Waldner's forehand position
Strokes
Il Ill Asked 10 years ago
Master Rosario ,
Very often pro players plays forehand-topspin with right shoulder(for right hand players) is more down from the other.
Example :https://youtu.be/Qc-1oszmjFI?t=41s
Why?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Il,
Waldner has dropped his shoulder at the start because he is caught slightly out of position and needs to get the bat lower to lift the serve.
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Il Ill Posted 10 years ago
Thank you