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Offensive Contact Moves mean attacking the return with your feet.
Offensive Contact Moves allow players to attack the ball with their feet on the return. Players should use Offensive Contact Moves when they are trying to take charge of the point with the return. This means hitting with an aggressive mind set and transferring weight into the shot.
This article presents 5 Offensive Contact Moves for the return of serve. There are three for the forehand: the Forward Transfer, the Run Around Forward Transfer, and the Step Down. Then there are two offensive contact moves for the backhand: the Forward Transfer and the Step Down.
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For each of these Contact Moves we will outline:
1. Type ball
2. Out steps
3. Hitting Stance
4. Contact Move itself
5. Balance Move
6. Recovery Steps
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Backhand Transfer Preparation:
Split Step
Body Turn
Outside Foot at 45 Degrees
Open Stance
Deep Knee Bend
The open stance set up with the front foot at 45…