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[johnyandell]

Nikae,

obviously stapnek is a very good player, but in my opinion he could hit through that forehand better and keep the hitting arm structure in tact. Porbably though since he doesn't wiper a lot he is coming up faster and sooner for spin.

John Yandell

[jhard225]

video from Australian Open

Hi John,
If you get a chance, I'd love to see some video of two shots from the Australian Open:
Tomic's down the line slice backhand - I think it mirrors alot of what you've been exploring in the backhand slice drive articles.
Raonic's second serve.
Thanks,
Jack

[kishnabe]

Kish,

I could apply your current month toward a year. So if you want me to charge your account for the balance let me know.

John Yandell

Yes I would like that please.

Thank you!

[kishnabe]

Never Mind Sorry!

[johnyandell]

OK then.

[jryle1]

Could somebody or John recommend a good resource for Singles and Doubles drills? I use this site for everything from technique to mental to tactial to even physical but I'm not aware of any articles that focuses on drills. Would somebody be able to advise/help? I find it really difficult to find resources with good drills.

Thanks guys.

[johnyandell]

Tennisresources.com from USPTA.

[stotty]

Net Clearance

John, I heard an interesting stat today on SKY TV. The average height of Ferrer's groundshots during the course of a match are 1.63 meters above the height of the net. It's pretty much the same whether he plays on clay or hardcourts, apparently. That's a lot. I am always trying to get the kids I teach to allow themselves more clearance over the net, too. Kids seems to want to hit shots that cross the net by an inch!

Any idea what the stat might be for Federer - or other aggressive players - in terms of net clearance?

These kind of stats are useful in proving to kids about how much clearance is needed during a typical rally. It's no wonder many of my kids can't rally long enough...

[johnyandell]

yeah we have some match data on the big three from hawkeye...complex little math analysis problem, but we are working on decoding it and when and if we do, I can answer that... Got to believe Fed and Novak are less than Nadal or Ferrer--on average.

[srinivas]

federer serve - leg coil

Dear Mr John

i have a question with regard to federer's leg coil during serve. Kindly please inform your thoughts and views on how federer's legs bend again at the point of contact with ball which actually seem very difficult to achieve


thanks in advance

[johnyandell]

Not sure about that one...just happens if you are referring to his legs once he is in the air. I think the key is just to drop the weight on the front foot and then key on the upswing and the leg kick--everything else I think takes care of itself.

[vrc10s]

John, I heard an interesting stat today on SKY TV. The average height of Ferrer's groundshots during the course of a match are 1.63 meters above the height of the net. It's pretty much the same whether he plays on clay or hardcourts, apparently. That's a lot. I am always trying to get the kids I teach to allow themselves more clearance over the net, too. Kids seems to want to hit shots that cross the net by an inch!

Any idea what the stat might be for Federer - or other aggressive players - in terms of net clearance?

These kind of stats are useful in proving to kids about how much clearance is needed during a typical rally. It's no wonder many of my kids can't rally long enough...

I read a month or so ago the Nadel averaged 46 inches over the net at the French Open last year and Sodering averaged 24 inches over the net at the French. If I can find where I read it I will send the article along.

Mark

[johnyandell]

That sounds about right! Yep send it if you can!

[lobndropshot]

Too much flexibility

Hello John,

Last May my shoulder dislocated while hitting a forehand, and this was most likely do to an arm that was too flexible. Since then my shoulder has made great progress, but my serve was hurt the most by the ordeal. For instance whenever I try a kick serve my shoulder subluxes. Is there a pro-model that does not require a lot of shoulder flexibility?

Thanks in advance

Patrick

[johnyandell]

Patrick,

Sorry about your shoulder! It seems obvious this is more a medical question about what you can or should do. And I have zero expertise there. Racket drop is a matter of degree based on the player, but there isn't some alternative technique. My advice is to get your shoulder healthy and then think about technique after that.

John Yandell