Chen weixing curve ball

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Anonymous User
Anonymous User Asked 12 years ago

How does Chen Weixing curve the ball in the air so much.  His sidespin shot are curving in air so much....how does he do that


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Yash,

He is brushing across the ball violently to get it to spin that much.  This causes it to curve in the air.  Don't forget he is usually hitting the ball a long distance so it has a bit of time to curve.


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