You swing from high to low as you go through the ball on contact. Forehand definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The forehand is an essential shot in any successful tennis match. The forehand family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1840 and 1920. Today im going to be looking at the technique of the backhand loop, perhaps the second most important stroke. There is no doubt that possessing a stronger forehand in the game of tennis will dramatically increase your chances of winning points. How to do a forehand drive in table tennis apr 2020. It is therefore an important weapon at all levels of play from. The forehand loop is the most dynamic and powerful shot in table tennis, and this coaching course reveals everything you need to. This was about 31% of all the recorded forehands in the usa. A powerful forehand uses the arm in much the same way an overhand throw does. How to do a forehand loop in table tennis aka ping pong howcast.
In earlier paddle palace publications i have written about serve and serve return. This video is designed to develop your forehand loop from beginner to elite level. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word forehand. Coachs corner by david kent santa rosa table tennis. Eye contact with the oncoming ball is essential to ensure your racquet and the ball make consistent, solid contact. 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. If you are interested in improving your forehand loop in the. This was about 31% of all the recorded forehand s in the usa. It is usually the first shot players learn because the forehand stroke comes naturally to most people. Most forehand loops have counter clockwise side spin. Who knows who started it but its down to you to finish it.
Great lesson clay it is difficult to see the front view of your chest when you finish as you are twisting your body. After you know those loops, you cantrycounterlooping. 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. Understand that the ball is rotating around with heavy spin but the side of the ball wont be spinning. Make sure you are sitting with your shoulders above your hips and looking straight ahead. Jun 22, 2015 the forehand loop is probably the most important advanced table tennis stroke you will ever learn. Again, apply what you already know to your tennis game. However, whenever possible, try to hit from an open stance. The most forehand families were found in the usa in 1880.
It is therefore an important weapon at all levels of play from intermediate to worldclass. Nov 07, 2018 transcript my name is tahl leibovitz and im here at spin, new york. The forehand drive in table tennis you want to start from the legs, you want to have half a foot slightly across to shoulder length apart. It will put underspin on the ball and make it skid. This generates maximally efficient and consistent topspin with all the forehand shots, including the loop.
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. 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. Now, in reality, no player can hit every forehand from a particular stance particularly if heshe is on the run. A forehand is a shot in tennis or squash in which the palm of your hand faces the. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates australia 14 november 2014. The forehand loop is probably the most important advanced table tennis stroke you will ever learn. Jul 09, 2014 the problem here lies in how much the forehand loop normally covers the table. With a proper forehand you will not only prevent injury, but you can also learn a variety of shots. The slice forehand is the least used from the forehand side, but can be executed with the eastern or continental grip.
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. 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. The integrated approach to the forehand western grip. Forehand followthrough catching technique and why use it.
Most players, including myself, dont understand why loop against underspin generates more spin than no spin or topspin. The western grip forehand is best hit from an open stance. If you have a fairly weak forehand or want a more powerfully consistent forehand, this months column is for you. Submitted by james chicago, il, usa i play table tennis for years with friends. The forehand is generally the first stroke learned, and it is important for you to use proper biomechanics in the forehand stroke. The first thing to know is that even at the highest levels of tennis, players have good days and bad days. More recently, a coach saw me play and he told me the same thing.
Tennis forehand technique 8 steps to a modern forehand. A few weeks ago i wrote a post on how to play a forehand loop, arguably the most important stroke in table tennis. The most underrated and probably most important skill in table tennis is consistency. The problem here lies in how much the forehand loop normally. 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.
The forehand loop is the most dynamic and powerful shot in table tennis, and when learned properly can be the foundation for your game. It adds the other type of sidespin to your loop and enables you to hit winners down the line. Ramon will show you the secrets to hitting a powerful and consistent forehand. Coachs corner by david kent santa rosa table tennis club.
They recorded four songs for victor records in 1927. How to play a forehand slow loop in table tennis youtube. With jesse bricknell, anna du, matt furlani, kammy mok. 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. You start with a relatively straight elbow, and finish with a relatively bent elbow.
For those students of the game who want to go deeper into the nuances of higher level stroke technique, i recommend that you stay tuned for my upcoming forehand course. An open stance is one where the player is facing the net. Forehand loop table tennis training dynamic table tennis. This adds sidespin to your loop and helps you to curve the ball wide to your opponents forehand side. Her big forehand has averaged 76mph during her six wins here 3mph faster than the mens no. 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. 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. Imagine being able to execute deadly loops, just like the pros. The difference between fundamentals of stroke technique and playing a match. Thenyouwilllearncross overfootwork to coveryourwideforehand. I kept telling myself to move my feet, but they stayed rooted to the spot. With this tutorial you will learn the proper biomechanics of a strong, dependable forehand. Because of the unusual clockwise side spin, it is more difficult for my opponent to block my loop. 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.
In 1840 there were 11 forehand families living in north carolina. Forehand drive definition and meaning collins english. Sharing the forehandconsistency breakthrough i had level. The stroke then gives you the ability to turn your waste, and you have your legs like that and this is how it looks like. The forehand loop is the most dominate shot in table tennis, and having it as a weapon will allow the ability to come over the top of any other shot. The result has been mistakes but with the pro of getting some inswing on the ball, which troubles opponents. Feb 02, 2016 ramon will show you the secrets to hitting a powerful and consistent forehand. The forehand loop requires effort from lots of parts of the body, but the elbow motion is crucial. 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. 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. Still people are saying my forehand is weaker than backhand.
If this applies to you, focus on shortening your loop motion slightly. What does on the forehand actually mean school your. In the modern game the majority of attacking shots are loops and the forehand loop is particularly dominant. On a normal drive, topspin is moderate, so the effect is moderate. How to generate power loop against heavy backspin how do you generate powerful forehand loop against a heavy backspin.
How to do a forehand drop shot in table tennis aka ping pong. A weak throwing motion keeps the arm and wrist rigid, or fixed, and lacks pronation more on that follows later. Learn how to do a forehand loop from table tennis pro tahl leibovitz in this ping pong video from howcast. If your pony is on his forehand theres a strong chance you are too.
But i want to be consistent and play the right shot. When making a forehand, your eyes should follow the approaching ball the moment it leaves your opponents. Youll never hit every stroke well every day, no matter how long you play the game. Sharing the forehandconsistency breakthrough i had level 5.
The western grip, when hit from this stance, allows you to hit with maximum power while imparting lots of topspin. 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. Information about forehand in the dictionary, synonyms and. Every coach has his or her own view on how to teach the forehand. I needed to make a slight 12 step to the right to be in position to loop properly. Most players that have developed the backhand loop have a much bigger program. North carolina had the highest population of forehand families in 1840. Join table tennis superstar marcos freitas as he teaches you how to hit his famous forehand topspin in ittfs how to play table tennis series. In one view where the racquet finishes below the shoulder, the elbow lines up with your right shoulder and it is at right angles to it which is my current finish position for this stroke. After a while, everything is being done automatically. 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.
The best stances for the forehand groundstroke are the open and semiopen stances. Forehand article about forehand by the free dictionary. I watched many videos on youtube to learn it correctly. More consistent forehands the second main reason i teach catching the racquet on the forehand followthrough is better consistency of the stroke. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. A closed stance is where the player is sideways to the net. I am a professional table tennis player who has been competing internationally since 1995.
The champions at the pro level are the ones who are ab. How to do a forehand loop in table tennis aka ping pong. 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. Nov 23, 2016 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. And that is to be able to actually implement it into the game. Forehand, based in rotterdam, has been among the top dutch distributors in the it sector for 25 years. How to hit a tennis forehand with pictures wikihow. For you to be fully actualized as a player, then you need to find a way to elevate your backhand loop.
Translation simplified physics behind a powerful forehand loop in table tennis by yingjie liu. Sep 03, 2012 the first thing to know is that even at the highest levels of tennis, players have good days and bad days. How to do a forehand push in table tennis aka ping pong. Topspin pulls the ball down and forces oppo nents into errors.