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Hi everyone. In the past months I've developed a more solid backhand and moved my level to consistently play at at least 1750. But I have a problem that is really bringing my level down.
My tactics are at a significantly higher level than my gameplay. I am consistent on both sides normally (until I found this problem starting to occur) and I set up shots to kill very well. That's why I normally win points on 4th/5th ball, rather than 2nd/4th (I don't have the star speedy put away). But in the past month, I've found that in match play I've set up points very well, where I have a large opening down the line for an easy finish, but I always either go long or hit it into the net (I'm a lefty). Obviously, because the distance is shorter, to have the same speed on the ball I need more spin on the ball. So theoretically I know how to fix the problem.
But it's very hard for me to train. The situation arises only when there's a very light topspin not that deep to my forehand. I'm having trouble replicating it in training, even with serve and attack. And in match play I just mess it up without learning.
How can I train this shot? I know this is a weird question, especially without a video. I may have a video of a point where I do this though. If I find one I will post it on here. Thanks for your help
My tactics are at a significantly higher level than my gameplay. I am consistent on both sides normally (until I found this problem starting to occur) and I set up shots to kill very well. That's why I normally win points on 4th/5th ball, rather than 2nd/4th (I don't have the star speedy put away). But in the past month, I've found that in match play I've set up points very well, where I have a large opening down the line for an easy finish, but I always either go long or hit it into the net (I'm a lefty). Obviously, because the distance is shorter, to have the same speed on the ball I need more spin on the ball. So theoretically I know how to fix the problem.
But it's very hard for me to train. The situation arises only when there's a very light topspin not that deep to my forehand. I'm having trouble replicating it in training, even with serve and attack. And in match play I just mess it up without learning.
How can I train this shot? I know this is a weird question, especially without a video. I may have a video of a point where I do this though. If I find one I will post it on here. Thanks for your help