The keys to faster reaction time

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Today’s video teaches how to improve your reaction speed.

It explains that fast reactions are not something you're born with but can be developed with the right techniques and plenty of practice.

Key advice includes adopting a ready stance with feet apart, knees bent, and keeping your paddle up and in front of you.

It's important to avoid big swings when hitting the ball back, stay balanced, and use a side-shuffling "crab walk" to move without losing your stance.

When dealing with powerful shots from your opponent, hold your paddle firmly.

Aim your returns low towards their feet, especially when they're far from the net, to make it harder for them to keep attacking.

The video also advises where to aim your shots during quick exchanges.

It suggests avoiding predictable areas like the backhand zone and aiming for harder spots like the feet or gaps in their defense.

Finally, it highlights the importance of practice, recommending wall drills to refine your technique and reaction time.

Key Points

  • Start in a stance ready to move, with your paddle up, prepared for quick volleys.

  • Keep your movements short and sharp; don't swing too widely.

  • Shuffle side to side with a "crab walk" to stay ready and balanced.

  • Firmly hold your paddle when responding to speed-ups, aiming low to challenge your opponents.

  • Practice aiming away from predictable areas to catch your opponents off guard.

  • Regular practice, such as wall drills, is crucial for improving reaction times and technique.

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