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Postby djarvik » Fri, 11 May 2012 14:42

I like this opponent better then the previous one :P If he can fix a few quirks in his forehand and get his serve in order - he would be a tough customer. He is not afraid to hit out during a match - that is a good skill to have.

Split steps.
You need to be more mindful of them. As soon as your opponent about to hit the ball - split step. You losing some point there because of that. You are a bit off balance and don't react on time.

Slice.
5:33 - these two slices in a row are good. :tu
7:25 - on that slice you are not pointing with your butt of the racquet to the ball. Doing that accomplishes not only the shot itself, but it also makes you move a bit closer to the ball for the most optimal position. Note that on this slice you are not in position, you are a good one step away from the ball. If you would attempt to point your butt of the racquet - you would have to take that step to make the shot - exactly what was needed here.

Forehand.
Keep your left arm a bit longer on the throat of the racquet. As you move to the ball to hit it. This will assure the creation of a "coil by your upper body. You tend to "arm" your forehand a bit too much, by keeping your hand there, your shoulders will make the turn and you will have mo choice but to uncoil your body and use it to generate racquet head speed and your shot - thus NOT arming so much. It will be tough to "arm" with your shoulders turn.
7:38 - I like that forehand from you a lot. Good shoulder turn, left hand helps there a lot. Good balance, maybe shift a bit more weight away from the ball as you hit.

Smash.
Turn sideways point to the ball and hit with a "slicing" motion. You are trying to hit it too flat. Travel with your edge of the racquet all the way to the ball and right before the contact open up the racquet head hitting the SIDE of the ball. This will also allow you to hit smashes if you miss the best point of contact, hitting them flat you only have a tiny window and when missed your ball will sail long or into the net. With slicing motion you can hit even the most awkward smashes.
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Postby venom400 » Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42

Hi and thanks for your rough analysis ! My slice improved a lot by following your recommendations , last night I was preparing a bit earlier and using my body a bit more instead of "wristing" and my consistancy and placement improved ! So you are right on the money , thanks for your advice , I will work on all of this stuff and post another video in 2 weeks or so , and send you a check forthe couching haha :p
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