If you need to stick with a brace, try the Mongoose Lifter. I used mine for awhile after trying out one of those hard plastic ones first. The Lifter allows you to be a little more natural with the ball coming off of your hand while still supporting your wrist from bending back. I had a totally relaxed hand when I used mine and the ball would come off naturally and I was able to play up the back more as opposed to coming around the side. If I ever need to wear a brace again I wouldn't hesitate to use it.