Nicklaus inspires Rafa's rocket serve

[Mustard]

Apparently, Jack Nicklaus was the inspiration behind Nadal's new serve at the US Open

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/09/Other/Nadal-Nicklaus.aspx

 

[Bhagi Katbamna]

And Tiger Woods is the inspiration to Ernesto Gulbis.

 

[Borg Number One]

Fascinating Mustard. Thank you. Nicklaus is my favorite golfer. He was so tough mentally and talented too. The guy knows what he's talking about. This also makes a lot of sense. I bet this may have really helped Nadal generate more pace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmTPvZLAdUI&NR=1

"I saw a video by Jack Nicklaus that changed my vision,” Toni Nadal, Rafa’s uncle and coach, told daily newspaper ABC. “In it Nicklaus said: 'First strike far, then we will think about getting the ball inside.’ I said to myself: 'This man must be right'. That is what I applied with Rafael. First strike hard, then we will get the ball inside," he added.

 

[sureshs]

Bolls has been teaching this for ever. Go for your shots - power comes first, control later. Works well with juniors. Not so with adults.

 

[IvanAndreevich]

One of the most ******** things I've read lately.

 

[West Coast Ace]

And Tiger Woods is the inspiration to Ernesto Gulbis.

Well played!

Apparently, Jack Nicklaus was the inspiration behind Nadal's new serve at the US Open

Just saw this. Funny thing: golfers long before Nicklaus used to say this - he's not the originator.

Conspiracy theory? Now that Eldrick doesn't look good to get to 18, maybe Jack doesn't want a stinkin' tennis player - Fed - doing it either. He's on the Rafa payroll...

 

[Mustard]

Just saw this. Funny thing: golfers long before Nicklaus used to say this - he's not the originator.

I didn't say he was. Toni Nadal saw Jack Nicklaus in a video saying it.

 

[West Coast Ace]

I didn't say he was. Toni Nadal saw Jack Nicklaus in a video saying it.

I didn't say you did. Just quoted you because you started the thread. Lighten up, Francis.