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[eaglesburg]

Yeah I looked at the ones you sent. I think you definitely should rotate the bottom hand a little further--at least get the knuckle on the edge between bevel 1 and 2. You should be able to hit a flat drive with the bottom hand grip--not just a slice.

As for the top hand--probably fine. Post some more video of the backhand as it is now and maybe I can get a sense of how the hands are working together.

I'll try to get more video on the bm this weekend.

Is the bottom hand grip you are suggesting still ok for slice, volleys, and serves?

[stotty]

When the ball leaves the racket of a world-class server, does the ball actually travel upwards for a fraction, or does it travel dead horizontal for a spell before it starts to descend?

https://www.tennisplayer.net/tp_player/roger-federer/

And can I take Karlovic out of this particular question.

[John Yandell]

Yeah I looked at the ones you sent. I think you definitely should rotate the bottom hand a little further--at least get the knuckle on the edge between bevel 1 and 2. You should be able to hit a flat drive with the bottom hand grip--not just a slice.

As for the top hand--probably fine. Post some more video of the backhand as it is now and maybe I can get a sense of how the hands are working together.

[eaglesburg]

It worked for me. If you can't see these, are you able to see the ones I emailed to you?

[John Yandell]

I am trying to click on these with no luck. Can anyone else see them??

[eaglesburg]

Here are some pictures of the grips of both hands. Let me know what you think.

[John Yandell]

Pictures would help. There is nothing such as optimum. I appears your bottom hand grip is a little weak and your top hand grip is a little strong. Let me see it though and then I can say more. Multiple angles like you did on your forehand.

[eaglesburg]

My backhand side has also improved by a lot, but I am unsure of what grips to use and where to put my knuckles and heel pads. Right now my right index knuckle is right on the edge between 2 and 3, and my right heel pad(if I slid it up on to the racket) is right on bevel 1. My left hand index knuckle is on bevel 6 and the left heel pad is on bevel 5.
What would be considered optimal?

[John Yandell]

Change it! It will be diagonal before moving to the side but that is key, double key.

[eaglesburg]

Regarding the racket drop position on the serve as outlined by your new series...
Do I need to change my racket drop if I am reaching the diagonal Venus Williams racket drop and not the perpendicular racket drop like roger federer? I'm just not sure whether you were trying to say the diagonal one was incorrect or just a variation.

[John Yandell]

Castelli's! Or maybe Le Vallauris

[klacr]

Perfect. Look forward to claiming my prize.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[John Yandell]

You win dinner in the desert fall 2016.

[klacr]

This Month's Music Video of Novak Djokovic.

https://www.tennisplayer.net/article/music-videos/

Nice Gordon Lightfoot tune. Deep track from his 'East of Midnight' Album.

"If you've got a heartache
Of the kind that will not pass by
Even if you don't see the end
Of what lies beyond the bend"

We've all been there.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[John Yandell]

I would straighten it "comfortably". The terminology is descriptive for the purpose of making distinctions and creating teaching images, but not set in sacred stone. I think you correctly perceive that Novak's arm isn't straight. Could be his joint structure or that he hits it slightly flexed. Murray's is straighter.
If you truly are bent straight I wouldn't force it to try to get the straight line for it's own sake if your arm doesn't want to go there.