table tennis glossary
What is a Sidespin in Table Tennis?
Sidespin is rotation around the vertical axis, making the ball curve sideways. Used on serves and creative attacking shots to unsettle the opponent's footwork.
Example in a match
You serve with heavy sidespin. The ball curves left as it crosses the net, throwing off the receiver's position.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Sidespin".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a sidespin in table tennis?
Sidespin is rotation around the vertical axis, making the ball curve sideways. Used on serves and creative attacking shots to unsettle the opponent's footwork.
Does Volley handle sidespin automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including sidespin. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.