TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES/SKILLS

GOALS IN STROKE PRODUCTION

Able to meet time demands - time efficient – compact preparation on the same side of the body
In synch with the flight of the incoming ball, length of the hitting zone – inside out, vertical swing
Consistent with the shape and dimension of the court (20 degrees of variance on groundstrokes) – release of the swing into 20 degree opening
Able to effectively hit the first target above the net – swing trajectory towards the target
Ability to produce top spin for groundstrokes (optimal trajectory) – low to high swing, racquet close to vertical at impact, sufficient speed
Maximize energy of the stroke – proper utilization of kinetic chain (Depending on the situation: LTTP (lift, turn, transfer, paralyze) or LTP (lift, turn, paralyze) or T (linear transfer – volleys)
Coordinate stroke production with the movement requirement: 1,2,3,4,5 step patterns

KEY FACTORS

Balance, posture, ready position as a foundation of proper technique
Efficient utilization of Kinetic Chain
- Utilizing optimal number of segments
- Acceleration and stabilization of segment
- Relative relaxation
Core stability and relaxation of the shoulders and arms
Utilizing all available forces in stroke production:
- ground reaction,
- gravity, (gravitational potential energy)
- stretch-contraction,
- kinetic chain, energy transfer
- system of leverages
- centrifugal forces
Creating time efficient swing – compact body driven, optimal length in the racquet pathway, toned in preparation – relaxed in the forward motion (groundstrokes)
“Body swing”
Inside out swing power
Length of the leverage - radius square on groundstrokes
Low to high movement on neutral groundstrokes,
Forward, linear movement on the volleys
Upward movement on serves, overheads
Maximum amount of segments involved in final racquet acceleration but least amount of moving parts that manipulate angle of the racquet
Extending hitting zone to reduce margin of error.
Individuality within principles
Integration of different strokes – formation of playing patterns
Integration of striking technique with the movement technique
Expansion of the comfort zone
Technical adaptability – situational technique
R.O.P.ES system of learning

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