The Ready Position

The Ready Position

General Characteristics of All Ready Positions:

1. It should be comfortable so that you could remain in that position for long periods if required to do so
2. It is a motionless position
3. Body weight is equally distributed among both feet
4. It is a neutral position favoring neither forehand or backhand

Techniques of the Proper Groundstroke Ready Position:

1. Hand(s) hold racket loosely, one hand on grip, one hand on throat (with thumb on top edge of throat)
2. Hand(s) hold racket so that racket head is perpendicular to the ground
3. Stand facing forward with knees slightly bent
4. Your physical location is near the baseline directly behind the middle target point
5. Check your grip after every shot (push with your thumb to adjust grip)
6. Recover quickly; the stroke is not over until both TM1 and TM2 are in the ready position again awaiting the next stroke