sidespin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sidespin
Example Sentences
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That can affect contact and also put left-to-right sidespin on the ball, so it doesn’t roll true.
From Golf Digest ● Jan. 29, 2019
With the driver it should involve a launch monitor that will look at things such as launch angle, spin rate, clubhead speed, ball speed and sidespin and could bring you up to 20 extra yards.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 30, 2018
Your chances of controlling the sidespin, at least enough to keep it on line, are slim.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2013
He hits a sidespin chip backhand that skids on hard courts, and he frequently follows it with a blistering forehand.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2012
The ball, though, seemed loaded with sidespin, and Scutaro muffed it.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2010
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