has nadal changed his serve?

lawrence · 10-06-2009, 04:52 AM

i've seen him using pinpoint now but i swear i remember him using platform/hybrid at some point.

my internet is fudged so i can check youtube

SystemicAnomaly · 10-08-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lawrence

i've seen him using pinpoint now but i swear i remember him using platform/hybrid at some point.

my internet is fudged so i can check youtube

I'm aware that Rafa has made some changes in his serve to make it more of a weapon on faster surfaces but I've not really looked all that carefully at his mechanics. I think that you may be correct about the stance change. Videos posted by FYB and on YouTube this year appear to be more of a PP stance. Videos posted on YouTube early in 2008 appear to be platform (with a delayed PP?).

ci2ca · 10-09-2009, 02:43 PM

I agree with Systemic Anomaly. Nadal in his earlier years was a platform but now it's somewhat of a delayed pinpoint stance. He Systemic Anomaly, you live in Santa Clara! I do too, lets get together for a hit yeah?

ryangoring · 10-09-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SystemicAnomaly

I'm aware that Rafa has made some changes in his serve to make it more of a weapon on faster surfaces but I've not really looked all that carefully at his mechanics. I think that you may be correct about the stance change. Videos posted by FYB and on YouTube this year appear to be more of a PP stance. Videos posted on YouTube early in 2008 appear to be platform (with a delayed PP?).

Yes, even earlier than that. I remember a the first match that he and FEDex played and he was using the open stance back then.
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xja-kRlxLMc

SystemicAnomaly · 10-10-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ci2ca

I agree with Systemic Anomaly. Nadal in his earlier years was a platform but now it's somewhat of a delayed pinpoint stance. He Systemic Anomaly, you live in Santa Clara! I do too, lets get together for a hit yeah?

Sounds good. But I should probably hold off a bit until my shoulder is back up to 70% (chronic rotator issue). I really messed it up pretty good this past week trying a trick shot in badminton that was a bit too creative (or perhaps too ambitious for my already limited shoulder function). I usually play a lot at SCTC and WVC. You?

ci2ca · 10-13-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SystemicAnomaly

Sounds good. But I should probably hold off a bit until my shoulder is back up to 70% (chronic rotator issue). I really messed it up pretty good this past week trying a trick shot in badminton that was a bit too creative (or perhaps too ambitious for my already limited shoulder function). I usually play a lot at SCTC and WVC. You?

Hm, I play at the cupertino sports center alot because I work there. Otherwise, I'll play at central park in santa clara, or as you probably know it as the SCTC.

SystemicAnomaly · 10-13-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ci2ca

Hm, I play at the cupertino sports center alot because I work there. Otherwise, I'll play at central park in santa clara, or as you probably know it as the SCTC.

Hmm, CSC. Are you Cyril M by any chance? Or one of the CSC guys playing over at Memorial Park last Sunday night?

ci2ca · 10-14-2009, 11:58 AM

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Hmm, CSC. Are you Cyril M by any chance? Or one of the CSC guys playing over at Memorial Park last Sunday night?

No, I work with Cyril though. I'm Joe nguyen.

SystemicAnomaly · 10-14-2009, 01:21 PM

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No, I work with Cyril though. I'm Joe nguyen.

Hey Joe. Just noticed that you had email enabled. Check there.

beckham · 10-14-2009, 01:38 PM

I believe Nadal has readjusted his technique slightly, to relieve the pressure and stress on his knees.
He is using less of his legs in the motion in order to prevent injury.

ci2ca · 10-15-2009, 10:33 PM

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Hey Joe. Just noticed that you had email enabled. Check there.

Hey, I never got your email. Email me at uhohjoejoe@yahoo.com

10-06-2009, 04:52 AM	#1
lawrence Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,871	has nadal changed his serve? i've seen him using pinpoint now but i swear i remember him using platform/hybrid at some point. my internet is fudged so i can check youtube

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ci2ca Semi-Pro Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 783	I agree with Systemic Anomaly. Nadal in his earlier years was a platform but now it's somewhat of a delayed pinpoint stance. He Systemic Anomaly, you live in Santa Clara! I do too, lets get together for a hit yeah? __________________ When my body turns cold you will know, I've remapped the human soul.

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