Returning mid-high ball

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 10 years ago

Arnab Ghosh

Arnab Ghosh Asked 10 years ago

Hello,

I am having a problem with returning the balls which is a bit higher than the ones to topspin back and a bit lower than the ones to smash. I find myself sub-consciously trying to treat it like a topspin ball and the ball ends up going out of the table. What shot should I play for these kinds of balls?

Sincerely,
Arnab Ghosh 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Arnab,

I think you are making the right choice.  If it is not high enough to smash then make a topspin.  You may just need to adjust your stroke slightly.  Get your arm up higher at the start of the stroke and still brush over the top of the ball to generate the topspin that will bring the ball down.


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Arnab Ghosh

Arnab Ghosh Posted 10 years ago

Hi,

In order to brush over top of the ball, I would have to make the bat movement a little forward, rather than upward, right?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Yes that is right.


Arnab Ghosh

Arnab Ghosh Posted 10 years ago

Okay, in my next practice session, I will try to concentrate on hitting the ball as you suggested and give you a feedback.

Thanks


Arnab Ghosh

Arnab Ghosh Posted 10 years ago

Yes, I controlled the ball better after following your advice. My efficiency improved a lot for the mid-high balls.

Thanks


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Well done.



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