Rallying
Strokes
eugene lu Asked 8 years ago
Hi coaches,
I have a very good third ball attack on both forehand and backhand and usually wins me the point. But if I failed to win the third ball, I have trouble recovering and keep the rally going. What drills can you suggest me to do so that I can improve my rallying after the third ball?
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Eugene,
Focus on your balance through your third ball. Check what your feet are doing during the stroke. You will probably find you are throwing yourself off balance when you are doing it. Stay lower with your legs and focus on the position at the end of the stroke.
This will help with your recovery and your ability to play the rest of the rally.
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Jean Balthazar Posted 8 years ago
If you're able to do it without compromizing the quality of your third ball too much, you may try to use a more "compact" stroke. Less amplitude will require less recovery time.
eugene lu Posted 8 years ago
Thx alois, I will watch my feet and keep my balance the next time a do this.
As for Jean, how do you mean by a "compact" stroke?I
think I need to slow my third ball attack down to force a slower block from the opponent to gain more recovery time right?
Slower or more balanced. You can still hit fast as long as you are balanced.
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