Scott Nichols – On The Other Hand Newsletter – Vol 8

Scott Nichols – On The Other Hand Newsletter – Vol 8 – November 2012 The last 2 months of the year for teaching professional’s and touring professional’s is usually quiet on the busy and competitive side. However, we all must continue to prepare for 2013...

Where is the Release Point on the Ball Toss

Where is the release point on the ball toss? The ball toss should be released just above the eyes or at the top of the head and the palm of the hand should be facing up as the ball is released. this is the ideal position so that the ball does not have spin or roll off...

What is Spacing

What is spacing? This refers to distance, spacing is the position of the ball in relationship to your strike point or contact point. This is why coaches would say, you’re too close to the ball. you’re not close enough to the ball, you’re not in...

The Open Stance

The open stance, why should I hit an open stance forehand? This forehand is struck where the balance and feet are facing the net, if I’m a right-handed player, my weight is on my right leg and I load on that leg, this position allows me to then rotate my...

Why do People String the Racket at Different Tensions

Why do people string the racket at different tensions? The goal is to string the racket in a way that allows you to optimize your swing speed. The typical tension in the winter is string the racket much looser, in the summer string the racket tight. the heat affects...