It's better to copy Federer's strokes - everyone has slightly different nuances in timing and stroke production. Federer's preparation and downswing through to contact is what we should be copying.
It's not wrist - in tennis it's pronation of the forearm. Baseball is not tennis - why mention it? Many beginners in tennis use the wrist incorrectly when swinging a racquet - that's why good coaches will look out for this and use corrective teaching. The principle of the demonstrated forehand is not only for recreational players - why should it be?
The stroke being demonstrated is not a windshield forehand - it has a conventional follow through across the shoulder. The windshield wiper forehand is different in that the racquet head dips towards the ground on follow through - the two strokes are completely different. You can study their analysis on FYB. It is NOT better to know a flat forehand - why spend time learning a low percentage shot when it is more constructive and worthwhile learning a high percentage and more reliable shot!
This guy knows what he's talking about - he shows how to pronate the forearm and doesn't advocate use of the wrist - very good teaching points, especially at beginner level. One of the better instructional tennis videos on Youtube.
that surface must be relly fast
ethanphucan 10 months ago
also check out virtualtennisacademy. com the guy who runs it is a professional tour coach who teaches atp and wta tour
SupremeTennis 1 year ago
lol.... okie
YarpBarp09 2 years ago
At which point are you discussing the racquet angle?
Tony07UK 2 years ago
It's better to copy Federer's strokes - everyone has slightly different nuances in timing and stroke production. Federer's preparation and downswing through to contact is what we should be copying.
Tony07UK 2 years ago
Good point!
(although the wrist is kept firm, not loose)
Tony07UK 2 years ago
It's not wrist - in tennis it's pronation of the forearm. Baseball is not tennis - why mention it? Many beginners in tennis use the wrist incorrectly when swinging a racquet - that's why good coaches will look out for this and use corrective teaching. The principle of the demonstrated forehand is not only for recreational players - why should it be?
Tony07UK 2 years ago
The stroke being demonstrated is not a windshield forehand - it has a conventional follow through across the shoulder. The windshield wiper forehand is different in that the racquet head dips towards the ground on follow through - the two strokes are completely different. You can study their analysis on FYB. It is NOT better to know a flat forehand - why spend time learning a low percentage shot when it is more constructive and worthwhile learning a high percentage and more reliable shot!
Tony07UK 2 years ago
This guy knows what he's talking about - he shows how to pronate the forearm and doesn't advocate use of the wrist - very good teaching points, especially at beginner level. One of the better instructional tennis videos on Youtube.
Tony07UK 2 years ago
flat? modern (windshield) forehand is almost never flat ... besides, he's teaching a semi western, and it's not flat at all
charliez83 2 years ago 2