What is a double bend forehand? What is a straight arm forehand?

[Deleted member 56360]

Heya...I've been seeing these terms for quite some time now. Does anyone know what they mean? Straight arm and double bend forehand. Pictures and videos would be nice. Thanks

 

[Blake0]

Double bend: Elbow and wrist are bent.
Pro Ex: Djokovic, Tsonga, Roddick
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AJYfkJ4hc


Straight arm: Elbow is straight.
Pro Ex: Federer, Nadal, Verdasco
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhvKafCYsk


sorry very brief .

 

[Deleted member 56360]

Double bend: Elbow and wrist are bent.
Pro Ex: Djokovic, Tsonga, Roddick
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AJYfkJ4hc


Straight arm: Elbow is straight.
Pro Ex: Federer, Nadal, Verdasco
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhvKafCYsk


sorry very brief .

Blake, thanks a lot for your help. You have been doing an absolute great job helping me out and making me feel welcome on this board. My name's Dylan by the way.

 

[Blake0]

Anytime, Dylan. I'm only a year older then you, 15, but i've learned quite a few things in TW.