How do i chop a heavy top spin

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joshauascott alcayaga Asked 11 years ago

How do i chop a heavy top spin, because when ever i chop it it doesnt go to the other side of the table. How do i do it?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi,

Try to make a more vertical stroke. So get the bat moving down rather than forward. You also need to keep your hand relaxed to try to absorb some of the spin.

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