stanster213
Regular Member
Practise is everything...

Agree!

its always the wrist power and timing to get it right. Practice.![]()

Agree!


its always the wrist power and timing to get it right. Practice.![]()
Is it just me or is he using a lot of shoulder swing? Watch 2:17-2:20.
His strokes look a little different but seems powerful.
I think for the most part, Xiong Guo Bao is demonstrating good technique here. In particular, I like his emphasis on using grip tightening. This is something I've seen emphasised by other Chinese coaches, such as Xiao Jie.
However, some of his clears and smashes use too big a swing -- more of a "sweep" than a "snap". Rather than trying to use a big sweep, I recommend players focus on a sharp hitting action with restricted follow-after -- there should be a sudden "stop" to the movement shortly after the point of contact.
However, some of his clears and smashes use too big a swing -- more of a "sweep" than a "snap". Rather than trying to use a big sweep, I recommend players focus on a sharp hitting action with restricted follow-after -- there should be a sudden "stop" to the movement shortly after the point of contact.