Getting jammed on short balls?

erik-the-red

Semi-Pro
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=70676

^ I am trying to attack a short ball (ie. near the service box area or even within) earlier. By earlier, I mean before it gets too high or too low.

But, I sometimes find that I actually jam myself by overrunning into the shot.

I see the ball is landing short so I run to it. When I get there, it's so close to me that I don't have any time to loop my forehand and it's as if I'm blocking the shot.

What should I do to get to the ball in time but avoid jamming myself in the process?
 

Marius_Hancu

Talk Tennis Guru
check my posting
Attacking the Short Ball
in the Sticky (topmost thread), guess on page 3

and execute small breaking steps when approaching
 
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