How to improve anticipation

Strokes

Huzaifa Cheema
Huzaifa Cheema Asked 12 years ago

Dear coach............. i dont watch the ball closely......... even dont watch it when i am hitting it with the result that a lot of my strokes are inaccurate.... can u suggest any drills to improve my anticipation? 

thanks


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Huzaifa,

Improving your watching of the ball will help you with your anticipation.

In training spend some time just working on watching the ball.  This will start to improve your focus and anticipation.


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Huzaifa Cheema

Huzaifa Cheema Posted 12 years ago

Thanks can u also give some tips on how to observe opponents body movements to deduce where he will place the ball?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

I think it is better to watch the ball rather than the person.


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