table tennis glossary
What is a Block in Table Tennis?
A block is a quick, short defensive shot played close to the table to neutralise an attack. Mostly used against incoming loops — you angle the bat to redirect the topspin without adding much power.
Example in a match
Your opponent loops at you. You stay close to the table and block the ball back to a different corner.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Block".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a block in table tennis?
A block is a quick, short defensive shot played close to the table to neutralise an attack. Mostly used against incoming loops — you angle the bat to redirect the topspin without adding much power.
Does Volley handle block automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including block. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.