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Planning to drive the ball deep and crosscourt, Greg has shifted his weight forward in the first frame. His hand and racquet are out in front, and note the knuckles are facing out. In this low to high shot, the racquet head is initially slightly below his hand in the contact zone, but quickly moves above his hand in the second frame. This is the topspin move, and his slightly open stance finish is also consistent with his crosscourt plan. Finally, he quickly pushes off the outside (left) foot as he shuffles back to recover. When playing crosscourt, Greg doesn't need to return to the center of the baseline, but rather just a little bit to the backhand side of center. This less than full recovery will be the key to his next move on the forehand. A note on strategy. You may need to trade several backhands before you get the forehand opportunity. By patiently driving your shots crosscourt, you are both preventing your opponent from hitting his forehand, and at the same time waiting for the opportunity to hit yours. Just like Sampras.  
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