Flat or topspin for speed shots

Strokes

Navya Singla
Navya Singla Asked 9 years ago

Hello, I have a query my problem is that when I hit drive I doesn't spin it I just give it a good speed is it effective in a game that I hit a speed drive.


Alois Rosario
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Navya,

Speed is good but topspin is critical.

To get consistency in your strokes you need topspin, especially when you are wanting to play faster.

Take a look at the lesson on the Forehand Topspin Against Block and then also the Advanced Forehand Topspin.


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