Sidespin on Smashes
Strokes
Tom Aldous Asked 13 years ago
Hi Pingskills,
I have always been wondering if you could trick your opponenent with a spinny smash to keep them off guard and could it be consistent? Is it possible you could answer this question by video as i am a visual learner.
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Tom,
I think that a bit of variation with your smashing always helps. If you put a bit of spin on the ball it will make it harder for your opponent.
However I would only use it if you are playing a player that is especially good at retrieving. Make sure it doesn't mean that your shot becomes more risky. You already have them in a winning position so make sure you close out the point first.
I hope the Premium members vote on this one for you for a video response.
Recommended Video
Forehand Topspin Off Backspin
Take your attacking game to a new level by learning how to topspin a backspin ball with your forehand. This video lesson will give you some essential pointers to lift the ball over the net.
Watch NowThoughts on this question
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
andrew brand Posted 13 years ago
DHS Lover Posted 12 years ago
what's that video ?
It is about sidespin smash and how to put sidespin on the smash to make it a bit more difficult to return.
D K Posted 9 years ago
Alois??!
Why did you tell me that you are not planning a sidespin stroke lessons?
When it is already there?
Yes,for me it is unavailable,but still.
Johan B Posted 9 years ago
I love backspin and sidespin smashes (faded ones are easier to keep fast as compared to a tomahawk chop smash, though) ... I used them in combination with dropshots and slow topspins last Thursdays against a guy who likes to stand away from the table and lop. Worked like a charm :))