Bruise below Wrist

[Chikara]

In these past weeks, I felt a bruise below my right wrist. It seemed the end of the racket kept hitting below my wrist. :crying:Does anybody know how it could happen? It didn't happen to me before. :confused:

[kwun]

normally, the racket end should not hit your wrist. i have two suggestions:

1. learn to hold the racket near the end.
2. make sure you are using the proper grip and pronation techniques when hitting. the racket end should rotate away to the side of the wrist instead of impacting it.

check out the video in this thread for the proper pronation:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43513

[__Lam]

one common begginers do is choke the handle and panhandle, which causes this, learn proper grip and you'll have no problem.

[Chikara]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion. I did try to hold the racket near the hand of the handle, but I felt less strength.

[DivingBirdie]

i believe many beginners have this problem.

First, you are holding the racket incorrectly. You should use a handshake grip ( you might want to run a search ) while performing most of the forehand strokes. You might also be holding too high up on the handle. Personally, i only use panhandle grip and hold high on the handle while blocking the net. In this way, i still won't bruise my hand because i use only my wrist to produce a snappy tap instead of a full hit...



But it's no easy task for a beginner to master grip switching, so just stick to the handshake till you get more comfortable and flexible, then you can start practicing grip switching...

Also, the reason you feel less strength while holding near the end of the handle, is most likely due to improper strokes. Check out the link provided by kwun. when you understand how the power of a hit is generated, you won't find it difficult anymore. If it still doesn't help, your racket might be too heavy for you.
reminder: run a search on grips

[Chikara]

Thanks all.. i played with my regular grip now, and feel much better.. I think it was because there was a player told me better grip etc, but afterwards it caused a bruise to my wrist because I felt awkward and uncomfy.

[bigfatfish]

I also had that experience a few wks back...

I tried to hold the racket high (for doubles purpose) and hit
with very wrong techniques...
eg. smashing with wrist extending too much + wrong stroke.

It's good that you have held your racket lower to avoid the
injury, but u must focus on the real cause... (probably) ur
technique.