Lack of power

Milan Mirkovic Asked 12 years ago

Can you advice me to increase the strength of the impact? I have a great spin, as well as movement in the points, but i miss a bit more power. Can you give me some advice on how to increase the strength of the shot? Thanks, Milan from Serbia.

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Milan,

The main thing is to increase the speed of the contact. Make sure you are keeping the same stroke and just increase the speed of the stroke. You can also have a slightly flatter contact to get the ball moving faster.

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Derrick Donegan Posted 12 years ago

also for increase power i find the shoulders help to, to also keep them relaxed.

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Good point Derrick.

rajiv gollerkeri Posted 12 years ago

hey alois, is it essential to keep both legs on the ground? ive ssen players either jumping while making a strong topspin, or lifting their leg before the stroke and banging the foot along with the shot.. what do you suggest?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

I think that it is best to keep your feet on the ground. Your power comes from the ground.