Spin in Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong - How Does it Work and How do You Create it?

Without getting too much into the science behind it all, in effect the spin on the ball puts a force on the ball which is at right angles to the direction it is moving. This force will affect the flight of the ball.

There are three main spins to understand in table tennis:

1. Topspin
2. Backspin
3. Sidespin

We will be examining all three of these spins, as well as taking a look at how to create your own spin when playing table tennis, and how different strokes can create varying amounts of spin and speed.

• Introduction - How does Spin Work?
• Topspin - How does it Work?
• Backspin - How does it Work?
• Sidespin - How does it Work?
• How do You Create Spin? A No-Spin Stroke
• How do You Create Spin? A High-Spin Stroke
• How do You Create Spin ? Trading Off Speed and Spin
• How do You Create Spin? Keeping the Spin the Same while Changing Speed