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Forehand and Backhand Drives

18 Dec

Well I’m not a tennis player but I like to know about tennis info and news especially world class player such as Federer, Nadal, Jokovic, etc. I love to see their great drive which is very very strong and dangerous for another players. Of course forehand drive, which is the opening of every offensive in tennis, and, as such, should be most carefully studied. There are certain rules of footwork that apply to all shots. To reach a ball that is a short distance away, advance the foot that is away from the shot and thus swing into position to hit. If a ball is too close to the body, retreat the foot closest to the shot and drop the weight back on it, thus, again, being in position for the stroke. When hurried, and it is not possible to change the foot position, throw the weight on the foot closest to the ball.

THen backhand drive follows closely the principles of the forehand, except that the weight shifts a moment sooner, and the R or front foot should always be advanced a trifle closer to the side-line than the L so as to bring the body clear of the swing. The ball should be met in front of the right leg, instead of the belt buckle, as the great tendency in backhand shots is to slice them out of the side-line, and this will pull the ball cross court, obviating this error. The racquet head must be slightly in advance of the hand to aid in bringing the ball in the court. Do not strive for too much top spin on your backhand.

I myself love to play badminton with friends. Forehand service is my power while backhand is my weakness. Yes, I have to practice by backhand frequently to make it strong and powerful.

 

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