Jonas Bjorkman - Slow Motion Topspin Forehand

[RafaeINadal]

that was not good. He hits flat and only after he rotate the racquet head for spin but the ball has left the string. If he is wondering why no top spin ther is his answer.

[jontizz96]

@RafaeINadal it looks weird in slowmotion doesn't matter who hit.

[RafaeINadal]

@jontizz96 sorry but no this is rubbish. also there is no movement up so this is a flat shot and just because it would not look wrong at normal speed it does not mean it is not wrong. there shoulg be upward momentum of the racquet and curving/brushing from down and over

[theonlylaggen]

Seriously? Watch the ball all the way? How many hours have you played tennis?

[guiguitebeka]

is it roger's racquet?

[raulramonramiro]

thats flat as it can be

[stratomaster]

this is how its done /watch?v=aWyKWpMHgho

[txchou]

i think its technically sound. you wouldn't see all that if it were in real time.

[Tproshot]

LoL, so true. But if it works.....

[dragonslayer14]

I think most of use will agree that this is not the way to hit a forehand...

[Tempest344]

different grip thats all

he's hitting with an Eastern

much rarer on the pro tour these days

[dragonslayer14]

That's not what I mean. He actually quit watching the ball. Why not watch the ball all the way through the stroke?

[THES0L0IST]

Well, I'm pretty sure it was a running forehand and he was probably anxious to see what his opponent was doing.  Although you should always keep your eyes on the ball, a lot of pros do seem to take their eyes off during some situations.

[lovetennis2003]

A lot of professionals don't keep their eye directly on the ball. This isn't as big of a deal when trying to see if someone can hit a forehand . .

[aaqdas]

hes not lookin at the ball? hmm

[RafaelNadal11]

Wow!!! That was hot!!!

[RafaelNadal11]

Wow, that was hot!!!