The second best player at our club (was the best player for 10 years) strikes the ball very early to create less time for his opponent. In doing so, he was teaching me last night how to move forward on balls hit to my FH in order to strike it earlier and with more power. I'm a left-hander and he said I should step forward with my right foot to go forward---this gives more balance to generate more speed. He's right in that by doing that I was more balanced and could generate more power for that specific shot. The problem was (and I didn't mention this to him) is that I was out of position for the next shot he hit to me. I'm very vulnerable in that position. From studying online and at ping skills I've noticed that reaching forward means my left foot should step forward... and then I notice the top players will then flick the ball very fast from that reaching position... Could you recommend the best footwork for trying to get the ball very early on the FH side---in which case it often means having to reach or move forward to make the shot?
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
John Vancott Posted 11 years ago Latest
Alois,
Thank you. Your answer helps me out quite a bit. I knew there was something wrong with my footwork with respect to my forehand side. I wasn't getting the power I expected on certain shots. I had been a little confused about this issue of the right foot moving forward. You have clarified this for me. Now I see what I've been doing wrong and I will start practicing to fix this problem over the next couple weeks. This will make a big difference for me going forward. John.
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