Countering Slow Spinny Topspin | Table Tennis | PingSkills

[@AegisRick]

I honestly never considered how simply gripping the paddle harder makes a big difference in how the ball reacts. I'd always found myself being able to block backhand many times easier than my forehand almost certainly for that reason.

[@pingskills]

I'm glad this video has been able to help you out. Good luck with your table tennis.

[@accountaccount3840]

Thanks 😊

[@atifsultan_mech]

Great video. There are a lot of tutorials showing how to counter the topspin with forehad but my personal problem was dealing it with backhand. This tutorial was perfect for me. Thank you.

[@Ligatmarping]

Nice as usual. Ive been playing for almost 25 years now in Argentina and certainly took several years to incorporate the concept of relaxing and soft touching the ball (as you can see Im no prodigy at this haha).

[@ujjalchatterjee9198]

Dear Alois & Jeff, Your videos and especially the explanations are superb. Very easy to understand. Thanks.

[@pingskills]

You're welcome as always.

[@kdgr]

Great information as usual!!! 🏓👍

[@gurgelgrunz5712]

Could you do Pendelum Serve for penhold grip

[@MarcelSM01]

Great tips, thanks. You make it look so easy 🏓🤗

[@pingskills]

There may have been more than one take on some of these shots! :)

[@MarcelSM01]

@@pingskills ☺👏👍

[@imperialmarchinhumanbowels5726]

Well, because the opponent is playing the ball where he's already standing. There's someone at my club who's fond of this slow spinny loop but he plays it where one's not, typically close behind the net and also puts a bit of side spin in it and it's a lot harder that way. There's probably a reason why one doesn't see this much on the pro level though and it probably has big weaknesses. But Kenta Matsuraida also had this very weird backhand chop-like move that looks like it shouldn't work because of how slow it is, but opponents rammed it into the net 3/4 of the time because of how weird it looked and how hard it was to estimate the amount of backspin.

[@zeitenwechsel7898]

Thx

[@ЯрТемыч]

Thanks for your coaching, guys. It is quite clear now how to start practice from right away. The only detail that could cause some troubles is how to execute all of these receives from forehand side. At least it would be great to know some subtleties of a counter fh topspin execution.

[@pingskills]

Good point. We may have to film another video showing this on the forehand side.

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Great video. Very good lesson. I like to punch anything that comes to me just a bit too high (where I have a good angle for the punch). Thanks!

[@pingskills]

That sounds like a good option!

[@rsammk]

Highly helpful, thank you! I would like a clarification on the preparation step. Is "moving back" suggested only for the third/topspin option?

[@amjadelbayaydah410]

Thank you for your advice. I need your opinion; sometimes, during the game, I start being nervous because of the net or touch points that impact the quality of my following points

[@pingskills]

This is common. Take a look at these tutorials for some advice: pingskills.com/tutorials/sports-psychology

[@x.x.7646]

Thanks Alois, helpful as ever. But I just wonder how to deal with a spinny topspins that come flat. When I try to block them they usually fly high behind the table.

[@pingskills]

Try watching this video and let me know if it helps: www.pingskills.com/tutorials/intermediate-strokes/backhand-block

[@x.x.7646]

@@pingskills Yes thanks. Looks I just don´t dare to close the bat that much because I fear it will end up in the net.

[@rockys7726]

If I punch the ball should I be punching downward? Sometimes I find myself overcompensating and hitting way too low and it goes into the net.

[@pingskills]

Try and take the ball at the top of the bounce. Yes, you often need to punch the ball downwards but if you are going into the net then try a little less downwards motion.

[@mayankgupta2543]

Is there any video on playing unorthodox but consistent player. The problem is their way of playing shots confuses and distracts opponent and the trajectory is also something opponent is not used to. I have hard time when i see ball instead of coming with curved trajectory it comes flying or skidding and in this case all I could do is make sure place it back on the table at least. As i cannot topspin it easily as it is deep and low and with no speed the moment i touch it jumps out of the table as if its almost flat hit.

[@pingskills]

Great question. I think with this type of ball you want to generate more topspin and almost treat the ball like it has some backspin on it so you lift it higher. Give this a try and see how it goes. Good luck.

[@thohry]

I always have this kind of difficultiy with slow spinny topspin. The ball looks go faster toward me !!

[@pingskills]

I hope this video has given you some ideas on how to deal with this shot more successfully.

[@huh1321]

How do I counter loop? Because there is one of my friend who always do the loop but it’s curve loop after the ball touched the table and went other direction

[@patmer2087]

I usually do fast topspin’s then mix twiddle to the backhand rubber (slower but spinny rubber) and do a spinny but slow speed Chinese style brush loop! The look of sheer terror on my opponent is funny af😂 (I’m talking amateur vs amateur) obviously 😅

[@wahyudhany]

Probably going to watch this again, and remind myself by leave a comment

[@sophiescanes2212]

Hi Alois

[@uleyzano6178]

Looks like tutorial for lefthanded.

[@pingskills]

The principles apply whether you are left handed or right handed :)

[@uleyzano6178]

@@pingskills When I counter tops from a right-handed rival I have to make some adjustments , if not my ball goes left or out of the table because I loop along the spin. When I counter a lefty I even don't think. Just loop it harder and you are there.

[@pingskills]

@@uleyzano6178 That is interesting. What do you think is different between the topspin shots of the right and left handed players?

[@uleyzano6178]

@@pingskills There's no difference between left-handed and right-handed players in a sense of mechanics. The difference is in combination of players. Most of the people are right-handed and they play against one another . So in most games rivals play with the same leading hand. If you chose for the demonstration a left-handed person it would be a usual combination.

[@deepkumar-kk4lf]

Have been trying for 2 months

[@pingskills]

Yes, it can be a difficult stroke to counter. What seems to be the biggest problem you have?

[@jeffery_tang]

How does that guy loop so spinny

[@pingskills]

It's all about a fast brushing contact. You also need a decent rubber on your bat!

[@leecherlarry]

i want a robot

[@deepkumar-kk4lf]

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