Increasing dwell time with technique
Strokes
Rohan Keogh Asked 7 years ago
Hi Alois. Ignoring equipment effects, how can I increase the dwell time during my FH topspin stroke to help increase the topspin I generate?
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Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Rohan,
Try to push more forward onto the ball on contact. A slower swing will also help.
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Rohan Keogh Posted 7 years ago
So I should be pushing or 'throwing' the ball back rather than 'hitting' it back. Yes? Is this correct - I start with a slightly slower swing, make contact with the ball near the top of the bat and accelerate the swing as I brush over the ball?
I seem to achieve this occasionally but other than hearing the difference in contact and the obvious increase in spin, I can't really distinguish that I'm doing anything different in the stroke. Is there a feeling I should be looking for?
It is difficult to describe but you may feel like you are almost catching and throwing the ball, even though that isn't what is actually happening.
D K Posted 7 years ago
You should feel the ball "hanging" on your rubber during the stroke,I would say.