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Some sports scientists have correctly noted that from this position, Pete’s racket arm is raised only slightly above the level of his shoulder, and that this takes pressure off the shoulder joint. However, this is a result of the natural incline created by his knee bend and not, as has often been argued, by bending to the side at the waist.
As Pete launches to the ball, his torso uncoils in a spiral movement around
the left launch diagonal.
Radical Body Rotation
Now for the relation between the left launch and Pete’s radical body rotation. The alignment of his entire torso along the left launch diagonal maximizes the impact of this factor as well. It allows Pete’s body rotation to work in perfect combination with the legs. As his legs uncoil, his torso naturally rotates as well, coming around
The left launch combines with Pete’s racket swing path,
the uncoiling of his legs and torso to generate incredible racket speed.
from an angle of about 120 degrees or 130 degrees to the baseline (See Part 5). As with the legs, the torso is leaving the court at the angle Pete is already inclined. His torso is uncoiling in…
