Putting weight into your stroke
Strokes
chris Lee Asked 9 years ago
Is it possible to put your weight into a backhand to add more power to it? Or is it better to focus on the wrist to provide all the power?
Additionally, what about the forehand? Is it he same situation there as well? I'm trying hard to work on power lately.
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Chris,
A lot of power comes from rotation both with forehand and backhand.
I like this link we showed recently on our Ask the Coach Show to the Karate Kid. Karate Kid II Drum Scene. We also talk about it during Show #169.
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Forehand Counterhit
The forehand counterhit or forehand drive is the foundation for more attacking strokes such as the forehand topspin or forehand loop. There are 3 critical factors:
- Your feet position
- Your start position
- Your finish position
If you concentrate on these 3 factors then your stroke will become extremely consistent. Once you can reliably hit 100 balls in a row then you are ready for more attacking strokes. If you can hit 1,000 balls on in a row then you know you've truly mastered the stroke.
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