What is a Chop?

Rahul Ramesh Asked 15 years ago

Hi Jeff,

Is the chop used for topspin or smash or for anything?

Jeff Plumb Answered 15 years ago

Hi Rahul,

The chop is a stroke that produces backspin. It is a defensive shot that is usually played against your opponents topspin attack.

The push is a similar stroke but the push is played when you opponent also plays a backspin stroke.