Lack of power

Milan Mirkovic

Last updated on 02-Mar-2012 08:16:18 AM

Can you advice me to increase the strength of the impact? I have a great spin, as well as movement in the points, but i miss a bit more power. Can you give me some advice on how to increase the strength of the shot? Thanks, Milan from Serbia.

and Alois Rosario said...

Hi Milan,

The main thing is to increase the speed of the contact. Make sure you are keeping the same stroke and just increase the speed of the stroke. You can also have a slightly flatter contact to get the ball moving faster.

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Comments on this question

Derrick Donegan commented...

on the 29-Feb-2012 05:51:05 AM

also for increase power i find the shoulders help to, to also keep them relaxed.

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills said...

on the 29-Feb-2012 08:34:49 PM

Good point Derrick.

rajiv gollerkeri commented...

on the 01-Mar-2012 08:32:15 PM

hey alois, is it essential to keep both legs on the ground? ive ssen players either jumping while making a strong topspin, or lifting their leg before the stroke and banging the foot along with the shot.. what do you suggest?