Different types of movement force

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In tennis, the energy transferred from the racket to the ball involves two distinct types of forces: linear force and torque. Linear force contributes to the ball's velocity and momentum, while torque affects its angular velocity and momentum, creating spin. Instead of saying "put more spin on the ball," one could say "increase the torque." Understanding these forces can enhance coaching techniques and player performance. This distinction simplifies the explanation of how different movements influence the ball's behavior.
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Hi, I am a tennis coach and not very sciency, so if there's a simple answer to this question rather than a crazy physics answer it would be much appreciated.

I hit the ball, some of the energy from my racket "pushes" thru the ball creating momentum, another part of the energy from my racket "brushes" around the ball creating spin.

Are there 2 different names for these kinds of force and what are they?

So for instace rather than saying " put more spin on the ball. " i could say "increase the ... " or something like that


Thanks for the help.
 
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