hit with more force compared to another type of shot. On most court surfaces, topspin also makes the ball bounce higher. As a result, it is often used on clay or "soft" court surfaces which have a naturally higher bounce in order to make the ball harder for the opponent to hit. An opponent with a one-handed backhand is especially vulnerable to a topspin shot because it is difficult to hit a high ball with a one-handed backhand. See also Spin (cue sports), types of spin Spin (pickleball), definition and types of spin Spin (table tennis), effects of spin Backspin External links Nasa - Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics Tennis shots Pickleball terminology