How To Never Miss Long or In Net Again

Summary

Universal Rackets: every miss is either in the net or long, so fix both. Net: you’re coming over the top of the ball. Get under and lift it, swinging from 6 o’clock to 12, and hold the paddle loose, since a tight grip makes you come over the top and a loose one lets the paddle drop. Long: your paddle face is probably open, so tilt it downward; you may also not be following through, so finish the full stroke. And keep your head down, because lifting your head brings your body, swing and ball up. Recap: in the net = hold loose, get under it; long = close the face, loosen up, full stroke, head down.

Key takeaways

• Netting it: you’re coming over the top; get under and swing 6 to 12
• A loose grip lets the paddle drop so you can lift
• Hitting long: close the paddle face and follow through fully
• Keep your head down so your body and swing don’t rise

Action items

• On each miss, say ‘net’ or ‘long’ and apply that fix only
• Net misses: loosen the grip and swing low to high
• Long misses: tilt the face down and finish the stroke
• Cue on every soft shot: ‘head down’