More on Early Preparation

• Whilst moving to the ball, just prior to playing a shot, the racket should be taken to a comfortable position, ready to hit the ball.
• The early preparation of the racket ensures that the shot commences with the racket head under control, helping execute an accurate shot.
• This prepared position normally sees the racket held comfortably with the racket head at about head height on the side of the body the the shot will be taken.
  
• Ideally, the racket head should be still before the actual shot commences.
• The racket face should be slightly open.