Power of the push

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In this video, top coach Emma Harradine teaches us how to use our push shots more effectively.

The push is usually considered a safety shot. But if used with lots of backspin and placed well, it can be a hugely effective weapon.

Emma gives some tips on generating more backspin, placement, timing and variation. And there is plenty of footage, as usual, of me messing up!

Emma Harradine is a Level 3 coach. She has won English national titles in the over 40s and over 50s women’s category. You can find out more about Emma and her coaching services on her website: www.emmattcoach.co.uk

In the video, Emma is using this equipment:


 

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