High Balls and My Arm
Strokes
Nikhil Bathla Asked 13 years ago
I am really not able to adjust my arm backhand and forehand both specially on a little bit high ball. How can i improve it.
Jeff Plumb Answered 13 years ago
Hi Nikhil,
With high balls I often see players miss the ball not really because of the arm, but because of their position. You need to get into position early and this will make the stroke much easier. Watch our video on the Forehand Smash and let me know if this helps you out.
The backhand smash is an awkward shot and I recommend that you move around and play a forehand smash.
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Nikhil Bathla Posted 13 years ago
i was talking about the ball which are not too high for smashing but are a bit high to adjust my arm so I am able to hit those balls but many of them goes out
You should use topspin on those balls. You don't have to hit them hard just put topspin on them and get them deep.
Nikhil Bathla Posted 13 years ago
thanks