Footwork Example
Footwork
Ji-Soo Woo Asked 16 years ago
Hi Alois
one area (of many) I could use help on is my footwork. I thought watching professionals play on youtube might give me a better idea how to cover the court. Who would you recommend is the best player to watch? Who has the best footwork technique in your opinion?
Thanks
Ji-Soo
Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago
Hi Ji-Soo,
The player I like to watch is Kong Linghui. He has excellent balance whenever he is playing. Footwork remember is about maintaining your balance throughout a rally, especially when you are contacting the ball.
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Jeff Plumb from PingSkills
Posted 16 years ago
For more on this topic take a read of one of Alois' blogs Footwork or Balance
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