Sidespin or Topspin

Strokes

Nikhil Aggarwal
Nikhil Aggarwal Asked 9 years ago

Is sidespin better than topspin ?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge 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

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?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Usually when you want to get the player out really wide or if you are forced out wide you can use sidespin.


D K

D K Posted 9 years ago

ooh this is great
I love playing wide.


Fesih TOPDEMİR

Fesih TOPDEMİR Posted 9 years ago

For serving sidespin better than backspin? which ones pro players mostly prefer?


D K

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

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.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Hi Fesih,

Backspin is the first option and then incorporate some sidespin with it for variation.


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