Turning your waist?

Discussion in 'Techniques / Training' started by Wil, Mar 22, 2002.

  1. Wil

    Wil Guest

    My friend told me to get a better smash I should turn my waist what does he mean by that can somebody help me?

    Is there some videos of a standing smash?

    Thanks
     
    #1 Wil, Mar 22, 2002
  2. Winex West Can

    Winex West Can Regular Member

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    Probably s/he meant that you should twist your body sideways. Hmm..the best way to describe it is:

    take up a sideways throwing stance like you are getting ready to pitch in baseball.

    check out this site for a video clip;
    http://www.sportsid.com/sid2000/default.htm
     
    #2 Winex West Can, Mar 22, 2002
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    rotating your hip will assist the action
     
    #3 Cheung, Mar 22, 2002
  4. Lau Hu

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    I think WIl's friend is talking about pronation.
     
    #4 Lau Hu, Mar 24, 2002
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    Body rotation, not pronation.

    The throwing action is more like an outfielder than a pitcher. The body is postioned side on to the intended direction of the smash. For the body rotation, the hips (& waist) start turning first followed by the (upper) torso. The arm swing starts AFTER the shoulders (torso) start their rotation.
     
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