John Yandell-Your forehand and the modern forehand-The Straight Elbow Hitting Arm Position
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John YandellYour Forehand and the Modern Forehand
The Straight Elbow Hitting Arm Position
Last month we looked at the most predominant forehand hitting structure, the double bend arm configuration, where the hitting arm is bent at the elbow and at the wrist. This month we look at the rare, more controversial hitting arm structure - the straight elbow hitting arm position - that a select few pro players use.
The Forward Swing Hand and Arm Extension This month we'll start to look at the forward swing, possibly the most complex and dynamic element in tennis. We'll try to understand what really happens and why there is so much diversity among top players, by breaking the forward swing into two components. This article will focus on Extension, with Rotation coming up next month. Also, check out the classic lesson which adds additional info on these two confusing and critical elements in developing a great forehand of your own.
John Yandell is widely acknowledged as one of the leading videographers and students of the modern game of professional tennis. His high speed filming for Advanced Tennis and Tennisplayer have provided new visual resources that have changed the way the game is studied and understood by both players and coaches. He has done personal video analysis for hundreds of high level competitive players, including Justine Henin-Hardenne, Taylor Dent and John McEnroe, among others.
In addition to his role as Editor of Tennisplayer he is the author of the critically acclaimed book Visual Tennis. The John Yandell Tennis School is located in San Francisco, California.
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