How to Hit a Backhand Loop in Table Tennis

The loop shot is an aggressive variation on the block shot. The backhand loop is much more difficult than the forehand, but once effectively mastered, it can be a very useful weapon.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Athletic Gear
• Table Tennis Balls
• Table Tennis Nets
• Table Tennis Paddles
• Table Tennis Playing Tables
• Table Tennis Video

1. Take a square stance to the table, bending your knees so that you are almost in a sitting position.

2. Backswing low and across your body, so that the paddle is down by your non-paddle-side's kneecap.

3. Swing from your forearm as the ball nears the apex of its bounce.

4. Hit the ball with a very closed paddle (facing down) at the apex of the ball's bounce, or just after it. The swing motion is nearly vertical, with a curving "loop" at the end.

5. Follow through with an upward motion and recover quickly to your ready position.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice the motion for a while without the ball. Once you're actually playing, you won't have time to think in terms of step-by-step motions.
• Learn the forehand loop before you try it backhand.

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