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JohnnyChop 
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Just wondering if anyone could guide me on developing a better touch in the short game? Are there drills? What should I focus on?
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Posted: 02/17/2016 at 5:50pm |
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Here's something I invented several years ago using a robot. Try to hit the ball in the container. Could be worthwhile, but I'm not sure. Note that I don't usually have access to a robot and haven't really performed this drill since.
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Posted: 02/17/2016 at 6:00pm |
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Focus on feeling the ball through your blade's handle. Have a soft grip on the handle when making contact. Take note of the spin of the serve. If it's backspin, I typically make very light contact, catching mostly side, but also a little bit of bottom too. I've also been known to neutralize the incoming spin by hitting the same contact point/angle as the server, except I roll the ball back. Essentially, if given backspin or side, I'll use the same motion, but with much less racket speed, yielding a return to server with very little spin. Some players spin the ball back with a hard push. For me, those balls go deep and give the opponent opportunity to attack.
I believe Brian Pace has a Dynamic video on YouTube about using the short game to set up the loop. Sensitivity of rubber and softness of blade also come into effect in short game play. |
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Posted: 02/17/2016 at 6:10pm |
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Practice game where all shots have to be short unless someone really pops one up. When that happens kill.
When I think "push short" I tend to hit the ball too high since I use an arching trajectory to land ball short. Now instead I try to think "soft and low". Result is not quite as short but stays lower and even if it does go off end of table most times it can not be attacked strongly. Usually it must be spun up instead of hit. Good luck Mark |
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Posted: 02/17/2016 at 6:18pm |
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Touch develops with frequency of practice and (sadly) continuity of equipment (EJs need not apply).
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Posted: 02/17/2016 at 6:32pm |
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blocking for a heavy looper helps you develop soft hands that can soak up pace. that's different from short game touch.
as stated, touch is one of those things that's primarily gotten from sheer table time. Some basement players who don't know how to play at all still have very good touch simply from playing a lot. I don't know that it's something that can be specifically drilled in.
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Posted: 02/17/2016 at 10:39pm |
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One thing important; if you stretch your arm out to reach for the ball, you will have no touch whatsoever in the short game.
You need to get your whole body in and take the ball closer to your body so your arm is relaxed. Only then will you have touch (you will be using smaller motor units to make the shot, in physiological terms). But then, you have to make special efforts to get back after the shot! Reaching kills touch (reduces motor control) on all shots. |
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Posted: 02/18/2016 at 4:00am |
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Actually, counter-hitting practice can enhance touch a lot!! Aim to go for 200, 300, counter-hits. Also, play games where you can serve backspin, and push. Lastly, practicing looping against a chopper.
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JohnnyChop
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Posted: 02/18/2016 at 3:52pm |
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Thanks guys I had an inclination that more table time against various opponent is the only real way to go!
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Posted: 02/19/2016 at 5:07am |
Yes, head as near to the ball as possible with right foot under the table ( right hander) |
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Posted: 02/19/2016 at 11:25am |
I definitely agree with this statement. I had a friend that dramatically improved his game and touch by just practicing with a chopper about 5hours a week. As for me, I have gradually gotten better touch over the years but there is still so much room for growth. |
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