2 - Backswing/Coiling
THEORY SECTION
- Turn your shoulders sideways while keeping your shoulders and hips aligned and your head still. As you turn your shoulders slowly, move your racket back
- Swing back with your shoulders and not your arm
- The racket head should be higher than the wrist
- Keep your elbow slightly bent and away from your body
- Do not swing the racket too high or too low
- Make sure your non-hitting arm is on the throat of the racket or extended toward the front
- Turn your upper body until your shoulders are perpendicular to the net
- Try to maintain your chin over your front shoulder at the end of the backswing