table tennis glossary
What is a Loop in Table Tennis?
A loop is an attacking topspin shot. The bat brushes up and forward across the back of the ball, generating heavy topspin. The most important offensive weapon in table tennis.
Example in a match
Your opponent pushes the ball low. You step in and loop a heavy forehand topspin past their backhand 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 "Loop".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a loop in table tennis?
A loop is an attacking topspin shot. The bat brushes up and forward across the back of the ball, generating heavy topspin. The most important offensive weapon in table tennis.
Does Volley handle loop automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including loop. 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.