Wrist Flexibility..or lack of

[scv76]

Good evening everyone,

This may seem to be a somewhat odd question, but I was wondering how much range of wrist motion a person must have in order to play this crazy game. (I know, purely a subjective question). And then a few follow up questions... If a person has a limited range of wrist flexibility, would it effect their ability to play the game well? What, if any, compensations would a player have to make in order to hit the ball straight?

Most pictures and video I have seen posted here at the TST seen to show a much greater range of wrist flexibility than I believe I can obtain, and was wondering if lack of said flexibility is hindering my ability to play the game.

For reference, I have included a few photos of the maximum motion of my wrists. Does anyone see a problem with this range of motion? I know from reading here the grip plays a large role in being able to move the wrists properly (sorry, forgot the correct terminology for this).I have tried other grip positions, and really don't see my range of motion changing much.

Edit: after taking these, I'm not sure what camera view is needed to show anything useful

[iacas]

Most of the pictures you see are aren't viewed from perpendicular to the plane in which you'd be able to properly judge the left arm/shaft angle. Note that Sergio's and Paula's wrists are turned back so you're getting more of an "angled" view of the proper plane than we'd need to determine their wrist conditions.

In other words, you're fine. If you can get to about 90 degrees, you're fine.

[luu5]

Originally Posted by scv76

For reference, I have included a few photos of the maximum motion of my wrists. Does anyone see a problem with this range of motion? I know from reading here the grip plays a large role in being able to move the wrists properly (sorry, forgot the correct terminology for this).I have tried other grip positions, and really don't see my range of motion changing much.

Your pictures look normal to me, but remember that the wrists move also to the other (more?) important direction, i.e. they hinge (to the right) not just c0ck upwards.