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[abuk1soro]

Hi everyone,
I have been playing TT for quite some time now all on my own (without coach). I relied on tutorial videos from YouTube and it helps particularly in developing my forehand, but since I've been having trouble attacking with backhand... Please can anyone help me on what to do? Thanks

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[Ilia Minkin]

With backhand there are usually several steps to do before you can use it in a match:

1) Learn to do backhand counterhit crosscourt and down the line -- it is a basic stroke and it is important to do it right and consistently before moving on
2) Learn to switch between forehand and backhand counterhit -- drills when your partner places one to BH, one to FH and you play all to one spot can be helpful here. Once you mastered switching, you usually can use BH in the game to win some points
3) Learn backhand topspin against block -- more consistency and power
4) Learn backhand topspin against backspin -- a step become an ultimate two-wing looper!
5) Polishing your technique -- improving consistency and power of your strokes, practicing all sorts of connections.

At which stage are you?

 

[D_Nizzle]

Hi everyone,
I have been playing TT for quite some time now all on my own (without coach). I relied on tutorial videos from YouTube and it helps particularly in developing my forehand, but since I've been having trouble attacking with backhand... Please can anyone help me on what to do? Thanks

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Firstly, I’d really encourage you to practice with a coach if at all possible. It’s worth the money – even for a month so you can get the basics. It’s possible to self-learn, but a coach could tell you things in 5 minutes that you could learn yourself in 5 years. The information on technique is out there, there’s no reason to discover it yourself. I’m speaking from experience. Having said that, I know it’s not always possible to get coach training so … good luck!
Regarding backhand – it’s usually more difficult to develop than forehand for beginners. It requires more timing. I guess the basics are to be facing the line of play, hitting the ball somewhere around your left chest. For the backhand drive (which you should be learning before the backhand loop) keep your elbow quite down and around a wrist’s length from your body Don’t use your wrist too much to start with. For beginners, it’s difficult to learn to wait for the ball. Try consciously waiting for the ball to come right into your power zone – just in front of your body - before you make contact. Your racket moves forward and upward – with the tip of the racket pointing somewhat to the side to start with and pointing foreword to the far ceiling at the end of the shot. Concentrate on moving your forearm only – not your big arm. Also don’t move your torso much, it at all. Video of course would help with analysis.

 

[NextLevel]

It's best to post video if you want proper feedback. You have been given good advice which may or may not help with your specific case.

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

One thing about trying to learn something on your own: often what are doing and what we think we are doing a fairly different. Someone who is a decent level coach is not just a person with expertise, he is also a good set of eyes to see what you are actually doing and to develop the precision and skill to help you do it better.

Another good option is to take video footage of your play so you can see from the outside what you are actually doing.

Most people who are footage of themself playing for the first time are shocked at how different, and usually, how much worse they look than they thought. Over time as you consistently watch footage and refine your technique based on what you have seen, you start getting better at having an image of what you did that is closer to the reality of what you did.

So, without a coach, your best option is to film yourself as often as possible to help you refine your technique.


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[abuk1soro]

One thing about trying to learn something on your own: often what are doing and what we think we are doing a fairly different. Someone who is a decent level coach is not just a person with expertise, he is also a good set of eyes to see what you are actually doing and to develop the precision and skill to help you do it better.

Another good option is to take video footage of your play so you can see from the outside what you are actually doing.

Most people who are footage of themself playing for the first time are shocked at how different, and usually, how much worse they look than they thought. Over time as you consistently watch footage and refine your technique based on what you have seen, you start getting better at having an image of what you did that is closer to the reality of what you did.

So, without a coach, your best option is to film yourself as often as possible to help you refine your technique.


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Thanks for the advice, I will do just that in my next training...

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