Footwork
Footwork
mat huang Asked 11 years ago
Hi coach
Do you think the subject footwork is talked about enough in pingskills?
I really think that footwork as very important- i have bad footwork causing all my strokes to weaken and not as consistent.
Dont u think that foot work should be more talked about?
Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Mat,
I think footwork is really important. We do have a few lessons on it.
I think being balanced is really crucial to be able to learn strokes and reach a higher level.
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mat huang Posted 11 years ago
yea thanks i just cant move fast enough. I dont know why.