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Table Tennis Smash and Loop Drive Strokes Quiz
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Table Tennis Smash and Loop Drive Strokes Quiz

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What is the main aim of the forehand smash in table tennis?

  • To strike hard and fast to force the opponent away from the table (correct)
  • To hit the ball softly to keep the rally going
  • To aim for the edges of the table to score points
  • To hit the ball with a backspin to confuse the opponent
  • What is the purpose of the backswing in a table tennis smash?

  • To slow down the pace of the game
  • To generate potential energy for a powerful shot (correct)
  • To confuse the opponent with an unexpected movement
  • To change the direction of the ball mid-air
  • In table tennis, what is the key factor that the forehand smash relies on besides force?

  • Timing (correct)
  • Body movement
  • Ball placement
  • Serving technique
  • What is a crucial element of the forehand loop technique in table tennis?

    <p>Creating a tilted topspin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foot should be slightly behind in the stance for a right-hander while preparing for a forehand smash?

    <p>The right foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When playing a forehand drive, what type of shot is usually used to counter a lob in table tennis?

    <p>Forehand Smash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended stance for executing a forehand loop?

    <p>Feet at least 1.5 shoulder-widths apart, right foot slightly back, leaning forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a player master before attempting to learn the forehand loop?

    <p>Four basic strokes and forehand drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the backhand loop is true?

    <p>It is an advanced topspin stroke built upon the backhand drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended technique for the upper body when executing a forehand loop?

    <p>Relaxed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the forehand loop?

    <p>It adds additional speed, spin, and power to the basic forehand drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for learning the backhand loop, according to the text?

    <p>Being able to play a good backhand drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a loop drive and a speed drive?

    <p>The bat is more parallel to the direction of the stroke for a loop drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the 'Rush' variation of the loop drive?

    <p>It has a flatter trajectory but carries stronger topspin than a speed drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a player most likely to execute a smash stroke?

    <p>When their opponent's return bounces too high and/or too close to the net</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key technique involved in executing a loop drive?

    <p>The bat grazing the ball to impart topspin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the 'Loop' variation of the loop drive?

    <p>It has a higher trajectory and more topspin but is slower than other variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is described as 'the Offensive trump card in table tennis'?

    <p>The smash</p> Signup and view all the answers

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