Just reread the series on forehands ( you've got to read it many times to grasp all the concepts).
Like a lot of players I experiment with different takebacks etc. And I think I've come to realize that when I'm not hitting well it's because I'm not getting into the hitting position in time. And this might have a lot to do, for me, with some muscle tension in matches which restricts the last but critical movement into the hitting position with the wrist layback.
Then I read one of your comments about how you recommend for some a more straightback or extremly compact racket takeback.
Which brings me to Jim Courier . Although you have only a few clips of his groundies he seems to be extremely compact on both forehand and backhand ,especially backhand. On his forehand he seems to take the racket back at about hitting height ( forget eye level like Agassi or higher like Hewitt)
So, my general question. Is he not a good model for club players especially on the forehand side? I understand that his backhand grips make his contact further in front than others but what about his motion if used with more conventional grips?
Thanks,
Glenn
Like a lot of players I experiment with different takebacks etc. And I think I've come to realize that when I'm not hitting well it's because I'm not getting into the hitting position in time. And this might have a lot to do, for me, with some muscle tension in matches which restricts the last but critical movement into the hitting position with the wrist layback.
Then I read one of your comments about how you recommend for some a more straightback or extremly compact racket takeback.
Which brings me to Jim Courier . Although you have only a few clips of his groundies he seems to be extremely compact on both forehand and backhand ,especially backhand. On his forehand he seems to take the racket back at about hitting height ( forget eye level like Agassi or higher like Hewitt)
So, my general question. Is he not a good model for club players especially on the forehand side? I understand that his backhand grips make his contact further in front than others but what about his motion if used with more conventional grips?
Thanks,
Glenn
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