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The high elbow closes the racket face - not desirable |
Published: 12 Jul 2006 - 14:45 by raystrach
Updated: 13 Jul 2006 - 07:49
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We have heaps of Squash Tips and information on Squash technique here at Squashgame.info. The thing that we do not have a lot of is, comparisons of technique. Take a look at the attached composite photo.
The photo on the right is that of Craig Rowland (Fmr WR 7 - subject of an important announcement soon). The one on the left is on the 06 World Junior Mens' Championship web site. Who do you reckon is more prepared to play a better shot?
The secret is in the arm position. Note Craig's low elbow...
Take a look at your own forehand preparation - does your elbow and arm position close the racket face during preparation? Take the tip - keep the elbow down and the racket face open.
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The photo on the right is that of Craig Rowland (Fmr WR 7 - subject of an important announcement soon). The one on the left is on the 06 World Junior Mens' Championship web site. Who do you reckon is more prepared to play a better shot?
The secret is in the arm position. Note Craig's low elbow...
- It helps keep the racket face open
- Reduces the radius of the swing - better at the back wall
- Is ready to hit the ball at any time from now on
- Enables greater shot selection
Take a look at your own forehand preparation - does your elbow and arm position close the racket face during preparation? Take the tip - keep the elbow down and the racket face open.
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From rippa rit - 13 Jul 2006 - 07:49
From JJSOOTY - 13 Jul 2006 - 05:44
To begin with my arm position was like the left picture. I could play a decent forehand drive but I was susceptable to a powerful drive from my opponent as it's difficult to have your arm ready in this position when the ball is hit fast. Over the last couple of months I've started keeping my elbow much lower like the photo on the right. I've found this makes it much easier to retrieve a fast drive and also means I keep the face open. Keep the comparisons coming they are very useful!
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Retrieving a fast ball - so long as the racket is back, just control the racket swing onto the ball as the opponent's power will help heaps with the return. Remember, to control the return is the essence, not to hit it twice as hard !
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