Forehand sidespin

Strokes

Chris Totten Asked 13 years ago

I can hit my forehand with topspin and right hand sidespin but I can't hit it with left hand sidespin.

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Chris,

Take a look at our lesson on Sidespin Forehand Topspin. This will show you how to do both spins.

It is a matter of using the angle of your wrist to get the different types of sidespin.

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