Introduction to Spin

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"In this video guide we’re going to look at spin in tennis. Spin causes the ball to rotate during flight and changes the way the ball flies, before and after it bounces.

We’ll look at the various techniques that produce spin in tennis i.e. top spin, side spin and back spin, why it’s important to learn spin in your game and what to do when your opponents uses spin against you.

Understanding how to put spin on the ball yourself and how to respond if your opponent plays a shot with spin, is an important stepping stone in the development of your tennis game.

Watch this free online video to find out more!

Key Points:

Point 1:
Spin changes the flight path of the ball, both before and after it bounces.
Point 2:
Spin can be used to add control, but if can also be used to place your opponent under pressure.
Point 3:
You can use spin in groundstrokes and when serving, and the impact of the spin on your opponent will depend on the side of the court your hitting to and whether your opponent is left or right handed.
Point 4:
Finally, the type of court that you’re playing on will influence how a ball with spin behaves when it land.

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