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P — Proprioception

Can I feel the stretch? 4ms dwell time at contact. Proprioception is your internal GPS for racket face angle.

The Rule

Feel the fascial stretch from 3/10 (load) to 6/10 (contact). No guessing, just sensing.

Why It Matters

  • Conscious proprioception = faster corrections than visual feedback
  • 4ms dwell time at contact is the window for face awareness
  • Lost proprioception = late face corrections = errors

Key Cue

"3/10 → 6/10 at contact."

Training Drill

  1. Eyes-closed shadow swings — feel the face angle
  2. Target hitting with eyes closed at contact — feel the stretch
  3. Variable spin drills — sense face angle through spin feedback

Common Errors

  • Looking at the racket: Visual overrides proprioceptive
  • Grip too tight: Dampens sensory input from hand
  • No stretch awareness: Swings by memory, not feel

Chapter 10: Fascia & Proprioception →