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2. Topspin - Wikipedia

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   In racquet sports, it can be generated by hitting the ball with an up-and-forward swing, with the racquet facing below the direction it is moving. A topspin shot is the opposite of the slice; topspin itself is the opposite of backspin .

3. Table tennis grips and playing styles - Wikipedia

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   Penhold loopers utilize the forehand topspin loop as their primary shot. A loop is a topspin stroke in table tennis, usually performed with the forehand, where the player starts the stroke below the ball and brushes the ball upwards. A looper usually exhibits excellent footwork, trying to use the forehand to cover most or all of the table.

4. Grip (tennis) - Wikipedia

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   Although not as popular as the Eastern backhand grip, due to the naturally closed position of the racquet, the Semi-Western grip allows for even greater topspin and can still generate pace. This is essentially equivalent to the Semi-Western forehand grip. The same face of the racquet as in the forehand is used to strike the ball.

5. Glossary of table tennis - Wikipedia

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   The usage is currently forbidden due to health risks of the volatile solvents and rackets are checked by umpire against volatiles components at professional tournaments. Spin Referring to the rotation of the ball Spin reversal An effect which happens when one players uses an anti topspin rubber or long pips.

6. Table tennis - Wikipedia

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   In table tennis topspin is regarded as an offensive technique due to increased ball speed, lower bio-mechanical efficiency and the pressure that it puts on the opponent by reducing reaction time. (It is possible to play defensive topspin-lobs from far behind the table, but only highly skilled players use this stroke with any tactical efficiency.)

7. Serve (tennis) - Wikipedia

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   The kick (or topspin) serve is generated by tossing the ball over the head, then hitting it laterally on the server's non-dominant side brushing upward toward the dominant side. When hit correctly, the ball clears the net in a high arc with heavy topspin, causing the ball to dive into the service box. Upon hitting the surface of the court, the ...