I was shocked by how similar Little Bill's and Gonzo's forehand preparation looked. Observe the way in which each man lifts the racquet over his head, pointing the hitting side of the stringbed towards the sky. They also have a similar low follow-through, at about the left elbow. I don't understand how anyone can say the modern game is entirely different from the game of the past. The technology and the conditioning of the players has gotten better, but come on!
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