topspin on backspin

Table Tennis General

Last updated 14 years ago

Abdul Wassay Unknown

Abdul Wassay Unknown Asked 14 years ago

is topspin more effective or sidespin more effective in an against topspin shot?

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Abdul,

The sidespin can be effective but it is a more risky stroke.  To start with you are better to play a straight topspin stroke.  When you are comfortable with this then you can experiment with a sidespin topspin.

Take a look at our <a href="http://www.pingskills.com/lessons-sidespin-forehand-topspin.php"> Sidespin Forehand Topspin Lesson</a>.  This will explain how to do the stroke but also what you need to be wary of.


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