Roger Federer - Slow Motion Topspin Backhand

Backhand by Roger Federer versus Novak Đoković (Djokovic).

112 days ago (Tags: roger, federer, slow, motion, tennis, topspin, backhand)

Andy Roddick - Slow Motion Forehand Side View

Andy Roddick hitting a forehand, slightly airborne, side view in super slow motion.

112 days ago (Tags: andy, roddick, slow, motion, tennis, forehand, technique)

Federer forehand - slow motion

Roger Federer's forehand, filmed at the 2007 Australian Open.

112 days ago (Tags: federer, forehand, tennis, slow, motion)

Lunging Topspin Forehand - Lleyton Hewitt

In this forehand video, it shows the diversity and agility of the semi-western grip to effectively create pace to the ball. Especially for Hewitt, as he is relativity small built compared to most in the top 20 ranked players, his grip can really help him out in difficult shots like this. Anoth...

124 days ago (Tags: slow, motion, tennis, topspin, forehand, lleyton, hewitt)

Forehand - Lleyton Hewitt

Another video here focusing on the semi-western grip, we see the power effect the forearm can generate. In fact, it is said that the twisting effect of the forearm is naturally strong. Players using this grip are rewarded with higher than usual topspin that can help build confidence with every...

124 days ago (Tags: tennis, slow, motion, forehand, topspin, lleyton)

Tsonga - Forehand (Waist Up)

Another semi-western grip example here. Tsonga seen here with the bent elbow (synonomous with semi-western grips) tries to get the ball at the optimum height for best leverage and best ball striking height by lunging upward and towards the ball. Notice the follow-through. They call it the wipe...

124 days ago (Tags: jo-wilfried, tsonga, slow, motion, tennis)

Nadal & Tsonga - Forehand Comparison

Very distinct forehand differences here. Nadal uses the semi-western and so does Tsonga. But what makes them so different? Nadal seen here with his signature stance when executing his forehand top-spin. He leads very much with his waist and hips to generate and minimise energy wastage while ma...

124 days ago (Tags: slow, motion, tennis, nadal, tsonga, forehand)

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Forehands Compared

Seen here in this side by side comparison, I know why there is a whole lot of confusion with what grip Nadal is using. Not really a text book grip. But I maintain he is using a semi-western grip but with his talent, he is able to exploit the best of both the semi-western and the eastern forehand ...

124 days ago (Tags: roger, federer, rafael, rafa, nadal, tennis, forehand, comparison, split, screen, topspin, how, to, lesson, instruction, slow, motion, high, speed, bnp, paribas, open, indian, wells)