perfect contact point, some people think that you shouldnt use your wrist while hitting backhand. They say it is very difficult. What do you guys think?
Wow, what Ana really does well is the turning of her hip on her rear leg to get her full body into the shot. It's not just about the shoulders for her. Very cool.
What is outstanding about this series of strokes is her preparation, which is more or less identical every time. I agree her follow through is not the strength here, but that preparation is as good as you can get without over preparing like the power players Williams and Clijsters do.
Don't think there's a particular reason for it -- just stylistic. Extending it back as you described makes it easier to keep your shoulders from opening up too much. However, if you're able to pull this off like Ana w/out a straight arm you should be ok.
I wonder if she could hit with more direction and pace if she extended through the ball more on her follow-through instead of curling around earlier...
@tsalomon Why has this comment received negative appraisal?
It is in fact accurate even for flat shots as the ball leaves the strings in one direction and the racquet follows through in another. Racquet follow through is NOT the same as hitting through the ball. The term 'hitting through the ball' is often used by coaches to help beginners finish the stroke rather then stopping abruptly after contact.
In reality, as observed on slow motion playback, professional strokes accelerate faster upwards and off to the side in the time the ball has just left the strings - therefore, the stroke is a glancing stroke rather than following through in the direction of the ball. I also believe that 'hitting through the ball is a myth'. Let's ask FYB for clarification and their comments.
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her backhand looks very, very similar to mine in the every way. i hold the grip more clockwise with my left hand than hers so i can generate more power. figures, only someone that sexy can possibly have backhand that looks like mine lol
I would suggest this backhand is technically average
jbraav1 1 month ago
perfect contact point, some people think that you shouldnt use your wrist while hitting backhand. They say it is very difficult. What do you guys think?
rafapak 3 months ago
HOT. and she's great in playing tennis, too.
nightfury08 6 months ago
Wow, what Ana really does well is the turning of her hip on her rear leg to get her full body into the shot. It's not just about the shoulders for her. Very cool.
Madhoopster 6 months ago
Gorgeous face and legs of steel. Instant cum material.
Killuminati1996 11 months ago
What is outstanding about this series of strokes is her preparation, which is more or less identical every time. I agree her follow through is not the strength here, but that preparation is as good as you can get without over preparing like the power players Williams and Clijsters do.
lebarosky 1 year ago
She's too good-looking for the viewer to observe the technique instead of her grace ;D (at least for me)
Vestu 1 year ago
i wouldnt mind watching her play with herself in slow mo
does she put the balls in her pocket or
elapxidi 1 year ago
worst shot in top 100
malcomino 1 year ago
@queenofcourt Read: sexy
mysteriekiller 1 year ago
open racquet face again.....
eggrolleggroll 2 years ago
Her elbows are too close to her body and that's why the shot breaks down. When she exaggerates the follow-through she hits it much better.
lostintranslation901 2 years ago
Hi Will I have a question. Why doesn't she extend her off arm on the backhand slice? Is there any reason for that? Thanks in advance.
SunderedPrey08 2 years ago
Don't think there's a particular reason for it -- just stylistic. Extending it back as you described makes it easier to keep your shoulders from opening up too much. However, if you're able to pull this off like Ana w/out a straight arm you should be ok.
FYB2007 2 years ago
huge swing, beautifull..
plstrom 2 years ago
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grungeera 2 years ago
why does she take her racquet so far back on the racquet takeback?
nomnomnamable 2 years ago
I wonder if she could hit with more direction and pace if she extended through the ball more on her follow-through instead of curling around earlier...
nightowl76 2 years ago 6
hitting through the ball is a myth
tsalomon 2 years ago
@tsalomon Why has this comment received negative appraisal?
It is in fact accurate even for flat shots as the ball leaves the strings in one direction and the racquet follows through in another. Racquet follow through is NOT the same as hitting through the ball. The term 'hitting through the ball' is often used by coaches to help beginners finish the stroke rather then stopping abruptly after contact.
Tony07UK 1 year ago
@Tony07UK Also, a good follow-through will increase the likelihood of the racquet head actually accelerating through the contact point.
ARTZY64 7 months ago
In reality, as observed on slow motion playback, professional strokes accelerate faster upwards and off to the side in the time the ball has just left the strings - therefore, the stroke is a glancing stroke rather than following through in the direction of the ball. I also believe that 'hitting through the ball is a myth'. Let's ask FYB for clarification and their comments.
Tony07UK 1 year ago
@Tony07UK I believe they call that follow-through the 'windshield wiper' nowadays... it yields greater topspin compared to back in the day
ARTZY64 7 months ago
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her backhand looks very, very similar to mine in the every way. i hold the grip more clockwise with my left hand than hers so i can generate more power. figures, only someone that sexy can possibly have backhand that looks like mine lol
ProjectCat9000 2 years ago
Yea
cooliosebas 2 years ago