Topspin and Loop
Strokes
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 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 Posted 12 years ago
Oh really? Thanks Alois!
Jonathan Huynh Posted 12 years ago
how do you do a over the table FH loop?
Take a look at our recent reply to an Ask the Coach question on Attacking Short Balls. This will help you.