What according to you is Federer's greatest weapon?

spiderman123 · 03-19-2012, 06:12 AM

What, according to you, gives Federer the biggest advantage against his opponents?

EDIT: Another way to think about it: If you could transfer one of Federer's skill to your game, which one would you choose?

FlashFlare11 · 03-19-2012, 06:16 AM

Footwork. It's so difficult to get him out of position or wrong-foot him. It also makes it difficult to particularly target his backhand (his weaker side) because he's so good at getting around it. He's easily able to adjust to almost anything that comes his way, even in the wind. His defensive skills are underrated, in my opinion. For an offensive player like Federer, his defensive skills are superb.

spiderman123 · 03-19-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FlashFlare11

Footwork. It's so difficult to get him out of position or wrong-foot him. It also makes it difficult to particularly target his backhand (his weaker side) because he's so good at getting around it. He's easily able to adjust to almost anything that comes his way, even in the wind. His defensive skills are underrated, in my opinion. For an offensive player like Federer, his defensive skills are superb.

Totally agree. In fact I have always believed that and my belief was reinforced when I saw that youtube video of his best shots from Indian Wells. His movement was unreal. and so easy.

cknobman · 03-19-2012, 06:21 AM

There has been a consistent pattern in Rogers career of his serve correlating to his win/loss.

If hes not serving well he is losing more matches, period.

sheq · 03-19-2012, 06:22 AM

If we are talking about shots, I say forehand and service game. Also, i agree with flashflare that his footwork is sublime so efortless so smooth and elegant.

joeri888 · 03-19-2012, 06:22 AM

Quantatively, it's his serve. Most important strokes, wins him matches.

What is most notable and distinguished and beautiful is the forehand. He has the best forehand in decades, but the shot is just slightly less important than a good serve.

His footwork is underrated

GasquetGOAT · 03-19-2012, 06:23 AM

His hair, when the opponents see his majesty's perfect hair across the net, they crumble.

jokes aside, I think its a combination of things such as talent, instinct and drive. Not just any single one aspect.

sheq · 03-19-2012, 06:27 AM

BTW, there so many threads about Federer in these days

Love all · 03-19-2012, 06:28 AM

His forehand. He can win when his serve is off but its not the case with his forehand.

Cup8489 · 03-19-2012, 06:29 AM

Where is the option for 'none of the above, it's the combination of everything that makes him so lethal'?

spiderman123 · 03-19-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cup8489

Where is the option for 'none of the above, it's the combination of everything that makes him so lethal'?

I did not include that option deliberately as wanted to see which one skill is considered best of all the skills. Surely not everything is only above average...

Think of it this way, if you had one wish and could transfer one of Federer's skills to your game, what would you choose?

spiderman123 · 03-19-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sheq

BTW, there so many threads about Federer in these days

He just pulled off something that even his fans were not sure if he could at this stage. Defeated Nadal on outdoor hc and won IW. He did that by improving his game-plan, making adjustments to his game, improving his movement and winning two matches when he had to come from behind. He is doing that at 30+

As tennis fans, we are allowed to talk a little bit about him

monfed · 03-19-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cup8489

Where is the option for 'none of the above, it's the combination of everything that makes him so lethal'?

HAHAHAHAHA my thoughts exactly.

If I had to pick one? His GOAT FH baby! Greatest thing since sliced bread!

zam88 · 03-19-2012, 06:52 AM

well if i just had his serve and nothing else, i could probably win 99% of my matches vs. 4.5's and under

President · 03-19-2012, 06:52 AM

I would say at this point, it has to be his serve. That is one shot that has definitely improved since his prime, it is really one of the top 5 serves on tour.

tacou · 03-19-2012, 09:04 AM

his resume

Biscuitmcgriddleson · 03-19-2012, 09:07 AM

Footwork/Movement/Anticipation

pvaudio · 03-19-2012, 09:09 AM

Serve, easily. He can put that thing on a dime.

Tammo · 03-19-2012, 09:11 AM

Mirka... she is what drives him to do his best.

mattennis · 03-19-2012, 09:14 AM

His forehand, and after that his footwork and his serve.

View Poll Results: According to me, Federer's biggest weapon is:
Forehand groundstrokes	29	54.72%
Backhand groundstrokes	1	1.89%
Serve	5	9.43%
Return of Serve	0	0%
Movement/Footwork	15	28.30%
Volleys	0	0%
Mental strength/Willpower	3	5.66%
Backhand Slice	0	0%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

03-19-2012, 06:12 AM	#1
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03-19-2012, 06:21 AM	#4
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sheq Professional Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Istanbul-Turkey Posts: 905	If we are talking about shots, I say forehand and service game. Also, i agree with flashflare that his footwork is sublime so efortless so smooth and elegant. __________________ 'Tennis will live on, but we wont' by Roger Federer

03-19-2012, 06:23 AM	#7
GasquetGOAT Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,375	Federer's greatest veapon His hair, when the opponents see his majesty's perfect hair across the net, they crumble. jokes aside, I think its a combination of things such as talent, instinct and drive. Not just any single one aspect.