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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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How do You Create Spin? A High-Spin Stroke

Diagram of High-Spin Stroke

High-Spin Stroke

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The diagram above illustrates the second extreme, where the direction of motion of the rubber surface is almost at the edge of the ball. This stroke will produce a heavy spin on the ball, but not much speed.

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