What should i do when the ball goes into the net?

Question

Hi there!

yesterday, I went and played tennis with a friend, and for some reason i could not get the ball over the net, while putting topspin on it. Usually, I don't have this problem, but i had stopped playing for a while, and then restarted. I went out to practice a few times last week, and i had the same problem. When I put topspin on the ball it just wont go over the net.

I primarily use a eastern forehand grip, but i switch over to continental sometimes as well for my forehand.

Someone Please Help me!!!

thanks!!

Answer 1

I think your flipping/flicking your wrist way to much. Try not to flick your wrist as much.

Answer 2

maybe your using too much topspin, as in your  using an extreme topspin like nadal in which case you should aim higher, if not just tighten your grip and try to put it in deep on the opponent's side

Answer 3

i think you probably hit with racquet face closed (angled to the ground) and swing just like flat strokes. some old players are noticeably pronate from elbow to wrist during impact (while they are using eastern or continental grip). quick fix suggestion is switch your grip to semi-western grip, swing low-to-high, impact with vertical (square) racquet face and try to aim higher so the ball can fly over the net. also turn your non-hitting shoulder open as you begin the forward swing.

the idea of topspin is to hit higher over the net, and let the spin brings the ball downward. to be able to do so, you need to time your stroke until the ball is about at your waist level and more to the side than for the flat strokes. remember to distinguish the timing for topspin strokes and for flat strokes. as the ball cross the net swing your racquet back. as you watch the ball coming to your side, forward swing from low to high, brushing the upper potion of the ball. follow-through higher than flat stroke. or if you wish, you can also try the windshield-wiper follow-through. as you brush the ball, flick your wrist to your other side (if you're a right-handed player, from right to left and vice-versa). your racquet should rest at your other hand's elbow (pull your other elbow backward to avoid injury). always remember to aim higher than usual (about 2-3 ft above the net if you're hitting from baseline).

practice hitting 2 forehands (one cross-court, one down the line) with flat strokes, then another 2 with topspin. repeat as much as you want. also try your backhand.

hope it helps :)