Pinky finger position on Bh Touch

Strokes

Julio Torres
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
Member Badge 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

Julio Torres Posted 12 years ago

So its similar to a Serve grip?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Julio,

Yes it is similar in that the little finger is relaxed or released from the handle.


Julio Torres

Julio Torres Posted 12 years ago

Thanks Alois.. 


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