In a match, when you move to the forehand side, you might not have time for a full loop — unless you're a male athlete with explosive recovery. So let's focus on solving this properly. This technique is especially helpful for older players and for when you can't retreat in time for a full power loop. That's exactly when the quick counter comes in. First method: it's a parallel stance. Unlike looping where you retreat far back — this is within one meter of the table. Second: you need to lift the hand. The take-back is slightly higher. The forearm points downward — not forward like a regular drive. Keep it close to the body, not extended. Third: hand in front of the body. Let the body and waist rotation drive it, then press the racket face forward and close the forearm. keep it smaller. The elbow stays out, giving the forearm space to work. Honestly, I think this technique is way more practical in matches than a full power shot. And it's the best fit for amateurs. It's basically a fast loop. A regular loop requires stepping back. The quick counter keeps you at the table. Your center of gravity needs to drop. Sit your hips down, don't stick them out. Like sitting on a stool. If you can fix your center of gravity, your forehand will improve dramatically — much less scattered. One: the motion is smaller. Two: the rhythm is faster — because stepping back means looping at the high point or early falling phase. This one can take it at the rising phase. When do you use this? First scenario: you lift the backspin, and the second ball comes back — instead of blocking, you quick counter. Second scenario: when the opponent loops at you and you want to counter-attack instead of just blocking. If you just block, they'll punish you on the next shot. Instead — counter. Third scenario: backhand then forehand — when the ball speed is fast, you can quick counter. Fourth: when the opponent's loop lacks quality — you can counter it. Three very common scenarios. It can also be called a "fast loop." Quick counter is the defensive version. Fast loop is the advanced version. Today we're mainly learning this one. It's incredibly useful — especially for female players. Stay compact. Don't pull the hand back too far. Press the center of gravity down. Good. Your stance is still a bit too far back. Stay at the same distance as when you loop backspin. Don't retreat too much. Second: the elbow. Normally for a drive, the elbow is positioned like this. For the quick counter — the elbow drops down slightly. Slightly raise the shoulder and elbow. Hand in front. Rotate. Thumb-web forward — penhold or shakehand. Trace a half-circle, then close inward. The upper arm doesn't need to drive forward — unlike a loop where the upper arm goes back then forward. Here, it's just in place — forward press, then close. Less upper arm. The quick counter is a speed-based technique. So: thumb-web forward, small take-back. On contact — arm and forearm press forward, then forearm accelerates inward. That's the feel. Very useful. Good. Now try it off backspin. Don't think about the previous backspin ball. Second ball — don't block. Attack proactively. That was great. You worked so hard to lift it — they block it back, and now you're back to 50-50. Actually you're at a disadvantage. Try my way. Don't pull the hand back. Beautiful. Not that hard, right? The speed just comes naturally. Exactly — because you're not pulling the hand back, not standing far, not waiting for the point. I think it's perfect for amateurs. Key point: the elbow must stay braced. It can't move backward and forward like in a loop. Elbow at your side. On release, the forearm accelerates. Accelerate the forearm. during your forehand-backhand transition, the racket angle is wobbling. Why are you shaking it? Let me explain the grip switch. After the backhand stroke — thumb and index finger adjust during the transition. You're changing at the bottom, which makes it wobble. I use backhand grip too. After the backhand stroke, I rotate — thumb closes, index extends — now it's forehand. See? Just extend the index finger. That's much smoother. Don't shake — shaking costs you time. Switch at the top of the motion — when it comes down, it's already stable. Don't switch at the bottom — that's when the forehand flies wild. Switch at the top, then down. Let me show you a drill. Everyone follow along. The elbow stays braced — it doesn't move. Switch the racket face downward, then go. Switch — down — go. Switch — down — go. Close. Here's what you're doing now: after the backhand, the elbow drops and relaxes. Then you switch. That's an extra beat. The elbow doesn't move. Backhand — elbow stays. Forehand — it comes down. The elbow height doesn't change. What changes is the forearm. You're relaxing the elbow and forearm after each shot — losing structure. In a rally, you don't get a relaxation pause between shots. Every ball, the structure stays engaged. See how smooth that is now? Penhold or shakehand — same principle. In amateur play, there are way too many extra movements. You're constantly leaking power. try to add some quality on the backhand. In a real rally there's no time for a big take-back. The moment you pull back — it goes long. So when you want to add power — press it down from above. She is like a giraffe — her center is up high. Always go forward-downward. Even if I loop really spinny at you — don't be afraid. Stand it up. Good. In a regular rally, when you switch to the straight — use this. Stand the backhand up. But in the meantime, you need to change direction. You told me in matches you only play diagonal, afraid to change — because when you change, you miss. Stand the racket up, press down — it won't go out. She is a complete beginner — so if she can do this, you definitely can. Penhold too — stand the racket up. You can't keep it flat — flat creates arc and sends the ball out. Keep your normal rhythm. Then — surprise change. The opponent can't see the trajectory shift. Why does the flat shot go out? Because it creates too much arc. I saw many semi-pros doing this — body rises, they press down on you. Heavy as hell — then the next corner is wide open. So: stand the elbow and racket upright. Use the forearm to push the arc forward. The elbow and forearm form a vertical line — not a horizontal one. Don't go flat — flat creates arc, and on the straight ball you can't control the power. Penhold too — stand it up. Forearm and elbow vertical, not horizontal. Backhand rally: first ball receive. Second ball — change direction. Or first ball receive, second ball change. So smooth. This technique feels really satisfying. It's a power-fantasy move.