Topspin and Loop

Strokes

Cloud Cledera
Cloud Cledera Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff,

this is one of the most intriguing thoughts that usually occur to me when it comes to terms in table tennis. What is the difference between a normal topspin and a loop? Is a loop also a topspin? How will you know if you are doing a normal topspin and a loop? It's really mind-boggling.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Cloud,

They are just different terms for a topspin.  The loop is usually referred to as a slower higher topspin.  There is no defining line between the two.  I usually just refer to it as a topspin.


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Cloud Cledera

Cloud Cledera Posted 12 years ago

Oh really? Thanks Alois!


Jonathan Huynh

Jonathan Huynh Posted 12 years ago

how do you do a over the table FH loop?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Take a look at our recent reply to an Ask the Coach question on Attacking Short Balls.  This will help you.


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