Rafael Nadal: Backhand Analysis

A closer look at Rafa's backhand under pressure with the help of the Swing-Vision-Camera.

Picture credits: CBSsports

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• pressure
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[m9m9m9m9m9]

this shot is not supposed to be played by a normal human.. :(

[nelsonguise]

Haha, I wouldn't want to be his ankles either.. Or his knees. I think the guy lives in an ice bath.

[nkqh]

Don't know why you picked Nadal's backhand as an example? especially, this shot. He is in the position trying to save the ball. So it is not typical to demonstrate to people.

[jroman715]

@JasonXP1000 . Nike Air Courtballistic

[JasonXP1000]

does anyone know what Nike trainers he's wearing here please!

[raisen90timpa]

@Maniac742 I agree on Djokovic's BH (both offensivily and defensively it's very complete and reliable), but Murray's? Come on, his "out of position" topspin/flat BH is not that good, that's why he uses so much slice. Even offensevily his BH is not that reliable. Even if Nadal's square BH is not good on offense, his open stance BH is, defensively, one of the best if not the best of the tour, and this video is talking about THAT type of BH, and the uploader is correct in his analysis.

[Maniac742]

Nadal actually has one of weaker backhands out of all of the top players, so why in the hell would you choose to analyze his? If you want a two-hander, Djokovic and Murray hit the two best backhands in the game both in and out of position. Nadal's is clutch by comparison. If you want a one-hander, look no further than Justine Henin, who hits a one-handed backhand better than most two-handers.

[zorro94306]

Rafa is indeed, as Agassi put it, just a freak. He makes the shots and wins lots of games, and despite all that, he still is a freak.

[erdoni]

you hope people to care about those lines you draw? gtfo then

[cosmojairzinho14]

for me rafa is the best player  of all time but one of ugliest to watch

my little boy wanna learn to play tennis no way to show him anything this guy do

[PhilGerb93]

@rooksaiz LOL

[doofynetgraouw]

This is incredible .. Ugly, but incredible ..