Loop and Topspin

Strokes

hari muthusamysubramanian
hari muthusamysubramanian Asked 13 years ago

Please tell the difference between loop and top spin both in fore hand and back hand...


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Hari,

The main difference is the speed and amount of spin.  They are both just different types of topspin.  The loop is usually just a little more spin and slower.  This applies to both forehand and backhand. 


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hari muthusamysubramanian

hari muthusamysubramanian Posted 13 years ago

thanks for that answer sir, but please show me a video answer for that questions....

Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Hi Hari,

Our premium members vote on the questions and whatever is the most popular we film a video response for. You'll have to hope that your question gets a lot of votes. :) 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Hi Hari,

That is why we provide a lot of free content on our site.  We recognise that not everyone is able to afford Table Tennis training.  Take a look through the lessons we have.  You also have access to the Ask the Coach section of our site. 


Claus Hamacher

Claus Hamacher Posted 13 years ago

Dear hari muthusamysubramanian,

why don't you take a look at all the videos yourself? It's really not a problem.  


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