Practice drills without a table
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Asha Tampa Asked 9 years ago
Hi Alois,
Can you please suggest some drills I can do at home without a table? Footwork, for example. What kind of footwork drills can we do? For how long?
Thank you,
Asha
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Asha,
Take a look at our lesson on Practicing Alone. There are a few good ideas in there.
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Asha Tampa Posted 9 years ago
Hi Alois,
Thank you for sharing the video. I am looking at more advanced drills like footwork, and shadow play. For example, when I practice my forehand topspin, I am not able to balance my body properly, using just my playing arm. As a result, balls that have a good amount of backspin end up in the net due to lack of proper stroke.
I am hoping for drills that will help me correct my posture, and improve my stroke, both forehand and backhand, with proper footwork while playing.
Thank you for your time,
Regards,
Asha
Hi Asha,
It is difficult without a partner or table. However, practicing the movements without a ball would help. So do what we call "Shadow Play". This is the movement and stroke without hitting a ball. While you are doing this keep focus on the balance in your body and try to play your strokes fully.
Jean Balthazar Posted 9 years ago
Do it in front of a mirror if you can. Your mental representation does not always exactly match your actual stance.