Doc's Tip of the Day -- Body Balance

If you are having difficulty controlling your groundstrokes, try keeping your body and feet completely still when practicing a few shots. Literally, keep both feet on the ground and turn your body and take the racquet back then swing at a slow to medium pace. A large number of players do not keep their body quiet or still when hitting their groundstrokes. I mean they are falling forward or backwards, jumping or leaning doing everything but staying still when hitting the ball. Try putting your hand on your hip or head when hitting a ground stroke and see if it helps. afdd