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Inside G R E A T
Tennis S H O T S
Roger Federer’s With this strike, the Swiss
Forehand Approach applies pressure without
overplaying his hand
Federer is eager to get to Once he gets close Federer’s greatest asset
1 this shot early and take 2 enough to the ball, 3 in his forehand may be
the ball at the top of the Federer slows down and its disguise. He has
bounce, so he can be ultra-aggres- sets his feet in a wide but still-closed his chest pointed to the ad court,
sive. His explosive forehand is a shot stance, with his weight on his back while his hips are facing toward the
that continues to win him matches leg. His racquet is raised behind his deuce court. Federer has given his
against his longtime and new rivals. head and his non-hitting arm is opponent no information as to where
He’s got his eyes on the ball and outstretched in front of him for he is planning to hit this shot. Even
takes smaller steps as he gets balance, and to help ensure his body as he starts to rotate, it’s not totally DAVID KENAS
closer, so he can set up perfectly. is coiled enough. obvious where he’s aiming.
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