Side spin
Strokes
Krishan Patel Asked 10 years ago
I recently looked at side spin. On a video, it showed the ball spinning on an axis. It then showed the ball travelling in a different direction after it made contact with the opponent's side. How do I do this?
Thanks, Krishan
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Krishan,
The side spin that you generate is what will make the ball change direction after it hits the table.
To generate side spin you need to brush the ball on the side. It is best to start by doing this away from the table and get the ball to bounce on the floor and see if you can get it to curve. Once you do this then you can try it on the table as well.
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Krishan Patel Posted 10 years ago
I tried it on carpet but all I see is the ball spinning on the floor. It didnt make a move.
Keep working on the brushing action. Try it on hard floor and see what happens.
Krishan Patel Posted 10 years ago
Oh thanks. I tried it on tiled floor and it moved in a different direction. In the video it moved more but I guess that is with practice.
Well done.