Roger Federer - Slow Motion Serves in High Definition

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Slow motion and real-time video footage of Roger Federer's serve on the practice courts.

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[lehai0609]

where's he practicing? Under a bridge????

[txchou]

practice courts. that's a walkway.

[ssonosk]

why do all pros foot fault on practice serves?

[txchou]

@ssonosk probably because the focus is on warming up and getting the technique right.

[IStef11]

@ssonosk because they don't give a sh*t about line judges :)) well ... I can't see the same thing about Serena Williams :))

[andrewcbuensalida]

i must know, are these flat, slice, or kick serves? and is it down the t's or wide? hmmm.. if only someone knew.

[HOOKemHORNS8594]

I was the 69th like.......



[lavaman233]

I don't think Fed cares about foot faulting warming up serves. I think winning 16 GS might be a bit difficult if he did it during matches.

[didanhtennis]

I think Fed tossed his balls differently for different serves. The toss may look at the same spot to the receiver but I see him moving them into or back to the baseline a bit, this would mean 1st and 2nd toss.

[TheSolicitous]

This is now favorited

[jyozeff]

@ssonosk I can give one plausible explanation. If the serve falls short and hits the net it's more difficult to retrieve the ball because you have to walk up to the ball. If the server was a half foot further in the line then more serves would end up over the net and to the returner. I would imagine a half foot would mean a difference of ~10% more balls going over for pros like him.

[Vhsmith37]

Oh shot.. I meant @ssonosk...lol

[Vhsmith37]

@Sao oak Because it's warm ups. Also, he is Roger Federer, he can do whatever he wants when practicing

[mlc040709]

to me, this camera angle is the most useful when trying to get a feel for how to serve properly or emulate a great server

[ColdplayyalpdloC]

Holy footfault...