Forehand wrist position
Strokes
Doug Andrews Asked 5 years ago
Hello, I have noticed by watching the better players at my club and from pics I have seen of professional players, the wrist on the forehand is somewhat "cupped" or in concave position. My forehand is pretty good but I do not cup my wrist in that fashion. What are the reasons why that wrist position for the forehand is considered superior? What does that allow you to do that a more flexed wrist (on forehand) cannot do? Thank you.
Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago
Hi Doug,
I like the wrist to be straight on contact. Even though some players do cup the wrist or turn it in I think it is better if you learn to play with the wrist straight. This will allow you to hit the ball in any direction. The cupped wrist tends to mean that th eball will go cross court and it is more difficult to get the ball down the line.
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