Should Nadal Switch to His Right Hand???

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Geoff and I were in the midst of enjoying our family tennis vacation when a Drakulie epiphany over-took us.............JUST HOW GOOD would Nadal be had his Uncle Tony not sabotaged his career and insisted he play left handed??

Think about it.........good players don't EVER handicap themselves, be it with their choice of equipment (like using an antiquated, heavy, small headed frame) or (for Heavens Sakes!!!) by playing with their nondominant hand!!

A conspiracy to dwarf the 'So Called Apollo 11 Moon Mission' and nay, yes even The Kennedy Assasination is afoot here. Is Uncle Tony the puppet of Robert and Lynnette Federer? Did Uncle Tony play THE KEY ROLE in Fed's return to dominance. Indeed, is Uncle Tony (as Geoff has so eloquently stated!) a '*******'??????? :twisted:

 

[Nadalfan89]

He beat Federer 13 times with his non-dominant hand.

That's gotta hurt

 

[r2473]

Indeed, is Uncle Tony (as Geoff has so eloquently stated!) a '*******'??????? :twisted:

Crack (as Whitney Houston so eloquently stated) is whack.

 

[S H O W S T O P P E R !]

Why? Because of Nadal's southpaw style, he can hit huge topspin forehands cross-court to the majority of the tour's right-handed backhands. It's a huge advantage.

 

[wasta]

Didn't look like an advantage against Soderling.

 

[IvanAndreevich]

No he should fix his backhand to what it was at the beginning of this season - a weapon, rather than a liability.

 

[フェデラー]

but he has been using his left hand for quite some time so it would take awhile to get back with his right. i think toni was smart to an extent but he is probably facepalming over how he messed up nadal with all this over excessive training.

 

[BreakPoint]

He beat Federer 13 times with his non-dominant hand.

That's gotta hurt

If Nadal had played Federer with his dominant (right) hand, he would have zero wins against Federer. 95% of Nadal's shots are big topspin crosscourt forehands to Federer's one-handed backhand. He couldn't do that if he played right-handed like he's supposed to.

 

[TennezSport]

Agreed..........

If Nadal had played Federer with his dominant (right) hand, he would have zero wins against Federer. 95% of Nadal's shots are big topspin crosscourt forehands to Federer's one-handed backhand. He couldn't do that if he played right-handed like he's supposed to.

Gotta go with BP on this one, if Raf had played right handed he would not have the success against Fed. He would also have the issue of Feds FH going to Rafs BH, which would be devastating to Raf especially when pulled out wide. Uncle T did Raf a big favor indeed.

Cheers, TennezSport

 

[viduka0101]

If Nadal had played Federer with his dominant (right) hand, he would have zero wins against Federer. 95% of Nadal's shots are big topspin crosscourt forehands to Federer's one-handed backhand. He couldn't do that if he played right-handed like he's supposed to.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

He beat Federer 13 times with his non-dominant hand.

That's gotta hurt

Exactly. Our point is simple: would Fed have ANY wins against Nads had Uncle Tony not gone rogue??? :twisted:

BHBH:twisted:

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

No he should fix his backhand to what it was at the beginning of this season - a weapon, rather than a liability.

But wait! If Nads played his 'natural' righty style, his BH would BECOME his forehand! Genius!!!! BHBH

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Or, should Nads just go with a two handed forehand, a la Pancho Segura??? BHBH

 

[viduka0101]

Or, should Nads just go with a two handed forehand, a la Pancho Segura??? BHBH

i think he should just kick the ball with his feet

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

If Nadal had played Federer with his dominant (right) hand, he would have zero wins against Federer. 95% of Nadal's shots are big topspin crosscourt forehands to Federer's one-handed backhand. He couldn't do that if he played right-handed like he's supposed to.

But BP, why couldn't Nads just hit a huge, heavily spun, high bouncing topspin BH to Fed's one hander?? BHBH

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Gotta go with BP on this one, if Raf had played right handed he would not have the success against Fed. He would also have the issue of Feds FH going to Rafs BH, which would be devastating to Raf especially when pulled out wide. Uncle T did Raf a big favor indeed.

Cheers, TennezSport

Come on! The guy is playing with the WRONG HAND!!! Surely this is a handicap! BHBH

 

[High_Swing]

the original poster doesn't know anything

It wasn't Tony's choice for Rafa to use his left hand for his forehand- it was Rafa's. He played two handed off both sides as a kid, and felt more comfortable going to his left when he took a hand off.

This isn't a bad thing, it is a good thing- he now has likely the most dominant backhand in the game, as he can play it in any position and with any kind of balance, and cream it cross court at a wicked angle everytime. And as for his forehand- It is one of the most impressive and dominant forehands of all time for it's sheer depth and topspin.

Anyone who knows anything would never even bring up Rafa having 'handicapped' himself with this decision, and i'm tired of reading people like this spurt this crap out. PAY ATTENTION.

 

[S H O W S T O P P E R !]

But BP, why couldn't Nads just hit a huge, heavily spun, high bouncing topspin BH to Fed's one hander?? BHBH

Because he would probably have to hit down the line which isn't good for rallying.

 

[Jchurch]

He beat Federer 13 times with his non-dominant hand.

That's gotta hurt

Makes me wonder if you have ever watched one of their matches with a comment like that.

 

[rocket]

Anyone who knows anything would never even bring up Rafa having 'handicapped' himself with this decision, and i'm tired of reading people like this spurt this crap out. PAY ATTENTION.

You could also pay attention to OP's many " "

 

[yung goon]

If Nadal had played Federer with his dominant (right) hand, he would have zero wins against Federer. 95% of Nadal's shots are big topspin crosscourt forehands to Federer's one-handed backhand. He couldn't do that if he played right-handed like he's supposed to.

not so sure. nadal still has alot of topspin on his back hands plus with his left arm being bigger he might be able to hit it harder. itd be interesting to see

 

[rocket]

Let's not forget the side-spin put on the ball.

 

[wasta]

He can sidespin with the right hand too.

 

[rocket]

He can sidespin with the right hand too.

On the receiving end, ball spinning left to right is more common. Not so common to deal with a ball spinning right to left, i.e. away from the BH, with heavy tops. That's why Fed has such a hard time timing it.

 

[wasta]

On the receiving end, ball spinning left to right is more common. Not so common to deal with a ball spinning right to left, i.e. away from the BH, with heavy tops. That's why Fed has such a hard time timing it.

Good analysis! :razz:

 

[BreakPoint]

But BP, why couldn't Nads just hit a huge, heavily spun, high bouncing topspin BH to Fed's one hander?? BHBH

not so sure. nadal still has alot of topspin on his back hands plus with his left arm being bigger he might be able to hit it harder. itd be interesting to see

From what I've seen, he hits two-handed backhand a lot flatter and harder than his forehand. And we all know how much Federer likes to play against guys who hit the ball hard and flat (e.g., Soderling, Blake, Gonzales, etc.)

 

[Brned]

It wasn't Tony's choice for Rafa to use his left hand for his forehand- it was Rafa's. He played two handed off both sides as a kid, and felt more comfortable going to his left when he took a hand off.

This isn't a bad thing, it is a good thing- he now has likely the most dominant backhand in the game, as he can play it in any position and with any kind of balance, and cream it cross court at a wicked angle everytime. And as for his forehand- It is one of the most impressive and dominant forehands of all time for it's sheer depth and topspin.

Anyone who knows anything would never even bring up Rafa having 'handicapped' himself with this decision, and i'm tired of reading people like this spurt this crap out. PAY ATTENTION.

You missed the point.

 

[Sentinel]

Just who is Geoff ???

 

[yung goon]

From what I've seen, he hits two-handed backhand a lot flatter and harder than his forehand. And we all know how much Federer likes to play against guys who hit the ball hard and flat (e.g., Soderling, Blake, Gonzales, etc.)

it is alot flatter than his fh but i think when he really wants to he can put some pretty good spin on it.

 

[yung goon]

they should play an exhibition match with rafa playing righty and fed hitting a 2hbh

 

[Team_Volkl]

My game is nearly identical to Nadal except that I'm a 4.5 and he's a 7.0--including the left-hand situation.

I have been in his situation, so it seems appropriate to give my insight on this matter.

When I first picked up a racquet as a kid, I immediately favored my left hand. I started taking tennis camps for a while and no one mentioned it and I was improving and doing fine.

Then I got a pretty good tennis instructor and she saw that I had a wicked backhand and for some reason asked me which had was my predominant hand and I told her my right hand and she gave me a puzzled look as to why I've been playing with my left hand all of this time.

She then asks me to take some serves with my right hand and we practice this for a while and I definitely could get more power with it but the control was just horrible. We kept trying this but I just couldn't seem to get my left-hand out of my system and I always went back to it. So yes, at one point I had instructors trying to convert me back to my right hand but it just didn't work.

The only thing that I'd say my left hand is currently missing today is some power, but whatever, my backhand is wicked, and if I'm chasing down a ball and it's a serious point, I can always toss my racquet in my other hand and try to make it in.

In all honesty, I love being a left-hander and feel that that in itself is an advantage and that being a lefty with my serve even though it lacks some power, just being a lefty makes up for it.

 

[Blinkism]

Ah, another excellent thread keeping up with the trend of "troll chic", no?

I blame Chopin and his TW post-post-modernist movement and the like.

For shame, Chopin, for shame.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Just who is Geoff ???

No one really.............just a former hitting partner of McEnroe, Connors, and Saviano. :twisted: BHBH

 

[Nadal&Nike10]

What are you talking about bounce it, he has won 6 majors the best clay court player i thing it has worked to his advantage and he wouldn't have a winning record against fed if he was righty

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Ah, another excellent thread keeping up with the trend of "troll chic", no?

I blame Chopin and his TW post-post-modernist movement and the like.

For shame, Chopin, for shame.

Actually, Geoff and I are both Nadal fans. And fans of Fed too! In truth, we just love great tennis!!!

The question posed is a serious one: "Did Uncle Tony's decision to compel Rafa to play with his non-dominant (left) hand negatively affect Nad's game??" And of course, the obvious corollary: "Should Nadal Switch to his Right Hand!??".

Let's face it, if people here at TTW think 5si of frame size could possibly turn Fed's Fate against Nads, how has playing with the WRONG HAND all these years NOT a serious issue???

BHBH

BHBH

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

What are you talking about bounce it, he has won 6 majors the best clay court player i thing it has worked to his advantage and he wouldn't have a winning record against fed if he was righty

Totally agree with your assessment of Nad's incredible talent and game. ALL DONE WITH THE WRONG HAND!! See what I mean? WRONG HAND!!! Imagine the Grand Slams he'd have won if he were using his 'natural' hand. BHBH

 

[Nadal&Nike10]

but you see all of his major wins have been against fed. he couldnt beat him if he was a righty.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Agree to disagree?

but you see all of his major wins have been against fed. he couldnt beat him if he was a righty.

Maybe he would have won ALL their matches if he was using his natural hand? BHBH

 

[Nadal&Nike10]

His crosscourt Forehand eats up feds backhand

 

[darthpwner]

If he did Fed would win some more French Opens

 

[Sentinel]

If he did Fed would win some more French Opens

lol noob u got pwned

Not to derail this excellent thread, but is your sig what Roger said to Roddick when they shook hands.

 

[InsideOut94]

He beat Federer 13 times with his non-dominant hand.

That's gotta hurt

Agree 100 percent

 

[tennisfan_23]

god why do people have such poor arguments

because he was switched so early on and has been playing, winning, and generally doing so well with the left, why would it make any sense to switch to his right? his right arm is certainly no longer his "natural" arm for tennis

how is it a "handicap" now? makes no sense.

 

[Pet]

If Nadal had played Federer with his dominant (right) hand, he would have zero wins against Federer. 95% of Nadal's shots are big topspin crosscourt forehands to Federer's one-handed backhand. He couldn't do that if he played right-handed like he's supposed to.

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