Coaching a left handed player
Strokes
ashwin naidu Asked 11 years ago
For the first time I am coaching a left handed player. I find that he shows awkwardness when playing a forehand stroke. As a right handed player myself, I find difficulty demonstrating the correct techniques. Any tips on how to handle this.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Ashwin,
One idea that one of our readers came up with is to get them to watch you in a mirror.
You could also try just taking his bat and guiding him through the stroke without the ball.
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Abhinav Upadhyay Posted 11 years ago
As a left handed player, I found Alois' lessons instrumental when I was beginning to learn the game about a year back. I thought I was extremely lucky. Over the time, as I have progressed, it has become less important whether the person whom I am watching is left handed or right.