Fast Balls: Open the Face, Hold the Wrist, Scoop

Summary

Aylex coaching on pace: when balls come faster, open the paddle face rather than keeping a closed drive angle. Form more of a shovel/scoop, especially as the ball pushes you back.

Do not flick through contact or let the face change mid-swing. Hold the wrist so even as you open up, the angle stays stable — in front you stay a bit more under; under heavier pace you open further without a wristy slap.

Key takeaways

• Faster ball → more open face / shovel shape
• No flick through contact — hold wrist angle
• Open more as the ball pushes you back

Action items

• Partner feeds increasing pace; only shovel resets allowed
• Film wrist at contact — face should not flip through the hit