The segmented swing
11/10/2010 | Written by: uspta
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The segmented swing
Description:
Brett Hobden explains the concept of the segmented swing and illustrates how much backswing and how much follow-through is needed for certain shots to control the ball.
Tip:
Shot fundamentals involve all of the skills and techniques necessary to properly execute a sound stroke, from preparation to finishing of the shot. This week’s tip refers to two important fundamentals: the backswing and the follow-through. USPTA Professional Brett Hobden breaks the swings into five segments each: five parts on the backswing and five parts on the follow-through, five being the longest backswing and longest follow-through. He explains that the segmented swing is a great way to illustrate how much backswing and follow-through is needed for control. For example, a player will be using a five-five swing to hit a groundstroke, which means five parts backswing and a five parts follow-through, whereas a two-two swing will be used for a drop shot. The video provides a visual representation, which helps you understand the concept and explain it to your students in your next practice.
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