Long pimples sinking effect

Strategy

michmarv mich
michmarv mich Asked 13 years ago

WHY ARE LONG PIMPLES 

EFFECTIVE IN SINKING THE BALL IN RETURNING IT?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Michmarv,

This is because the pimples reverse the spin on the ball so if you play with topspin to it it will come back with backspin and force you to hit the ball into the net.


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