I like this FH

[BeachTennis]

[siber222000]

agassi forehand... thats a one nice forehand lol

[Double G]

Originally Posted by BeachTennis

Where did you ge that video?

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by Double G

Where did you ge that video?

Its an old image sequence he either stole and converted, borrowed, or actually purchased the video.

This is an old film sequence of Agassi stepping in and taking the ball way early.

[theartoftennis]

Looks like the ball is declining.

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by theartoftennis

Looks like the ball is declining.

Just a bit. Good eye.

[AngeloDS]

What I think is beautiful about this clip are two things. Steady head, moving into the ball and upper body rotation. I personally don't like the stroke mechanics but I do like how it's being executed using the whole body.

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by AngeloDS

What I think is beautiful about this clip are two things. Steady head, moving into the ball and upper body rotation. I personally don't like the stroke mechanics but I do like how it's being executed using the whole body.

Short backswing, pow.

[siber222000]

the grip agassi is using in that image, is that a semi western?

[travlerajm]

It's hard to fault the stroke mechanics, with the possible exception that he doesn't have a textbook step into the ball. He has still has a lot of forward momentum from the previous 2 steps though. I think a lot of people forget that it's ok to hit with open stance, but it sure works better if your body is moving forward.

[Bungalo Bill]

Originally Posted by travlerajm

It's hard to fault the stroke mechanics, with the possible exception that he doesn't have a textbook step into the ball. He has still has a lot of forward momentum from the previous 2 steps though. I think a lot of people forget that it's ok to hit with open stance, but it sure works better if your body is moving forward.

Wow, great point! Impressive.

[shindemac]

He even uses his left hand to catch his racket.

[Roddick The Beast]

Originally Posted by shindemac

He even uses his left hand to catch his racket.

Yeah, that's normal. It doesn't add any significance to the stroke though, my child.

[Rickson]

Originally Posted by Bungalo Bill

Short backswing, pow.

And the funny thing is that it was a large backswing for Agassi. Agassi usually goes much shorter than that, but I guess he decided to let one fly according to his standards. Agassi's big backswing = another pro's semi-short backswing. Agassi's normal backswing = another pro's very short backswing.

[mucat]

Originally Posted by Roddick The Beast

Yeah, that's normal. It doesn't add any significance to the stroke though, my child.

Nowaday, not too many player catch their rackets

[Rickson]

Originally Posted by shindemac

He even uses his left hand to catch his racket.

I'm not a big fan of catching the racquet although if some people need a guidance system, it can be ok for them.

[shindemac]

Roddick, stop following me around. You are one creepy dude. I'm gonna have to change my name and address.

[35ft6]

Originally Posted by travlerajm

It's hard to fault the stroke mechanics, with the possible exception that he doesn't have a textbook step into the ball.

This is sort of outdated as far as the modern forehand is concerned. It's all about having the most stable base possible to generate as much upper body torque as possible. Likewise, walking into a baseball swing or a golf drive wouldn't allow a person to hit farther, they can hit a longer ball by having their feet planted in the right place, and allowing the kinetic chain flow smoothly from their feet to their hands.

[travlerajm]

Originally Posted by 35ft6

This is sort of outdated as far as the modern forehand is concerned. It's all about having the most stable base possible to generate as much upper body torque as possible. Likewise, walking into a baseball swing or a golf drive wouldn't allow a person to hit farther, they can hit a longer ball by having their feet planted in the right place, and allowing the kinetic chain flow smoothly from their feet to their hands.

You missed the point of my post. Look at how he steps FORWARD to plant his right foot. Then he launches himself FORWARD from his base into the shot. Most people assume they can hit a good open-stance forehand by simply rolling to the right and putting the brakes on with the right foot. But if you don't step forward in one way or another, then there's no forward weight transfer, and then the hitting zone will be too short, and power and consistency will suffer.

[baros]

perfect forehand
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