Ground Stroke Stances
A backhand ground stroke can be hit from an open or a closed stance.
The Closed-stance is used most often. The player runs to a spot where the ball will be as close to waist high as possible and sets both his feet shoulder width apart and parallel to the net. He then steps toward the ball with his front foot and hits the ball. The Open-stance is used when you have a very fast ball hit to you and very little time to move your feet. You have only enough time to set your feet side by side at about a 45 degree angle to the net and turn your upper body at the waist so that your front shoulder is pointing at your target area.
Right handed player hitting a forehand would point his left shoulder toward his target and when hitting his backhand would point his right shoulder toward his target and follow through towards target.
Coach Mo
Content from the Pickleball Strategy Guide by Coach "Mo"
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