Contact point

Strokes

ASHOK RATHOD
ASHOK RATHOD Asked 11 years ago

What is an ideal contact point for BH and FH? 

Because: 

BH- bat is close to the stomach. 

FH- bat travels from far from the back. 

Appreciate it.  Love u guys! 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Ashok,

With the forehand you actually turn your body slightly so that you are still hitting the ball from in front of your body.

If you get someone to throw a ball to you and catch it in front of your body with 2 hands, this is a good contact point for all of your control strokes.


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