How to counter topspin fast incoming Balls in table tennis
Gabriel Kozakevych asked 7 days ago
Hi i also would like to ask when i should counter topspin fast incoming topspin Balls. So generally i am used to Blocking very fast topspins of my opponent because its my Default Game. But i would like to ask when should i counter topspin fast topspin Balls of my opponent i just See that my opponent Play fast topspins and i Block automatically. But how can i train my brain to really counter topspin fast incoming topspins. I just notice that my opponent Plays in a fast topspin and If i try Just to counter topspin Take the risk Most of the time i Miss Hit the ball on very fast topspins of i want to counter topspin them. But to reach also Highest Level i think i need to be able to counter topspin very fast topspins of my opponent. But how can i train this and also understand what Kind of fast topspins maybe i should even Block or counter topspin. Because i See this understanding did Not feel that It comes from alone. So It would be great If you can give me a advice how to get Elite in fast to table counter topspins and also when i should still Block maybe If its needed ?
Tom Academy Coach answered 2 days ago
Ok so for fast topspin shots it’s not so bad if you are already good at blocking it’s not much change to be able to counter these shots well. You just need to think of it as adding a bit of speed and touch of acceleration to your blocks and then build up from there. Of course keeping the shots short and compact is key and using the opponents pace to send it back rather than adding too much speed of your own, this will help you have good control and stability in the counter attacks.
