pulling the butcap

[redtennis55]

How important is this step? Should one do it consciously? Whenever I try to pull a lot to the ball the ball flies out when I hit it. What am I doing wrong?

[paulfreda]

Pulling the buttcap to the ball is a common thought taught by many coaches/teachers. This will lay the wrist back quite a bit. Problem is if you hit the ball out front the face naturally opens unless you pronate (rotate CCW) the arm thru the ball.
Try finishing with the face pointing to the court by varying degrees to find out how much you need to pronate and you will be keeping them in in no time.

[redtennis55]

Thanks for the advice it will really help I think!