The role of the opposite arm in initiating, as well as guiding, the core rotation that powers the forehand is missing. From an extended horizontal position, Roger's opposite arm moves across his body to tuck into his side. This rotation provides stability and accuracy to the core rotation and shot that follows. Significant opposite arm movement occurs before any forward action by the racket arm. Also, lingering racket arm movement relative to the opposite arm creates inside-out forehands.
My tennis teacher wants me to change my grip from eastern to western but from what i see here , if Federer uses the eastern grip , i can keep using it !!!
I agree with h2rulz, this guy just explains the obvious that everyone sees, the really advanced part is the swing of the racket, wrist movement, hip rotation, etc. that we would like to see.
You'd need knowlegde of actual movement analyses, not to mention anatomy.. I reckon there aren't a lot of people watching these kind of vids that know that kind of stuff seeing as they'd be able to figure it out themselves
The eastern forehand grip is suitable for all contact points. The swing path is then from high to low and towards your hip in order to hit the ball with more drive. Of course the unit turn is done prior to that and advanced players may jump up to the contact point to gain more force on the ball.
at the end of the unit turn begin the forward swing like djokovic with an extreme western grip and the butt of the racket above the heel of the hand. this imparts a slight wrist snap naturally. follow thru just like djokovic. gives the recreational player reliability and modest pace
I am having problems with my forehand because very often during play my forehand grip mix, and it gets frustrating when I miss a easy ball. I am a Novak's fun but I like Rogers style the best. This is a great video. Tnx.
As Roger drops the racket, he uses wrist action to pull the racket back even further at the very last second. He then used the wrost snap to generate even more head speed. That was something he didn't do early in his career.
Another video said that on the backswing before upward/forward motion, he sets his racket on a table. So it's two motions. Put it on the table, then swing (forward or upward) through. I thought the table visual really helped. Do you see it?
Fred writes like he almost knows what he is talking about. ;) 100's of forehand videos, 1000's of comments, yours is the only one that seems to mention this.
There is something that I noticed after he drops the racket below the ball. When he swings the racket towards the ball, it seems like his wrist bends. The racket head also seems to change where it's pointing at. How does he do it?
+i YummyBacon Hello, what you mean I think is the moment at 2:03. What happens is that the racket follows the arm movement. So the racket stays behind and swings in when following the arm. Using this chain reaction principle causes more speed and power into the ball when staying loose in the arm. Hope this answer helps you.
i agree and he should talk about how to swing the racquet. For example, the way that the pronation comes about is because of 'pulling' the racquet as the racquet blends from the backswing to the forward portion of the stroke. You should talk about the timing of when to pull on the handle, how your hands should be positioned, and when you should time your body rotation with the pulling of the butt cap
David Curtin Please don't make these comments, he is giving some advice and suggestion on how he would like to MAKE the video better. He came here just like you probably to watch how Federer's forehand goes. Don't be childish and spit back and him.
The role of the opposite arm in initiating, as well as guiding, the core rotation that powers the forehand is missing. From an extended horizontal position, Roger's opposite arm moves across his body to tuck into his side. This rotation provides stability and accuracy to the core rotation and shot that follows. Significant opposite arm movement occurs before any forward action by the racket arm. Also, lingering racket arm movement relative to the opposite arm creates inside-out forehands.
Really good analysis of Federers Forehand drives thank you
Please add similar videos of Federer's backhand(topspin,slice and flat),service and volleys. This one is very instructive and of great help
My tennis teacher wants me to change my grip from eastern to western but from what i see here , if Federer uses the eastern grip , i can keep using it !!!
how did that go
I agree with h2rulz, this guy just explains the obvious that everyone sees, the really advanced part is the swing of the racket, wrist movement, hip rotation, etc. that we would like to see.
You'd need knowlegde of actual movement analyses, not to mention anatomy.. I reckon there aren't a lot of people watching these kind of vids that know that kind of stuff seeing as they'd be able to figure it out themselves
The eastern forehand grip is suitable for all contact points. The swing path is then from high to low and towards your hip in order to hit the ball with more drive. Of course the unit turn is done prior to that and advanced players may jump up to the contact point to gain more force on the ball.
Mark Pratt It's more of a sideways carving arc. It's low to high at an angle that can be adjusted depending on the ball height.
at the end of the unit turn begin the forward swing like djokovic with an extreme western grip and the butt of the racket above the heel of the hand. this imparts a slight wrist snap naturally. follow thru just like djokovic. gives the recreational player reliability and modest pace
I am having problems with my forehand because very often during play my forehand grip mix, and it gets frustrating when I miss a easy ball. I am a Novak's fun but I like Rogers style the best. This is a great video. Tnx.
Florian, excellent video analysis. It really breaks down Roger's forehand.
What is the advantage of Federer raising his left leg on the forehand?
As Roger drops the racket, he uses wrist action to pull the racket back even further at the very last second. He then used the wrost snap to generate even more head speed. That was something he didn't do early in his career.
Another video said that on the backswing before upward/forward motion, he sets his racket on a table. So it's two motions. Put it on the table, then swing (forward or upward) through. I thought the table visual really helped. Do you see it?
Maravilloso
Excellent video, thanks.
Thanks a lot for the video analysis, very helpful.
great comment. Helpfull. Thank you
good point
Fred writes like he almost knows what he is talking about. ;)
100's of forehand videos, 1000's of comments, yours is the only one that seems to mention this.
Best ATP forehand.
There is something that I noticed after he drops the racket below the ball. When he swings the racket towards the ball, it seems like his wrist bends. The racket head also seems to change where it's pointing at. How does he do it?
+i YummyBacon
Hello,
what you mean I think is the moment at 2:03. What happens is that the racket follows the arm movement. So the racket stays behind and swings in when following the arm. Using this chain reaction principle causes more speed and power into the ball when staying loose in the arm.
Hope this answer helps you.
+Jeroen Vermunt Yes and this is the key to hit this forehand and the key to hit hard without effort ! it's goddam hard to master ... :/
+Syn het Right, and it is not only the arm but also the rotation of the hips en upperbody that generate the stroke.
2:15 ... and pace!
Don't mean to be critical, but you leave out the most important part of RF's forehand: his lower arm pronation every time he hits the ball.
i agree and he should talk about how to swing the racquet. For example, the way that the pronation comes about is because of 'pulling' the racquet as the racquet blends from the backswing to the forward portion of the stroke. You should talk about the timing of when to pull on the handle, how your hands should be positioned, and when you should time your body rotation with the pulling of the butt cap
Why don't you make your own video explaining it.
David Curtin Please don't make these comments, he is giving some advice and suggestion on how he would like to MAKE the video better. He came here just like you probably to watch how Federer's forehand goes. Don't be childish and spit back and him.
***** And Im telling him to shut up and dont be such a picky AH, and you shut up as well OK.
what if the ball is high?
See Federer's monster inside out forehands
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Anybody watching in 2017?
How about the wrist action Mr.coach this is just bla bla my grandma can do by watching master Federer! Good footage though
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2022 anyone? Lol.
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