The Sidespin Forehand Topspin is used to swing the ball wide and manoeuvre your opponent out of position. To generate the sidespin on the ball you need to change the angle at which you hit the ball by either dropping your wrist or lifting your wrist. Then make contact on the side of the ball in a brushing manner.
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The Sidespin Forehand Topspin
As you are not hitting a pure topspin shot, this stroke can be less reliable than the straight topspin however the advantages are that you can move your opponent out of position and the sidespin on the ball makes it more difficult to block back onto the table.
Main Points About The Sidespin Forehand Topspin
- Drop your wrist for a hook shot
- Lift your wrist for a fade shot
- Drag your opponent out wide
- Sidespin makes it harder to block
- This stroke can be less reliable than a standard topspin