position of thumb while playing rally?

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Yashant Gyawali Asked 15 years ago

what should be the position of thumb while doing rally??

when i do rally (during backhand) my thumb moves up towards the rubber and i feel difficult to play forehand ..

what shoeld i do??

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Yashant,

Try to keep the thumb in the same position through the rally. This will allow you to change quickly between forehand and backhand.

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andrew brand Posted 15 years ago

i also have a problem that my thumb has to be on the rubber when i do backhand, but down on the top of the handle when i do forehands. so when i switch between the two my thumb is sliding up and down constantly. but i find it too uncomfortable and awkward to keep it in the same place with both wings. my coach always said this doesnt matter, do you agree.

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