Problem in putting long Balls
Strokes
Tushar Rajguru Asked 13 years ago
Hi , my problem is that I can put a short ball from my backhand for push or to counter a slow spinny topspin , I have seen your video of HOW TO COUNTER A SLOW SPINNY TOPSPIN but I am still unable to do it correct and I have no one to tell me where I am comitting a mistake .I cant figure out why I am unable to press that ball correctly with speed , long on the table . Also I have one more problem that I can play strokes very well cross court but I hit the ball out of the table almost all the time when I try to play it Down the line . So what can I do.
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Tushar,
COuntering a slow topspin is a really difficult stroke. It sounds like you are hitting the ball long a lot. This is really common. In training see if you can aim at the bottom of the net. Really aim to get the ball down that low. This will get you to have a better contact on the ball. Try to get a quick contact on the ball so that the ball doesn't stay in the rubber for too long and spin up.
Playing down the line is a shorter distance so again you need to aim lower or shorter. It is only a small difference but it can be enough to make you miss. Practice hitting the ball down the line and have a target on the table to aim at. This will focus you more.
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Tushar Rajguru Posted 13 years ago
Hi Jeff , by saying that I should aim lower
Tushar Rajguru Posted 13 years ago
Can you please explain meaning of - In training see if you can aim at the bottom of the net. Really aim to get the ball down that low. . Does it mean that I should see my aim from the net from my side .
Hi Tushar,
Aim for the net so that will get you to hit the ball lower.