Hitting on the rise means taking the ball farther forward and earlier, as it's coming up off the bounce. This requires precise positioning and timing, but it offers a few major advantages:
- You give your opponent less time to react to your shot.
- You meet the ball before it gets above your comfort and power zone.
- You cut off your opponent's angles earlier so you don't have as far to run.
For hitting on the rise, you should use the same grip you use for other relatively low points of contact. (A few players switch to more Western grips to hit higher balls.)
The better you get at hitting on the rise, the more you'll look for opportunities to move forward to attack the ball.
