Watch the ball
Keep your eye on the ball at all times |
Published: 21 Nov 2004 - 16:35 by rippa rit
Updated: 26 Sep 2006 - 21:48
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That might also mean getting out of the way of the racket swing, and ball, while your opponent is returning the shot.
No worries...do that by :
- Moving the body to give yourself better sight of the ball will assist anticipation considerably.
- This, in turn, wil increase your speed to the ball.
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From rippa rit - 03 Feb 2006 - 07:30 - Updated: 03 Feb 2006 - 07:36
From raystrach - 02 Feb 2006 - 23:02 - Updated: 02 Feb 2006 - 23:06
- does you opponent always move to the T after they have played their shot?
- are you hitting the ball early or late?
- is it early in the game or late in the game?
- are they fresh or tired?
- what shots have you played previously in the same situation?
- is it game point and are they tired or committed?
ps, can you hear where they are?
pps. if you are in position early to play the drop, don't worry too much - you are in control, not your opponent. be sure to have at least 2 contrasting alternatives to play with exactly the same preparation and downswing (and prepare early)
From rippa rit - 02 Feb 2006 - 21:07
- In the back of the court knowing where your opponent is, is not such a problem, especially as you will be in one corner, can see the two other corners, so, it is a sure bet they are in the other corner. Easier than the front of the court.
- In the front of the court:-
- Move to the front in such a way as to be able to see at least a shadow of a foot, or movement in at least two other corners.
- Move side on to the ball, shoulders sort of parallel to the side walls, and if you cannot see your opponent at all just move around a bit further as you approach the front of the court.
- Of course, you cannot take a stare at your opponent, but you can get a glimpse in the peripheral vision. Have a practice at looking at the ball, and noting how much you can see around you, in spite of preparing to hit the ball. You will be surprised.
From aprice1985 - 02 Feb 2006 - 08:34
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