Question

Discuss the variation of the racquet angle between the slow but high arching shots and of the lower shots with a less arc.

Answer 1

For a slow, high-arching topspin shot, keep the racquet less closed (slightly more open) and swing more upward to lift the ball and create a higher arc. For a quicker, lower shot, close the racquet more and swing farther forward, producing a flatter trajectory with greater forward speed. In both shots, brush the ball to generate topspin.