ATP or WTA-style forehand better for rec players?
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Why would you want to use a longer stroke when returning serve?
wannabe good
Rookie
Not until you published your post.
As usual, you use an exception. WTA stroke is generally a longer stroke.
wannabe good
Rookie
There is more "arming" of the shot in a good return of serve. I emphasize that I am talking about a good return of serve - arming is allowed more so than in a regular ground stroke. Maybe that's what LeeD had in mind, because WTA forehand seems to have a stronger arming component, then an ATP forehand properly executed.
YOUR perception of WTA forehand is a long stroke.
MY perception of a WTA forehand is a direct non looping takeback, followed by a direct forward swing, long to high, often with a LONG takeback, but in some cases, not so long.
To me, an ATP forehand needs to do too much for return of serves, so a WTA direct quicker loops works much better.
MY perception of a WTA forehand is a direct non looping takeback, followed by a direct forward swing, long to high, often with a LONG takeback, but in some cases, not so long.
To me, an ATP forehand needs to do too much for return of serves, so a WTA direct quicker loops works much better.
Not really, look at where the racquet head is on WTA vs ATP, that's what makes it a longer stroke.
Maybe if you are not reading the discussion.
ATP - racquet goes into the slot after the start of the forward swing - it lays back and drops to hand level (and often below).
WTA - racquet is looped into the slot. It does not suddenly flip with the start of the forward swing. It can be hit with a firm solid wrist position.
I do agree with LeeD that swing length - that is typical - it is not essential. WTA use longer swings because they don't get the spring from the 'flip' that the ATP guys do. Rec players I think can kind of split the difference - some flip - but not a ton..(they won't hit like Sock or Fed - but like the lock and roll guy)..
I think that LeeD's idea is that on the ROS you can use a short stiff kinda swing - a push essentially and do really well with return of serve. A volley is another short kinda stiff shot. If you want to understand this idea..
I am not sure we should call that ROS a WTA forehand or just a ROS..
5263
G.O.A.T.
Guy, this is a really important point that I don't see discussed. I was looking for the right post to bring this up and you have stated it very clearly here. Imo the importance is that the ATP can be quicker due to how a player can already start his path to find the ball for contact before even hitting the slot, which means before dealing with the loading that happens in the slot, but yet still have the loading in place at the critical time for the swing. Imo this is part of why the ATP has advantages for timing and taking fast balls on the rise. thanks Guy.
In your case, no I don't want to see that.
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