A History Lesson: How Topspin Revolutionized Table Tennis

Author of the text: Radivoj Hudetz

Title of Journal/Publication: TableTennis11

URL or Web Address: http://blog.tabletennis11.com/how-topspin-revolutionized-table-tennis

Main Idea: Evolution in technique will continue to improve gameplay and develop along with players and developed technologies.

Supporting Details:

1. More than half a century has passed since the topspin loop appeared in table tennis back in 1960. This stroke totally revolutionized table tennis. Top level offensive players produce ball rotations up to 10,000 r.p.m. (170 r.p.sec.) which strongly impacts the ball trajectory, the bounce of the ball from the table, and the bounce of the ball on the opponent’s racket.
2. The game developed further, it became faster and faster until it became simply impossible to cover the whole table with the forehand side. The Chinese stars of the new generation with Ma Long and Fan Zhendong at the top play both wings with fast and powerful attack