Adding sidespin to my topspin

Andrew Malone Asked 12 years ago

Hi, Im a 10 year old table tennis enthusiast and i've been wondering how to add some sidespin to my topspin shot, I've tried pushing to paddle sideways while i topspin, but it never works!!

Anyway, thanks, Andrew

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Andrew,

Take a look at this lesson on the Sidespin Forehand Topspin in our Strokes & Technique section.

However, it is really important that you get the straight topspin correct first before trying to master the sidespin topspin.

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Andrew Malone Posted 12 years ago

Thanks a lot!! Now I can sidespin and topspin at the same time!!