Sun yan 2004 lings investigation and analysis to the cai courseware of the table tennis forehand fastbreak technology teaching guangzhou sport university newspaper 7. Jun 17, 2019 ma longs forehand is so consistent because of his specific hard forehand rubber. 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. Forehand followthrough catching technique and why use it. On a normal drive, topspin is moderate, so the effect is moderate. Normally you give players at least a few weeks at least of regular forehand and backhand drives before introducing them to looping. How to do a forehand push in table tennis aka ping pong. Hubei 2011 the development and application of the combination technical of table tennis left pushes and right attack. The most underrated and probably most important skill in table tennis is consistency. However, when it comes to more advanced players, i must admit to having a personal preference for a semiopen stance, semiwestern grip, small to medium loop, fluent backswing, significant hip and shoulder rotation into the ball, and a laidback wrist that explodes the racquet head from under the the ball for topspin or comes in directly behind the ball for a flatter shot. Because of the unusual clockwise side spin, it is more difficult for my opponent to block my loop. Every coach has his or her own view on how to teach the forehand. A forehand is a shot in tennis or squash in which the palm of your hand faces the.
The forehand in tennis is a shot made by swinging the racquet across ones body in the direction of where the player wants to place the shot. In photographing the wta tour, it never ceases to amaze me how many players on this tour have forehands that literally crush the ballboth williams sisters and lindsey name a few. If you topspin loop with just the upward force hit the ball upward, you will never have a powerful forehand attack. With this tutorial you will learn the proper biomechanics of a strong, dependable forehand. Tennis forehand technique 8 steps to a modern forehand.
Position your wrist in an extended position and you are able to fade the ball with your forehand loop. The forehand loop is the most dynamic and powerful shot in table tennis, and this coaching course reveals everything you need to. Topspin pulls the ball down and forces oppo nents into errors. Forehand simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Apr 24, 2019 even the backhand dominant player like zhang jike and ovtcharov, they always use the forehand to attack the backspin ball of a chopper.
Making your forehand a powerful weapon ron waite, usptr. Forehand, based in rotterdam, has been among the top dutch distributors in the it sector for 25 years. Effects of performance level on lower limb kinematics during table tennis forehand loop 153 concerning joints r f, in the sagittal plane, r f a t the ankle and hip. Jan 15, 2012 a slow motion loop at the most dynamic shot in table tennis, the forehand loop, and all the way it can be executed in competition. How to do a forehand loop in table tennis aka ping pong. I am a professional table tennis player who has been competing internationally since 1995. You will also learn how to develop the loop in your forehand and improve your forehand even if you already use the loop technique. And that is to be able to actually implement it into the game. In earlier paddle palace publications i have written about serve and serve return. This video presents the clear advantages of the loop technique on the forehand vs.
Coachs corner by david kent santa rosa table tennis. Making your forehand a powerful weapon tennis server. Kinetics of the upper limb during table tennis topspin. This generates maximally efficient and consistent topspin with all the forehand shots, including the loop. How to play a forehand slow loop in table tennis youtube. Having photographed virtually all the pros on both tours and having coached for some time now, i can with confidence tell you that the following are the essentials to a great forehand. The sixyearold i blogged about yesterday who had a pretty good backhand loop at least in multiball had an even better forehand loop. Because of the obstruction of the body in the backhand stroke, you cant loop kill the backspin ball with your backhand. The difference between fundamentals of stroke technique and playing a match. Over the years players have improved upon borgs forehand, culminating in a modern forehand that is both extraordinarly powerful as well as extremely consistent due to topspin.
The forehand loop requires effort from lots of parts of the body, but the elbow motion is crucial. But the take back is so long, the move forward is almost a flick rather than a full loop. How to hit a tennis forehand with pictures wikihow. Pro teaches backhand and forehand topspin loop placement table tennis duration. It is therefore an important weapon at all levels of play from intermediate to worldclass.
You will also learn how to develop the loop in your forehand and improve your forehand even if. You swing from high to low as you go through the ball on contact. You start with a relatively straight elbow, and finish with a relatively bent elbow. For most of us, the forehand groundstroke is the more powerful, if not more consistent, side of our ground game. How to do a forehand drop shot in table tennis aka ping pong. Ramon will show you the secrets to hitting a powerful and consistent forehand. Forehand definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Again, apply what you already know to your tennis game. The forehand loop is the most dynamic and powerful shot in table tennis, and when learned properly can be the foundation for your game. Pdf effects of performance level on lower limb kinematics. Learning to play the forehand topspin also known as the forehand loop in table tennis is one of the biggest steps forward you can take with your game. I watched many videos on youtube to learn it correctly. For a righthanded player, the forehand is a stroke that begins on the right side of his body, continues across his body as contact is made with the ball, and ends on the left side of his body. The problem here lies in how much the forehand loop normally.
Brian pace usatt certified national coach, has created the most extensive training video for the forehand loop, which is the most dominating shot in the sport of table tennis. The first thing to know is that even at the highest levels of tennis, players have good days and bad days. In tennis, except in the context of the phrase forehand volley, the term refers to a type of groundstroke a stroke in which the ball has bounced before it is struck. 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. Jun 29, 2015 this adds sidespin to your loop and helps you to curve the ball wide to your opponents forehand side. 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. When i stood tall, i was leaning and i could picture my bat well outside my right leg. The forehand loop is probably the most important advanced table tennis stroke you will ever learn.
Submitted by james chicago, il, usa i play table tennis for years with friends. He blogs regularly about his table tennis journey at. Forehand loop table tennis training dynamic table tennis. With jesse bricknell, anna du, matt furlani, kammy mok. If you are interested in improving your forehand loop in the. There no longer is a debate on whether you take the racket straight back or do a loop. Forehand topspin against block intermediate strokes.
Coachs corner by david kent santa rosa table tennis club. The following tennis lesson helps you develop the modern forehand technique, which allows you to hit forehands with effortless power while maintaining high consistency of your shots. Because of the range the forehand loop can cover, the backhand loop is usually developed as a way to fully complete the entire range of attack. This adds sidespin to your loop and helps you to curve the ball wide to your opponents forehand side. Players may develop highlevel shots, but if they cant do those or the more fundamental ones with consistency in a match, they will likely lose to more consistent players with less technical games. The topspin will cause the ball to dip down allowing. They recorded four songs for victor records in 1927.
Nov 07, 2018 transcript my name is tahl leibovitz and im here at spin, new york. 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. How to do a forehand loop in table tennis aka ping pong howcast. It is usually the first shot players learn because the forehand stroke comes naturally to most people. 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.
A slow motion loop at the most dynamic shot in table tennis, the forehand loop, and all the way it can be executed in competition. Most forehand loops have counter clockwise side spin. After you know those loops, you cantrycounterlooping. Research of table tennis forehand loop technology cai. The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of center of pressure cop trajectory during table tennis topspin forehand loop between superior and intermediate players. In the modern game the majority of attacking shots are loops and the forehand loop is particularly dominant. Effects of performance level on lower limb kinematics during table tennis forehand loop 153 concerning joints r f, in the sagittal plane, r f a t the ankle and hip for sp was clearly larger than. So our recent training has been overwhelmingly on his forehand loop, where we spend about 3540 minutes of each session on. This video is designed to develop your forehand loop from beginner to elite level. Most tennis players struggle with forehands when they have to finish short balls or when they try to dictate the rallies from the baseline because they dont know.
For me, it has taken one week to improve my forehand loop technique. Jul 09, 2014 the problem here lies in how much the forehand loop normally covers the table. His forehand was already his biggest shot, but like so many tennis players it was also a liability. Most players, including myself, dont understand why loop against underspin generates more spin than no spin or topspin. With a proper forehand you will not only prevent injury, but you can also learn a variety of shots. Learn how to do a forehand loop from table tennis pro tahl leibovitz in this ping pong video from howcast. The forehand is an essential shot in any successful tennis match. His level is only 1400 partly because of the forehand, where he likes to lob, and because he tends to play way too soft in general, letting opponents blast the ball at him, and at nine. Ma longs forehand is so consistent because of his specific hard forehand rubber.
The forehand is generally the first stroke learned, and it is important for you to use proper biomechanics in the forehand stroke. It adds the other type of sidespin to your loop and enables you to hit winners down the line. Still people are saying my forehand is weaker than backhand. I noticed rogers swing whereas near impact the face of the racket is back, much like pulling the trigger or snap of his wrist right before he impacts the ball. Translation simplified physics behind a powerful forehand loop in table tennis by yingjie liu. A weak throwing motion keeps the arm and wrist rigid, or fixed, and lacks pronation more on that follows later. In photographing the wta tour, it never ceases to amaze me how many players on this tour have forehands that literally crush the ballboth williams sisters and lindsey. If you have a fairly weak forehand or want a more powerfully consistent forehand, this months column is for you. The champions at the pro level are the ones who are ab. Having photographed virtually all the pros on both tours and having coached for some time now, i can with confidence tell you that the following are the essentials to. It will put underspin on the ball and make it skid. There is no doubt that possessing a stronger forehand in the game of tennis will dramatically increase your chances of winning points. The slice forehand is the least used from the forehand side, but can be executed with the eastern or continental grip. Most players that have developed the backhand loop have a much bigger program.
Imagine being able to execute deadly loops, just like the pros. 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. A powerful forehand uses the arm in much the same way an overhand throw does. For you to be fully actualized as a player, then you need to find a way to elevate your backhand loop. It will likely take another 40 before i am looping like ben. His equipment is designed to fit his forehand stroke.
I have met many players that had a pretty good backhand loop in training, only for that same shot to be nonexistent in match play. Roger federer forehand in slow motion essential tennis. 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. Unlike the long, linear, even swinged strokes of the 70s straight back backswing and finish with your racket pointing towards your target.
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