Presenter: Jim Parker
Master Professional Jim Parker discusses the main target areas where a player should try to aim on an overhead shot. In this lesson, Parker discusses target areas for both singles and doubles.
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The placement of overheads should incorporate targets that leave a greater margin of error. One should be able to discern which, or where the target falls based upon the type of ball you’re hit, and the court position of ones opponent. In executing the stroke, the wrist should pronate to ensure the product of a flat ball, and the backswing is abbreviated as compared to the full motion of the serve. Extremely high balls should be allowed to bounce to reduce margin for error, and in doubles scenarios the ball should be targeted at the player closest to you, in order to cut down on the opponent’s possible reaction time.