loop problems

Strokes

Anirudh Sharma
Anirudh Sharma Asked 15 years ago

i am having problems playing loop strokes. when i play a loop, it hits the net or go over the table.

i am not consistent in loop shots..  i have improved a bit but still i am able to play it right

please help, Anirudh 

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Anirudh,

Keep working on the technique.  Make sure your contact is correct so that you are getting enough topspin on the ball so that it has a good dipping flight path. This will help you to get the ball on the table more.

If you are improving, then keep working hard and it wil get even better. 

 

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Sam Quek

Sam Quek Posted 15 years ago

Yah, I also have this problem. I think it is very hard for me to look at the ball and loop it. I also tend to be in the "attack position" when I want to loop a loose ball, which kills because I tend to be nervous, therefore, I missed. I wanted to ask, whether does a player need to contact the ball FLATT first then brush the ball? Or else the ball will end up in the net. May I know does this principle applies in topspining the ball?

 

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
You need to contact the ball with a brushing action.  If you are missing the ball then flatten out the contact a little to get more consistency of contact.

Sam Quek

Sam Quek Posted 15 years ago

Thanks, I'll keep working on it.
Sam Quek

Sam Quek Posted 15 years ago

If I flatten the paddle, does it change the amount of Topspin on the ball? May I know does the amount of spin decrease?

andrew brand

andrew brand Posted 15 years ago

The loop is not just one stroke. it is different for whatever incoming spin is on the ball you are trying to loop. the one thing that stays the same is that you have to get a fast long swing and really brush the ball thinly. if you are looping a backspin ball you are brushing up the back of the ball vertically. against a no-spin or topspin you brush more horizontally over the top of the ball at between 1 to 2 oclock.  best way to get used to it is with a robot. and get advice from time to time from a good coach.
Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago
If you flatten out the contact you will get less spin.  It is difficult to quantify but just watch the effect of the contact on the flight of the ball and you will start to see the difference.

Sam Quek

Sam Quek Posted 15 years ago

Thanks, I'll work on it.

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