Point of contact - top spin
Strokes
Abhinav Raje Asked 17 years ago
For topspin, when to hit the ball? When ball is rising after the bounce or at the highest point or when it just starts to dip? Which point of contact will give the best result? Does it also depends if the opponents hits a with a back spin or fast counter?
Alois Rosario Answered 17 years ago
Hi Abhinav,
You can the a topspin from any of these points. Probably the easiest point to start with is as the ball is just starting to fall. Experiment for yourself and see which feels right for you.
Trying to hit the ball as it is rising can be difficult but it is also effective because it gives your opponent less time.
The top of the bounce can be better for faster topspins.
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Abhinav Raje Posted 17 years ago