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: Rubbers: Victas V15 Extra: You might also be interested in Liam’s Masterclass coaching series he recorded with Table Tennis Daily Academy: --- LIKE MY COACHING VIDEOS AND WANT MORE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS... 1) SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and learn awesome table tennis skills 2) VIDEO LESSONS: My videos cover all aspects of table tennis and include tips from myself and many other top coaches. And the best part? All these videos are completely FREE to watch: 3) MORE TABLE TENNIS TIPS: Read articles on technique, service, returning serves, tactics, match-play, mindset, training drills and more 4) JOIN MY ONLINE ACADEMY: Get exclusive coaching content (drills, demonstrations, workouts, challenges) and engage with table tennis players all over the world. 5) BUY MY BOOK: In my book, SPIN, I will help you improve your table tennis skills, win more points and win more matches. It's a cracking read, honest! 6) EQUIPMENT ADVICE: The best rubbers, blades, bats, balls, tables and more 7) COACHING: I offer 1-to-1 coaching, group coaching, training camps, remote coaching and video analysis. Find out more
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