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Why Trying to Crush a Shoulder-High Ball Leads to Errors
First decide whether to let the high ball drop or take it early.
Start with this check
A late decision pushes you backward and leaves you swinging mostly with the arm at a high contact point crowded against the body.
Try these steps in order
- As soon as you read the depth, choose whether to step in or move back to create space.
- When taking the ball early, shorten the preparation and use a generous crosscourt target.
- If you retreat, use high net clearance and depth to neutralize the point again.
Bottom line
Handling a high ball depends more on an early choice of position and a safe target than on a special swing.
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