u/RecognitionNo6426

I hit the ball a lot better near the Apex or even on the rise, but it’s the ball is falling from the Apex too much after the bounce I tend to awkwardly hit the ball and it will fly up into the right, probably because of a racket face that’s open way too much… or sometimes I hit it straight down to the bottom of the net

Just wondering if I’m the only one or if there’s any advice

I imagine the following should be reinforced, but just curious if there’s mental cues that have helped you

Some I can think of:
- footwork - get to the ball to have the right spacing
- bend knees so you can go low to high better
- lack of confidence knowing I miss this shot certainly not always but not my forte
- proper unit turn and visualize catching the ball with my left hand before swinging with a fluid body motion with both arms and torso
- follow through don’t be hesitant and pause just after hitting thinking it’s going to be an error

Well this was eventful but not for the typical reasons
- flight to MSP arrived 15 minutes early, great!
- waited for my fam in basic for 10 other minutes
- had to get D4 to B12 maybe 0.7 miles per chatgpt
- got there 2:48 or 27 minutes before departure just as zone 1 was wrapping up boarding
- 2:49 my significant other says she left her phone
- find my iPhone says it’s at D4
- I call it and the flight attendant answers saying they’ll put it at the gate agent
- I make a decision at 2:50 that I’m the fastest one (not in top shape though) but I go to get it leaving my carryon with my crew
- B12 departure gate says I have 20 minutes - I confirm I’ll back back 3:05 before the 20 minutes because that’s only 10 minutes before scheduled departure
- I sprint to D4 again calling the number slowing slightly to catch my breath and yes the gate agent had it
- the gate agent was awesome - just as I made it nearby they see me running and have already walked a bit from the gate to cut me off
- I catch the train back and make it at 3:02, though the gate agent told my fam that they were going to close early (despite many people still in the ramp) who I am told pulled up the close gate time to 3:02 as well
- I’m still on the plane sweating - wish I had some napkins but already taxiing but have the phone with me

Edit: changed crew to fam