Topspin or backspin with a side spin serve
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Shane Lamb Asked 9 years ago
I've been wondering as to how I can add topspin or backspin while doing a side spin pendulum ball as when ever I do my pendulum service it is extremely random backspin with the server
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Shane,
Think of it as adding a little backspin or sidespin with your sidespin serve. You don't have to generate pure backspin or topspin.
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Shane Lamb Posted 9 years ago
so with a pendulum serve how would I add back spin to the ball with side spin?
If you think of the ball as a clock face, then hit the ball qt 7 o'clock. This will give you the backspin and the sidespin.