Task Cards
STROKE:  FOREHAND OR BACKHAND DRIVES

HITTER:  _______________________________

EVALUATOR:  __________________________

KEY:
        + =  Consistent, little or no improvement necessary
        * =  Inconsistent, some improvement necessary
        - =  Very inconsistent, more improvement necessary
 

Ratings Techniques to Check
1.   Proper grip (Eastern forehand or backhand).
2.   Proper ready position.
3.   Correct pivot to set position (side to net).
4.   Proper backswing.
5.   Proper wieght transfer forward during forward swing.
6.   Level forward swing.
7.   Proper wrist action (more wrist action in pickle-ball)
8.   Proper contact off forward foot.
9.   Racquet face in proper positon at contact (not too open or too closed)
10.  Swing is smooth and rhythmical (no punching action)
11.  Follow through is forward and in proper direction.
12.  Ball/shuttle lands in target area majority of the time.

This was taken from Teaching Racquet Sports.  For more information check out the reference page.

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