Biomechanics of Topspin Forehand Loop in Table Tennis: An Application of OpenSim Musculoskeletal Modelling

Zhu, Ruizhe; Yang, Xiaoyi; Chong, Luis C.; Shao, Shirui; Bíró, István; Gu, Yaodong

doi:10.3390/healthcare11091216

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“…In addition, elite players showed significantly larger maximum shoulder and forearm rotation and wrist abduction [7]. A biomechanical study of the lower limbs also concluded that elite athletes had better lower extremity drivability and stronger core and leg muscles to achieve stable control of their center of gravity [11].…”

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A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Topspin Forehand against Topspin and Backspin in Table Tennis

Mao

Liu

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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The topspin forehand is the most frequent and effective shot in top-level table tennis matches. The present study assesses the biomechanical differences in the topspin forehand stroke technique when the incoming ball is in different rotations. Eight national level-1 male table tennis athletes (176.6 ± 4.8 cm, 70.8 ± 6.6 kg, 20.9 ± 2.4 yr) performed two kinds of techniques—topspin forehand strokes against topspin (AT) and against backspin (AB) balls, respectively. The kinematic parameters of their bodies and rackets were calculated. Meanwhile, the force plates analyzed their lower limb moments through inverse dynamics. Paired t-test and non-parametric paired t-test mapping were used to assess the differences between the two conditions. Their center of gravity (COG) vertical distance, elbow flexion, thorax–pelvis flexion, and knee flexion angles had significant differences during the stroke phase (p < 0.05). The moment of the racket-side hip rotation and ankle dorsiflexion showed significant differences during the stroke phase (p < 0.05). The racket velocity, angle, and trajectories showed significant differences at characteristic moments (p < 0.05). This study revealed the different topspin forehand stroke techniques in table tennis, even though the two movements look similar. Compared with AT strokes, the athletes kept a straight elbow and lower center of gravity than they did during the stroke phase of AB strokes. They increased the distance of the racket trajectory and velocity to meet the incoming ball with a backspin, especially in the vertical direction. This detailed information is necessary for beginners to improve the efficiency of their forehand topspin technique, especially in strokes against incoming balls with different rotations.

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A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Topspin Forehand against Topspin and Backspin in Table Tennis

Mao

Liu

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Applied Sciences

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“…Regarding the above, previous authors observed a significant difference in topspin stroke between elite and medium athletes in the forward and complete phases. In addition, elite athletes had a total hip and knee movement in the complete phase and a better lower-extremity-driving ability during the topspin forehand loop compared to medium athletes [12]. All this process is carried out in a period that can last for less than a second in certain situations.…”

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Analysis of Technical–Tactical Actions in High-Level Table Tennis Players: Differences between Sexes

Pradas de la Fuente,

Ortega-Zayas,

Toro-Román

et al. 2023

Sports

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Table tennis is a sport played at a high speed; therefore, the technical–tactical variables are very important. The objective of the research is to analyze the technical and tactical characteristics of high-level TT players according to sex. A total of 48 high-level players (24 women and 24 men) participated in the present study. The investigation was carried out during two championships. The matches were recorded and subsequently analyzed by notational analysis. The results indicate that women stroke the ball more times during the rallies. In the men’s competition, the forehand technique predominates over the backhand technique. The flip was the most used in the male sex (p < 0.05). At the tactical level, more winning actions were performed in the men’s competition than in the women’s, both with the forehand and backhand game. Men performed more losing technical actions when using the forehand and backhand flips. The pivot footwork tactical action was higher in the men’s competition. The analysis of the technical–tactical actions highlighted important differences between the sexes. The predominant losing techniques among players are forehand and backhand flip. Female players use more defensive strokes, while male players use more offensive strokes, in particular the flip technique. The potential biomechanical progress of the male player characterized by a larger wingspan biotype could facilitate a better technical–tactical performance. The results obtained are of interest to improve the performance of the players as they must train at a technical–tactical level differently depending on the sex and style of play.

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Effectiveness of Forehand Near Net Short Ball Tactics in Table Tennis and The Performance of College Level Athletes in Hunan, China

Zhao

2024

JEER

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This research the effectiveness of forehand short ball tactics near the net on the performance of Hunan college table tennis players and its relationship with coach evaluation. By analyzing background factors such as age, gender, and coaching years of coaches, their evaluation of athletes' frequency of tactical use, anticipatory reactions, ball control, and decision-making adaptations was explored. The study found that coaches generally believed that the tactic had a limited effect on improving core skills, and that gender had a significant impact in evaluating the effectiveness of tactics and athlete performance. Based on the research results, suggestions for improving tactical training for table tennis players are put forward in order to improve the actual application effect of tactics.

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Biomechanics of Topspin Forehand Loop in Table Tennis: An Application of OpenSim Musculoskeletal Modelling

Cited by 3 publications

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A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Topspin Forehand against Topspin and Backspin in Table Tennis

A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Topspin Forehand against Topspin and Backspin in Table Tennis

Analysis of Technical–Tactical Actions in High-Level Table Tennis Players: Differences between Sexes

Effectiveness of Forehand Near Net Short Ball Tactics in Table Tennis and The Performance of College Level Athletes in Hunan, China

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