Returning to ready position

[mattcmf]

Hi everyone!

I wanted to know if I'm learning the right "feel" of the forehand topspin, specifically footwork.

I struggle with playing multiple forehands in a row and often use more arm movements than torso, which I know is a big no-no.

The problem is, I often feel I don't have time to "rotate in time".

So I've started a new drill to try and fix it.

During my practise, I've found, on my follow through, I almost "hop" from, right foot behind left into ready position, using the momentum of the swing/body rotation.
It isn't how I normally play, but it does help me focus on my body more, but is this the correct "feel" of the shot or am I learning another bad habit?

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[turbozed]

@latej just posted a video in another thread that talks exactly about this

If balls are going to your FH side you can turn your waist before making the adjustment step.

If balls are going to your pivot side you need to make your step before or at the same time as the waist turn.

In either of these scenarios, the recovery step after your last stroke drops right into the starting movement for the next stroke, so you want to be aware of where the ball will be coming to after your stroke completes.

 

[S-Pin]

I struggle with playing multiple forehands in a row and often use more arm movements than torso, which I know is a big no-no.

The problem is, I often feel I don't have time to "rotate in time".

I don't know if it's your case or not, but many players who struggle with multiple FHs are guilty of ball gazing. So always presume that 1) you won't miss and 2)your opponent won't miss. Treat this exchange not as a stop-start, but as a continuum, and you will instantly feel the timing. Especially when you know it is a FH to FH, you will have plenty of time to turn.
If you feel you can not turn in time because you're slow/glued to the floor, imagine you are standing on a hot frying pan, you will stay on your toes in more than one sense.

And FB explanation above is excellent.