Tennis Forehand Instructions
|
|
Vic Braden's Tennis for the Future - Volume 1: Overview/ Forehand/ Backhand/ Serve/ Volley Vic Braden has branched out into all aspects of tennis instruction. As an admitted sports junkie, Braden's motto is to "live, eat and breathe" tennis. He expects nothing less from his students. Vic Braden's Tennis for the Future, Vol. 1 is one of his earlier lessons in the skills of the game. Braden's book, Tennis 2000, incorporates all of his methods into one publication. But this early video add... |
 |
 BABOLAT DRIVE Z OS TENNIS RACQUET 4 1 4 CUSTOM BABO GUT STRING  US $189.00
|
 Lobster Elite Grand Slam V LE Tennis Ball Machine US $2,799.00
|
 Tennis Handle Rubber Resistance Power Exerciser US $21.95
|
 NEW USA DAVIS TOPSPIN TENNIS RACQUETS LOT OF 6 MINT A US $305.00
|
 NEW DAVIS TOPSPIN TENNIS RACQUET RACKET VINTAGE MINT A US $62.50
|
 Tom Averys Instructional Tennis Hardcopy Paperback US $10.00
|
 SIX VICTOR TENNIS RACQUET STRINGER APRONS NEW OLD STOCK US $54.89
|
 James Jensen Ultimate Return Tennis DVD New US $18.50
|
 James Jensen Pro Tennis Starter Set 4 DVD US $69.95
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
Wrist on forehand shot?
have a question about the forehand. When I hit it, should my wrist be straight or bent back?
In all the instructional videos i've watched, i've never had this question answered. But then I watch the pros in slow motion and I see this: http://www.tennis.com/uploadedImages/Your_Game/Instruction_Articles/Forehand/2006_04_17_open_stance_forehand_2.jpg
(His wrist is bent back)
So should my wrist be straight with the racket, or bent back? Also do I snap that wrist forward when I come into contact with the ball? I've been hitting forhands with plenty of spin and power, but if i put my wrist like this will I improve?
Thanks!
Hey there. I'd be happy to answer your question for you. I didn't look at your video but I'm sure it shows his wrist bent back if it is a video of the pros playing. The correct technique for all groundstrokes and volleys is to lock the wrist back. Not a death lock mind you, but just bend it back like you see the pros doing.
One of the reasons for this is that on a groundstroke you want as few moving parts as possible. The power from the shot comes from your arm, shoulder, and the weight shift when you step into the shot. The control comes from your footwork and your shoulder turn and timing. If you start adding too much wrist movement then it becomes a lot harder to control the ball and you will see your shots start to spray all over the place.
I'm not saying that there are no shots that use wrist. Your serves and overheads use a wrist snap for example. And sometimes you are stretched out wide or off balance or whatever and you'll see people flick their wrist at a shot because the circumstances prevented them from properly setting up for it. However you should strive to hit your groundstrokes and volleys with a steady wrist as much as you possibly can, so you can maximize your power and control, and minimize unforced errors and unneccesary wrist injuries!
Hope that answered your question.