Chop
In table tennis, a chop is a backspin stroke (with anything from virtually no-spin to heavy backspin) that is performed from about 3 feet or more from the end of the table, usually against a drive or loop from the opponent. The bat will hit the ball somewhere between the bottom and the back of the ball, imparting more backspin if the ball is skimmed rather than hit solidly.
When performed closer to the table (within 3 feet or so of the endline, or over the playing surface), a backspin stroke is called a push. A push is more commonly used against no-spin or backspin.
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