How to play a slow spinny topspin stroke

Alois Rosario Answered 1 week ago

Hi Ekta, A slow, spinny opening loop is a great option because it gives you more margin for error. To create it: • Use a lower starting position and brush up the back of the ball. • Focus on spin rather than speed. • Use your legs and body rotation, but keep the arm relaxed. • Aim for a high arc over the net with good depth. The goal is not to win the point immediately. You are trying to force a weaker block so you can attack the next ball. To return a slow spinny loop: • Don’t rush. The ball has less speed, so you have more time. • Keep your bat angle slightly closed and use a short forward motion. • Contact the ball early after the bounce if possible. • A firm active block is better than just holding the racket still. Think of punching the ball into the table with good placement. Take a look at our tutorial on How to Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin https://www.pingskills.com/tutorials/table-tennis-strokes/counter-spinny-topspin A slow spinny loop is difficult because the opponent has to adjust between spin and speed. Learning both the slow spinny opening and the active block will give you much more confidence in rallies.