Ready position

Strokes

Harikrishnan U Asked 15 years ago

Hi!pingskills.iam 13years old.iam around 5feet.i have a problem in ready position.when i stand my legs wide apart i feel very low to the table and loose balance.what should i do

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Harikrishnan,

Maybe you have your feet too wide. You should feel very balanced when you are in the ready position.

Try standing a little taller with more bend in your knees.

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Harikrishnan U Posted 15 years ago

Thanks for the advise.now i feel better while standing tall and bending my knees more.

Harikrishnan U Posted 15 years ago

Thanks for the advise.now i feel better while standing tall and bending my knees more.

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