Timing of attacking chopped ball
Strokes
Bryan Lee Asked 8 years ago
Hey coaches
My question for you is-when attacking a chopped ball, is it better to topspin it as it is still rising? or is it like a regular topspin where it drops a little after it's peak. Also this is a little question but if I do a really strong flick and I lean over the table during my stroke, is it my point or my opponents point if he blocks it and it hits me while I'm still leaning over the table recovering.
Thanks!
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Bryan,
It is often better to let the heavy chop ball drop a little so that it is falling as your bat is going up. However if you can generate enough racket speed then it is better to hit it at the top of the bounce as you have more options to hit it harder from there.
On your second question, it would be your opponent's point if the ball hits you while you are over the table surface.
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Bryan Lee Posted 8 years ago
Awesome! Thanks
No problems.
D K Posted 8 years ago
Two questions: "hit it at the topspin"?
Shouldnt it be "hit it at the top" ? :D
And also: if the ball hits a player before it can reach the table,it is the opponent's point?
Then,for example,when I disbalance my opponent with using a sudden extreme short topspin serve,he catches it and pops up,then I smash directly into his bat while it is above the table,it is my point?
Thanks I have made that correction.
Yes it would be your point if he is over the table.