So much of the game is about not making errors, which is why the Pros have a strong focus on keeping technique and shot selection very simple. It is why the top players, on show at the recent Champions Trophy, make the game look easy and achieve amazing feats of skill: they read the game and their opponents, seemingly knowing what is happening before the ball has been struck.
Having the confidence, knowledge, or even a general inclination of where the ball
is going is an important area for members to focus on.
Spend some time watching others play, not just the players and the results of their
shots, but more specifically the path of the ball - how it travels through the air,
bounces on the floor, the angles the ball takes off the various surfaces, corners,
and edges that are so prevalent around the court.
Positioning and technique go hand in hand! By improving your awareness,
instincts, and knowledge of how the ball behaves, positioning yourself to play
shots will benefit the simple aspects of technique. Technique can only be practiced
and delivered if you are in a good position, and being in a good position permits
repeatable technique. This is an incredibly important aspect of improving your
play. Nick Wood
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