Protect your wrist and arm on backhands

[Marius_Hancu]

This is good advice:

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http://www.tennisserver.com/set/set_04_05.html
Returning To Play After Tennis Elbow

Contributed by Babette Pluim, M.D., President of the Society for Tennis Medicine and Science, Physician for the Royal Netherlands Lawn Tennis Association, Member International Tennis Federation Medical Commission and Wheelchair Tennis Medical Commission

"When hitting backhands, try to hit the ball in front of the body, so it is easier to fully use the shoulder and trunk and to stabilize the wrist. When the ball impacts the racquet, the wrist should be straight. The forearm extensor muscles are better able to handle the shock when the wrist is straight than when it is flexed. Try to use the forearm for control instead of strength. The application of strength should come mainly from the shoulder and trunk muscles, which are much stronger than the forearm muscles."
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[joe sch]

I agree that this article is good advice.
Im sorta surprised that will all the threads about grips, wrist, arm and stroke techniques, including this article, there is almost no mention of the angle between the wrist and forearm. I have noticed that this is often a major problem for many struggling with form. When this wrist angle drops, which allows the racket head to drop, inconsistency results.

 

[nickybol]

Listen to this woman! Babette knows where she is talking about! She is the best doctor I`ve ever met!

 

[blue03]

How is a wrist protector will help prevents wrist injuries? i mean the wrist strap that look exactly like a wrist band but with a heavier and bulkier shape..i want to buy one but not sure how it gonna protect my wrist..

 

[fujiisan]

wow...

i think all this crap is bs.... learn to stroke the ball properly and not over hit and u wont be in any pain! i mean if your strok is smooth and ur transfering your weight into the ball with your body and your not wristy and keeping it simple there is no strain on any tendons or ligaments in your arm or wrist. so my advise is if u have an arm/wrist problem... take a month or so off... let it heal.... then get back on the court and learn to play correctly!:mrgreen:

 

[DXS]

I remember seeing something about an arm friendly racquet list. I would check that out as well. I don't remember who posted it, but I know I've seen it somewhere before....

-ds

 

[Marius_Hancu]

I remember seeing something about an arm friendly racquet list. I would check that out as well. I don't remember who posted it, but I know I've seen it somewhere before....

-ds

FWIW
check my posting here:

Best arm friendly racquets?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=58089