Beginner's Course [4]
Forehand and backhand pushes
In the third lesson, we introduced the basic techniques of "forehand" and "backhand."
The balls I introduced last time were balls with "forward spin" and "topspin" that were flying towards you, and I showed you how to hit them.
This time, the rotation is reversed!
This guide will show you how to hit balls with "underspin" or "backspin."
Among the different ways to hit a ball with backspin, the technique of slightly bending your elbow and holding the racket at a 30° to 45° upward angle to return the ball to your opponent's court with backspin is called a "push."
forehand
There are five main points.
① Stand one arm's width away from the platform.
→By maintaining a safe distance from the table, you can return the ball steadily and low.
② Hold the racket so that your face is not too far away from it.
Position the racket near your dominant hand, around your face and shoulder.
③ Place your dominant foot at the point where the ball will land, and swing the ball towards the net.
Make sure to hit the ball near the bottom of the racket and swing straight, pushing it forward.
Forehand push. Swing as if pushing the ball near the bottom.
④ Be careful not to let your head position shift too much.
Moving forward, backward, or side to side makes it difficult to control.
⑤ Hold the racket firmly, but don't try too hard to put backspin on the ball.
Make good use of your opponent's spin.
*Once you get used to it, try rotating it yourself.
backhand
There are six key points.
① The distance from the table is the same as for a forehand, about one racket length behind. Feet should be parallel.
② Set the racket in front of your chest and keep your elbows extended.
The racket should be angled upwards at a 30° to 45° angle.
③ Lower your gaze and position yourself so that you are looking at the ball from the front.
Backhand push. Lower your gaze and position yourself so that you are looking at the ball from the front.
④ Use the racket horizontally.
(The correct answer is when the tip of the racket is pointing away from your dominant hand.)
⑤ Swing the ball down from in front of your chest toward the center of your court.
When hitting the ball, make sure to step forward firmly. (Please check the video.)
Swing the ball down from in front of your chest towards the center of your court.
⑥ Make sure to firmly support the arm on the opposite side of your dominant hand.
Pushing the ball remains an important technique even at advanced levels.
To improve both offensively and defensively, you need to master this technique!
Especially in matches, there are many exchanges that start with pushes.
Let's practice a lot!