Jack Sock's forehand!!

[khanhnguyen19299]

Graphic on tennischannel showed that Jack Sock's RPM of topspin on the forehand is more than Rafa Nadal. His forehand is super wipy, wristy type of swing.. i wonder how he still make good contact with heavy ball. I think we should have some article on his forehand.

fact: He plays with Alu power at approx 38lbs.

[johnyandell]

It's not pretty and would not be a good model for most human beings. But we did feature it in the Forum a few months ago with much good commentary.

https://www.tennisplayer.net/bulletin/forum/tennisplayer/3175-interactive-forum-november-2015-jack-sock-forehand?t=3090

Like Kryios and Roddick before him there is the tip pointing at the opponent. Try it yourself but only if you have a pro level shoulder...Brian Gordon thinks this is an "accelerator" that increase the "flip" effect he and Rick Macci talk about.

[khanhnguyen19299]

The " flip" basically is the Lag during the swing!!! They just use different term to describe the lag with more detail.

Jack, Krgios have a big amount of " flip" is because bend-arm forehand allow them. Plus super relax during the swing is a huge factor allow the wrist to lag behind. Sock's forehand is even more wristy. I'll try to do a hit with this style and give some feedback. Thanks John!!

[gzhpcu]

Wegner has been saying to point the head of the racket towards the opponent until the last minute...

[johnyandell]

Khan,
Keep your shoulder in one piece!

[johnyandell]

No Oscar says to point the racket face not the tip and the opponent to stalk the ball and don't start the preparation til after the bounce. It's a free world but my advice is that basically the opposite of what he says is usually the best idea.