What about wrist action? I guess you could argue that it's part of number 5 below, but I'm surprised the word "wrist" wasn't mentioned. In my opinion 70% of Federer's forehand power comes from the wrist.
@Tony07UK I think the wrist should be bent back at a 45 degree angle in the middle of your swing, and by the end of your swing it should be bent forward at a 90 degree angle. Does that make sense? That's just my opinion of how Federer generates so much power with such a seemingly effortless swing.
@prebek How does the wrist generate power in doing so? His effortless power comes from body rotation and weight transfer, longer levers with longer arms and using a straight arm forehand with a far out front contact AND extension, as well as a heavy racquet with gut. Natural gut at low tension is the benchmark for power generation. The wrist can add some nice topspin, but power?
@XizelSF You're right, I just think of it this way: suppose you put a small brace on Federer's wrist so that he couldn't bend it. I think his forehands would be pretty weak. Now suppose you took the brace off Federer's wrist and told him to hit his forehand without any body rotation. I think he would still get pretty nice pace with his arms and wrist alone. This is why I think the wrist is the most important part of his forehand. I could be wrong, of course... just my opinion.
Excellent video. This will allow me to put more weight into my shots. I don't bend my knees enough, so I lose the extra loaded power generated from step #3.
@cansadomehallo It's essentially a straight-armed forehand. You hit the ball farther in front and away from your body. It creates a longer lever (your arm), which means at the same racquet head speed will produce more power. However, it's difficult to manipulate and time your strokes when the ball is farther away.
@JonnySV But with a extremely heavy topspin. Djokovic is the second player on the tour (and, in history) with more topspin on his forehand (Nadal is the first, but I don't like it very much, you know?).
@Edu2503 Somehow, and idk how, but people forget the clay-courters of the 90's... I mean, c'mon, Djokovic the 2nd? Berasetagui, Bruguera, Mancini, all those guys have something to say I'm sure...
@JonnySV Djokovic is the second player with more spins per second. I never said anything about him being the second best player on clay-courts. And you forgot to mention Muster and Courier.
@Edu2503 But all the aforementioned players hit just as spinny if not spinnier, and I'm not talking about clay-courts at all, just saying the clay-court specialists of the '90s hit just as much if not more spin than Djoker.
@Edu2503 I don't think you understand topspin forehands... Djoker hits heavy topspin, but he doesn't hit as heavy as any of the aforementioned players. Just sayin'.
What about wrist action? I guess you could argue that it's part of number 5 below, but I'm surprised the word "wrist" wasn't mentioned. In my opinion 70% of Federer's forehand power comes from the wrist.
1. Shoulder & Hip Rotation
2. Forward Momentum & Weight Transfer
3. Loading
4. Leverage
5. Racquet Speed
prebek 2 weeks ago
@prebek Why should the wrist be mentioned? Explain what you think the wrist should be doing.
Tony07UK 2 weeks ago
@Tony07UK I think the wrist should be bent back at a 45 degree angle in the middle of your swing, and by the end of your swing it should be bent forward at a 90 degree angle. Does that make sense? That's just my opinion of how Federer generates so much power with such a seemingly effortless swing.
prebek 2 weeks ago
@prebek How does the wrist generate power in doing so? His effortless power comes from body rotation and weight transfer, longer levers with longer arms and using a straight arm forehand with a far out front contact AND extension, as well as a heavy racquet with gut. Natural gut at low tension is the benchmark for power generation. The wrist can add some nice topspin, but power?
XizelSF 1 week ago
@XizelSF You're right, I just think of it this way: suppose you put a small brace on Federer's wrist so that he couldn't bend it. I think his forehands would be pretty weak. Now suppose you took the brace off Federer's wrist and told him to hit his forehand without any body rotation. I think he would still get pretty nice pace with his arms and wrist alone. This is why I think the wrist is the most important part of his forehand. I could be wrong, of course... just my opinion.
prebek 1 week ago
great video!
great audio...Dj Krush on the dub-ble
denclis1 4 weeks ago
great video! can u tell me the name of the soundtrack?
soax91 1 month ago
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slatz20 1 month ago
nice. federer technique just LOOKS better than anyone else
phantom5691 1 month ago
Excellent video. This will allow me to put more weight into my shots. I don't bend my knees enough, so I lose the extra loaded power generated from step #3.
funtly 2 months ago
very good video, congrats!
but i dont understand well the 4th step. may someone explain me better?
cansadomehallo 2 months ago
@cansadomehallo It's essentially a straight-armed forehand. You hit the ball farther in front and away from your body. It creates a longer lever (your arm), which means at the same racquet head speed will produce more power. However, it's difficult to manipulate and time your strokes when the ball is farther away.
XizelSF 2 months ago
@XizelSF thanks xizel, I understand it better now :)
cansadomehallo 2 months ago
Great video!!!
and great audio !!!
This has help understand more about how to hit a forehand
goyomik 3 months ago
Davydenko's and Djokovic's forehands are (at least, in this video) very similar.
Edu2503 4 months ago
@Edu2503 Somewhat, the biggest differences being Djoker opens up his racquet-face behind him way more and he uses his wrists to hit a loopier shot.
JonnySV 3 months ago
@JonnySV But with a extremely heavy topspin. Djokovic is the second player on the tour (and, in history) with more topspin on his forehand (Nadal is the first, but I don't like it very much, you know?).
Edu2503 3 months ago
@Edu2503 Somehow, and idk how, but people forget the clay-courters of the 90's... I mean, c'mon, Djokovic the 2nd? Berasetagui, Bruguera, Mancini, all those guys have something to say I'm sure...
JonnySV 3 months ago
@JonnySV Djokovic is the second player with more spins per second. I never said anything about him being the second best player on clay-courts. And you forgot to mention Muster and Courier.
Edu2503 3 months ago
@Edu2503 But all the aforementioned players hit just as spinny if not spinnier, and I'm not talking about clay-courts at all, just saying the clay-court specialists of the '90s hit just as much if not more spin than Djoker.
JonnySV 3 months ago
@JonnySV I guess that you haven't seen Djokovic lately, mate.
Edu2503 3 months ago
@Edu2503 I don't think you understand topspin forehands... Djoker hits heavy topspin, but he doesn't hit as heavy as any of the aforementioned players. Just sayin'.
JonnySV 3 months ago
@JonnySV Well, if you say so...
Edu2503 3 months ago
the music comes right out of a porn movie.
nice vid!!!!
still4syntax 4 months ago
3:30 guy in the green shirt having trouble trying to shit.
overall, great video.
liedetecter2000 5 months ago
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liedetecter2000 5 months ago
DAVYDENKO <3
InstantBorscht 5 months ago
Great video. :D
DejanRudakovic 6 months ago
Great how to video, good analysis and I like the slow motion :-) Thanks
szachistaz 6 months ago
I would add a number 4.5 ...initiate fwd swing with right hip and simultaneously bend right wrist back to create lag
Good vid !!
Chipinjack 6 months ago
It's a mystery why this vid hasn't got more views than it has, because it's a great tennis how to video! thanks for making it :D
TheLimpan29 6 months ago