Cut short the follow through?

[zill]

We are told to hold the racquet loosely and not be too tense through the groundstrokes etc but is it a good idea to stop short the follow through after contact somewhat?

The reason am thinking is mainly to make sure the majority of the motion of the swing is forwards. With the follow through however the arm goes side ways and back over the shoulder etc

 

[Goof]

Stop actively swinging shortly after contact and let the follow through happen naturally.

 

[J011yroger]

No.

J

 

[5263]

We are told to hold the racquet loosely and not be too tense through the groundstrokes etc but is it a good idea to stop short the follow through after contact somewhat?

The reason am thinking is mainly to make sure the majority of the motion of the swing is forwards. With the follow through however the arm goes side ways and back over the shoulder etc

you can do this, but it is one of the "re-direct" type techniques

 

[Enga]

If I understand correctly, I used to do that as a kid. Its actually really bad for the wrist and forearm because the stopping of the motion puts a lot of forces into the arm.

But I was stopping short the motion very soon after contact, actively going against the initial force of my swing, so Im not totally certain if thats what you mean.

 

[zill]

you can do this, but it is one of the "re-direct" type techniques

I was thinking more along the lines of how the older gen players use to hit (all) their forehands. Eg here at 3:00 Stich's off forehand winner with a follow through which by today's standards is tiny. But is it good technique to minimize the follow through? I also notice Nadal forcibly stop short his buggy whip forehand follow through at times.

 

[zill]

If I understand correctly, I used to do that as a kid. Its actually really bad for the wrist and forearm because the stopping of the motion puts a lot of forces into the arm.

But I was stopping short the motion very soon after contact, actively going against the initial force of my swing, so Im not totally certain if thats what you mean.

Please see my above post.

 

[Curious]

You might find this video interesting.

 

[Enga]

Please see my above post.

I think it works well for that playstyle, short takeback, short followthrough. Never do big takeback and short followthrough though. I think the two should be connected ,bigger takeback, bigger followthrough. It definitely seems like a style for redirecting, I'm a fan of McEnroe too even when he plays from the back of the court.

 

[5263]

I was thinking more along the lines of how the older gen players use to hit (all) their forehands. Eg here at 3:00 Stich's off forehand winner with a follow through which by today's standards is tiny. But is it good technique to minimize the follow through? I also notice Nadal forcibly stop short his buggy whip forehand follow through at times.

just not a great view, but that is a standard I/O follow thru imo

 

[zill]

just not a great view, but that is a standard I/O follow thru imo

Ok good to know.

 

[JohnYandell]

As Jolly said No. Bad idea. Swing to the forward extension point and then let the wrap happen.

 

[zill]

As Jolly said No. Bad idea. Swing to the forward extension point and then let the wrap happen.

Fair enough

 

[RobS]

Cut it short and you'll most likely end up decelerating prior to contact.

 

[JohnYandell]

RobS,
Yep.