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How to Hit the Perfect Slice With Simone Jardim

How to Hit the Perfect Slice With Simone Jardim

Top professional player Simone Jardim breaks down the key elements in hitting an effective slice. Simone shares the appropriate time to use a slice, and discusses the key elements for hitting both a backhand and a forehand slice.

WHEN TO HIT A SLICE: One of the best times to utilize the slice is on the service return. Here's why:

  • Keeps the ball low for your opponents which limits their opportunity to be offensive with their third.
  • Forces your opponent to hit up on the ball -- potentially giving you a higher ball to attack on.

BREAKING DOWN THE BACKHAND:

- SWING PATH: Similar to a "U" shape. Path of your swing should start high, coming down as you make contact with the ball and the continuing up to finish the swing.                     

- WHAT TO AVOID: Avoid abruptly stopping your finish at contact point and make sure that you are swinging all the way through and finishing across your body.

- PADDLE FACE: 45 degree angle at contact point.                      

- WHAT TO AVOID: Avoid having paddle face completely open (facing the sky) at contact point so that the ball trajectory stays low.

- FOOTWORK: Step in with your right foot and let your left foot follow through as you finish your swing (Assumes right-handedness, opposite for left handed players).

BREAKING DOWN THE FOREHAND:

- SWING PATH: Same as backhand, resembling that "U" shape.                     

- WHAT TO AVOID: Avoid taking too large of a swing on the forehand side. Because there is more room on the forehand side, player's tend to take too big of a swing which can throw off timing or cause overhitting. Make sure to keep the forehand swing just as compact as the backhand.

- PADDLE FACE: 45 degree angle at contact point.

- FOOTWORK: Opposite of backhand side. Step in with the left foot and follow through with the right as you complete your swing (Opposite if left-handed).

Click HERE to watch the full breakdown by Simone. 

Simone Jardim hitting a forehand slice

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