May 23, 2013 in Oscar Wegner, play tennis, Tennis, tennis coach, tennis forehand, tennis instruction, tennis lessons, tennis player, tennis teacher, Tennis Tips
Federer vs. Nadal
The solution to Federer’s troubles with Nadal is technical, not mental, as has been widely suggested.
Federer needs to adjust his timing by waiting longer for the ball, then counter Nadal’s spin. Nadal hits most of his shots with 3,000 RPM or more, and the ball is still rotating when it gets to Roger’s racquet.
The topspin that Federer usually hits with is closer to 2,000 RPM, but to generate that on a forward rotating ball he needs to brush up on the ball more than usual.
Hitting early further flattens a stroke.
Perhaps Paul Anacone is not aware of this data, as I saw similar unfortunate problems during his coaching of Pete Sampras, which precipitated Pete’s retirement.
I just hope that Roger will still give us many superb performances for years to come, regardless of some disappointing losses as in Rome last weekend.
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May 23, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Harold Gardner
When you say ‘earlier’, is that in relationship to his body or in relationship to where the ball bounces?
May 23, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Oscar Wegner
It’s waiting a bit more to release the stroke. He rushes !!! Way too early !!!
May 23, 2013 at 7:02 pm
Harold Gardner
I have wondered if he taking the ball earlier as it relates to the bounce of the ball…think Connors or Agassi…would be helpful. I understand that he would have less time to execute, but Nadal was also have less time to respond. Most important, he could take the ball a bit more in his strike zone. Trying to hit a one handed backhand by striking a ball over your shoulders seems a painful way to earn a living.
May 23, 2013 at 8:01 pm
Oscar Wegner
Yes, Harold. That too !!!
Oscar