What can you take from this picture into your next match? Brett Hobden is a pro from Australia who has a terrific term…’track it to the racquet.’ This player is surely following this advice. The question is why don’t club players watch the ball this intently?
Vic Braden and Gideon Ariel discovered a couple of things that you might relate to. The ball is only in contact with your strings for four to seven one thousandths of a second. The brain is working milliseconds ahead of the physical self. Lastly, the target is very enticing and almost issues an invitation to peek early to ensure accuracy.
Dave Smith is an outstanding pro in Utah and has a super term to help players with their volley. ‘Set and Hold.’ Look again at the picture and imagine an ice pick protruding through the center of the strings.
This player…with a set and hold mentality, will, more often than not, find the sweet spot and get results. After teaching thousands of lessons and drills over the years, invariably misplayed volleys have had too much drama.
No Drama Mama!
You don’t score bonus points for adding turbulence with the racquet in the hitting zone.
Keep It Simple Star!
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