Topspin forward movement

Strokes

Sally Mander
Sally Mander Asked 14 years ago

When does  topspin stroke have any forward movement, i mean when do you move your arm forward towards the ball and when just vertical? thx in advance


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Sally,

When the ball has backspin or you want to play a slower topspin the stroke can be more vertical.

When the ball has topspin or you want to play the ball faster you can move your arm more horizontally.


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