Movement and forehand timing to body directed shots
Strokes
Phil Pinto Asked 9 years ago
I find miss more shots to the right hand side near my body. I find it difficult to get in the right position to get a decent swing on the shot. Sometimes if ball is short I play too wristy shot which is inconsistent. Some of it is nerves where the legs do not move or I go for shots less. In my last match I realised if I wait a bit longer this allows time to move and swing I get a proper shot. I do not have the same problem on the backhand. Are there any drills for this sideways movement to the left with shot preparation?
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Phil,
One thing that can really help is to bend your knees more. This allows you to sway out of the way and still be balanced when you contact the ball.
Give this a try and let me know how it goes.
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