Contact point for maximum topspin
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Phillip Simmons Asked 10 years ago
For maximum topspin should you contact the ball with the top half or bottom half of the paddle?
Phil
Alois Rosario Answered 10 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 Posted 10 years ago
Thanks, I thought that was right but it is always nice to have you confirm.
Phil
'''------ oaie Posted 10 years ago
Well I have friends that when they play with someone if they make a mistake they start laughing .
What about that?
'''------ oaie Posted 10 years ago
Always because someone doesn't put maximum topspin at the ball and don'the knowith how to do it