Stefan Dimov
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One of the very few ambidextrous players on the pro tour. Are going to see some more of this in the future? I've always wanted to see it.
Problem is that when neutral either left or right hand will be in better position (at bottom of racquet) So there is still extra time for "switching" to the side of the hand that is on top. I think this is an inefficient way to play and doubt a player could make top 10 (or even 100) playing like this where margins are so slim. Credit to him for making it work this far though.
Isn't that kind of like a desperation shot, like a stretching slice? She doesn't actually hit a full power forehand.There are some players who can hit an opposite forehand when pressed out there today, like Sharapova.
Isn't that kind of like a desperation shot, like a stretching slice? She doesn't actually hit a full power forehand.
Also, your avatar is amazing. Bianca del Rio is my favorite queen.
If a player has time on the ball, it should be many times better than a backhand.
One of the very few ambidextrous players on the pro tour. Are going to see some more of this in the future? I've always wanted to see it.
Matosevic is most definitely a whiny dork, always something going on with him on court.
Yeah, I can imagine learning to return double handed, and volley with the one hand etc. Smashes should be done with both as surely it's better than a backhand smash.Yep. Gotta have a normal backhand ready for when there is not time to switch.
I hit two forehands in rec tennis, but I only bring my lhfh into the game when there is time to switch and when there is some advantage. Sometimes the advantage is more power and a better angle for sitters I want to hit CC. Sometimes the advantage is just the element of surprise. My (relatively) weak bh lulls opponents into a certain expectation. They don't notice or anticipate my switching hands then WHAM!
There was a female player in the 1950's who hit forehands on both sides, I can't remember her name, I want to say she was British though, and she did quite well on the tour all things considered.
There are some players who can hit an opposite forehand when pressed out there today, like Sharapova.
Didnt one of the Jensen brothers serve with either hand?
Problem is that when neutral either left or right hand will be in better position (at bottom of racquet) So there is still extra time for "switching" to the side of the hand that is on top. I think this is an inefficient way to play and doubt a player could make top 10 (or even 100) playing like this where margins are so slim. Credit to him for making it work this far though.
One of the very few ambidextrous players on the pro tour. Are going to see some more of this in the future? I've always wanted to see it.
Goddamn what am I watching????
AaaaaaaaaAAAAAaaaaaaa.
LOL @ Matosevic! What a loser, he kept on whining about his opponent having two forehands and kept talking and yelling to himself and bossing the ballboys for towel. Very bad attitude.One of the very few ambidextrous players on the pro tour. Are going to see some more of this in the future? I've always wanted to see it.
Looks like he lost to D. Lee and won against Matosevic.Looks cool but did he actually win the match in the video?
if you're his opponent I could see that messing with your head
Problem is that when neutral either left or right hand will be in better position (at bottom of racquet) So there is still extra time for "switching" to the side of the hand that is on top. I think this is an inefficient way to play and doubt a player could make top 10 (or even 100) playing like this where margins are so slim. Credit to him for making it work this far though.
awesomeOne of the very few ambidextrous players on the pro tour. Are going to see some more of this in the future? I've always wanted to see it.
Yeah, great call. Maybe he'd have time to slide the top hand down on clay courts. But probably better off perfecting a one handed backhand.
Brilliant skills regardless!
Huhh? I watched it from start to finish.Ask us how we know that you didn't watch the video?
Huhh? I watched it from start to finish.
I didn't miss it. But you can get more power and spin out of a one hander, so it would be more similar to having another forehand. In fact in this case probably better, cos his forehand is most likely choked up.Then how did you miss seeing that he also hits with a two-handed backhand?
i'm always impressed by those players...
(especially when i try serving with the other hand !!!)
there was an interesting (old) thread about ambidextrous players:
Yes. Straight sets too.Looks cool but did he actually win the match in the video?
Yeah, I remember that thread. It was a really good one.
Thanks for bringing it up.
Right 1H FH
Left 1H FH
Right 2H FH
Left 2H FH
Right 1H BH
Left 1H BH
Right 2H BH
Left 2H BH
Right FH Slice
Left FH Slice
Right BH Slice
Left BH Slice
Right Serve
Left Serve
Watching it my brain melted, I wasn't even sure what a forehand and backhand was anymore.
Simon is super super super talented.