Sidespin or Topspin
Strokes
Nikhil Aggarwal Asked 9 years ago
Is sidespin better than topspin ?
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Nikhil,
For serving in general sidespin is better than topspin, however for your shots in the rally I think topspin is better because it allows you to hit the ball faster.
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D K Posted 9 years ago
Speaking of sidespin in a rally,how can I tell the best moment to include sidepsin in a loop-to-loop rally?
Usually when you want to get the player out really wide or if you are forced out wide you can use sidespin.
D K Posted 9 years ago
ooh this is great
I love playing wide.
Fesih TOPDEMİR Posted 9 years ago
For serving sidespin better than backspin? which ones pro players mostly prefer?
D K Posted 9 years ago
Alois said that it is better than topspin,not backspin.
In general,adding a sidespin to both topspin and backspin can make both serves more deceptive.
D K Posted 9 years ago
Most pro players incorporate sidespin in most of their serves in some amount.
I think that a sidespin-backspin serve is one of the most used serves.
Hi Fesih,
Backspin is the first option and then incorporate some sidespin with it for variation.