Does anyone else do this..

[JeffH1]

I've noticed that I catch my wrist (fh follow through) with my left hand. Maybe catch is the wrong word, because it almost acts like a shock absorber. This is kinda hard to explain. I hit my fh and follow through about shoulder level, but just before my right hand gets to my left shoulder, I catch it with my left hand. I don't actually grab it, I sort of close palm it. If another ball is hit to my fh, my left hand still tracks the ball as my right goes back into position. If its to my back hand my left hand just slides into place (from wrist to racquet handle). I wish I had video to show you.

 

[GrahamIsSuper]

I know exactly what you're talking about. I was actually taught early on to do this. It encourages good form and follow through and not the "Winshield-wiper" forehand prevalent in many younger players. It also allows you to get your racquet back into the hitting position faster, since you dont have to unwrap your arm from behind your shoulder. I do it most of the time now without realizing it. I think if you look at most players you will see that they do it at least some of the time off the forehand. It is just an easier way to stop your arms momentum and ensure a fluid motion, so I wouldn't worry about it.

BTW, is there any way your last name is Harding?

 

[snoflewis]

I've noticed that I catch my wrist (fh follow through) with my left hand. Maybe catch is the wrong word, because it almost acts like a shock absorber. This is kinda hard to explain. I hit my fh and follow through about shoulder level, but just before my right hand gets to my left shoulder, I catch it with my left hand. I don't actually grab it, I sort of close palm it. If another ball is hit to my fh, my left hand still tracks the ball as my right goes back into position. If its to my back hand my left hand just slides into place (from wrist to racquet handle). I wish I had video to show you.

i do somethin similar these days. I will try to start by hitting a forehand and catching the top of the handle (where i would hold for a backhand)...that way it's easier for me to set up for both a forehand or backhand AND i dont have to waste extra wrapping my arm around my shoulder (like Graham said). This (like Graham also said) prevents me from using the wiper forehand because if im not warmed up properly it will send all my balls short or into the net. also, catching the racket helps me to penetrate through each of my shots, creating a solid shot each time.