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Ask The Experts – Q: What should I do so that the ball rotates much more… (English & Español)

(by: Bowmar Sports Team)

Pregunta:

Hola.¿Qué debo hacer para que la pelota lleve mucho más rotación hacia adelante, osea tospin, tanto para derecha como para reves? Muchas gracias. Saludos.

 

Respuesta:

Hola Juan Manuel,

Gracias por tu interesante pregunta.

Como lo estás planteando, considero que entiendes los conceptos básicos para la correcta ejecución de uno de los golpes más ofensivos del tenis de mesa que es el golpe con efecto hacia adelante conocido como topspin. Así que estos consejos que te doy parten de la base que conoces la fundamentación del golpe y buscamos aumentar la rotación de la bola.

El momento de contacto entre la bola y la raqueta, es el resultado de un movimiento armónico y sincronizado de todo el cuerpo, empezando en los pies, transfiriendo el peso del cuerpo de una pierna a la otra, seguimos con la cintura, tronco, hombros, brazo, muñeca y finalmente la mano. Entre más armónico, coordinado y mayor uso del cuerpo, será mejor la calidad del efecto. Fundamental también el punto de contacto en la raqueta que siempre debe ser con la parte superior de la raqueta y justo al instante que la pelota rebota en la mesa en su máxima altura. Ahora, imprimir en el último momento de contacto un movimiento hacia arriba del dedo índice sobre la raqueta, puede ayudar a mejorar la rotación. Entre más tiempo dure la bola sobre tu goma, mejor será el efecto. Procura terminar tu golpe un poco más arriba que hacia el frente. Si conectas la bola en la parte de abajo mejorarás el efecto. Si quieres mejorar la calidad del spin debes enfocarte en eso en la práctica y dejar provisionalmente de lado el entrenamiento de velocidad. Una vez llegues a aumentar la rotación o giro que se le imprime a la bola, debes trabajar la velocidad y a medida que se va perfeccionando y progresando con estas dos técnicas, lograrás tu propósito.

 El material con que juegas también es importante para lograr mejores resultados en la calidad del efecto. En la línea Butterfly ofrecemos las gomas Dignics 09C que son especialmente diseñadas para jugadores que quieren explotar al máximo el efecto sobre la bola.

 El éxito en el aprendizaje de las técnicas de tenis de mesa tiene mucho que ver con la cantidad de repeticiones y la disciplina del entrenamiento, así que la invitación es que continues tus prácticas con mucho entusiasmo siempre pensando en un objetivo real.

 Saludos de Lady Ruano,

 Jugadora Olímpica y miembro del equipo de entrenadores Butterfly.

 

 

Question:

Hello. What should I do so that the ball rotates much more forward, that is, topspin, both for the forehand and for the backhand? Thank you so much. Greetings.

Answer:

Thanks for your interesting question.

I believe that you understand the basic concepts for the correct execution of one of the most aggressive shots in table tennis, which is the forward spin shot known as topspin. So these tips that I give you start from the base that you know the rationale of the shot and you are seeking to increase the rotation of the ball.

The moment of contact between the ball and the racket should be the result of a harmonious and synchronized movement of the whole body, starting with the feet, transferring the weight of the body from one leg to the other, continuing with the waist, trunk, shoulders, arm, wrist and finally the hand. The more coordinated and greater use of the entire body, the better the quality of the effect. The point of contact on the racket is also fundamental, which must always be with the upper part of the racket, and just at the moment the ball bounces off the table at its maximum height. At that point, making an upward movement of the index finger on the racket at the last moment of contact can help improve rotation. The longer the ball stays on your rubber, the better the spin will be. Try to finish your shot a little higher towards the front. If you connect the ball at the bottom, you will improve the effect. If you want to improve the quality of the spin, you should focus on that in practice and for a while put speed training aside. Once you are able to increase the rotation or spin on the ball, you must work on speed.  As you improve and progress with these two techniques, you will achieve your goal.

The products you play with are also important to achieve better results. In the Butterfly line, we offer Dignics 09C rubbers that are specially designed for players who want to get the most out of their spin on the ball.

Your success in learning table tennis techniques has a lot to do with the number of repetitions and the discipline of the training.  I invite you to continue your practices with great enthusiasm, always thinking of a real objective.

Greetings from Lady Ruano,

Olympian and member of the Butterfly coaching team.

 

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