Why is my forehand so wobbly?
Many disc golfers might see the disc wobble or flutter upon release when throwing forehand. This is a very common problem, but can easily be solved. The main cause of flutter is improper grip. Your grip might be too loose and have poor connection points to the disc.
Is Federer’s forehand flat?
Back in the early 2000s, Federer struck his forehand flatter (with less topspin) and through a straighter or flatter racket path. This means that he hit the forehand along a flatter trajectory compared to today, resulting in a flatter shot as a result.
Why do my balls go so high tennis?
You might be hitting too far in front of your body, causing your racquet to open up too far. Try meeting the ball slightly farther back. If you are brushing down the back of the ball, the backspin you’re creating will have the opposite effect of topspin: it will make the ball float farther in the air.
What is Roger Federer’s grip?
Federer uses an Eastern Forehand Grip Federer uses a slightly modified eastern grip, it lies somewhere between the traditional eastern forehand grip and the standard semi-western grip. This grip means Federer can hit through the ball and take the ball on the up; allowing him to step inside the court and dictate play against his opponents.
Why does Roger Federer use a wiper finish on his forehand?
This approach allows Roger to hit the ball hard and with a low trajectory over the net which is especially useful when on the attack or on indoor & grass courts. The wiper finish allows him to hit with spin too making the Federer forehand extremely versatile.
Why is Federer’s forehand so hard to hit with his head?
The head is the heaviest part of the body so if he were to move it, or jerk it around to see where the ball was heading he’d start to shank and mistime his shots rendering the shot in effective. In terms of technical prowess there’s so much to admire where the Federer forehand is concerned.
How do you play aggressive tennis like Federer?
When you play aggressively like Federer it’s important you give yourself enough room to hit the ball freely and make contact with it as far out in front of you as possible. Federer does this by utilising great footwork and using what’s called a straight-arm forehand; whereby the arm is virtually straight on contact.