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    The Myth of the Loose Grip

    Oh god . . .
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    Federer's Topspin Overhead Lob

    You're not watching the Fed vs Djoko USO match are you?
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    Federer's Topspin Overhead Lob

    Greatest shot you've ever seen hit?
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    wrist movement in forehand

    You have two options: [Completely] loose wrist (ATP style), or firm wrist (WTA style). Active/voluntary wrist movement (apparently what you do) is not an option. You will wreck your wrist doing this.
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    Fastest and average route to pro opens

    It takes 9-11 years average for someone to get from the beginner to the elite level (this holds true for almost every developed sport/game).
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    In the context of an airbourne sit & lift forehand + all else equal, it is indeed accurate. Unrealistic doesn't mean impossible. It simply means it's unrealistic in this context. P = mv (Linear momentum/P = measurement of the tendency of an object moving in a direction to continue moving...
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    An old HBO show

    Anyone!? ,,
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    An old HBO show

    Flipping through channels today, I noticed a show called "Jeremiah" airing on the Sci-Fi channel. "Jeremiah" is a post-apocalyptic show set in 2021, 15 years after a pandemic kills everyone over the age of puberty. Seeing this series airing on TV reminded me of an old HBO show. The show...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    Pushing_wins, I've been on this forum for 2 years. I've been playing tennis for 2.5 years. I'm sure there was a time I was posting on this forum that I hadn't played a tournament and would have described myself as 4.0-4.5. I'll post a video of my forehand at some point soon if you really want.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    It was mostly a good discussion, but I think we could cut down on the worthlessness next time around. Although we never came to an agreement, I think we all learned a lot from this discussion.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    I wasn't aware I was questioned as such. To answer your question: No, I don't actually play tennis.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    You have no idea what any of our levels are, bhupaes.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    My stance: The standard sit/lift technique (CM movement limited to down/up) is preferred for topspin forehands especially in the back-court. However, there are many variations depending on the situation. Bill's stance: CM movement depends on the situation and result desired. Nevertheless...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    More use of the straw-man fallacy? I've explained my criteria 1000 times now and you know it. -The standard sit/lift technique (CM movement limited to down/up) is preferred especially in the back-court. The rest of my posts are just explanations.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    This discussion's worth is declining quickly. Let's try to handle the next argument a bit better than this one.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    Safin isn't a straight armer and his contact point is further in front than roddick, who uses a much more extreme grip.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    Do you even know what a vector is? The windshield wiper motion is just the product of a steep, compact swing path. Do you really believe there is something more to the windshield wiper motion?
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    He believes you'll somehow be spinning away from the ball if you don't have forward CM movement. And 5263 believes that 1/4 of an inch of forward CM movement is significant. And Kaptain Karl still believes you should compare multiple variables at once. NamRanger doesn't believe anything...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    You generally need to run forward for approach shots. I don't mean a shot on the baseline that you decide to approach the net after, I just meant short balls. I'm not sure why my demise was 3 pages back, but: Keep dodging the question! I'd actually like to hear what your opinion is on why...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    I'll give you an example although it doesn't matter because it's an approach shot. I'm simply giving you perspective on what I meant: When hitting an approach shot, most players choose to step in with their left foot via neutral stance and incorporate a decent amount of forward CM movement...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    In your opinion, how much is used when? You continue to explain how players utilize CM movement in different ways in different situations, but you never explain the specifics.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    I still don't understand this argument. When a player adds forward movement to their forehand, the new swing arc will have slightly less curvature. The difference in curvature isn't huge. Either way, the contact point is just a point on the arc. Before contact the racquet-face is pointing to...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    I have no idea why you and some others continue to press that. Not only can we not control 1/4 of an inch of CM movement, but P=MV does obviously address distance in our discussion. If you move 1/4 of an inch forward during the motion, the velocity of your movement will be much less than if...
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    Shadow swinging with a bag around your racket

    This is clearly a myth. With both elite sprinters and animals that move considerably faster than elite sprinters, the difference in speed doesn't come from faster leg movement. Instead, the difference in speed is attributed to great differences in the force the legs drive into the ground...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    Bill, Explain to me what you believe forward CM movement does for you besides: Added racquet head speed, less arc curvature, flatter swing path
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    wetmartini, If there is some sort of extension through contact, how would Fernando Verdasco achieve this? Bill, I don't understand your explanation of: "your efforts in angular momentum should move toward the contact with the ball" and your numerous posts explaining your opinion about how...
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    I did, and I replied.
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    Quasar, Do you have AIM by any chance?
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    What claim? Why would the ball be moving away from you?
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    coming forward instead of pulling back

    I'm reading your posts as gibberish at this point. They make no sense.
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