sidespins
/ˈsaɪdˌspɪnz/
noun
- A type of spin given to a ball that makes it rotate sideways, often used in sports like tennis, cricket, or billiards to change the ball's path after bouncing.
- The pitcher threw a curveball with heavy sidespins that made it break sharply to the left.
- The billiards player used sidespins to make the cue ball curve around the other balls.
- In table tennis, adding sidespins to your serve can make it very difficult for your opponent to return.