Wrist angle for topspin direction
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D D Asked 7 years ago
Hey coach, new player here, and I recently ran across your video "The Role of Fingers in the Shakehand Grip"
The part at ~2:00 was a revelation - where you explain how to change from crosscourt to down-the-line with a simple change of wrist angle, by opening or bending back the wrist (I had been changing body position and/or swing plane to go down the line). So much easier!
My question: would this apply to full FH topspins too? I've been practicing with the robot, and a this 'opening of the wrist' on the FH drive is easy enough. But it feels a little strange bending back the wrist like that on a full FH topspin to go down the line.
I'm sure I can get used to it if I practice it enough - but should I be doing that? Or is that technique strictly for short block/drive/flick swings?
Hope this wasn't too confusing - thanks!
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi DD,
You can use the wrist change for the topspin as well. It will be really effective if you can make it happen. It definitely feels a bit more awkward to start with because your wrist is in a position it isn't used to. The other thing I see is that players tend to change their finish position when they do this. Try to maintain the high finish position with the topspin stroke while turning your wrist back.
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