How do I work on fundamentals?

Artanis

Semi-Pro
That’s not true at all. To keep a wall rally going, you need to make sure the ball always lands at exactly the same depth in front of you, You get even better depth feedback because if you miss your depth target, the next shot will be tougher.
I can see that, but for instance the wall I played at, is a bit curved (concave).
Hitting lower it bounces up higher, and hitting higher bounces back lower. This is not how a ball is landing on a real court.
 

zill

Legend
Every time I play with someone above my level, even in practice (not counting points), I immediately switch to my old rhythm, late split step and late unit turn. In return of serve, it is so obvious. When I get the chance to hit with better players with more pace and spin, my strokes/swing get faster but all other preps become sluggish. I end up with higher RHS, late contact and more mishits, compared to normal days. Is it psychological? Is this normal? Do you have similar problem at 4.0-4.5?

Yes I use to experience this. That's why it is not a good idea to always practice with players above you.
 
I can see that, but for instance the wall I played at, is a bit curved (concave).
Hitting lower it bounces up higher, and hitting higher bounces back lower. This is not how a ball is landing on a real court.
He assumed this was not the case because most walls are straight.
 
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