TennisOne Lessons
The Agassi Forehand and the Figure 8
by Jack Broudy
Elements
- In one smooth, continuous motion, Andre takes the racket head back
in a semi-looping motion.
- To get the racket head below the ball, Andre drops the racket head
downward in a smooth, semi-circular motion.
- Before he begins the forward momentum, the racket head goes from its
low point (at the furthest point of the backswing) upwards in a smooth,
flowing stroke across the mid-point or axis of his body, with the racket
head ending up high over his left shoulder.
- Finally, to return to the ready position, the racket head moves down
and back to the mid-point of the body, completing the figure 8.
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