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Harikrishnan U
Harikrishnan U Asked 15 years ago

Hi jeff and alois!.i want to ask you how the backswing should be.till where should racket be at the end of the backswing and should the hand be bent in the backpwing if so how much.thank you!

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Hari,

Try not to get the backswing any further back than the line of your shoulders. So as you rotate back with your shoulders keep your bat in line with our shoulders. The amount of backswing will depend on the amount of time you have for your stroke.

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