Tip of the day

Strategy for down the line shots

Hitting down the line is a powerful tool to eliminate angles and punish opponents who poach the middle.

To execute this shot, you need to wait a split second longer and let the ball get closer to you.

Letting the ball travel further back allows your swing to stay forward instead of pulling across your body.

It is vital to keep your body sideways throughout the shot to avoid giving away your intent too early.

Using your non-dominant hand to guide your turn will prevent your chest from opening up prematurely.

After hitting down the line, you and your partner should follow the ball to cover the court properly.

This placement is especially effective on the return of serve to force your opponent into a backhand.

Keeping a dominant player pinned to the sideline opens up more opportunities to attack the weaker player.

Key points

• Wait a split second longer to let the ball get closer before swinging.

• Maintain a sideways body position and avoid opening your chest early.

• Use your non-dominant hand to help keep your shoulders turned during setup.

• Follow the path of your shot toward the kitchen to cover the middle.

• Target the opponent's backhand on the return to limit offensive options.

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