Different between Topspin and Sidespin serve
Serving
DHS Lover Asked 11 years ago
Hi PingSkills
I want to ask what's the difference between the Topspin and Sidespin serve as both of the serve is brush the side of the ball and both of the serve make the ball curving
because what i know is the topspin is to brush the top of the ball rather than side
please for the answer :D thank you very much
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Frendy,
For the topspin serve you need to brush up or over the top of the ball to make it spin forwards.
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Most topspin serves will also have some sidespin on them. It all depends on the contact. To get pure topspin you need to make the ball spin only forwards.
DHS Lover Posted 11 years ago
ah I see.. so how to generate that topspin serve ? i must hit the back of the ball fast and then brush it up ? (to make a fast ball)
Yes the brushing up will give you the topspin. Like anything doing it is the best way to improve it.