Increasing dwell time with technique
Strokes
Rohan Keogh Asked 8 years ago
Hi Alois. Ignoring equipment effects, how can I increase the dwell time during my FH topspin stroke to help increase the topspin I generate?
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Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Rohan,
Try to push more forward onto the ball on contact. A slower swing will also help.
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Rohan Keogh Posted 8 years ago
So I should be pushing or 'throwing' the ball back rather than 'hitting' it back. Yes? Is this correct - I start with a slightly slower swing, make contact with the ball near the top of the bat and accelerate the swing as I brush over the ball?
I seem to achieve this occasionally but other than hearing the difference in contact and the obvious increase in spin, I can't really distinguish that I'm doing anything different in the stroke. Is there a feeling I should be looking for?
It is difficult to describe but you may feel like you are almost catching and throwing the ball, even though that isn't what is actually happening.
Rohan Keogh Posted 8 years ago
OK thx. It's a bit like a surprise attack in tag ball then when you try to catch and throw the ball in one motion. I'll give it a try.
D K Posted 8 years ago
You should feel the ball "hanging" on your rubber during the stroke,I would say.
Rohan Keogh Posted 8 years ago
OK. Got it. Don't always succeed but I know what I'm trying to replicate now. :) Cheers