Counterhits vs. Loops
Strokes
Horace He Asked 13 years ago
I'm somewhat confused about the differences between counterhits and loops. Is the counterhit just a loop with less topspin? I've watched your videos on both counterhits and loops, and I'm somewhat confused.
Finally, given that you have a reliable loop, is there any reason to hit a counterhit if you can hit a loop?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Horace,
You are right, the topspin or loop is just a counterhit with more topspin, starting a lower and brushing the ball more.
Having these strokes similar will make switching between them easier and will make it easier to adapt during a rally.
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Forehand Block
The forehand block is one way to counter a topspin stroke hit to your forehand side. Learn this stroke and you will be able to keep yourself in the rally even when your opponent get the first attack in.
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Once a player has developed a reliable loop, it is used far more than the counterhit.