too much power

[cjm2k8]

whenever i do a forehand topspin i either hit a winner or i totaly blast it out of the court and on my backhand topspin i have absolutly no power any tips? thx

 

[Marius_Hancu]

FH: a sure sign you haven't truly mastered the topspin

check the Sticky (my postings on FH and 1HBH) and absorb ...

 

[papa]

Well, assuming you know the basic techniques of both strokes, this type of problem on the FH side is generally related to either not watching the ball completely into the hit, grip changes or your talking the ball at different positions. Its amazing how just taking the ball a little different after the bounce will dramatically effect the flight of the ball. However, the first thing I'd suggest is make sure your really following the ball into the racquet - for instance see if you can see seams or trademark colors.

Lack of backhand power is often related to leaning back or not having much, if any, weight transfer. Check to see if your back on your heels when you hit the backhand.

 

[cjm2k8]

i never watch the ball hit the racquet is that why i always hit it into the net or the fence or luanch and i always hit my frame and i am on my heels on my backhand

 

[wyutani]

i never watch the ball hit the racquet is that why i always hit it into the net or the fence or luanch and i always hit my frame and i am on my heels on my backhand

well, actually you shouldnt look at the ball when you hit...its like using the compter you know...you type in words & look at the computer screen instead of the keyboard (ball, racquet)...you understand mate'???

 

[donnyz89]

control and consistancy... work on that before trying to crush any winners. go for depth, height, forget speed...