Racket angle

Serving

Alvin Samson
Alvin Samson Asked 12 years ago

Hello

I have problems to generate backpsin sidespin on my pedulum serve, whats the angle for the racket to make backspin sidespin.

Alvin


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Alvin,

To generate both spins you need to have your bat at a 45 degree angle.  If you imagine the ball as a clockface, then you would hit the ball at around 4 or 5 to generate this spin.

We have a good visual explanation of this in our Serving Secrets course.


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Alvin Samson

Alvin Samson Posted 12 years ago

Thanks for the answer:)!


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