A velvet-like FIRST TOUCH
The science of first touch is inseparable from the science of perception. Before the ball arrives, the player’s ability to pre‑scan the environment—looking up to identify teammates, opponents, and available space, within the context of the game situation —has been shown to predict performance outcomes.
Get CHAINED up
In our game, the ability to strike with speed and precision — whether it’s a slap hit, backhand, or aerial — is not simply a matter of muscular strength and power. It is the integration of strength and mobility across the kinetic chain that allows players to generate whip (torque), transfer force efficiently, and reduce injury risk. Too often, players pursue strength in isolation, overlooking the mobility that unlocks its transfer and the overriding importance of optimal technique allied to an understanding of the most suitable movement patterns or biomechanics.
NEEDS a BACKHANDER
After better understanding the biomechanics of the backhand explore how you can improve specific strength parameters to be more effective.