Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Learning Roger Federer Forehand Tennis Technique

By Adella Capri


Roger Federer has one of the most wonderful tennis strokes on tour nowadays. Federer's forehand is a versatile, graceful and strong motion. Roger Federer is able to dominate the tour nowadays largely due to his variety and is able to dial up the power on his forehand to generate awe inspiring winners, never seen before passing shots and amazing power and topspin.

Initially, Federer's forehand requires initial planning. Federer has the racket in a modified eastern grip, with the index knuckle verging on the 3rd bevel. Generally, the initial phase which is the preparation is done when he has already spotted the ball approaching and had identified the flight path. The preparation phase is performed with a full swing that's different than the usual, which is to make a backswing with the racket. He finishes off the initial phase through smoothly taking back the racket.

In every tournament, Roger Federer always makes certain that the racket is held on the right side of his body as he gets himself ready for the tennis ball crossing the net. Witnessing how Federer's forehand is done, one can surely see its proficiency and flexibility. Another secret of Federer's strong and powerful strokes is his slow motion in taking back the racket, instead of suddenly doing in, this is accomplished to keep the momentum going. Countless club tennis players and recreational players make the mistake of the doing the opposite, that is taking the quick backswing.

Roger Federer's forehand wouldn't be so great if it weren't for his top notch tennis footwork. Federer also ensures that he's in a hitting stance that would match the way the incoming ball is going for him. Federer makes certain to load his stance, by staying low during the hit and in an athletic base and he keeps the athletic foundation through the entire tennis forehand stroke.

Federer's forehand is also very unique because it contains idiosyncratic elements. It must also be noted that Roger Federer's forehand has also superb head position. In his position, Federer keeps his eyes glued to the ball before, during and after it has hit his racket. Matter of fact, he's also good at pointing the position the ball even during executing a swing. On slow motion videos, you could effortlessly observe how focused his eyes are during impact, as well as his head position remains constant through the entire tennis forehand stroke.

The strategy that Roger Federer does right after the height of take back is making a good topspin and maximize the swing line by dropping below the level of the ball. Federer will then extend his swing upward and outward in order that he can control the direction of where the ball will be heading. Last but not least, with a contemporary windshield wiper finish, he finishes the stroke.

Roger Federer's forehand contains both traditional and modern elements, making Federer's forehand a great mix of topspin, power and efficiency. Furthermore, he has also modified the swing to can conveniently accommodate his moves based on the needed move for an incoming ball. With that, it cannot be denied that Roger Federer is among the best tennis players these days.




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