Improve overheads by avoiding backhand, using hip turn.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How can I improve my overhead technique when the ball is behind me?
Avoid the backhand overhead by focusing on turning your hip and using footwork to position yourself to hit the overhead on your forehand side.
What Your Guru Thinks
This lesson from the coach is really useful if you find yourself struggling with high balls behind you. They point out a common mistake that many players make, trying to hit a backhand overhead. Instead, the coach explains how crucial it is to focus on turning your hip and using footwork. This simple adjustment helps you get into the right position to use your forehand overhead side, which allows for much more control and power.
Are you making this crucial mistake in your overhead Game?
Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
65%
Primary
Shot:
Forehand
Secondary
Shot:
Backhand
Play
Style:
Offensive
Court
Position:
None
Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-offensive
Keywords
Overhead Technique
Footwork
Biomechanics
Hip Turn
Shot Correction
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