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Huzaifa Sohail
Huzaifa Sohail Asked 13 years ago

Hi!

How can i practise forehand topspin individually ,as i do not have a table at home i have it at school.  

With the wall I try but the ball does not come on the table after hitting the wall.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Huzaifa,

It is really difficult to practice the stroke without a partner.  Maybe just think about doing one stroke at a time against the wall.  Even if the ball doesn't come back on the table then catch it and do another.

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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 2013-08-10 07:55:19

I ever try practicing topspin on wall but the ball will now come and move forward that's why i only practicing flat ball, push and chop on wall but sir alois, is it effective ? Because wall isn't table...

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2013-08-10 07:55:19

Yes that is OK to use as practice.


Erriza Shalahuddin

Erriza Shalahuddin Posted 2013-08-10 07:55:19

This is how I initially practiced my forehand topspin alone:

1. Throw a ball on the wall

2. Let the ball bounce on the wall and floor

3. Topspin the ball to the wall

4. Catch the ball

5. Repeat

In this drill, I tried to brush the ball upward as fast as possible, made the contact as soft as possible, made the ball go as slow as possible, made the ball descend before hit the wall, and made the ball bounce upward when hitting the wall. Very hard to contact with the ball when started practicing, but I think it's useful later when I applied it on the table.


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