help me stop hitting moonballs

dherring · 04-13-2008, 01:44 PM

hello all, often on my forehand side I find myself hitting balls that have a upwards trajectory and curve downward to land in because of topspin. the trajectory is such thats the ball doesn't seem to dip until it reaches their service line creating a moonball effect. this is fine and dandy but I want a more piercing stroke with more pace. any tips???
P.S. I try to hit SW but it might be more torward western grip

Rafael_Nadal_6257 · 04-13-2008, 02:01 PM

Get more forward extension. Instead of just brushing up on the ball, hit more squarely into the ball. Step into the court and don't hit the ball off your back foot.

04-13-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
dherring New User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 80	help me stop hitting moonballs hello all, often on my forehand side I find myself hitting balls that have a upwards trajectory and curve downward to land in because of topspin. the trajectory is such thats the ball doesn't seem to dip until it reaches their service line creating a moonball effect. this is fine and dandy but I want a more piercing stroke with more pace. any tips??? P.S. I try to hit SW but it might be more torward western grip

04-13-2008, 02:01 PM	#2
Rafael_Nadal_6257 Semi-Pro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN Posts: 494	Get more forward extension. Instead of just brushing up on the ball, hit more squarely into the ball. Step into the court and don't hit the ball off your back foot. __________________ NADAL FEDEREr DjoKOVIC SafIN NALbandIAN RoDiCk MoyA Ferrer gasquet...

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