Wrist query
I got this query from our friends in Aussie. “I get a lot of questions on using your wrist when hitting the ball - that is, do you keep a tight wrist or allow it to move during your swing? Any comments on this? PS: Really like your tips - they are always useful at Dural Squash and Fitness” My answer to this would be that you want the wrist to start in a cocked position at the top of the backswing, and at the point of contact, on most shots, your wrist might be still up and back a bit, or even pretty flat. You don’t want to have your wrist falling forward, like you are patting something, as this is very hard to control. I think about the wrist being relaxed, and the power comes from the backswing, and the forearm. In saying that, there are some shots you use the wrist a lot, like a lob from the front. The wrist can be used for deception, but once again the forearm is used a lot too. In general- keep the grip and wrist reasonably relaxed for the best feel on the ball.