Unfinished look of my strokes

[fastdunn]

Here goes somewhat long story for subtle things(warning )
I recently hit with my old friend and he mentioned
that I always had strokes with somewhat reluctant finish.
Although he mentioned that I now seem to have much more
stronger follow thru (and I'm improved of course),
I realized I still have strokes with somewhat unfinished looks
(via video my girl friend took).

I'm no beginner and I have been told that I have good smooth
forms by couple of coaches. But I realized my old friend is not
only one who gave me such a comment. Couple of other firends
told me that I look like I hit reluctantly, I realized.

I don't think it's because my strokes are not matured enough
or I don't have enough confidence. I think it's a type of habit
developed over the years. Non of my coaches I had private
lessons with, told me to fix it. But I'm wondering if this is a bad
thing that I'd be better off by consciously fixing it.
I have somewhat flat strokes and I wonder it is related to that.
Anyone has swings/strokes with unfinished look ?

 

[Bungalo Bill]

Hard to answer this question without seeing you hit. It could be that the coaches saw nothing wrong with your swing. Topspin is accomplished simply from a low to high swing. YOu probably have more of a level or slight upward swing when you meet the ball.

I am not quite sure about the term "reluctant". Does that mean you hit late? Does it mean you prepare late and swing quickly. Try posting a video as an example so we can help you. I doubt there is anything wrong.

Have you tried to use the form I was talking about awhile ago? You should be understanding it by now. You also should be hitting with topspin if you stuck with it.

 

[fjgarciap]

Maybe you have a short or medium swing and are using a game improvement racquet. Trying a more head light, balanced and heavy stick strung at a relative high tension would force you to develop a long swing (more racquet head acceleration, & long follow-thru).

 

[fastdunn]

Thanks guys for inputs.
I think I just have bigger backswing than follow thru.
I do hit my forehand notoriously(?) late...