what kind of shot is this?

[gustavo33]

WTF

[ps 6.0]

that would be a extreme/full western.

[Cigo]

Yes the optimal striking zone is ear level.

[gustavo33]

she´s a magician.. no eye contact with the ball?

[Ariel]

Even that, Paola Suarez is part of the #1 women team, won several GS titles.

[aceindahole2K5]

that actually looks horribly painful

[perfmode]

That position is similar to when you are curling a dumbell. Your hand is pretty much in a fist facing you.

[deflori]

but plays paola suarez normaly a western grip???

[perfmode]

Originally Posted by deflori

but plays paola suarez normaly a western grip???

I'm sure she just used that grip for that high shot. It looks like the shot was a high topspin shot coming up near her head. She used that grip to get the best result.

**edit**

That's the grip I use for my Slice Serves, lol.

[Nyl]

damn, that's more than an extreme western

[JohnThomas1]

I'd say it is one step further than an full western. If a heap of pro's were snapped in the same position they would all be looking slightly ahead of the ball. The example given is extreme tho, i would say she has turned her head slightly with the shot.

[PureCarlosMoyaDrive]

Is that like a Berasategui grip? That is insane, and yes, does look painful.

[Phil]

I'm sure she just used that grip for that high shot. It looks like the shot was a high topspin shot coming up near her head. She used that grip to get the best result.

And I believe we have our winner here...

[JohnThomas1]

Could have been a high kicking second serve too.

[Golden Retriever]

I think she meant to hit a backhand but changed her mind without changing the grip.

[JohnThomas1]

LOL!! Got a kick to her right so just flipped the racquet over hehehe