Forehand TS contact point
Strokes
Manfred Rolfsmeier Asked 10 years ago
Hi there,
I´m struggling with my forehand again and what seemed easy is a problem now. I noticed that the contact point is inconsistent particularly when I´m hitting faster topspins and depending on the time I have to reach the ball, the trajectory or the height. So could you please give me a hint where I should ideally hit the ball ("northpole", "equator" or between) when I counter a topspin or hit a slower no-spin-ball?
Thanks
Manfred
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Manfred,
The contact point on the ball will vary depending on the type of stroke coming to you. If you remember the principle that the more topspin the closer to the North pole that you should hit it.
If you brush the ball rally fast though, you will find that where you hit the ball will not matter as much as long as you are generating a lot of topspin yourself.
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Manfred Rolfsmeier Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Alois,
that was quick! I`ll conduct some weird experiments on friday and let you know about the outcome ;-)
Manfred
Look forward to it.
Manfred Rolfsmeier Posted 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
improvement seems to be a lame duck. Found out that the "real problem" is the timing and the tension in arm and shoulder - particularly when there´s little time for the fh topspin or when I´m playing close to the table. I just don´t feel as comfortable as on my bh. I don´t know, maybe it´s because I´m a lefty. All I can think of right now is to pray for more relaxation ;-)
Thanks
Manfred
Relaxation comes with time and success with the strokes. It will come.
Manfred Rolfsmeier Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Alois