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Static Contact Point and Face-Opening Drill

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Static Contact Point and Face-Opening Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Static Contact Point and Face-Opening Drill

Coach guides the player's contact point by placing his hand under the racquet to practice opening the racquet face slightly from the elbow with a firm wrist on forehand and backhand.

Key points

  • Start with the racquet out in front at a volley contact point
  • Open the racquet face from the elbow rather than the wrist

Common mistakes

Turning or breaking the wrist to scoop the ball.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 14 sec
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