It's just a slight bending/unbending at the knees a few times prior to contact with the ball by the server. I usually do it about 3-4 times. No need to move the feet. I even do this during warm-up (when server serves the ball to me)
Guy's FH pendulum serve is really good and is an example of what I meant the other day about the need to read spin based on trajectory and not based on racket movement. I play with ppl with serves like that too and it is a nightmare to read those serves. His reverse pendulum is not so good because he doesn't use his body well enough and is more arm movement.
just so inconsistent. I remember completely destroying him in the rallies in the last session.
Playing significantly better players is never a good say to gauge improvement. Some of them are working on improving too. You need better targeted goals. And to be honest, irregular drills are largely a waste of time too, you need to do things that improve your play within the structure of the point if you want better results. Things like serve and third ball, blocking opening loops, pushing heavier so the opponent needs to have a good forehand loop to handle your pushes, blocking people around, serving shorter, looping long serves. Those things win points at lower levels. And they can all be practiced off serve and return in practice points/ matches.
Let us know how long the high performance lasts! I'm a big fan of D09c on the FH - imo it has the most spin (other than boosted Hurricane) and still has good short game control while retaining the Dignics springe sponge which makes looping a joy with it.
I agree with your assessment. A lot of what I'm getting caught out on are balls going directly to my middle. I'm also using all arm on my loops, so the power transfer is something I really have to focus on.
D09c has durability issues!? Not for me it doesn't. Do you regularly clean your rubber and cover with a cover? Its the best way to keep D09c fresh for AGES.
I had one that lasted only 4 months before it became a brick with no spin potential.... I don't think it was just a bad batch because a few friends also experienced this.
irregular drills largely a waste of time?? !!! I Don't agree with that, everything has it's time and place. But practice games and points where everything is irregular is real life scenario!!!
Did you regularly clean with cleaner and sponge? This prolonges the rubbers life by a lot. Helps buy Dignics less often, which is useful.
Yes I did, still the same problem....
I see that you live in a very hot country. Maybe it was the conditions your bat was stored in. Or maybe if you're friends experienced it as well, it might bw the conditions the rubbers were shipped to the country in. I've had my dignics for 5 months, and it just broke in! Ps. Dignics takes a while to become alive on an all wood blade.
