Penhold loop vs penhold chop

Strokes

Austin McCormick
Austin McCormick Asked 8 years ago

I currently am a penhold looper, and I play very aggressive. I also use the RPB, and I was wondering when the appropriate time to chop the ball is, or if i should even use this stroke since I have been successful at using the loop.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Austin,

If you are finding the loop a good stroke for you then you should continue to use this in preference to the chop.

If you are away from the table and you are caught for time or you think a chop may help you then it is OK to play one ball with backspin.  You don't have the use the Reverse side though, you can use the normal side for this.

If you are close to the table and the ball is too short on the table, then you can also play a push stroke with backspin but again you can use the normal side of the racket for this.


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