wasnt really were I was looking for after all. And I have been working on getting a better backhand and it has been working in matches. Yesterday when I played in competition I didn’t lose a single set and I think I was under pressure like 2-3 rallies max per set and I was able to pressure my opponent every time.
But my backhand is a little bit slow and spinny and I want to get more power out of my backhand and I read something about using your waist and your legs. I understand how to use my waist with a backhand but I have no idea how to get extra power with my legs.
Thanks for your help!
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Rob,
We have just filmed a lesson on this which will be up shortly. It is on the Advanced Backhand Topspin.
Whenever you are trying to hit the ball faster it is a matter of gathering all of the forces together, starting with your legs and then your waist and arm and wrist. The backhand involves quite a lot of wrist however. Stay tuned for the new lesson.
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Ayesha Noon Posted 12 years ago
Is your film for premium members? I hope it's not. So is it?
Ayesha Noon Posted 12 years ago
I'll see once you put your video on your website.
Rob Janssen Posted 12 years ago
Okay Im already tuned for the video :)
I find myself beeing slightly more on my toes and sometimes making a slight jump action when doing a backhand away from the table so I dont know thats a good thing but It just happins.