backhand chop

Samuel Lim Asked 13 years ago

the mechanics for the forehand chop are easy but the backhand is kinda hard... uhmm do you use more shoulder or more forearm?

thanks in advance alois and jeff!!!!

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Samuel,

For the backhand chop you use a lot of forearm with your upper arm following through.

Make sure you get your bat up high in the start position.  Near your left ear is a good guide to start with.  Then let the forearm come through and the rest of your arm follow.  It is a little like you are unfolding your arm.

In case you haven't seen it, take a look at our lesson on the Backhand Chop.