back-to-the-basics
Resznotes asked 4 years ago
Hi, Tom and Dan. I wondering if you would apply your “clock” metaphor to explain the contact point of a good forehand topspin as well as the contact point for a good backhand topspin when returning a topspin ball. I am unclear on where to start my contact on the ball in each shot. Is a topspin to topspin contact at 1 o’clock, 2 o’clock or more over the top of the ball? Also, does that change for a good backhand topspin, or is the contact point the same?
Thanks!
Dan Academy Coach answered 4 years ago
Hi Resznotes, Yes this is a god way to think about the contact on backhand and forehand shots. Yes that’s right for topspin against topspin you can aim for about 1 or 2 o’clock like you said, if there is a lot of topspin or you can accelerate very well then you can almost hit right over the top at 12 o’clock. This would be the same for the backhand side too. If you are still struggling with this feel free to send us in a short video and we’d be happy to have a look!
ResznotesThanks, Dan!
