Why Federer changed his forehand is something I will never understand. Guy had the best forehand the world has ever seen and somehow decided to change it.
Nice article. Recently I have been contemplating between these two forehands styles for my own as well. I wonder what made the new generation come up this more laggy yet more complex stroke ? It sounds like a self induced liability that professional would avoid, yet it is here.
Why Federer changed his forehand is something I will never understand. Guy had the best forehand the world has ever seen and somehow decided to change it.
I mean, he made it shorter, and it may have saved him some time as his legs slowed a bit, but yeah, I ask myself the same question.
Nice article. Recently I have been contemplating between these two forehands styles for my own as well. I wonder what made the new generation come up this more laggy yet more complex stroke ? It sounds like a self induced liability that professional would avoid, yet it is here.
see below for my thoughts on why. Basically, young pros are playing with lighter frames that I think promote wristier swings.
https://hughclarke.substack.com/p/part-1-forehand-technique-and-swingweight