Returning Flat Smashes

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Paul Foo Asked 12 years ago

When I forehand loop a chop from my backhand side, my opponent hits through the spin flatly, and directs his shot towards my forehand. When I try to loop it, it sinks down. How do I return these fast, hard, and flat shots?

Jeff Plumb Answered 12 years ago

Hi Paul,

I'm not entirely sure what is happening here. Often when someone hits the ball fast and flat, it feels to me almost like there is a little bit of backspin on the ball (even though there isn't). In these situations you might need to try and play a more vertical stroke to help you lift the ball up. You'll still need a good brushing contact to generate plenty of topspin.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

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pradeep chowdhary Posted 11 years ago

How can I develop back hand practicing alone.

also please guide me how to return flat parallel low ball

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Pradeep,

You can hit against a wall and try to get the technique right. Take a look at this lesson on Practicing Alone which I think will help.

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