I've always enjoyed playing at the net, specially being a son of a serve and volleyer.
On my forehand volley, after the split step, as I start the unit turn, I turn my feet and step back with my right foot so I can have space to step across with my left foot just after I've made contact.
On my Backhand Volley, I start the unit turn and bring back the left foot so I can step across with my right foot. On the backswing The racket is positioned parallel to the net and just behind my left ear, just like a slice backhand. Contact is made just before the foot lands, just like on the forehand volley, and that was a bit surprising since I've always thought you should step at the same time of the contact (or maybe we should on some volleys). Of course observing it in high speed is totally different than observing it with the naked eye. On court I would have sad that I stepped at the same time...
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
My Serve
This is my serve. I've been improving the technique of my serve the last few years. The second footage was recorded two years ago in Hong Kong. In that video I have an extremely bend of the spine after the trophy position that allowed me to hit with increased topspin but the chances of having back injury were greater. When comparing both videos I think there has been a significant improvement. The first footage my racket head is higher just as soon as the ball is released by my left hand, my back don't bend so much and for me it feels that I can hit the ball faster. Watching my videos in high speed video is great because it allows me to see what really is happening and what I need to change for my serve. In my case my number one technical aspect that I need to improve on my serve is by keeping the right leg and hip back through the execution of my serve. My right leg collapses after the maximum bend of the knees. Is it because of my hips that are rotating too soon? Is it because my right knee is a bit week?
I need more shoulder turn in my preparation and that is one aspect I will continue to work on.
Lately I've been trying to visualize Pete Sampras Serve. He has a totally different serve where he tosses the ball higher, has a great knee and shoulder turn. Perhaps the way that he serves will allow me to serve withou having my right leg collapse...
I need more shoulder turn in my preparation and that is one aspect I will continue to work on.
Lately I've been trying to visualize Pete Sampras Serve. He has a totally different serve where he tosses the ball higher, has a great knee and shoulder turn. Perhaps the way that he serves will allow me to serve withou having my right leg collapse...
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