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The Secret Behind Roger Federer Forehand Move

Roger Federer has one of the most wonderful tennis strokes on tour today. Federer's forehand is a flexible, graceful and powerful motion. Without a doubt Roger Federer is a very tough opponent to defeat in the tour due to the fact he can both get control in his powerful shots making use of his forehand beautifully, could throw in deeper shots, fast topspins and other variety throws that will amaze his opponent.

Federer's forehand begins with the initial preparation. The racket is held by Federer in a modified eastern grip and on the third bevel, verges his index knuckle. As the ball approaches, automatically he predicts the flight path and this is how he starts the preparation period. The preparation phase contains turning the body together as a unit, instead of taking the racket back in a large backswing. Federer takes his racket back in a smooth and effective manner.

Roger Federer - When the ball has already crossed the net, Roger Federer will then take his racket back to ensure that he has placed on his desired side, the right. Federer's forehand is amazingly efficient and flexible. By taking his racket back gradually, rather than in an abrupt and rushed motion he's building up momentum and loading up for optimum power and efficiency. This is usually the mistake that numerous recreational and club tennis players commit. They generally make a rush backswing without even turning their own body sideways.

Roger Federer's forehand wouldn't be so great if it weren't for his top-notch tennis footwork. Federer ensures to set up correctly behind the shot, and he chooses his hitting stance based on the incoming ball and court position. Apart from remaining in the athletic foundation, Federer also ensures that he is lading his stance which he accomplishes by keeping low when he his making his return blow.

What makes Federer’s forehand different than the others is that it has idiosyncratic elements to it. Roger Federer's forehand is also acclaimed for its head position which enables him to concentrate on the incoming ball before, during and after making contact. Matter of fact, he's also good at pointing the position the ball even during executing a swing. Looking through his previous plays on video in a slow motion, you will see that his eyes are entirely focused on the ball throughout the impact while he keeps his head position constant.

Finally, after the height of take back, Roger Federer ensures to allow the racket to drop below the level of the ball to impart topspin and to maximize his swing line. Federer will then extend his swing upward and outward so that he can control the direction of exactly where the ball will be heading. Lastly, with a contemporary windshield wiper finish, he finishes the stroke.

While he has efficiently incorporated both the contemporary and classic elements, it cannot be denied that Roger Federer’s forehand is able of executing a perfect topspin that is filled with both efficiency and power. Federer is able to customize the swing at times to support more variety of shot selection. This is what makes Roger Federer such an excellent tennis player, and why some other professional tennis players on tour have difficulty matching.