In this video, England international player Charlotte Bardsley explains how to play a forehand counter topspin.
Here’s a scenario. You push. Your opponent attacks first – looping the ball towards your forehand. What should you do? Up to a certain level, a lot of players will block. But instead of blocking, you could play a counter topspin instead.
In the video, Charlotte explains and demonstrates her technique. She makes it look very easy. Think of it as a “mini-topspin” – a shorter version of your usual topspin stroke. Get the timing right and the shot is hugely effective.
You can find out more about Charlotte on her website: https://www.charlottebardsley.co.uk/
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Thanks for the helpful video as usual. Will start trying out the technique next training session.
Great video as usual, love the little sound effects 😂
Amazing timing as I was exactly starting to work on this, this very week!
@TOM: I'm actually practicing your part of looping and counter-counter-attacking. Any tips there? Perhaps a follow-up video?
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when do you go forehand? when do you go back hand? anything I could tell earlier?
Charlotte was very good
Absolutely a great video. She plays smart (choosing her shots well, great placement, and with force while maintaining control). Good to hear she will be doing more.
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For reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0rHMINl0KE
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Nice explanation. Great vid
Nice tips!
You won a point niceee! Hahah
Very popular shot now , nice compact example, not sure you absorb to much spin while accelerating through the ball, bit confused there
I absolutely love how you say "Hello". Although I'm German 😉
Charlotte was very articulate and wonderfully concise with her explanation and breakdown, We'll done!!! Paul in Los Angeles from Allen and Son's Table Tennis Club
Great video. I love the reference to the "active-passive" strategy. For those of us who can't execute the elusive loop against backspin, these type of counter attacks help keep us in the game, especially the quick ones down the lines.
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Great video. Just one question: how tight should your grip be? I imagine a slightly softer grip is best but not too soft so that you lose control..
Sharlot a bad ass