Power

Strokes

michael cruttenden
michael cruttenden Asked 8 years ago

What do i do if im not getting power when i come through the ball or when i smash it?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Michael,
 
The key is to get your racket travelling fast on contact with the ball.
 
You may need to get more body rotation or more movement from back to forward to help this depending on the type of shot you are playing and the amount of time you have for the stroke.
 
The other thing that will help is to get a flatter contact.


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michael cruttenden

michael cruttenden Posted 8 years ago

thanks alois i did try a flatter contact tonight but all the ball did was float over the net instead of just going over normally so my coach said maybe i need to upgrade my rubbers to slightly faster ones so it dont float 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

OK, sounds like a good plan.


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