The secret? It's all about spin. The ability to control a tennis ball's spin has transformed the modern game, making it faster and more spectacular than ever. But how exactly do players make the ...

If you missed it back in June, “Wheel of Fortune” has brought back “Tennis Week,” just in time for the US Open. The long-running game show collaborated with the Tennis Channel on the major ...

co-authored the book Technical Tennis: Racquets, Strings, Balls, Courts, Spin and Bounce with Crawford Lindsey. (Amazon Link is here: ) The work explores the physics of tennis and exposes some ...

With spin, tennis is not just a game of skill but a masterclass in physics, making it more spectacular than ever. Spin in Focus As the tournament progresses, expect more players to exploit the ...

In many ball sports like golf, football and tennis, controlling the ball’s spin is an important skill. Expert players can make golf balls curve around obstacles, launch footballs towards goal ...

In many ball sports like golf, football and tennis, controlling the ball’s spin is an important skill. Expert players can make golf balls curve around obstacles, launch footballs towards goal ...

The International Table Tennis Federation's transition to the 40mm ball in 2000 introduced a heavier 2.77-gram ball and increased air resistance by 23%. Although the spin rates of top players like Ma ...

Once you have started to master the basic serve technique you will be ready to move on to varying the serve with spin. Spin serves are most commonly used as second serves as they're easier to control ...

On March 16, 2025, the world of table tennis was captured during the WTT Chongqing Championship, where excitement was palpable. In a quick Q&A session, renowned Japanese player Zhang Benzihao shared ...