Do you find yourself hitting the
overhead late, and therefore, out? Preparation and shot choice
make all the difference in a successful overhead. Today we look
at preparation.
Footwork is the first key to
executing the overhead. Move your feet quickly, with short
adjustment steps to get into position to hit the ball.
Turn your body sideways and
move with shuffle steps, or grapevine steps for longer
distances.
Point at the incoming ball with your
other hand and get your racket in the ready position..like
you are scratching your back with it.
Reach up to hit the ball, don't pull
your head down, just like the serve.
Practice fast feet and early
preparation to improve your overhead. Next time we'll make even
more improvements with shot selection based on the lob.
