Contact point for maximum topspin

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Phillip Simmons
Phillip Simmons Asked 11 years ago

For maximum topspin should you contact the ball with the top half or bottom half of the paddle?

Phil

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Phil,

Contact it at the top half.  This will allow you to keep the ball on the racket slightly longer

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Phillip Simmons

Phillip Simmons Posted 11 years ago

Thanks, I thought that was right but it is always nice to have you confirm.

Phil


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'''------ oaie Posted 11 years ago

Well I have friends that when they play with someone if they make a mistake they start laughing .

What about that?


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'''------ oaie Posted 11 years ago

Always because someone doesn't put maximum topspin at the ball and don'the knowith how to do it


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