Putting a spin on the ball

[SWC75]

Does it really help accuracy?
http://www.weather.com/series/warp/...trick-due-to-magnus-effect?pl=pl-editor-picks

 

[Cusefan0307]

The best shooter I ever played with (pickup), was 30 years older than me, jumped about an inch off the ground when he shot, and his shot was literally a line drive with no spin.