ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
Sure, Thiem has one of the most explosive forehands on tour, but it takes time to setup and fitness to swing compared to some others. I was thinking about forehands that rec players could study and learn from that are simple and effective. Here are a few that I think exemplify that:
Stan Warwrinka
To me the most compact and easiest power compared to effort. Easy short takeback and drop, then simple rotation to get into the slot and make forward contact. And even with such a simple stroke he gets immense power, so I would say this could be a good template to learn for basics and build on for advnaced play.
For me, I would also say his serve is a good model for rec players as well. No deep knee bend needed, or hips deep in causing balance issues. Very upright and direct.
Misha Zverev
One of the simplest strokes on tour with no big whip or need to lay the wrist back deep. Very quick setup, snap, and forward contact. Very Fed like in form, but much simpler (not that Fed's stroke is complicated). Also a compact BH.
Tomic
Yeah, I don't like him, and I wouldn't promote his technique as the best way to do things, but if you wanna see what simplicity can be in a stroke watch his game on both wings. For the forehand there is very little flip, lag or snap, and the racquet face stays open more than almost any player, but he gets that forward contact point and decent pop overall. Very little to make the stroke late or off timing.
What others can you think of?
Stan Warwrinka
To me the most compact and easiest power compared to effort. Easy short takeback and drop, then simple rotation to get into the slot and make forward contact. And even with such a simple stroke he gets immense power, so I would say this could be a good template to learn for basics and build on for advnaced play.
For me, I would also say his serve is a good model for rec players as well. No deep knee bend needed, or hips deep in causing balance issues. Very upright and direct.
Misha Zverev
One of the simplest strokes on tour with no big whip or need to lay the wrist back deep. Very quick setup, snap, and forward contact. Very Fed like in form, but much simpler (not that Fed's stroke is complicated). Also a compact BH.
Tomic
Yeah, I don't like him, and I wouldn't promote his technique as the best way to do things, but if you wanna see what simplicity can be in a stroke watch his game on both wings. For the forehand there is very little flip, lag or snap, and the racquet face stays open more than almost any player, but he gets that forward contact point and decent pop overall. Very little to make the stroke late or off timing.
What others can you think of?