laid-back wrist on forehand bad for the forearm ??

[volkl]

Hi,

I have been trying to use a laid-back wrist on my forehand. I am keeping the wrist laid-back through impact and not hitting a wristy forehand. I find the laid-back wrist results in a much more powerful forehand. However, it seems to cause muscle sore-ness in the forearm area.

Is it reasonable to assume the muscle soreness is due to the laid-back wrist ? I've not changed anything else in my stroke mechanics. I usually play about 5 days/week so its not sore-ness due to playing infrequently. If I do not use a laid-back wrist, I do not get this sore-ness in the forearm.

The thing that's got me worried is whether this sore-ness in the forearm can lead to tennis elbow ? Is the use of a laid-back wrist on the forehand going to increase the risk of tennis elbow ?

Is it a good thing to use a laid back wrist on the forehand ???

Thanks for all your replies !!

 

[johnmcc516]

Yes. Because you are using that muscle to keep your wrist from following through with the momentum of the racquet. So the muscle will get tired.

 

[fastdunn]

I was worrying about same thing a while ago. But I think you're simply in the process
of getting used to it. I actually hurt my wrist when I tried to hit forehand volley
very hard struck passing shot with laid back wrist position. "laid back" means
kinda resting your palm at natural position, not forcing it. Relax and swing forward.
Your wrist will be naturally laid back. Also note you probably puting more impact
by hitting it with laid back wrist and your wrist is probably enduring more impact
than before....

 

[Bungalo Bill]

Hi,

I have been trying to use a laid-back wrist on my forehand. I am keeping the wrist laid-back through impact and not hitting a wristy forehand. I find the laid-back wrist results in a much more powerful forehand. However, it seems to cause muscle sore-ness in the forearm area.

Is it reasonable to assume the muscle soreness is due to the laid-back wrist ? I've not changed anything else in my stroke mechanics. I usually play about 5 days/week so its not sore-ness due to playing infrequently. If I do not use a laid-back wrist, I do not get this sore-ness in the forearm.

The thing that's got me worried is whether this sore-ness in the forearm can lead to tennis elbow ? Is the use of a laid-back wrist on the forehand going to increase the risk of tennis elbow ?

Is it a good thing to use a laid back wrist on the forehand ???

Thanks for all your replies !!

Yes it is good to have a laid back wrist. Dont tighten the wrist to much. A laid back wrist does not mean a tight wrist. It means a fixed position. Also, check how tightly your holding the grip. If you are, relax it a bit.

 

[fedex27]

dont squeeve the racquet so tight. loosen it up