The Mirror Image...Rosewall vs. McEnroe
It's an interesting comparison...Rosewall and McEnroe. Rosewall being right-handed and McEnroe swinging from the other side. The strategies would be in the mirror image...for example, McEnroe used to exploit the right-hander backhand down the line whereas Rosewall would be going cross court to the right-hander backhand.
When going down the line with the slice McEnroe may have been more concerned with placement and feathery touch in combination with depth and power more often than Rosewall's down the line. Rosewall may have been more concerned with penetration and a bit more zip when attacking the opponents forehand. Conversely we can speculate about their respective approach to hitting cross court.
Undoubtably the technique is designed for the intended tactics. Just a whimsical thought...regards the comparison of the two. Plus their respective style of play had their own distinctive individualistic take on the game. Perhaps Rosewall stuck to the book just a bit more...with the madness that was John McEnroe exhibiting just a touch more artistic flair. At least it may have appeared so because Rosewall stuck to the Aussie script for sportsmanship and classy behavior.
But I think that your assessments have the advantage of the perch that you have been sitting in all of those years at Wimbledon. Lucky you!
Originally posted by licensedcoach
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When going down the line with the slice McEnroe may have been more concerned with placement and feathery touch in combination with depth and power more often than Rosewall's down the line. Rosewall may have been more concerned with penetration and a bit more zip when attacking the opponents forehand. Conversely we can speculate about their respective approach to hitting cross court.
Undoubtably the technique is designed for the intended tactics. Just a whimsical thought...regards the comparison of the two. Plus their respective style of play had their own distinctive individualistic take on the game. Perhaps Rosewall stuck to the book just a bit more...with the madness that was John McEnroe exhibiting just a touch more artistic flair. At least it may have appeared so because Rosewall stuck to the Aussie script for sportsmanship and classy behavior.
But I think that your assessments have the advantage of the perch that you have been sitting in all of those years at Wimbledon. Lucky you!
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