How to curve the ball in the air
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Ganesh Desai Asked 13 years ago
Hey, Alois/Jeff. I've been observing many people and players giving spin to the ball. Giving spin is something really technical and something that needs time to get use to but quite doable. But, I am having trouble giving swing and curve on the ball when I am playing.. I've seen all the video lessons and tried then as perfectly as I could. I even did some shadow practice, stroke practice. But practically when I try it, I just get raw spin instead of swing and curve of the ball in the air. I use my wrist too, but not quite got the effect and swing. How do I overcome my problem of hitting a swinging topspin and get the ball to curve? Thanks Pingskills!
Thanking you,
Hoot
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Ganesh,
When you hit the ball faster even if the ball has a lot of spin, it won't curve in the air. If it is curve you are looking for, try slowing down the stroke a bit.
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