June 2021
https://youtu.be/0Wv9_Yr-2HI
1. Backswing
2. Forward swing (start)
3. Point of Contact (middle)
4. Follow-through (end)
Aspect | Do | Don't |
---|---|---|
Feet | "Closed" stance |
|
Shoulders | Look over left shoulder | |
Left Hand | Aim at ball | Limp |
Racquet Path | Loopy | "Reverse" swing |
Aspect | Do | Don't |
---|---|---|
Feet | Step towards target | |
Racquet Alignment | "Lag" behind arm | Keep aligned with arm |
Racquet Height | Go low before going up |
Aspect | Do | Don't |
---|---|---|
Racquet height | Waist / Hip | Knees |
Grip | Semi-Western | Eastern |
Racquet Path | Swipe for spin | Straight forwards |
Aspect | Do | Don't |
---|---|---|
Shoulders | Look over right shoulder | Stop twisting upper-body early |
Left Hand | Catch racquet at the end | Limp / Catch early |
Racquet Height | Above your left shoulder | Too low |
Racquet Face | Aim to your left | Aim downwards |
Feet | Lift heel of back foot | Pivot into rotation |
Beginning
Middle
"footwork!"
"low to high"
"shoulder to shoulder"
End
What
How
When
(vs Albert)
More advanced tennis has
more spin + more power
= faster pace + more depth
= less time to react
( less time to swing after bounce )
"Open" stance means...
"Whip-like" swing means...
Supposedly it requires more strength.
I'm not Hercules, but I do have more fast-twitch muscle and a high strength-to-weight ratio (especially upper-body).
(and why don't pro women use it?)