wrist position for counterhit and topspin
Strokes
Carlos Juan Asked 14 years ago
Hi Mr. Rosario
What is the correct wrist position for forehand topspin and for counterhit? I get used to drop the wrist and now when I try to topspin or counterhit with my wrist up I can´t strike the ball with goods sensations, and as result of this I fault my hit.
I have a good backhand ( for my modest level) , but my forehand, when I try to counterhit or strike flat the ball, is not good. I know that practice is the most important thing to improve, but I don´t know what should I do: Do I hit the ball as you show in your videos? Should I continue with my wrist drop?
Thank you very much
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Carlos,
I think you should work at keeping your wrist straight. This will help later as well with your strokes.
Having your wrist bent is an unnatural position that will lead to stress in your wrist that you don't need.
Straighten it up and hit as many balls as you can. Eventually, as you said, the practice will work.
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Thomas McCann Posted 13 years ago