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Why Committing to Only Topspin or Only Flat Shots Costs You
Spin is not a style identity; it is a tool you vary with height, time, and target.
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Topspin helps create net clearance and bring the ball down, while a flatter ball can take away time and apply pressure on a straighter path, but each requires suitable contact conditions.
Try these steps in order
- In a neutral rally, prioritize enough net clearance and depth.
- On a short, high ball, lower the trajectory to take time away from the opponent.
- On defense, use spin and height to create recovery time, and practice these three distinct trajectories.
Bottom line
A good groundstroke is not locked into one shape; it can select the trajectory that fits the situation.
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