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Eph
05-07-2008, 10:07 PM
Evidently I keep overhitting baseline shots by 3 or so inches (or my opponent is lying to me because from my POV they are hitting the line). This happens on my forehand only. Any suggestions?
quicken
05-07-2008, 10:24 PM
Incorporate more topspin.
OrangeOne
05-07-2008, 10:34 PM
If you were consistently able to over-hit by 3 inches, you'd be way too good to be asking why....
Eph
05-07-2008, 10:37 PM
If you were consistently able to over-hit by 3 inches, you'd be way too good to be asking why....

I promise you I am not. : -)
Ross K
05-07-2008, 10:46 PM
As I was advised myself recently, it's simple! Hit through the ball more and stop brushing up and getting under it quite so much.
Vision84
05-07-2008, 10:48 PM
As I was advised myself recently, it's simple! Hit through the ball more and stop brushing up and getting under it quite so much.

I think he wants to hit less deep.

Basically more topspin. Just brush the ball more and a little less of swinging through it. Incorporating a lower follow through with more of a windshield wiper may help you.
Eph
05-07-2008, 10:49 PM
As I was advised myself recently, it's simple! Hit through the ball more and stop brushing up and getting under it quite so much.

What does that mean?

And if I am certain on how to apply more topspin, it's hitting the ball at an angle closer to the top of the racquet rather than center, correct?
obnoxious2
05-08-2008, 08:33 AM
Orr get new strings. Try a thicker gauge
ChiefIlliniwek5
05-08-2008, 10:57 AM
Make sure you are bending your knees and staying low. I was haivng all sorts of problems with my forehand and i made that one simple change where i conciously kept my knees at about a 65 degree bend and i am really nailing my forehands now with power and accuracy. HUGE difference!
kerxny
05-08-2008, 03:55 PM
String at a slightly higher tension?
Eph
05-08-2008, 03:56 PM
String at a slightly higher tension?

Higher? Wouldn't you want to go lower? I did make a change from 57 to 56 recently with new strings...NXT 16.
Bungalo Bill
05-08-2008, 04:02 PM
Evidently I keep overhitting baseline shots by 3 or so inches (or my opponent is lying to me because from my POV they are hitting the line). This happens on my forehand only. Any suggestions?

A number of things could be the problem. I could be simply that you are overhitting.

Bring down your forehand stroke to 80% power. Keep it between the service line and the baseline. Learn to move the ball around.
Eph
05-08-2008, 04:05 PM
A number of things could be the problem. I could be simply that you are overhitting.

Bring down your forehand stroke to 80% power. Keep it between the service line and the baseline. Learn to move the ball around.

Hey BB, glad you responded. What would be good angles to post my forehand shots so I could get a better opinion?

(N.B. I can move the ball around the court, it's just when I go for hard baseline shots when I'm around the middle, I overhit, otherwise, they end up on the right side of the corners, or an extreme angle shot into the sidelines).
LeftySpin
05-08-2008, 04:39 PM
I would have to say, you need more topspin. Either that or your going to have to slow your stroke down and get the timing right. Its one of those two. I would consdier starting over and seeing whats going wrong. Plus may I ask, is there any specific shot they are hitting at you that is causing this?