So I’ve always had a jumping forehand. I played against a better player then me today- and he said just stop. Only the pros/college level players can jump and explode into their forehand as they practice day in and day out.
Instead he told me to stay put, lean into the ball and don’t jump.
What ended up happening is:
1) I had more control
2) I had more power
3) I conserved more energy
some days when I jump into my forehands I have a great explosive shot- but majority of the time it just ends up being a high spin ball with no real power behind it.
so I know all the pros are jumping around like crazy, is this just a technique that requires excellent fundamentals and physical ability before a rec player attempts it?
I’m sorta sad that my jumping forehand game is coming to and end, but I’m excited to see a steady planted forehand making more winners.
for reference I play in the 3.5-4 level. No real aspiration to go higher then that.
Instead he told me to stay put, lean into the ball and don’t jump.
What ended up happening is:
1) I had more control
2) I had more power
3) I conserved more energy
some days when I jump into my forehands I have a great explosive shot- but majority of the time it just ends up being a high spin ball with no real power behind it.
so I know all the pros are jumping around like crazy, is this just a technique that requires excellent fundamentals and physical ability before a rec player attempts it?
I’m sorta sad that my jumping forehand game is coming to and end, but I’m excited to see a steady planted forehand making more winners.
for reference I play in the 3.5-4 level. No real aspiration to go higher then that.