Timing of the forehand topspin shot
Strokes
Helish Patel Asked 8 years ago
Hey coach
Hi Alois and Jeff, I'm having trouble with my forehand topspin shot, whenever I try the shot I forget the timing, when to bend down, when to hit the ball, also when to bend your arms and what leg position you have to be when attacking the ball.
cheers Helish
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Helish,
Don't try to focus on too many things. Think about the position of your body and then your start and finish positions of the stroke. That is all you need to get the stroke right. Then just let it happen.
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Helish Patel Posted 8 years ago
Thanks Jeff and Alois, you helped me a ton