Details involving wrist and arm pronation

Discussion in 'Techniques / Training' started by bimetallica, Feb 9, 2014.

  1. bimetallica

    bimetallica Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2013
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    singapore
    Is this motion for forehand overhead clear correct:

    Backswing with elbow facing the direction of the shuttle -> elbow extends -> wrist + forearm pronate into the shuttle -> if there is ulnar deviation, wrist is pulled to neutral

    Is using no wrist flexion at all, not even to neutral better then using wrist flexion to neutral before arm?

    Is it better to have a smooth movement from upperarm swing to forearm pronation or smooth upperarm swing to sudden violent forearm pronation?

    Thanks
     
  2. visor

    visor Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2009
    Messages:
    16,401
    Likes Received:
    2,001
    Location:
    Vancouver, BC
    the action is very much like throwing a small stone...

    on both windup and into the strike, your elbow needs to lead

    use smooth action first as you start out learning, then gradually as your timing of strike improves, you can make that last bit of forearm pronation more explosive and whippy
     
  3. bimetallica

    bimetallica Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2013
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    singapore
    Should the wrist be pulled in from ulnar deviated to neutral? or should I just leave it at 120 degrees instead of pulling it into 90 degrees?
     
  4. visor

    visor Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2009
    Messages:
    16,401
    Likes Received:
    2,001
    Location:
    Vancouver, BC
    Don't over think it. Just do what comes naturally. But remember to start the stroke with loose arm and grip, which should then get tightened into the strike.
     
  5. bimetallica

    bimetallica Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2013
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    singapore
    Does keeping your back straight also help?
     
  6. sautom88

    sautom88 Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    973
    Likes Received:
    88
    Location:
    Surabaya
    Your back is straight or not does not really matter. It depends on your body position when you are trying to do yr clear. Sometimes u are out of position or too late u should still be able to do a high clear (defensive clear). We are discussing arm+wrist pronation here n yr body should be flexible enough to accommodate various positions of doing clears. If u have difficulties adjusting then you should improve yr flexibility n fitness 1st in order to improve.
     
  7. Redjack

    Redjack Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2014
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Ireland

Share This Page