[DropShotArtist]

Originally Posted by Cheetah

you want 'racquet lag'. not 'arm lag'. notice how djoko's/fed/nadal/anyone good keeps the upper arm in line with the torso during the swing. the upper arm is moving with the torso/shoulders. the forearm/wrist is loose and lags the racquet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq09yHPmKh0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6hC2qKnKw

Would you then say the below is incorrect?

Originally Posted by SystemicAnomaly

Whether hitting with a square stance, fully open stance, or a semi-open stance, it is important to use the legs & a hip rotation that is followed by a torso rotation before the power is transferred to the shoulder and arm links (of the kinetic chain).

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