Playing against anti-spin rubbers

Wayne Sy

Last updated on 25-Nov-2011 10:24:41 PM

Hello there coach, I wanted to ask you if how do I play against anti-spin rubbers. I've been having a lot of trouble in this, thanks.

and Alois Rosario said...

Hi Wayne,

The main thing is that the anti-spin can't produce it's own spin. Also when you put spin on the ball to the anti-spin it will come back with the opposite spin. So if you topspin to it, then it will come back to you with backspin and vice versa.

We will be covering this in our Match Strategy lessons coming soon.

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Comments on this question

Simon Lewis commented...

on the 25-Nov-2011 01:02:50 AM

Interesting question. I knew the anti spin rubber did this, but because it doesnt have pimples, I dont know how? It looks like any other rubber!

andrew brand commented...

on the 25-Nov-2011 01:13:25 AM

it is because the surface of anti-spin rubber is completely smooth with no grip at all, the ball goes back spinning the same way as it was.

Simon Lewis commented...

on the 25-Nov-2011 10:24:41 PM

Thanks for answering that one for me. I'm not a fan of pimples and anti spin rubbers, I think the game should be an even playing field, skill vs skill, not skill and rubber vs skill and rubber

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