Adding topspin to your drives

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This video emphasizes the importance of adding topspin to your drives.

It explains that topspin makes the ball dip down after crossing the net.

This forces opponents to hit upwards from below their knees, creating an offensive advantage.

The video also explains how topspin allows for a more effective drive at a lower pace.

This reduces the need to blast the ball and lets you stay more relaxed.

The video details the key techniques for generating topspin, including a low-to-high swing path, bending your knees to get low under the ball, and positioning your paddle tip at a 45-degree angle to the baseline.

It emphasizes creating a quick, under-and-over "windshield wiper" motion with your forearm to generate spin and ensure high follow-through with your elbow up.

Key Points:

  • Why Topspin is Crucial: Topspin forces opponents to hit upwards, creating an offensive advantage.

  • Low-to-High Swing Path: Initiate your swing from under the ball and brush upwards.

  • Knee Bend: Bend your knees to get low under the ball.

  • Paddle Position: Dip your paddle tip below the level of the ball, at approximately a 45-degree angle to the baseline.

  • Windshield Wiper Motion: Use your forearm to generate spin by creating a quick, under-and-over "windshield wiper" motion.

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