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The spin in table tennis is basically divided into three categories: (a) topspin, (b) backspin and (c) sidespin. However, the sidespin can exist in combination either with topspin or backspin.
Topspin
During a topspin stroke the racket is angled forward and it is played with an upward motion over the ball. The ball spins in the direction of the stroke (the direction of the spin is clockwise) and shoots forward after the bounce.
A. Topspin characteristics
The height of the ball and the amount of spin after the stroke are proportional to the angle, which is formed from its contact with the racket and it is greater than the backspin height. The trajectory of the ball after its bounce on the table is conversely proportional to its amount of spin and less than the trajectory of the backspin.
B. Countering the topspin
If the racket is held vertically on the table, the ball with topspin bounces on the racket with an upward direction. The angle, which is formed after the ball bounce, is proportional to its amount of spin. In order to handle a stroke like this, the racket has to be angled in order to counter the spin of the ball. In other words, the racket angle has to be decreased in proportion to the spin of the ball.
Source: Table Tennis: From A to Z e-book
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