Topspin with Pronation of forearm
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 11 years ago
Ethan .... Asked 11 years ago
Is it possible to create topspin by "rolling over the ball" with pronation (RH forehand)?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Ethan,
You can roll over the ball by pronating your forearm but the stroke becomes risky because you are changing the angle of your racket constantly while doing this. So you have to get the contact just right to get the ball on the table.
That is why we recommend you don't have any pronation at all and bring the bat through on the one plane to increase consistency of your stroke.
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Ethan .... Posted 11 years ago
Thanks.
One more question: why do pros appear to be rolling over the ball with their backhands but not with their forehands?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
It is just the working of the arm and the wrist. It is easier to rotate the forearm and wrist backward or supination rather than forwards. ALthough initially I think it is best to keep this all still through your stroke to increase consistency.
Ethan .... Posted 11 years ago
Thanks.