The
finish is the most important mechanical part of the stroke.
Study the top pros and you'll see where they finish on the
forehand and backhand strokes, and you'll realize that they
get there all the time.
In
conventional tennis instruction you are taught on
your forehand to
follow the flight of the ball, pointing your finish towards
the target. That type finish is
stiff, unnatural, diminishes your power, and you'll hit the
ball too flat.
Top
players, since Bill Tilden, Fred Perry, Jack Kramer, Rod Laver,
Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, the
William sisters, Carlos Moya, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer,
Justine Hardene, and almost everyone at the top hit across
the body on their forehands, bending the arm.
Learn
in Oscar's videos (DVDs) and book the real basics that apply
to tennis. These insights will make your game easier, smoother,
and effective. You won't be afraid of putting power behind
your shots.
