Last updated 6 years ago
Hi Simon,
This is what we call a no spin loop or an old term was the "Baby Elephant" loop. Even though we call it a no spin loop, it really is a less spin loop. There will still be some spin but less than the blocker is expecting.
The looper adjusts the angle of his bat by opening it up rather than closing it. By opening up the angle you don't need to brush the ball to lift it over the net. This will mean there is less spin on the ball. So you are working with the angle of your bat rather than the brushing action.
This is a good variation to practice if you can because it can lead to a lot of errors by the blocker. Remember more spin and speed is not always better, variation is the key.
Watch the video response to this question titled No Spin Loop.
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Paul Johnson Posted 12 years ago
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
andrew brand Posted 12 years ago
interesting shot, i never heard of this one. it looks like a normal loop especially the finish position.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Jon Ferguson Posted 8 years ago
I played a very good player some time ago who used this technique, which he mixed up with very spinny loops. He disguised the no (low) spin shot by using the same arm movements as the spinny loop, ie., the same follow through- he only changed the bat angle. You had to really focus on the moment of contact, and watch him carefully, to even have a chance. I've seen him win games 11-5 / 11-6 multiple times against blockers, just using this deception. Well worth investigating!
Barmaley Barmaleev Posted 8 years ago
Hi,
Alois!
What is the box banded on your right elbow on this video?
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
@Bramaley - that's actually the microphone we were using at the time.