Table Tennis Chopping

Trivia Question
In strong top spins, (as shown in this video), how many times do you think the ball rotates in one second?
a) 10 to 20
b) 20 to 30
c) 30 to 50
d) 50 to 100

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How to Chop effectively?

Here are 5 tips for chopping incoming topspin balls in table tennis:

Maintain a Low Stance: Keep your body low and balanced. A crouched position will allow you to react quickly and get under the ball. Bend your knees and keep your weight forward to make it easier to adjust to the ball's height and speed.

Angle Your Racket: To effectively chop a topspin ball, angle your racket downward to meet the ball. This helps in absorbing the topspin and producing a backspin. The racket face should be slightly open but still facing the ball as it comes in. The more extreme the topspin, the more open the racket should be.

Focus on Timing: Chopping requires precise timing. As the ball comes toward you, wait until it’s at its highest point or just past the peak before making contact. This will give you more control and allow you to generate the backspin needed to return the ball.

Use Your Legs and Core: Power your chop with your legs and core rather than just your arm. A strong leg push and rotation of the torso will help generate more spin and control, making your chop more effective against topspin balls.

Follow Through with Control: After making contact with the ball, follow through in the direction of your chop. Don’t just stop the racket abruptly; this helps you maintain control and ensures the ball stays low, making it harder for your opponent to attack. Keep the follow-through smooth and controlled, ensuring the ball has backspin.

By focusing on these aspects, you can chop topspin balls more effectively and maintain a defensive yet controlled style of play.

To get this really right, watch this tutorial by none other than "the one and only" Joo Saeh Hyuk.

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In a powerful topspin, a table tennis ball can spin from 30 to 50 rotations per second. That's a lot of spin for a 2.7gr flying object

Fun Question:
How far would a car tire travel if it spun at that rate for just 1 second?

Assuming it spins 50 times per second, it would cover 110 meters! That's about the length of a football field, and at a speed of 400 km/h.

A table tennis ball can reach speeds of 100 km/h momentarily, which is why it is key to be away from the table. The further away you are from the table, the less spin and speed you have to deal with.

[alexanderkutsenko]

Классная защита! Каким инвентарем играете в этом видео?

[yagzyalcntas]

backhand de kolu o kadar yana ve yukari acmanin iyi oldugunu sanmiyorum, gerek top kalitesi, gerek zaman verimliligi gerekse omuz sagligi icin.