John- Terrific video but Peter is correct. From an anatomic, orthopedic and biomechanical standpoint, when the racquet is back and going into the slot position, the shoulder is already positioned in near full internal rotation (IR). As you swing through, and generate power, the shoulder externally rotates (ER). These are the correct terminologies. Just want you to be correct. Thanks for the great instructional videos! PS- I am an orthopedic surgeon and USPTA guy. --nick
Hey wondering if the wrist angle at the slot position is the same of the wrist angle at impact. If it is, that means there is no release of the forearm-wrist and it' s all about shoulder rotation, but maybe there should be a certain amount of forearm supination when you catch up with the racquet at impact. Would you explain this concept? Thanks in advance
For me, I think that any change is the wrist angle is natural, and not deliberate. I do not purposely try to supinate the forearm on the backhand...it may happen, but it is natural. I hope this makes sense. Thanks, John
Thanks Peter. I understand what you mean. Yes, the shoulder is turning outward, which is the only way it can move on the backhand. The key concept I want students to understand is the shoulder is rotating "internally" or "inside" to create the power and control of the swing. Thanks, John
Excellent video.
Thank you, Niranjan! I am glad you are reviewing some of my earlier videos...there is gold in these lessons! Stay tuned and be well! Thanks, John
John- Terrific video but Peter is correct. From an anatomic, orthopedic and biomechanical standpoint, when the racquet is back and going into the slot position, the shoulder is already positioned in near full internal rotation (IR). As you swing through, and generate power, the shoulder externally rotates (ER). These are the correct terminologies. Just want you to be correct. Thanks for the great instructional videos! PS- I am an orthopedic surgeon and USPTA guy. --nick
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Hey wondering if the wrist angle at the slot position is the same of the wrist angle at impact. If it is, that means there is no release of the forearm-wrist and it' s all about shoulder rotation, but maybe there should be a certain amount of forearm supination when you catch up with the racquet at impact. Would you explain this concept? Thanks in advance
For me, I think that any change is the wrist angle is natural, and not deliberate. I do not purposely try to supinate the forearm on the backhand...it may happen, but it is natural. I hope this makes sense. Thanks, John
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Looks like your thumb is extended on back of racquet handle - thats how I learned but not common these days
Yes, it is extended on an angle, not straight across the handle. I learned this way as a kid and know I don't even think about it...good observation!
What you call "internal shoulder rotation" I would call: external:
Thanks Peter. I understand what you mean. Yes, the shoulder is turning outward, which is the only way it can move on the backhand. The key concept I want students to understand is the shoulder is rotating "internally" or "inside" to create the power and control of the swing. Thanks, John