Can we compromise angle with speed
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Chandrachur Mukherjee Asked 7 years ago
Hi Alois,
I know that if the ball has more backspin the stroke needs to be vertical to lift the ball. I want to know that if we are making a quicker stroke do we need to reduce the angle and make the contact a little bit more horizontal for the same amount of backspin than in a slower stroke. Intuitively it makes sense to do so because when we contact the ball at a higher speed, there is more brushing action which negates the incoming backspin, thus the amount of lifting we need is lower. Just want to verify.
Thanks.
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Chandrachur,
Speed of the racket and angle are the two factors that allow you to lift the ball. Therefore if you are using more of one you can reduce the other.
Good analysis.
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Chandrachur Mukherjee Posted 7 years ago
Yea, thanks for confirming.