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Beginning
Rotator cuff fires to stabilize and rotate right shoulder
Left shoulder begins ball toss
Potential energy loaded in quads and knees in prepartation for explosive launch
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Energy Load
Ball toss is at the peak of Young's reach, slightly forward and to her right
Eyes concentrated on flight of the toss
Right arm is cocked and ready to begin forward snap
Weight is transfered toward back end, ready to spring
On balls of her feet, ready to lift off into the air
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Torque
Back arched, ready to rise upwards
Racket and head extended back to their farthest
Knees uncoiled beginning their ascent toward the ball
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Contact
Arm and racket meet ball as it descends from the apex
Right wrist and forearm have snapped
Body is fully extended, falling forward
Quads contracted, weight has left the ground
Legs airborne and balancing on one toe
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Recovery
Rotator cuff turns right wrist and racket in toward the body, creating spin that keeps the ball in the service box
Weight is fully forward
Feet are approaching shoulder width distance, ready to move and track the return
Eye level is raised and looking towards opponent's reaction
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