Footwork issue
Footwork
Farooq Sheri Asked 6 years ago
While looping my left leg lifts and I lose balance on the shot. How can I correct this.
Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago
Hi Farooq,
In training, focus on the percentages of weight you have on both feet. Experiment and see if you can change it from 0% to 100% on each foot. Then work on getting it closer to 50% on both feet when the ball is hitting your racket.
Then in a game situation see if you can start to get a similar feeling.
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