Feet position FH

Gabi Mizrahi Asked 11 years ago

Hi guys, 

for a righty, what is the correct feet and angle position hitting a FH counter hit?

i have taken lessons from 2 high level coaches( above 2500 ustt rating) one says to keep the right foot behind in a 45 degree angle while bending the left leg and keeping the body weight slightly on the left leg. The other says to keep both feet parallel to the table while bending the right leg and keeping the body weight on the right leg, explaining that it provides for a faster response game. I suspect that they are both right in their own ways and perhaps I should focusing on the one that I'm more comfortable. However, I would appreciate your thought

Thanks

Gabi

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Gabi,

The feet position when learning the stroke itself can be more side on at a 45 degree angle.  However, when you are playing close to the table it is best to have the feet straight on so that you can change easily between forehand and backhand.

The weight can be fairly evenly distributed between left and right foot especially on contact.  This again will give you good balance but allow you to play forehands and backhands equally as well.