backhand-topspin-from-opponents-backspin-push
Nomad asked 1 year ago
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Hi Dan / Tom
Please find attached the missing video which I have re-introduced to Youtube. The robot is set to a backspin setting.
I have been experimenting with various bat angles using forearm and wrist and I can get a good deal of topspin against light to medium backspin pushes. This has given me the opportunity to set up an attack from the opponent’s block or topspin return.
Hopefully you will get this. I look forward to your comments.
Alex
Dan Academy Coach answered 1 year ago
Hey Alex, wow I can see this shot has improved a lot from older videos you have sent in so that’s great! It looks a lot more smooth and relaxed which will help you get more spin and have good control so keep that up. I would say against backspin you can even drop the bat slightly lower below the ball as it comes in and get even more safety on our shots without losing much speed.
Also just make sure your wrist is nice and loose and you are releasing it through the shot, this will again help with spin and also placing the ball where you want. But overall it looks great keep it up! Dan 🙂
NomadThanks Dan…Good points…Hopefully, with practise, I will be able to develop the shot further to use in a tight match situation. I already see an improvement in opening up with the backhand topspin when playing against a low backspin push stroke from an opponent (which helps to develop my attacking game).
