Comments on: The Tennis Forehand Backswing Illusion

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:44:37 +0000

Absolutely great analysis and explanation-thank you

By: nunzio

nunzio — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:48:36 +0000

Very clever !!!

By: Jamie Roots

Jamie Roots — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:58:02 +0000

Very interesting also to watch the fast-slow-fast movement of the shoulders. I think another illusion I have fallen for in the past is that of the shoulders rotating further – thinking that the right shoulder going further forward is needed for more “hitting through”. It is clear from the slow-mo that Fed’s shoulder is actually just pulled further forward (by his rather heavy racket) in the follow through as the racket goes behind his body. Less “hitting through”, more “throwing through”.

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:17:26 +0000

In reply to Neil. Thanks, bro, learned a lot of good ideas from you!

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:34:17 +0000

So spot on. You are the best. Federer, Nadal, Tsitsipas, Del Potro, I can so see their forehands using this principle you shared.

By: omar

omar — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:59:47 +0000

Tomas, you are a very clever person. I enjoy your posts. Thanks

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:06:56 +0000

Thanks Tomaz. I feel that a few of your recent videos on the forehand (like the one on the non-dominant arm) have really helped me, and I’m sure this is going to continue the process, it really simplifies it. I’ve definitely been guilty of trying to do too much of a backswing. This feels great in my sitting room and I’m looking forward to taking it into practice and games.

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:12:30 +0000

Thank you for sharing. Well anatomically explained. The range of motion of that swinging forehand in that body rotational limitations can be completed by other joints. You are well versed and knowledgeable also with kinematic chains. More Power to you Master Yoda! You the man!

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:25:07 +0000

In reply to Craig. Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Craig!

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:24:49 +0000

In reply to Josh. The same idea on the backhand, stay tuned, the video is coming up next week.