Change from backhand dominant to all round game
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Purvez Bilimoria Asked 8 years ago
I have a backhand dominant game with a decent push and a devastating backhand wristy flick/smash. Although I have a fairly good forehand I don't have confidence in using it often in competition or even training. Consequently, I tend to stand more on the forehand side and try to play most shots with my backhand. This worked when I was in a lower division. However, now in a higher division the opponents are smart so they give me deep backspin serves on my forehand which most times I return with my backhand and its easy for them to loop deep into my open backhand and win the point.
Can you suggest what all I should do to play a more all round game and use my forehand more often?
Jeff Plumb Answered 8 years ago
Hi Purvez,
Most backhand dominant players tend to stand with their right leg slightly in front of their left (for a right handed player). Take a look and see if you do the same thing. From this position the forehand is really hard to play. So I'd suggest going the other way and having your left leg slightly in front of your right leg. Concentrate on having this as your default ready position and see if it helps your forehand. The backhand still should be pretty strong from this position too.
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