Different Stances

Strokes

Romeo Chua
Romeo Chua Asked 10 years ago

In multi-ball training sessions, I am able to place the ball accurately with my forehand topspin, as well as my backhand topspin, but not both at one training session. I recorded myself and saw that the problem is my forehand and backhand stance. For my forehand stance, my dominant foot is behind my non-dominant foot by about 8 inches. For my backhand stance, my dominant foot is about 2 inches behind my non-dominant foot. Is there a way to be able to use my forehand topspin along with my backhand topspin effectively in a match?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Romeo,

This is well identified by you.

The best thing is to make sure that during your training, you maintain a similar stance for both your forehand and backhand.  Use your waist to turn your body into position to help to make the stroke more effective.

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Romeo Chua

Romeo Chua Posted 10 years ago

I see. I will try that in practice tomorrow. Thanks for the tip :)


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