wrist movement in forehand

[nadal&roddickfan]

I think that the main reason I've been having wrist problems was because of wrist movement on my forehand. However, it DOES give alot of spin and pace. How do i fix this, because moving my wrist for the forehand is the only way i know how to hit it...

[wihamilton]

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=209764

[nadal&roddickfan]

okay thanks, I fixed my wrist movement problem. I forgot to setup the footwork and body rotation, so I was putting all the stress on my wrist.

[EricW]

I think that the main reason I've been having wrist problems was because of wrist movement on my forehand. However, it DOES give alot of spin and pace. How do i fix this, because moving my wrist for the forehand is the only way i know how to hit it...

You have two options: [Completely] loose wrist (ATP style), or firm wrist (WTA style). Active/voluntary wrist movement (apparently what you do) is not an option. You will wreck your wrist doing this.

[babolat141]

You have two options: [Completely] loose wrist (ATP style), or firm wrist (WTA style). Active/voluntary wrist movement (apparently what you do) is not an option. You will wreck your wrist doing this.


so when i hit my forehand during the swing before you hit the ball should i have a loose wrist or a frim wrist not during contact but before it

[Bungalo Bill]

so when i hit my forehand during the swing before you hit the ball should i have a loose wrist or a frim wrist not during contact but before it


You should have elasticity in the wrist. You should have a grip loose enough to allow your wrist to act like a hinge but firm enough to not allow you to lose control of the racquet face before and during contact.

Usually the better you get the less pressure you need on the handle to help control the racquet. This is because you get stronger in the forearm area but also develop your sensory skills to "feel" where the racquet face is in relation to the ball.

When you hit the ball, you maintain this elastic wrist throughout the stroke. This will help provide that forward movement in the hand to help provide that final acceleration of the racquet head just before impact.

You then relax more in the followthrough and begin your recovery.