Originally posted by pvchen
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This is where holding the racket with the opposite hand for longer can be so helpful to maintain rhythm when you have more time. Players want to take the hand off early, and continue the swing, but then the racket loses momentum because it's still waiting to swing to the ball, and this is where timing and technique can then suffer.
Try and imagine the amount of time between releasing the opposite hand from the racket, and hitting the ball, remains the same on these slower balls as on ones where you have less time. In other words, keep hold of the racket with the opposite hand for longer.
I wouldn't reduce the explosiveness of part 2, as that leads to negative thinking, and in the long run won't help you to become a more advanced player. Work on it in practice, try and build your confidence in the rhythm, then believe in yourself when you next play this guy and you get those slow balls. It won't happen overnight, but hopefully you can make steady progress and become more effective.
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