Fernando Verdasco's Forehand in HD

[namthan95]

even in slow mo his racket head speed's faster than mine -.-

[TlMpossible]

@Swordsman808 i have no idea what you just said.

[TlMpossible]

@Swordsman808 well, its not like winning just comes naturally

some people are born with talent but you also need discipline to become a champion

[thisnamealsotaken]

@Swordsman808 another dilusional fed fan lol, always a sight. federers career was defined by beating nobodys like gonzalez, philiousiss, a 34 yr old agassi, roddick, hewitt, ferrero, nalbandian etc to get his slams. he and u should be thankful to nadal (and guys like djokovic, delpo, murray) cus atleast he gave the slams he got past 2007 some weight to it. as it is fed is goat yes, but even stevie wonder can see thats only a matter of time till its gone. accept it and move on, thats easier for u

[thisnamealsotaken]

@Swordsman808 as long as federer is its gonna be hard for anyone to catch a gs?? lol what age do u live in man? have u heard of this guy from mallorca maybe? he cought more than a few slams with federer standing on the opposite side of the next or watchin it on tv from his home. and tomorrow hes gonna add another one.

[9041699309]

fernando u could b the future no. 1 in tennis

[wat870]

beautiful. i could watch this all day...

[MrKerosene17]

Well, it may be a mix- no professional tennis player got to where they are without hard work. I can see what you are saying, some people have more natural talent than others (this is what I lack). But even the ones with natural talent and the mindset of a champion have to work very hard to develop their talent, gain experience, and maximize their potential. Some who have natural talent will be overshadowed by hard workers because they have the determination that it takes to get that far.

[MrKerosene17]

True, very true. Federer is going to be tough for anyone to beat, and that's why he has won 16 slams so far- because he gets to the final every time.

And as for Agassi (have you read his book? It's a great read) I think that he learned his lesson from hitting rock bottom, and then worked harder and harder until he became a champion. Some people, like Federer, seem to have that champion instinct, but most people have to gain experience and play tons of matches to aquire that killing instinct.

[MrKerosene17]

It's pretty late in Verdasco's career, but I believe that the "champion" trait is something that you aquire. He may not win 8 slams, but hopefully he can get one.

And as for the "champion" trait, it is my belief that all humans are products of their environments. Getting "match tough" and having that mindset of a champion comes with experience, I think- you have to practice the mental side too, as much as you have to practice forehands. At least, that is my belief. Thoughts?

[MrKerosene17]

@Swordsman808 Sadly, this is true. He is still my favorite player, and he does have a terrible record against the top 10 players (11-46, I believe.) But he is starting to be able to pull out those matches, such as his recent triumph over Roddick. If he can keep his head on during matches against the top 10, he can win. But I think that what you said applies to almost everyone- it's easier to be pumped up when you are winning.

[AJB3]

Verdasco is my favourite tennis player. I think his whole game is awesome.

[diablomid]

perfect technique

[randallhsieh]

woww look at all the fuzz that flies off everyball..SICK

[mrcalon]

0:22 "fernando we love your mohawk"

[plstrom]

this dude rips it everytime...

[sweetmrniceguy]

nadal has full western grip. does fernando have a western grip as well?

[IcePrimeTime]

In HD you can see the ball fuzz flying off when he hits the ball! holy cow awesome

[AlWat870]

u cud watch this for hours...beautiful

[Stylaz21]

One of the best and more beautiful forehands on tour!

[maxstommel232]

best player:)

[TimSetMatch]

Hey FYB, is he choking up a bit on the racquet handle?  What's the deal with that?

[KyleEng]

i kinda notice that also

[u2s4e6r8]

I agree with special 180, but he seems to have the same straightening in his arm and bending in the wrist like Nadal.

[FinalFan0]

They most likely grew up playing at the same tennis camps. In reality, Verdasco is a bit older than Nadal. So Nadal's swing would be more like his... :p

[ulizinho]

almost like Nadal

[dima1994]

Perfect forhand

[layal94]

vErDaScO iS ThE bEsT oF aLL nd ANA can't tAKE hIM FROM ME cAUSE hez My hampion :P:P:P

[piotrekke1]

super video

high quality

Verdasco is the best!!

[Turijakobas]

Rogers  forehand is the best.

[triplematchpoint]

is fernando using the windshield wiper forehand for all his shots in this clip?

[FYB2007]

for almost all of them he's using a windshield wiper. he has a reverse forehand in there as well.

[Snaurt]

Thanks for the vidoes. Is there any chance of getting Moya FHs from the back. Perhaps he is injured at present. I think his forehands is perfect of its type.

[FinalFan0]

Is the reverse forehand where he brings the racquet up over his head?

Like Nadal and Sharapova?

[junksloth]

Yes; Federer will do this sometimes too as well as others; Nadal does it so huge though.

[Hamiltoncheater]

I think that it was too spiny forehand

[musicgamer10]

he has one of the best forehands in the game.

[paazoe]

@triplematchpoint Yep, this move is a fundamental of all the topspin at the moment. Without it your top spin is just a joke.

[taekwendo]

does he use a western grip?

[special180]

not really, it's something between eastern and semi western, you can notice some similarities between his forehand and nadal's forehand, but nadal plays woth a bit more wastern grip so he gets more spin than verdasco...

[alearg89]

i love your videos man!! keep em coming,

no love for david nalbandian ??

[FYB2007]

we didn't get nalbandian unfortunately. big miss.

[YuMcAvoy]

WOW NICE thanks for the upload, you are the best

[taekwendo]

what is his grip ?

[Arod920]

wow, b-e-a-utiful footage. you can see all the fuzz being scratched off the ball when he hits

[FinalFan0]

Look at his eyes... they never leave the ball...

[mrcalon]

wicked camera work !!

[KoreanMilkman2007]

00:13 you can see the fuzz get pounded off the ball.

oh and that guy is seriously glued to the fence lol

[fsimond]

This is a slow-motion too ;)

Is double speed real time ?

[FYB2007]

yes. the camera records high definition at 60fps, technically the same format as "Blu-Ray." If you capture 60 frames in a second, but then play those frames back at normal tv speed, 30 frames /sec, you end up with half-speed material that isn't actually "slowed down" if that makes sense.

[amazinglyace]

I don't know about Verdasco being the next Nadal, as one of the responders put it, but I think Verdasco definitely has the ability (mental and physical) to be a top 5 player.

[picardanddata]

verdascos forehand looks similar to federers

[indoful]

beautiful. Finally an hd video that isn't so choppy.

[musicgamer10]

yes! i'm not really sure why that is..

[bugabutu]

Nadal is far higher play than Verdasco, so I don't know about that

[Edmangox]

i didnt know he was left handed

[picardanddata]

now u know and knowin is half the battle

[nen6425]

i wanna see the ball miss and hit the fence where those people are to see their reactions

and Vedasco may be the next Nadal

[MadBanana39167]

verdasco looks bad asss

[picardanddata]

u mean a clown wit that silly haircut

[Canton1668]

this is so beautiful, you can even see the fuzz coming off the balls

[FinalFan0]

those tennis balls didn't stand a chance... :\