Topspin against backspin contact point
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Juergen Haefner Asked 13 years ago
Hi Alois,
When playing a topspin ball against backspin, where is the contact point ? At the center(middle), above the center or below the center of the ball. Should I brush the ball with maximum friction or should I hit the ball more flat? How long should the contact be (short or a little longer)?
Jürgen
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Jürgen,
The less spin the more you can come over the top of the ball. If it is really heavy spin then think about hitting it right at the centre of the ball but it needs to be a fast brushing upward action. This will have a short contact time and a very fast friction to lift the ball. The ball will grip into the rubber and be lifted up.
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Juergen Haefner Posted 13 years ago
Hi Alois,
thank you for the quick answer, I will pratice this.
Jürgen
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