Pendulum Backspin Contact Point

Serving

Joe Hogan
Joe Hogan Asked 7 years ago

When making a backspin pendulum serve where on the bat should you contact ball?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Joe,

Contact it the section of the bat that is close to the front edge and away from the handle.


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Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

Hi Joe,

Also take a look at our tutorial on the contact point for maximum spin.


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