So, I've been having a lot trouble hitting long on my forehands, and after recording myself it looks like I'm leaving my racquet face open on the initiation of the downswing and through the impact. Hoping someone can clarify the racquet drop portion of the swing.
My current process is as follows (eastern grip btw), I unit turn and my strings are facing side fence. Now, when I swing to contact, what I'm doing is just basically dropping the raquet and swinging forward. My racquet faces the side fence at stop of unit turn AND during the drop/start of rotation forward.
I never have a point where my racquet face closes before I start my swing. My main question is, should I close the racquet face a little when I drop and rotate? Is this the ideal swing? I've heard of "patting the dog" and completely having the racquet face the ground, but I feel that much closing of the racquet would destroy my timing.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!
My current process is as follows (eastern grip btw), I unit turn and my strings are facing side fence. Now, when I swing to contact, what I'm doing is just basically dropping the raquet and swinging forward. My racquet faces the side fence at stop of unit turn AND during the drop/start of rotation forward.
I never have a point where my racquet face closes before I start my swing. My main question is, should I close the racquet face a little when I drop and rotate? Is this the ideal swing? I've heard of "patting the dog" and completely having the racquet face the ground, but I feel that much closing of the racquet would destroy my timing.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!