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Very fair comment - walk before run I guess ;-)

Thanks buddy - there is just such a lot of generous help on this thread of yours, so I am very grateful. If you work on that then improvement comes!

Maybe there’s a middle ground but my typical more vertical brushed BH loop is not dangerous enough vs pushed serve return, and often comes back as a block or counter - I’m looking to capitalise on a push return and attack it to some degree When I’m in position.

Thanks IB, I can see what you’re pointing out here re elbow stability and use of wrist - and it makes sense.

I generally tend toward slower, higher trajectory loops on both sides but have been working with my coach on a more penetrating loop, taken earlier at top of bounce and in particular on half long balls such as I get on return of my serves. Look at 7:30 in for the shot I’m looking to generate

I stumbled across this blade but really like it for it’s feel and balance.

Thanks NL, appreciate the feedback. Good pointers on the BH, and I will work on this tomorrow at club night - we often end up with some good doubles and for whatever reason I always find myself with a lot more opportunities to attack backspin on both wings.

Thanks Latej - good idea as I need to build that feeling up more. I will give it a try!

Thanks - I did use my club practice session last night to work on this and take what flowed in shadow practice into hitting balls. On balance I was very pleased - as long as I focused on dropping that right knee and turning the hips then it seemed to naturally drive a less shoulder dominant (and...

Plenty of used Viscaria's available - I would go that route as they are still the best option in my view.

I look forward to heating your thoughts once you try it - mine just feels really good in hand as well as very controllable to play with.

Your observation skills are on point - thanks. I see her knee pointing outwards then rotating towards the front and her shoulder increasing in height as she straightens up post contact. I find it a struggle to get the two different planes - lower body height staying level as it rotates but...

Innerforce ZLC

Ha! You’re 100% right - each time I forget something and remember something else! I want to power loop right now on both wings - when I look at the Emma video she seems to kick up more than forward so but she seems to be taking the ball at top of bounce?

Makes sense, I’m not a fan of larger head sizes or head heavy blades. My 968 was the standard size head but was still head heavy and so felt less well balanced to me.

Ouch! I prefer it for a couple of reasons - it’s heavier and more solid feeling, with a far more comfortable handle and i love the balance - it feels lighter than it is when in hand. It’s also a beautifully made blade with far better finish than any DHS blade I have owned. Playing...

Lol - it’s definitely effortful! I agree completely though that it doesn’t look relaxed or free flowing but that’s maybe me trying to force a change.

Hi all - I did some work on this today and recorded a shadow practice and then some hitting. Shadow; FH BH I think I see an improvement in a more compact and less shoulder led stroke, with more lower body action?

Thanks for these IB!

Innerforce ZLC (93g) - really surprised by how much I like this blade. Slower than my Viscaria but not by much, and has that slightly woodier feel.