Supination & Pronation
Understanding the terms: Supination and Pronation is critical to understanding the following.
The Forehand Open Face with supination.
The Forehand Closed Face with pronation.
The Backhand Open Face with pronation.
The Backhand Closed Face with supination.
Acceleration
When playing squash supination and pronation produces acceleration.
Acceleration of the racquet head (ball below waist height) assists with a natural follow through providing the player after squaring the face breaks the arm at the elbow.
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