Topspin, Counterspin & Loop
Strokes
Arturo Ruiz Asked 11 years ago
Hi, Alois
Which is the difference between the topspin, the counterspin and the loop?
And I have other question: Have you ever been on the ITTF ranking (a professional player)
Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Arturo,
They are all basically the same shot just you need different start and finish positions to allow for the type of ball you are hitting against.
The topspin is usually referred to for a topspin ball that you play against a flat or blocked ball. The counterspin is against a topspin ball. With this ball you will need to come more forward on the stroke and there is no need to lift the ball because it already has topspin on it.
The loop is a slower topspin usually played against a backspin ball.
Take a look at our lessons on:
Forehand Topspin Against Block
Yes I was on the ITTF ranking list very many years ago.
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Edwin Gosens Posted 11 years ago
Alois,
What was actually your highest rank you ever achieved?
I think it was 199 but in those days there were not as many players on the list. I would have been lower now.
ganesh burra Posted 11 years ago
Hi Alois,
Who do you think has a deadly Topspin Stroke in TT like Rafael Nadal in has in Tennis.
I would like to know the above info for Right Handed players, so that I can watch few of their matches to see how they are tackling opponents.
Also what do we call a Topspin stroke in which there is very little Forward movement of Bat but which generates tremendous spin?.
Arturo Ruiz Posted 11 years ago
Has Jeff ever been in the ranking??