Have you ever been told to “get your racket back early”? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In today’s lesson, Brady’s debunking this myth and what you should be focusing on instead.
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Published on 01/20/2020 by Brady
Really like this lesson. I frequently get the direction to get the racket back early but I felt it odd. Your direction to prep the racket to get it primed to then get into the flow / rhythm makes me want to get in that position so I am ready to attack versus standing frozen waiting for the ball. Thanks Brady.
Any way you could talk about tennis equipment? String tension, type of string, racquet sizes and materials? Love these lessons.
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Thank you Brady,
Breaking down the set up preparation into two steps it does indeed make a big difference which, also helps me to be more agile and prepared for approaching the ball before Contact.
Thanks Good to hear
Thanks Brady…you AlLWAYS come up with lessons that are very helpful to me. As for ‘getting the racket back early’, I have battled with getting this whole process in order…and mainly defaulting to the a late preparation and not hitting a solid shot (or worse).
I like your ‘getting set up’ technique and will give it a try!
Really good, helpful information. Thank you.
Many beginners need to get their racket back early! What you call the set position is getting the racket back early when you’re trying to hit a topspin forehand. I don’t start teaching beginners to hit with topspin. I want them to learn to make solid contact while shifting their weight toward the net. I cringe when I see beginners waiting until the ball bounces to start their swing. That requires much better timing to be successful.
I agree that more advanced players can take their racket back early but keep it high. But beginners need to start by keeping the stroke simple and having the racket ready to swing forward if they misjudge the bounce of the ball.
Good info, thanks .
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