Pros use this technique to generate more power, more spin, and better control on serves, returns, drives, and speedups. And you should, too.
You've probably watched a pro player hit a serve or drive that seemed to come out of nowhere, with power and spin that defied physics.
There's a good chance wrist lag was involved. It's one of those techniques that separates the casual players from the ones who actually know what they're doing, and honestly, most people are doing it wrong.
Zane Navratil recently broke down the mechanics of wrist lag in a video that explains exactly how to add this technique to your game. Here's the thing: wrist lag isn't some complicated move you need to overthink. It's actually the opposite.
Wrist Lag 101 Let's start with the basics. Wrist lag is the natural lag that occurs in your wrist when you're accelerating your paddle toward the ball. Think of it like throwing a ball or, better yet, throwing a paddle.
When you start to accelerate your arm forward, your forearm naturally lays back as your elbow comes forward. You're not doing this intentionally; it just happens. That's wrist lag.
According to Navratil, pros use this technique to generate more power, more spin, and better control on serves, returns, drives, and speedups.
The kicker? Most players either aren't using it at all or they're trying way too hard to make it happen, which defeats the entire purpose.
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