Swing Trajectory

After understanding and practicing racket face techniques, we will begin training the complete swing motion.

The swing can be simply divided into two parts:

• Before the racket contacts the ball
• After the racket contacts the ball

We’ll first practice the swing path “after the racket contacts the ball.”

How should the swing path be “after the racket contacts the ball”?

Control the racket face angle. During practice, try different racket face angles and observe the hitting effect.

Swing forward slightly 10-20 cm relative to the ground, then relax and finish the swing. The most important part is the forward swing; you can first practice without finishing the swing, stopping the racket in front and above your body. After mastering this, add the finishing motion. Estimated practice time: 20 minutes. If you can quickly master this motion, you can try advanced finishing techniques. (Video to be added)

Finishing the swing is a relaxation process. The left hand catches the racket, then brings it to the shoulder. After swinging with power, naturally follow the momentum to bring it to the shoulder. (Video to be added)

How should the swing path be “before the racket contacts the ball”?

1. Turn sideways (don’t practice this yet)
2. Racket preparation
3. Backswing
4. Forward swing. The backswing and forward swing should be continuous, with a slight arc throughout the process, not a straight backswing followed by a pause and then a forward swing. Many instructional videos emphasize “drawing a C shape,” but I think a full “C” is too pronounced and may affect hitting rhythm. However, you can try it.

(Video to be added) This part of the practice may take 40 minutes.

As you gradually connect the entire swing motion, you may find it difficult to complete as planned. This is normal. This process requires high coordination of the nervous and muscular systems and is a complex movement. Don’t be discouraged; repeated practice is necessary.