Run Around Forehand: The Logic Behind Placement
Posted on Dec 16, 2007 under Playing Tips |Instructor feeds the ball to the spot marked “X.” #1 must try to run around the backhand and hit a forehand. There should be a set criteria for where player #1 hits this shot based on some type of logic. Here are the rules we use:
Rule 1: If #1 is set up perfectly, then #1 can go for either line.
Rule 2: If #1 is still falling towards the sideline, #1 must aim well inside the sideline marked by the X or go inside out.
Rule 3: Never go up the line if the other player can hit a crosscourt winner.
Variation: Forehand going the other way
Rule 1: If player is set, go for the #2 spot.
Rule 2: If player is still leaning, go for the #3 spot.
Rule 3: If player overruns the ball or is close to it for any reason, go for the #3 spot.