Nate wrote:Getting too much of wrists involved is an invitation to the injury. Federer turning of wrists to impart top-spin or angles does increase his chances of a wrist injury later. If Federer pulls it off, doesn't mean it's good for everybody.
It probably would be alright for rec. players but at the top level where tennis is played with so much power, it's not such a good idea. Playing with western forehand grip is a better option and that's why it's been so popular among the players. Off late Federer is also seen trying to adjust to the semi-western grip for his forehand.
Probably,but how come Steffi never had any problems with her wrists?Her forehand was just as wristy as Roger's.Not to mention VVS Laxman and his wrists.He doesn't seem to have problems
.Anyway, I thought that most players had switched to western grips because they are less error-prone than eastern forehands which require impeccable timing.
I'm not so sure changing grips is a good idea this late in Roger's career.Western forehands are so one-dimensional.I prefer Steffi and her eastern forehand anyday to the utterly blah forehands we see nowadays.None of these modern players can pull off the kind of magical shots Steffi used to play.Sania is the only player i've seen who can come close to pulling off shots like that,and she doesn't use a western grip.
Anyway, what about Sharapova and her problems with her pectoral muscle?She uses a western grip.I think Venus,and many other players using a western grip have had the same problem.It depends on a particular players build and capacity.
