Archive for July, 2008

In a parallel universe…

Posted in Uncategorized on July 15, 2008 by federerfundamentals

Most tennis fans have heard of young Rafael Nadal growing up hitting two-handed from both forehand and backhand sides…but how many have seen him hit a one-handed backhand?

From this brief little film capture, I have to say it looks pleasing to the eye. Dare i say, Federer-like? Just imagine the possibilities…

Could Rafa have been a great one-hander? Would it have helped his game or hurt it?

Rafael Nadal’s “Monster” Forehand!!!

Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2008 by federerfundamentals

An “all-growed-up” Rafa Nadal’s forehand at age 22:

Rafa Nadal’s forehand at age 17:

The Federer Forehand

Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2008 by federerfundamentals

Noting the similarities between the Federer forehand and the Borg forehand circa 1980.