Coaching a left handed player

Strokes

ashwin naidu
ashwin naidu Asked 12 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
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 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

Abhinav Upadhyay Posted 12 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. 


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