The forehand loop is the most dynamic and powerful shot in table tennis, and this coaching course reveals everything you need to know to master it with ease. Table tennis training tips tagged loop topspinning newgy. After a while, everything is being done automatically. The forehand loop is the most dynamic and powerful shot in table tennis, and when learned properly can be the foundation for your game. First, it will give you a consistent ball, coming out at the same speed.
Another thing to bear in mind is that the longer stroke motion associated with a forehand loop can result in contact with the ball being made too late. This video presents the clear advantages of the loop technique on the forehand vs. Unit turn learn how the pros begin the forehand backswing and why you need to incorporate this one element into your stroke to create a more fluid and efficient forehand. In tennis, except in the context of the phrase forehand volley, the term refers to a type of groundstrokea stroke in which the ball has bounced before it is struck. It adds the other type of sidespin to your loop and enables you to hit winners down the line. The forehand is an essential shot in any successful tennis match. I mean none of my opponents even all the way into the finals. As you observe tennis strokes of top pros in slow motion, in this case roger federers forehand, your goal is probably to copy his movements so that youre able to hit a good forehand too. To see a good example of a power backhand loop, watch the quicktime movie of togo national. What being on the forehand means to the horse horse. Hit on the dominant side of your body using one hand, the forehand is a powerful. In the past i struggled keeping my forehand topspins consistent. Whether its the grip, the footwork, the backswing, or the amount of wrist and spin used, its impossible to reach agreement on the correct way to hit a forehand of course, theres a very good reason for this. You will also learn how to develop the loop in your forehand and improve your forehand even if.
Pro teaches backhand and forehand topspin loop placement table tennis duration. The key here is for player b to start looping crosscourt without too much width, and slowly widen the angle, while allowing player a time to adjust to the placement of. An aggressive player, he is known for his converse unpredictable serves, heavy short push receives, fast footwork, and powerful third ball attacks. Develop a professional tennis forehand swing and proper. Depending on how much you want to attack on the forehand side, you could use anything from anti to long pips. Coach phil takes you through the steps of how to use the loop on your forehand. The forehand drive would normally be used when your opponent plays his shot in such a way that the ball approaches you with height andor depth. Roger federer forehand in slow motion essential tennis. Hit cross court to the opponents backhand side, assuming both players are using the same dominant hand right handed player against another right handed player. The purpose of this stroke is to play aggressively and stop your opponent from playing an attacking stroke, so you should try to make sure that your shot lands close to your opponents baseline or.
After hitting erratic forehands for about an hour in my attempt to add more. World class body turn discover the secrets of achieving a full and complete body turn and coil that will increase the power of your forehand instantly. The idea of catching the racquet on the forehand followthrough is used to teach the fundamentals of the stroke biomechanics so that the player learns to engage the body properly in order to generate very efficient power on the forehand it is also used to correct the stroke in case the player was not turning their. The difference between fundamentals of stroke technique and playing a match. Submitted by james chicago, il, usa i play table tennis for years with friends. Forehand loop table tennis training dynamic table tennis. In earlier paddle palace publications i have written about serve and serve return. For an absolute beginner this is a very nice tool to learn a proper forehand. The best stances for the forehand groundstroke are the open and semiopen stances. We all know how powerful and consistent her forehand can be. The champions at the pro level are the ones who are ab. The forehand is generally the first stroke learned, and it is important for you to use proper biomechanics in the forehand stroke. Truth be told, i still swap my forehand rubbers around quite a bit depending on my mood. If you hit below the center, the racket will twist down at contact.
Eye contact with the oncoming ball is essential to ensure your racquet and the ball make consistent, solid contact. A consistent forehand loop 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Most forehand loops have counter clockwise side spin. If a player has a forehand loop, but not a backhand loop, a simple. Focus on improving your consistency, so that in practice you are making as few errors as possible. Forehand 1 is a groundie in play, possibly a pass attempt. Learning the correct technique for the tennis forehand swing is a prominent factor in reaching the next level. I vented, explaining my desperate longing to hit more topspin consistently. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit.
For my forehand, i mainly do blockingchopping and smashing any freebie balls. The final ingredient to a great forehand is keeping the head motionless at the moment of contact. How to loop against heavy backspins from a chopper ft. This can actually spin the ball just as much as a solid shot, and will lower the height of the shot. If you are rated above 1700 usatt, this is not for you. Therefore, when a chance comes to loop a ball you have to skip to the right feet placement for a loop from a neutral position, hit your shot, and in the same motion, hop back.
I will show you the chinese techniques of the forehand loop with consistency, spin, and power. How to generate power loop against heavy backspin how do you generate powerful forehand loop against a heavy backspin. This doesnt mean that a complete beginner should be looping on. An open stance is one where the player is facing the net. The forehand in tennis and other racket sports such as table tennis, squash and badminton is a shot made by swinging the racket across ones body with the hand moving palmfirst. Forehand drive definition and meaning collins english. Hi coach thanks for the tips on forehand looping chinese style,guess what i implemented it in a recent tournament and went to the finals and lost in it 3 sets to 2 sets but i was very happy u know why,my opponent was not able to put a single loop back on the table all went either to the net or outside the table. Always remember that the horse has no choice in the decisions we make as riders. The first thing to know is that even at the highest levels of tennis, players have good days and bad days. Slow, arcing and consistent and he drains 100 shots with it.
So now i play with pips on the forehand and inverted on the backhand. How to add a potent forehand to your tennis arsenal. Stages of development with a runtime of 2 hours and forty minutes, this training video will take you through 10 stages of development that will add all the necessary layers to your loop to make you the most complete attacker. I watched many videos on youtube to learn it correctly. Sps and ips exists in the time to complete the forwardswing in forehand loop. Every coach has his or her own view on how to teach the forehand. Effects of performance level on lower limb kinematics. This adds sidespin to your loop and helps you to curve the ball wide to your opponents forehand side.
Forehand followthrough catching technique and why use it. Forehand drive definition of forehand drive by the free. Understand that the ball is rotating around with heavy spin but the side of the ball wont be spinning. Position your wrist in an extended position and you are able to fade the ball with your forehand loop. Tennis illusions roger federers forehand technique. With a proper forehand you will not only prevent injury, but you can also learn a variety of shots. Use the insideout forehand when running around the backhand side of the tennis court. If you hit in the center of the racket, you will get more dwell time, the most speed, and the most consistent shots. A world class pro tennis forehand swing is defined by an efficient, explosive and versatile stroke.
Every club players strives to hit a world class forehand swing, but in doing so they often lack the key technical positions of a proper. Because of the unusual clockwise side spin, it is more difficult for my opponent to block my loop. Once you have hit the ball, you must complete your swing, with your arm. Develop a consistent and spiny forehand loop against backspins in just 4 minutes with 5 easy steps. Now, this is most apparent with the forehand loops loop drives, slow loops, fast loops because your feet position are quite different from your neutral waiting position. With jesse bricknell, anna du, matt furlani, kammy mok. There no longer is a debate on whether you take the racket straight back or do a loop. Rather, a proper tennis forehand swing is always where the racket is swung naturally with a loose and relaxed arm. Still people are saying my forehand is weaker than backhand.
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in lower limb kinematics during table tennis forehand loop between superior players sp and intermediate players ip. Tennis forehand kinematics change as postimpact ball speed is. Saif asked me to demonstrate what i thought i was seeing on film. How to play a forehand slow loop in table tennis table tennis university. Reminds me of my own forehand poetry in motion federer that isactually, his balance is unbelievable, he.
Newgys blog features interesting articles about the table tennis world, as well as valuable table tennis training tips, upcoming tournament information, tournament results and much more from top professional table tennis athletes and coaches, as well as recreational ping. About 23 weeks ago, i started to really put some effort into developing my forehand into something more than a disaster. But theres a catch and because of it most players copy the technique incorrectly. This video is designed to develop your forehand loop from beginner to elite level. Yeah, just film yourself doing forehand to forehand loops for a minute or the. Blocking vs looping if player a is blocking and player b is looping, this drill is an excellent chance for player b to practice looping to player as wide forehand and backhand, a stroke which is not generally practiced enough.
Having weighty, consistent groundstrokes shots that you hit with either a forehand or backhand after the ball has bounced once is fundamental to developing a strong allround game. If this list makes you cringe, and think that riding on the forehand is the root of all evil, you are beginning to see the point. The loop backswing depth arm flexes laterally pronation compress arm middle of the ball jerk the racket head steady front hand steady hit up, not out time dont rotate follow through. The proper moment to do a stroke for forehand loop, backhand topspin, drop shot, block, backhand flick, push, and chop are also. This video is an exclusive clip from the tournament table tennis stroke mechanics training video that breaks down how to created the. It is usually the first shot players learn because the forehand stroke comes naturally to most people. How to hit a tennis forehand with pictures wikihow. How to play a forehand slow loop in table tennis youtube. Again, using examples of the worlds top pros, lets examine the essential elements necessary to keep the rest of your forward swing on the money. How to add a potent forehand to your tennis arsenal life and style. Youll never hit every stroke well every day, no matter how long you play the game. When making a forehand, your eyes should follow the approaching ball the moment it leaves your opponents.