Strokes
Hello Coaches! I want to ask if the stroke in the below link is true or not?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ1NF6RQ2hc
Hi Ardak,
Yes it is a real stroke. Jarryd use a short fast action to lift the ball over the net.
A snake shot is a type of stroke which is specifically used against a drop shot. It is usually loaded with a heavy spin so that the opponent finds it difficult to counter. The type of spin can be backspin, sidespin or topspin depending on your choice. You need to make a movement after hitting the ball to confuse your opponent.
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Ardak . Posted 8 years ago
Jarryd ' s stroke seems very different from yours, isn't it? In your "backhand topspin against backspin " video stokes seems different?
Is it very important to have start position with very closed bat? I noticed it also from your video.
Is action by the following steps: start with closed bat, open the bat during the contact , then again close?
Try to keep your angle constant throughout when you are starting out. This will add to your consistency.
Balaji Sundararajan Posted 8 years ago
Hi Ardak
It is not really different from Pingskils's "Backhand topspin against backspin".
If you download the video and play in slow motion, you will find that Jarryd is starting from racket below knee and ending the stroke above head. This same as what suggested by pingskills.
Regards
Balaji S