Sinking shots

Strokes

Waley Chu Asked 11 years ago

Hello,

I noticed while playing against someone, their drive would sometimes 'sink'. Is this behavior dependent on the intensity of spin or power? I usually see this done with topspin but can this be done with other spins?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Waley,

It is the topspin that makes the ball dip quickly. Backspin will make the ball float and sidespin will make it curve in the air.

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Waley Chu Posted 11 years ago

Alois,

Thank you for the response. I should've specify I mean that was what I noticed after the ball hits the table and not off the bat. I just notice that a lot of the balls that my opponent hits dip a lot after it hits the table. Is this due to the quality of the brush? I was also wondering can any other spins can sink as well after the contact is made on the table. Thank you.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago Latest

It is still the topspin that makes the ball dip after it bounces. Backspin will tend to make the ball sit up a little usually unless it is a fast low backspin that might skid through.

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