Using The Counter-hit in a Match
Strokes
Johnny Long Asked 11 years ago
Hey,
After watching some games on youtube, I don't see the counter-hit getting used much in matches at the professional level.
At a lower level, let's say in clubs, should I ever need to use the counter-hit in my matches? Is there still uses of the counter-hit sometimes?
Thanks.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Johnny,
It is not a shot that you use in a match much. It is usually a block or a topspin stroke. However it is a good basis of a stroke to learn control.
All of the strokes are extensions of each other. The block is the shortest of them and then as you lengthen your stroke it becomes a counterhit and then a topspin.
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Johnny Long Posted 11 years ago
Thanks Alois. Cleared up my confusion on the stokes.
D K Posted 11 years ago
In fact,very active block is a counterhit
Ben Einhorn Posted 11 years ago
If you want see the counter hit in use at a professional level I recommend watching Mima Ito. Is her fast counter hit / blocking technique something we will see more in the future? I find it totally amazing...
D K Posted 11 years ago
Generally,SHortpips attackers use backhand counterhit quite frequently
Ilia Minkin Posted 11 years ago
I think that D K made a good point about counterhitting and active blocking. It is used a lot.
D K Posted 11 years ago
Thanks
It is the first time that someone except the Great Coaches told somthing positive about me (in terms of our beautiful sport)