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...

120 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...

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