table tennis glossary
What is a Chop in Table Tennis?
A chop is a defensive shot hit with heavy backspin, usually from far behind the table. Used by defensive players to return attacking loops with deep, low backspin shots.
Example in a match
Your opponent loops a topspin at you. You step back and chop the ball back with heavy backspin.
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 "Chop".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a chop in table tennis?
A chop is a defensive shot hit with heavy backspin, usually from far behind the table. Used by defensive players to return attacking loops with deep, low backspin shots.
Does Volley handle chop automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including chop. 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.