Last updated 14 years ago
Hi Carlo,
Sidespin comes from the racket being on an angle when you contact the ball.
If the bat is facingto where you want to hit the ball it will go stright with topspin. If the bat is tilted with then nose down or up then you will get some sidespin.
Take a look at the lesson on Sidepspin Topspin. Thsi will help you to understand how to put sidespin and may help you to understand why you are getting sidespin.
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Carlo Unknown Posted 14 years ago
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
I think Alois was suggesting that if you watch how sidespin is generated then you could relate that to your own situation. If you realise how you are getting the sidespin it will be easier to change to a straight topspin.
Another thing to consider is that hitting your backhand topspin with sidespin is not a bad thing as it can be a more difficult shot to return.