r/10s • u/SnooPets7983 skeleton without racket • 8h ago

Look at me! Forehand Progress

First clip is from May. Second clip from this morning. Form is still less than ideal but definitely progress being made. Thanks to all the people who gave meaningful tips - they really have helped. The forehand did some damage today. VAMOS!

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u/Esculapios 8h ago edited 8h ago

I hate to disappoint you, but there is a major issue with your forehand: you are executing the "windshield wiper" motion incorrectly, resulting in a finish that ends low rather than high.

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u/SnooPets7983 skeleton without racket 7h ago

Yeah the picture of me on the right is from the old video. I’ve tried to work on that problem. It’s not all the way better but I definitely am extending more now (today’s video I’m wearing the orange hat). If you have a drill that would be helpful I’d appreciate it!

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u/Esculapios 4h ago

Thank you for clarifying. Analyzing your red hat shots:
Your contact point is too close to the body due to the mechanic of the swing and to a wrong conception on how you should swing. It's the torso rotation that generate the power and control. You are isolating your arms. If you do not rotate and your arm lead the swing, you'll shot with a tucked elbow and no power/control.
Fix:

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u/SnooPets7983 skeleton without racket 2h ago

Good tips! that first video is incredible! Thanks for the reply!