Racquetball Forehand Drop and Hit Drill - Back View
From Apply Now, former About.com Guide
Watch the Ball Come Back Straight Along the Floorboards
A Straight Forehand is Your Goal
Demo courtesy of T.J. Baumbaugh, racquetball pro
Be sure that the ball returns straight from the front wall. You should not hit the side wall in this drill. The goal is a perfectly straight shot that travels directly along the floorboards, as in this example. The ball MUST come back along your forehand side, without hitting the side wall. Ideally, the ball will come back right near where you made contact with it.
Prev
- Face the Side Wall, Holding the Ball in Your Non-Racquet Hand
- Raise Your Racquet & Arm, Shift Your Weight Back, & Prepare to Drop the Ball
- Let the Ball Hit the Floor, Raise Your Racquet Arm Elbow & Raise Your Front Foot
- Raise the Racquet Head, Put Your Front Foot Forward & Wait for the Ball to Drop
- Step Forward, Rotate Your Shoulders, and Make Contact at Knee Height
- Good Wrist Snap Adds More Pace to Your Shot
- Follow Through Forward and Up
- Complete Your Follow-Through
- Watch the Ball Come Back Straight Along the Floorboards
- Solo Drill - Wait for the Ball to Come Off the Back Wall
Explore Racquet Sports
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Holiday Central
What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >
Introduction to Pilates
Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.