returning topspin

Table Tennis General

Last updated 14 years ago

David Metcalfe Unknown

David Metcalfe Unknown Asked 14 years ago

Hi Alois,

I recently played a game where the ball had medium topspin coming to me so I thought that topspin would keep it down on the table. I tried to brush slow and fast as well as close my bat angle but the majority went off the table. Does smashing through the ball cancel/reduce the incoming topspin and can it be more consistent than topspin when returning?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi David,

Take a look at our Lesson on  how to Counter A Spinny Topspin. This will give you various techniques that you can use.

Smashing does lessen the effect of the spin but it is also a high risk stroke. 


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