How to smash a curving topspin
Strokes
jaihyeon jaihyeon Asked 11 years ago
Hi , I'm having trouble about finishing the curving topspin. When it curves i can't finish it. Can you help me
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Jaihyeon,
This can be an awkward ball to deal with. It is best if you try and topspin it back and even try to put some of your own sidespin on it is usually the easiest way to deal with it.
Take a look at how we deal with it in our lesson on the Sidespin Forehand Topspin.
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