Counter Balance

Counterbalance- Refers to counter balancing weight. Any equal and opposing power or force. The state of being equilibrium; balance, To oppose with an equal weight force or indluence.

When your swing is in motion your body rotates from one side to the other (in modern tennis.)
This is done as you swing a racquet across your body creating massive forces of energy that could quickly get you out of balance. Stability with mobility.. sounds contradictory, but it is a fact in your tennis swing. You have a need to counterbalance your body in preparation for your swing. Your lover body has to synchronize movement with your upper body creating a fluid sequential rotational motion. Shifting your weight from one side to the other is the "invisible footwork" Your upper body will spatially follow the lead of your lower body -from one side to the other.

But most recreational swings have too much going on at the same time with incorrect unbalanced rhythm, tempo & timing. Its all about 'Feeling" the ball utilizing all your senses when you preform your stroke. Your tennis movements should be fluid - Your lower body has to synchronize movement along with your upper body, creating a fluid, sequential rotational motion. Shifting your weight from one side to the other is the key.

Let me describe a drill that literally takes you through the dynamic weight transfer phenomena... (described for a right hander)

Take your racquet back at the same time slide your left foot along side your right foot .. as you staart your forward swing to meet the ball slide your left foot back to its original place. Transferring your weight from right to left. Dynamic weight transfer will enable you to 'feel' the ball on the strings.. and deliver more power and accuracy in your shots -Which in turn will develop more confidence and ability to 'go for your shots' and therefore advance your game!