Backspin Service bat angle

Serving

Ryan Wang
Ryan Wang Asked 10 years ago

Is holding the bat vertically or horizantally better for a backspin serve?

Thanks!


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Ryan,

It is better to have you bat more horizontal to be able to brush the bottom of the ball.  You can generate backspin with the bat more vertical but it is harder to get the brushing action.


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