Pinky finger position on Bh Touch
Strokes
Julio Torres Asked 12 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff.
I was just seeing a video and I noticed something particular when Ovtcharov do a Backhand Touch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfOeCslvYOM (notice at 0:59)
What do you think about it.
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Julio,
For this shot he has his hand in an awkward position and so need to lift his little finger off the handle to twist his bat into the right position. With his little finger on the handle he would not be able to move his wrist and the bat that far around for the backhand shot.
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Julio Torres Posted 12 years ago
So its similar to a Serve grip?
Hi Julio,
Yes it is similar in that the little finger is relaxed or released from the handle.