Most players think they should win if they play well. They give very little consideration to the opponent’s game or how to exploit it. Identifying your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses is an important skill to have. Every player’s game is like a combination lock. It’s tough to open, but with the right combination, you can … More The Third Foundation: Opponent Awareness
This post follows up on last Monday’s post as it is critical for players and coaches to understand the roles of the hips and shoulders. The hips and shoulders are literally the central gears of the swing system. Your swinging movement begins with the muscles of the trunk. As they rotate the generated force works … More 3rd Fundamental: Angular and Linear Momentum
Watch the video below for a great practice drill .
The two most significant sources of power are hip and shoulder rotation (Angular Momentum) and weight transfer (Linear Momentum). These power sources are important fundamentals. Any stroke can be placed in to one of three categories. These categories are based on the stroke’s most significant source of power. Swinging strokes (ground strokes, serves, swing volleys) … More The Third Fundamental: Angular and Linear Momentum
Today’s post continues the conversation on balance and includes a demonstration video of a drill you can work on at home.
All strokes have a beginning, middle and end. By far the most important of the three is the middle, or the contact. Everything else you do; backswing, follow through, footwork, and concentration is secondary to the moment you make contact. This is true for all of your strokes be it ground strokes, volleys or serves. … More First Fundamental: Understanding the Contact Area
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