Why Players Squat

Strokes

Romeo Chua Asked 10 years ago

When players make awkward strokes, they tend to squat. Such as, making a sudden forehand in a backhand rally. Why is that?

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Romeo,

I am not sure why this happens.

Maybe others have some ideas.

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Mark Jung Posted 10 years ago

I think because of the elbow dead zone. By squatting the dead zone moves and you can still perform (a somewhat messed up) variation of your stroke and keep the pace up.

Romeo Chua Posted 10 years ago

I'm thinking it is because they want to take the ball a little later.

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