Forehand Punch Counter: Over the Ball Like Table Tennis, Firm Grip

Summary

Backpaddle’s lesson on the forehand punch volley: cutting under the ball adds slice and kills pace. They want a compact, table-tennis-style path more over the ball.

Tighten the grip when pace is coming so you can redirect firmly and keep the ball down.

Key takeaways

• Don’t cut under the punch — get more over/through the ball
• Keep it compact like a table-tennis forehand
• Firmer grip against drives

Action items

• Wall or partner feeds: 20 punch volleys focusing on a slightly closed path
• Notice if you’re “scooping” — fix that first before adding pace