John - Please expand on the role of the non-playing hand in the forehand volley. In your lesson about the backhand volley, you talk about the non-playing hand as the ‘worker’ that sets the racquet into place. What about the forehand volley though? I was once taught to think ‘handcuffs’ for balance (my coach then learned it himself from Rod Laver) - are you also a proponent of this? Thanks in advance...
Hi David, I assume handcuffs meaning the hands stay together. That is actually a bit of a myth. The non-playing hand does assist in setting the wrist before separating away and creating stability as a counter-balance. Another myth which is a component of this is shoulder turn. There is a max 45 degree angle of turn on the forehand volley. Thanks for your comment. Be well! John
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Your the top Jhon 👍🏆
The trajectory comment is great. First time I've heard that tip and it totally makes sense.
Thanks Christopher! Stay tuned for more sensible instruction!
I really like how your lessons are simple, concise and direct. Thank you!
Thanks Jim! Lot's more coming! Stay tuned! Best, John
Nice videos. Thanks for sharing.
TNToncourt Thanks, John
John - Please expand on the role of the non-playing hand in the forehand volley. In your lesson about the backhand volley, you talk about the non-playing hand as the ‘worker’ that sets the racquet into place. What about the forehand volley though? I was once taught to think ‘handcuffs’ for balance (my coach then learned it himself from Rod Laver) - are you also a proponent of this? Thanks in advance...
Hi David, I assume handcuffs meaning the hands stay together. That is actually a bit of a myth. The non-playing hand does assist in setting the wrist before separating away and creating stability as a counter-balance. Another myth which is a component of this is shoulder turn. There is a max 45 degree angle of turn on the forehand volley. Thanks for your comment. Be well! John