Backhand Drive / Counterhit
Strokes
Kürşat Alp Asked 7 years ago
My forehand drive is became great as I do finish position at eyebrow level thanks to you. But in backhand finish position when I'm trying to face forehand side of bat towards to roof I didn't still feel comfortable at backhand drive. I don't know what to do. Should forehand side of bat entirely horizontally face towards to roof or it can be slanted? Can you explain me more about backhand counterhit finish position? And I also noticed that top players backhand drive finish position is not facing towards the roof. I think this finish position is a step for us to learn mechanism.
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Kürsat,
Try this next. See if you can get the bat to finish in a position like you are taking a "selfie". This is next to you but the forehand side of the bat can be facing towards you. This is a simple way to start with the stroke.
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Kürşat Alp Posted 7 years ago
Are we using mostly forearm for this stroke? Power comes from forearm?
Yes forearm and a little upper arm.