Topspin Against Topspin - Table Tennis

[@pingskills]

@machanmax041 I hope we can help out. Try asking this question on our website using the Ask the Coach section. That way we have more room to answer your question plus all your questions are stored for you to look back over whenever you want.

[@pingskills]

@Jolasveininn If the ball hits the white line on top of the table it is counted as in and the opponent must return the ball or they lose the point.

[@pingskills]

Thanks, yes the bat is finishing just above the eye level. You can go higher if you want to get the ball higher and slower to vary the pace of the ball. This is often a good tactic if the other player is faster and stronger than you.

[@IronKepz]

lol im one of those who just go all out forehand to forehand and loving the "who will stuff up 1st" this vid was great thanks guys!

[@pingskills]

Yes, the topspin will cause the ball to jump up off your bat. That's why you can play a more horizontal stroke against it. You can also close the angle of your bat to counter the topspin.

[@pingskills]

@MrKraftyy Glad to hear we've helped you. I look forward to seeing you at the Olympics.

[@pingskills]

@salkstap Yeah it sure is fun!

[@pingskills]

@burgreifi You're welcome.

[@MrKraftyy]

i play table tennis in the league, wembley and harrow. These videos helped me to play at the level i am now. So when i enter the olympics i will give you guys a personal mention in my speeck xD

[@pingskills]

@lolirockso I'm not sure exactly what you mean. But if you mean "lots of spin" when you say crazy spin, then yes it is the same but just more spin.

[@ngohuyvt]

I love your videos, they are really useful to me, like always. Go ahead! Wish someday I can have a game with you guys and learn something directly ^_^

[@davizuku91]

great! I thought you have dissapeared! glad to see you again!

[@stevema2]

keep the racquet down and loosen the grip when blocking a topspin...this will ensure that the ball doesn't go higher as the opponent would expect it to...this can also be used to drop the ball short near the net so the opponent can left it for you to move closer to the table and smash it back at the opponent..i do this with agressive players and get them every time :)

[@CM431]

Very good I have learnt a lot from this

[@poorknight123]

Another excellent video! Your videos have always had great content, and their technical and artistic sophistication continues improving as well. ;o)

[@m0sjd]

Very useful video as always thanks.

[@stekgus]

thanksss!! very good video now i can topspin more easy thankkss!

[@LightSpeed99999]

@nybombs That's perfectly normal. Topspin causes the ball to arc down suddenly and then skip forward lower.

[@stefanreuter9626]

You guys are so great👍

[@pingskills]

Thanks for your support.

[@HOCKROCMAN]

good video except i'm already pretty good at table tennis and i want to join tournaments in minnesota. How do you think i can get started in this.

[@pingskills]

LOL indeed!

[@burgreifi]

@pingskills thanks

[@lolirockso]

is it the same even if its crazy topspin, like the 1s that move slow but have crazy spin?

[@binadms]

I think you should buy 2x500watts lighting from bunnings or something. It helps with the video

[@muhammadhaseeb2733]

How can i prepare myself for a topspin against topspin shot i am used of blocking topspins shot which isnt working well for me tell me where can i position my self so that i can have a feeling of topspin against topspin shot

[@pingskills]

For the topspin against topspin you want to stand a bit further back than you would for the block shot. This gives you a bit more time to make your shot.

[@Jolasveininn]

If the ball goes on the white line and then to the ground, does that count as a point?

[@benj1008]

He clearly states: "a little bit above eye level". It also looks like the camera is rather low, so seen from the side, it may look like his Jeff's hand is going over his head, which is not really the case.

[@salkstap]

i enjoy this topspin 2 topspin:X

[@TurtleMonkeyGG]

keep the bat near and behind the table and put ur bat below a 45 degree angle

[@superphong1]

they're at MSAC!!!

[@daniel2milan]

I have a question, sometimes its difficult for me to guess the topspin direction if it goes to my back hand... Is there some kind of technique to anticipate where the top spin would go from our opponent ? I usually have slow reaction when the ball doesn't go to my guess direction.. Could you give me some advice?

[@pingskills]

This is a common problem. The key is to watch the ball extremely closely. By doing this you will start to pick up cues about how your opponent is hitting the ball. Watch the following video for some more advice on the subject: www.pingskills.com/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/improving-your-reflexes/

[@hiBrianhello]

pretty good..

[@malongsserve4735]

As a j-penholder I need helping in reacting to the change in topspin direction since I want to use my forehand as much as possible. Any suggestions?

[@pingskills]

There's a couple of ways to achieve this. Since you twist as you play a forehand you can hit the ball earlier or later and it will change the direction. The other method is to use your wrist to control the direction. Give these ideas a try and let me know if it helps.

[@Twiddle_TV]

I've been debating staying close to the table as a looper with a friend of mine. I argue that staying close has the most advantage - why do players back up from the table when looping? I would personally rather make a smaller stroke and stay close to the table.

[@pingskills]

Great question. It really is a balance between power and time. If you stay closer but don't hit the ball as powerfully then your opponent might take a step back and hit the ball really powerfully and then you'll be on the defensive. I think you're right in a way though, the closer you can stay to the table whilst maintaining the attack the less time you give your opponent.

[@Twiddle_TV]

Thanks coach! That makes a lot of sense. I think I may back up a bit against a certain opponent who plays a very fast game and loves to stay close to the table. Maybe not all the time, but when he gets me going out wide I definitely think backing up a bit to get a better quality loop into play will help me out.

[@pingskills]

Awesome, let me know how it works out. Against a player who stays close and plays fast, often (not always) a slower more spinny loop can cause them troubles. Give that type of loop a try against them and let me know if it works well.

[@ShawnDypxz]

will you please upload your play in youtube?

[@matty3128]

you need a video about pen hold, GO MATT LOW!

[@mw34]

0:13 Hey! I felt that! LOL

[@pingskills]

@16nyanya661 Keep practicing hard and you'll eventually get it.

[@saladin2020]

Chinese ping pong skills rock!!

[@MSTER232]

You are in the Olympics? Good luck!

[@MSTER232]

I knew topspin would win. :)

[@hong87k]

Yup. Sometimes these videos can be quite misleading, although their intention is good.

[@pingskills]

:)

[@twgoldwood]

niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@GetzuCero]

@mititheidiot my bet goes for alois

[@Mitha4]

just apply somewhere

[@hayvantv4210]

You must shoot againts topspin İs better than topspin

[@MrKraftyy]

speech sorry about that

[@bullbapp]

You guys seem to be really good. But i'm better :D