More Power for Backhand Block
Strokes
viki sharma Asked 13 years ago
Dear PingSkills,
My current backhand block is just placing the bat in the right location and pushing forward without using the wrist. It is very consistent. The only thing is I want to put more power into the stroke which I can't without using the wrist. The basic question I have is how exactly should my wrist snap? Should it be moving from up to down or from left to right (for a right handed player) ?
Thanks in advance!
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Viki,
Your wrist should snap forward. So get your bat in the ready position and then get the tip of your racket to travel forward more.
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Justin O'Toole Posted 12 years ago
Yes Alois is right on his answer. The wrists create a lot of speed and power even on blocks.