backhand chop
Strokes
Samuel Lim Asked 14 years ago
the mechanics for the forehand chop are easy but the backhand is kinda hard... uhmm do you use more shoulder or more forearm?
thanks in advance alois and jeff!!!!
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Samuel,
For the backhand chop you use a lot of forearm with your upper arm following through.
Make sure you get your bat up high in the start position. Near your left ear is a good guide to start with. Then let the forearm come through and the rest of your arm follow. It is a little like you are unfolding your arm.
In case you haven't seen it, take a look at our lesson on the Backhand Chop.
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Ziga Kranjec Posted 14 years ago
hey Alois
I have the opposite problem I feel really good chopping with my backhand, but feel awkward on the forehand chop. Any tips for me?
Could it be playing the shot more side on as oppose to more in front of the body for the backhand which feels more natural?