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Flat

A shot with little to no spin.


The ball does not rotate to the degree of topspin or slice. When it bounces the ball doesn't jump or skid however, a flat ball can travel faster than a ball with spin on it. Keep in mind that control may be sacrificed for pace with flat strokes.

Permanent link Flat - Creation date 2023-03-03


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