To Straighten or not to Straighten

Strokes

thomas mcnamara Asked 7 years ago

Hi guys. I noticed on a lot of your topspin shots, you don't straighten your arm in the backswing. Is this an advanced technique to save time? Also, what do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of straightening? I know in tennis, my backswing stayed bent, but I straightened at contact. Thanks--Tom M.

Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Tom,

The more time you have and the more power you want to generate the straighter you can have your arm.

The forearm action is where a lot of speed is generated so starting with the arm straight allows more forearm movement during the swing. For more control you can keep your arm bent.

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