Tip of the day

How to get faster hands TODAY! by Zane Navratil

Zane Navratil shows how to improve your hand speed by having a solid ready position.

Zane emphasizes the importance of the ready position for defending against speed-ups, particularly aiming to protect the area around chest height where most attacks are likely to occur.

He suggests maintaining a neutral paddle position, neither too far extended nor too close, and ensuring the paddle's edge faces the opponent for effective defense and attacks.

A unique drill involving holding a second ball in your offhand hand while playing is introduced to help players consistently return to the correct ready position during practice.

This drill aids in muscle memory for returning to the ready position immediately after a shot by incorporating it into your swing's follow-through.

The goal is to transition to the ready position in a single, fluid motion rather than two separate actions.

Additionally, Zane covers the importance of starting each shot from the same position for improved consistency in dinks and volleys.

Key Points:

• The ready position is crucial for defending against attacks and reaction time.

• Maintain a neutral paddle position with the edge facing the opponent for better defense and the option to attack.

• Practice returning to the ready position after every shot.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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