A stable and strong base provides the foundation for efficient energy transfer, allowing players to maximise the force generated by their body and transmit it through their strokes. It also ensures proper weight distribution and balance, allowing players to generate power from the ground up. By positioning their feet shoulder-width apart and bending their knees slightly, players create a stable platform from which they can generate force through their legs and core muscles.
A strong base facilitates proper biomechanics and kinetic chain activation. By engaging the lower body muscles, particularly the quadriceps, glutes, and core, players can generate rotational energy that is transferred through the torso and into the arms and racquet. This coordinated movement sequence, known as the kinetic chain, allows players to efficiently transfer energy from their legs to their upper body, maximising the power generated by their strokes.