Hitting the edge of the racket

Strokes

Clement Clement
Clement Clement Asked 6 years ago

Hi Alois, everytime i wanted to do a forehand topspin i often hit the edge of my bat how can i prevent that?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Clement,

Make sure you are watching the ball carefully but also open the angle of your racket slightly so more of the bat is facing the ball.

The other thing you can try is making sure that your stroke is more vertical this will again face more of the racket to the ball.


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