Forehand topspin vs backspin - Amateur vs Pro technique in slow motion

In this video I compare the forehand topspin vs backspin technique of an amateur player (myself) with the forehand topspin vs backspin technique of a professional player (England No.1 Liam Pitchford).

Liam is able to play a much faster, direct and aggressive forehand topspin shot, but how is he able to do this?

To help us work it out, I use some side-by-side slow motion analysis. This helps see how Liam uses his body and fluid motion to produce a much more dynamic attacking shot.

There is also some footage of me trying to return Liam's very fast forehand topspin attacks.

In the video Liam is using the following equipment:

Blade: Victas Liam Pitchford blade: https://bribartt.co.uk/product/victas...
Rubbers: Victas V15 Extra: https://bribartt.co.uk/product/victas...

You might also be interested in Liam’s Masterclass coaching series he recorded with Table Tennis Daily Academy: https://tabletennisdailyacademy.com/p...


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