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Thanks for this great overview! Do you know if any flow diagram (or something) which clearly shows which kinds of shots are useful against which kinds of shots? Thanks!
What I’ve noticed from watching the sport is any shot can be effective, you just have to control the spin more than your opponent (maybe besides smashes, where placement and trajectory matter more). Backspin can be countered with backspin, topspin etc.
Everyone should at least TRY learning every shot. You'll have strengths and weaknesses, but if you never try some you might not find what could be your strength.
If I may add something here, I think there's not enough focus on the difference between a push without backspin (which I call a push) and a push with backspin (which I would call a slice). I think it's helpful for beginners to understand that difference. A simple push is effective against backspin because the open angle counters the downward effect of the backspin. A "slice" puts that backspin on the ball. A push is indeed a defensive shot, with low risk and little reward, while the slice has more risk and reward, hence being a more attacking shot. It's bizarre that we do progress from drive to topspin, but don't usually progress from "push" to "slice". Instead, beginners are taught the backspin right away, omitting the easier shot with more defensive qualities. Also, more experienced players are often left to discover the "no spin push" (my push) as a tactical device for themselves.
Hello sir! I have a question! I started to play more often with my friends this sport and i love it. But i don't have a good raquet/palet. How do i know witch style i am. Offesinve or defensive? How could i know. And i want an good raquet because i want to learn to curve the ball. Sorry for my english.
I'd suggest getting a thick rubber if you want more spin, which is offensive. But the drawback is when an opponent serves a spin serve you wont have enough control with that rubber. If you want a rubber that is not too thick it will help you in both offensive and defensive. I use a racket called GKI Dragon which is actually thick but I know to control the spin. I'm semi-pro. The rackets you usually buy have Control: Speed: and Spin:. Mine has Control 97 , Speed: 90 and Spin 90. Control is 97 which means hard to control. Id suggest get a racket with 85 control if you are a intermediate player. If you are a beginner, get less than 75 Control. Stag has a good collection for beginners.
@@JohnDoe-nk8co i have one more question. I searched on the internet this days like crazy and i found this models. So what's your opinion? 1. DHS 4002 - having hurricane 3 2. Palio 2 star expert 3. Timo boll SG 55
Don't overthink and definitely don't overspend. Take a regular wood and regular spunge, as thick as 1.8 mm or even 2.0. Pardon my candor but your style is amateurish, like the rest of us. Training will give you 99% of the results, differences in material 1%. After spending 1-3 years in a club environment, you may figure out which type of a player you are and orient your bat towards that. Since you like to curve the ball you want to have regular "inverted" rubber, so no pips. Renew rubbers every year and you'll be fine.
It is very difficult because tilting the bat down when your arm is up in the air is very awkward. There's also no need for it because on a high ball you should have time to run around it and smash with the forehand. Taller, slower players may find it easier to smash half high balls with their backhand side. But it's not a standard shot.
Don't play daily is the easy answer. I've never played on a daily basis except for summer camps but I have had tennis elbow after intense and frequent training sessions. In my case the backhand drive caused it. I think it may come from being too tight on the shots. So practicing relaxing between the shots is important. Otherwise, rest when in pain, go to a physician and consult a professional TT coach.
Hello sir, love all your videos❤ Pls can u tell, how to switch faster between forehand and backhand as I am unable to do it? Is it due to wrong grip or something else?
@@jollypoco2899 I'm sure you're just mentioning that it's hard to see the difference between each shot. The subtleties are what make this game so crazy
@@Technical.Table.Tennis yep you are right but look at me now, I have been playing everyday for like a month now and I now know and understand 80% of them, the small differences in approach makes big differences in game, alsoI have learnt snake shot (descent enough for a beginner) I like it, I am mostly defensive, my fav is banana flick and I wanna learn that, round the net shot is op but way too much for me, chopping seems way out of my league, I am passionate but it demotivates me that there are people playing more more than a decade and me on the other side, I feel like I won't be as good as them but let's see what the future holds
@@jollypoco2899 Great job! We make improvements every time we step up to the table. I remember when I started I was only beating my family. Then I went to an average TT club and lost to everyone for 2 years before I started winning. Then I went to a professional club and started losing to everyone again and learning new things every day. This is a game for a lifetime and that's the great part of it!
