Interactive Forum November 2021: Daniil Medvedev Forehand

[klacr]

Medvedev is a unique case. His aesthetics aren't as appealing as Federer or Dimitrov, his left arm stretch is not full or complete, his backswing is larger than normal, his extension shorter than normal...but the tennis ball doesnt know this. He has 1 grand slam title more than all of us combined and is #2 in the world. As long as he knows how to hit it, I think he's doing just fine. The moment of truth in strokes is his contact point. As John mentions it is appropriate for his grip structure.

One thing I find interesting is his exceptional timing and focus on the ball. Notice his head position at contact and after the ball has left his strings and he has begun the extension. His head is still down watching the contact. If the rest of his stroke may be lacking appeal, this part seems to be a nice model for others to emulate.

Important to separate the style from the fundamentals. Medvedev moves like a gazelle, has elasticity beyond what seems human and has a very high tennis IQ. Provide any player these three things and I'm sure they will figure out the rest as they see fit.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA, PTR
Delray Beach
SETS Consulting
http://www.setsconsult.org

[John Yandell]

This is true

[abc0045]

Whatever works works

[John Yandell]

Bat,
Quite true.

[bman]

Well, he's the second best player in the world, so what do we know?

[John Yandell]

Daniil Medvedev Forehand

Daniil Medvedev is the reigning U.S. Open champ. A while ago we put up some you tube video of his forehand (Click Here), but here is the real deal in high speed video.

I am sharing my thoughts in a separate article this month (Click Here.) But take a look and tell us what you see in the Forum.