chop block
What Is The Definition Of A Chop Block In Table Tennis?
1. This is a type of return hit in table tennis where you make slight downward contact with the ball, which creates backspin.
The backspin will make the ball speed decrease once it hits on the other side of the table, throwing off where the opponent might think it would normally land, increasing the hitter’s chances of winning the point.
This is not a beginner’s shot, and is something that takes a lot of practice to be used effectively.
Examples Of How The Chop Block Is Used In Commentary
1. After consecutive smashes in a row that his opponent has returned, Samsonov switches up his next shot with a chop block. His opponent did not expect the decreased change of speed and backspin of the hit, which made it impossible for the foe to return. Samsonov wins the point.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Table Tennis
