Stepping Stones to a Strong Forehand Topspin

[@robert2780]

can you do some videos on tactics? how to serve for 3rd and 5th ball attack? how to return serves strategically? thanks

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

I was thinking of doing this whilst reviewing a match

[@artistatodoterreno]

Muy buen video, le saludo desde Bogotá - Colombia ​@@TheTableTennisServiceGuy

[@keithmiller3770]

The best shot breakdown video I have literally ever seen. Keep 'em coming!

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Thank you very much Keith, really appreciated 😁

[@asaYT01]

Brilliant explanation of minor steps and variations, all adding to the desired forehand technique. Thank you for such coaching.

[@serge.shikov]

Can you add some videos about service receive?

[@mikecrowther6552]

Hi Craig-Thanks for all your great videos! I am a keen amateur shakehand player who plays quite a lot of doubles. Many of the serve tutorials I have watched are difficult, or not suitable to use when playing doubles. I would love to see a vid that focuses on aspects of serving in doubles.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

It’s been suggested before and it’s on my radar 👍

[@yo4i]

Nice and very clear explanation! Thanks a lot !

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

You’re welcome

[@explorerars4208]

please make a video on how can we shift from forehand to backhand in table tennis

[@explorerars4208]

please create a video on backhand attack

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Very good video. Getting the basics right is key to advancement. Great progression.

[@HolyMosesII]

great video, please do more content like this!

[@empiirik]

A nice thorough explanation as always. One thing, I like to Craig cover, is how to steadily come out from a backspin rally and start your attack.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Nice topic, possible to do at some point, yes.

[@johnwhite6312]

A video on looping against heavy underspin or short underspin would be very helpful. Grateful for your work!

[@DogwoodTT-hs8hv]

every bit of additional info helps us.

[@deepakkapoor5697]

Your videos make things look so simple.Keep it up ! Forehand block seems to be my weak point. Will appreciate a video on this.

[@sashazxtt]

This is probably the single most useful video I've seen on the subject. Great display of progression in developing a proper stroke. Great camera angles and focus on the legs and body. Will be recommending this video to the new guys in the gym, who think the wild swings of the arm is what is going to win them matches. A point - perhaps. Never a match.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Thank you ☺️

[@ShaTenniPo]

Thank you for a clear explanation.

[@Brezinski1000]

Very precise.

[@MD_Marcel]

Quite useful video, thanks! Even if Christmas is gone, a video explaining bh/vh Flick would be great.

[@waltervincent6362]

Thanks, Craig. This video helps a lot ,I ❤it

[@hasanurrahman4386]

Pls create a video on backhand stroke. Thank you.

[@Arief-PCR-A6]

I hope you teach us how to backhand and drive

[@mcjp1562]

Fantastic video, very helpful!

[@danielrenaud4639]

Very clear, thank you !

[@danielrenaud4639]

Very nice explanation, thank you and happy 2024 !

[@Theurbanmonk24]

Simple and awesome!!!

[@benchawes965]

TX for this video :) I'd like to see something about the foot work around the table for say like: push to short right followed by back band loop long left. It's hard to find videos about food work.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

That’s a nice suggestion. I’ll see what I can do

[@hanshausen2676]

Excellent work on breaking the swing down into the parts that are the same in each swing & pointing out what changes in each swing. Thanks for the clarification. If possible, can you point out what you would do differently when receiving between a backspin ball & a topspin? Thanks again.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Very possible to do in future, yes.

[@marsvinbob]

dear Craig I would like to see in your lessons a broad overview of how to use vision in tennis and where to look during sparring, is it it?

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

A nice intricate topic, I'll add it to the list.

[@marsvinbob]

@@TheTableTennisServiceGuy yes it important - vision and also - breather in tennis

[@AhmedAlkorde510]

Can you please make an video about the quality of the ball and the good friction How to generate speed power and spin in the same shot Thank you in advance

[@nguyenanhquynh7322]

thanks!

[@АрнольдЧёрный]

Very good!

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

😃

[@saurabhnavangul6691]

brilliant stuff as always! I am going to request something for which there are no good tutorials or angles of play. Ho to play using an antispin rubber such as Dr Neubauer ABS, Gorilla etc.?

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

I’m probably not the best person to demonstrate using these materials

[@7in1]

Backhand topspin advanced, please, please!!!!

[@gurutejacharya]

Nice video. Any tips to retun no spin ball ?

[@PianoRus]

Open racket angle and make forward motion parallel to the table.

[@keithcordon]

Great video. I'm a reasonable Over-50s club player but I really struggle to hit the ball hard on my forehand. What used to be my best shot, since the missed play during Covid, I now find next to impossible. I can hit a forehand well with plenty of top spin, I just can't drive the ball forward with any real pace. It just 'feels' un-natural to me and doesn't work. Very frustrating and I wish I could better describe it.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Tricky to advise without seeing it. Try to focus on being quick on the point of contact of the shot, not the entire length of the shot.

[@rahulghosh174]

Can u guide in respect of services which will force the oponent to return more often than not to the FH

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Generally speaking, serves down the line will help but there is never a guarantee

[@georgehood908]

Can you do something similar for backhand topspin please

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

I likely will at some point 👍

[@cyberrode]

blocking, chop blocking sire! thanks.

[@giuseppetrane2764]

🎉

[@UrmatKasymov]

Салам, из Кыргызстана.

[@botao4456]

Judging on your compact movements I guess youre using outer carbon blades?

[@sashazxtt]

Why would a blade dictate a technique?

[@rudycramer225]

So where is the wrist in all this? Never heard that word mentioned at all.????

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

Not always possible to remember everything! The grip needs to be relaxed enough so that the wrist follows through. Not necessary (in my opinion) to consciously think about moving the wrist when learning this.

[@rudycramer225]

Thanks. It's hard for me to stay relaxed when trying to hit the ball hard. I'll try and relax it next Monday. I'm very backhand dominant and do ok, but I figure i could double my skill level by getting a decent forehand, which I currently do not have.

[@TheTableTennisServiceGuy]

If you’re squeezing your bat as hard as you can, then just relax it by 20%. It doesn’t have to be super relaxed.

[@rudycramer225]

Got it!

[@Scrilian]

backhand pls