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The Leverage Band
The newly designed leverage band features dramatically improved performance with a much more comfortable and secure fit with the addition of a neoprene arm band.
The arm band positions below the elbow to best accommodate all the variations of forehand and backhand grips. It’s quick and easy to adjust the length of tubing for an exact fit. Simply clip the band on the head/throat of the racket between the center main strings. Then wrap the arm cuff around the forearm of the dominant/hitting arm and you are ready to go. With the length of tubing properly adjusted, the band encourages the hand/wrist to be laid back at a near 90 degree angle of leverage relative to the forearm. When in this optimal leverage position of the wrist, the band should slightly relax in tension.
The band allows full forearm rotation (a waving action used to apply topspin), while resisting wrist snapping tendencies (a slapping action). As you practice your flat, topspin and slice groundstrokes, as well as your volleys, the objective is to simply NOT stretch the leverage band. When working on the two-handed backhand, if your bottom hand is a forehand grip, you should wear the leverage band on the non-dominant arm. Otherwise, the band can be worn on the dominant arm. When working on volleys or slice backhands, it works best to fasten the clip between the vertical main strings above the string tie-off rather than at the center main strings.
Wear it as you practice to break down bad habits in your strokes and experience the power and control benefits of better leverage. Remember to relax your grip pressure by holding the racket less tightly for increased leverage, power and control. Particularly helpful for developing the “heavy ball” groundstroke, slice backhand, sharp angles and topspin lobs. If you can execute your strokes without stretching the band, your strokes pass the leverage test.
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