Return the push

Vu Quang Asked 12 years ago

Good day coach. I'm a new member of your site, and a ping-pong lover too. Could I ask you a question?

My opponent often gives me a long and strong push (backhand or forehand). When I return this one by a push too, the ball usually bounces very high on the other side and he easily makes a complete smash. May you tell me the best way to return this push. Thanks a lot!

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Vu,

If his push comes long you should try to topspin it back to him. If you push it back, you will give him the opportunity ti attack first.

If you are finding that you don't have enough time, take a small step further aaway from the table to allow yourself more time to hit it.

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Vu Quang Posted 12 years ago

Dear coach,

Thanks for you advice. It really works. I feel very confident for the topspin against that long push. May I ask you a question more, please.

How can I return the push that the ball falls at the middle on my side. I want to use a topspin or counter to return this one but the fact is that I'm an Asian boy with "not long enough" arms, so I'm confused to choose between 2 ways. How could you tell me the best way to do.

Once again, thanks very much

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Vu,

If the ball is in the middle of the table you are best to push the ball back to them. Try to keep the ball short back on their side and wait for the next opportunity to make the attack if they go long.

Vu Quang Posted 12 years ago

Good day coach!

A question more: how could I return a soft short push?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Vu,

It is best to return it with another short push to keep the other player away from the attack. If the ball is higher you can flick it.

rajiv gollerkeri Posted 12 years ago

haha alois, that was three for the price of one!!! really appreciate your patience..

Vu Quang Posted 12 years ago

Hi, rajiv gollerkeri. I don't understand what you mean. And for Alois, I respect his patience, so I believe that he is a very good coach.

rajiv gollerkeri Posted 12 years ago

vu, i meant that you managed to get alois to answer 3 of your queries.. yep.. i respect his patience and passion.

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