weird spin (?)

David Rushton Asked 15 years ago

hello,

I saw in a video where it showed how ball movement works, and during it, it showed the ball doing side spin, but from top to bottom rather than back to front. Does that make sense? If you understand, what is that called and how would one do it?

thanks, David

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi David,

This has been called the corkscrew spin.

This is just a variation of sidespin and has less forward momentum. It is done by brushing at the base of the ball in a completely sideways motion.

Thoughts on this question (8)

Sam Quek Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Wowh, facinating! I was wondering can one do a Tomahawk serve with cockscew spin?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24
The corkscrew needs you to be going mainly across the bottom of the ball. It would be difficult to do this with the Tomahawk serve.

Sam Quek Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Oh, okay, thanks again.

andrew brand Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

does this shot produce only sidespin or is there backspin on it as well?

Samuel Lim Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

acutually the spin is rather different... sidespin usually rotates while corkscrew spin rolls sideways.

Jimmu Orejo Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

can you do a video about this?? please?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24
Just last night Jeff and I were discussing doing a video about this. You must be a mind reader.

Jimmu Orejo Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

ooooh im amazed hmmmmm.... may i ask can you??

weird spin (?)

David Rushton Asked 15 years ago

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Recommended Video

Plain Topspin Serve

Thoughts on this question (8)

Sam Quek Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24
The corkscrew needs you to be going mainly across the bottom of the ball. It would be difficult to do this with the Tomahawk serve.

Sam Quek Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

andrew brand Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Samuel Lim Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Jimmu Orejo Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24
Just last night Jeff and I were discussing doing a video about this. You must be a mind reader.

Jimmu Orejo Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

© PingSkills

weird spin (?)

David Rushton Asked 15 years ago

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Recommended Video

Plain Topspin Serve

Thoughts on this question (8)

Sam Quek Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24 The corkscrew needs you to be going mainly across the bottom of the ball. It would be difficult to do this with the Tomahawk serve.

Sam Quek Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

andrew brand Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Samuel Lim Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Jimmu Orejo Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24 Just last night Jeff and I were discussing doing a video about this. You must be a mind reader.

Jimmu Orejo Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24

© PingSkills

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24
The corkscrew needs you to be going mainly across the bottom of the ball. It would be difficult to do this with the Tomahawk serve.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 2011-08-10 08:55:24
Just last night Jeff and I were discussing doing a video about this. You must be a mind reader.