Author: davidz
Subject: RPB - Blindspot when hitting returns
Posted: 06/05/2014 at 12:12pm
Since my playing style is too close to the table, RPB does not work well for me. RPB hit is powerful, however, RPB loop is usually very weak. I practiced a RPB for a while, and then completely get rid of it.
When you play too close to the table, RPB works well for slow ball. However, when the ball speed is fast, it is very difficult to determine if RPB or traditional backhand to be used. The second issue is dead spot you described. In order to solve both issues, you need to stand slight far from the table for better RPB. This will change your original playing style.
Subject: RPB - Blindspot when hitting returns
Posted: 06/05/2014 at 12:12pm
Since my playing style is too close to the table, RPB does not work well for me. RPB hit is powerful, however, RPB loop is usually very weak. I practiced a RPB for a while, and then completely get rid of it.
When you play too close to the table, RPB works well for slow ball. However, when the ball speed is fast, it is very difficult to determine if RPB or traditional backhand to be used. The second issue is dead spot you described. In order to solve both issues, you need to stand slight far from the table for better RPB. This will change your original playing style.