The Rhythm and Toss

The Rhythm and Toss

The rhythm is a down together and up together movement with both arms dropping down in sync and then traveling up in sync to the V position before the racquet does the loop behind the back.  The picture show the progression of the racquet movement for the example.  How to achieve this rhythm is to pitch the ball and while in the air the racquet travels to the back and touches before the catch of the ball.  This exercise is the perfect practice for a good toss and good rhythm. The picture to the right will show the position of the toss and arms and racquet with the weight back. The weight back ensures that the toss will be positioned well. The give you a guide you should not have to move your hand and the ball pitch will come right back into it each time if the weight is back when the exercise is done.