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[johnyandell]

There he is...

[jimlosaltos]

Frew McMillian

Blast from the past.

Here's the two hander. From video description by Stuart Appleby, "
I interviewed 10-time Grand Slam winner, Frew McMillan, during the 2011 US Open. The 69-year-old's career titles included three Men's Doubles victories on the Centre Court at Wimbledon during a glittering tennis career. Since retiring from the sport in 1983, McMillan has become a respected tennis commentator with British Eurosport.

[johnyandell]

Frew McMillian

[neilchok]

Thanks John!!!

Who is this player you are mentioning?
"But the great Australian doulbes player used two hands on both sides on his volleys..."

[johnyandell]

True

[jimlosaltos]

Brooksby's suspension was shortened. Off in March.
haven't heard when he returns to play.

https://www.nbcsports.com/news/jenso...est%20happened.

[johnyandell]

I think it's more of a left handed forehand volleyy. Definitely less reach. But the great Australian doulbes player used two hands on both sides on his volleys...Eventually we will have footaage I hope of Brooksby. In the meantime you might film both versions and post them.

[neilchok]

-I have a question on two handed backhand volley. I am thinking of switching to a two handed backhand volley, as I have so much more confidence I can hit a hard ball. Kind of the same reason why I switched from a one handed backhand to a two handed backhand, especially for returns. I was wondering what people think of this? I heard Pat McEnroe had a two handed backhand volley. Was wondering why more pros and juniors switch to two handed volley. I see brooksby using it on some volleys. I see college players using the two handed backhand volley when ball is hit really hard.
-Also if a person is to use a two handed backhand, I was wondering what hand to think of. Is it a "left handed volley" for a righty or, or a normal backhand volley, with left hand there for support.

[johnyandell]

Well, you are right about the video... Can't see much. The one thing is that your turn isn't great and you are not stretching your left arm across. Check out my forehand articles in teaching systems. Your extension is (probably) also short. These are fundamentals are far more important than the arm structure.

So the first question is why? As Brian Gordon has said, ht may be the gold standard, but only a small percentage of players can actually do it. And even at the very highest levels there are many players with great great forehands who hit elbow bent. Check out Sinner in the HS Archives who many feel has the best forehand in the current game.
So definitely post some video. They may be more important underlying issues.

Sure, so this is some footage i took from a terrible angle last night, when focusing on contacting the ball in front more with a straighter arm, I don't really take videos of myself playing that much so hopefully this suffices: https://youtu.be/G3MhPz1xvR8. With the focus on contacting in front i find sometimes I completely mistime the ball a lot so I was curious on how i could find that feeling better, and i also struggle more on higher balls that i could normally crush. Now I'm stuck in tennis limbo where I kind of don't know how to hit either forehand properly.

[johnyandell]

So the first question is why? As Brian Gordon has said, ht may be the gold standard, but only a small percentage of players can actually do it. And even at the very highest levels there are many players with great great forehands who hit elbow bent. Check out Sinner in the HS Archives who many feel has the best forehand in the current game.
So definitely post some video. They may be more important underlying issues.

Hi john, wanted to get your opinion on converting from bent arm to straight arm forehand. high usta 4.5 level/weak 5.0 level with bent arm forehand right now. is it a matter of hitting the ball more in front? or are there drills you recommend/can you link an article. I can link a video of my hitting

[johnyandell]

That's a tough one. Again video would be necessary. Is it before or after contact? Some great servers like Roddick have extreme kick back and bend at landing. Others like Fed land much more upright. Toss too far in front? I have people model the Fed landing without the ball. Then film from the side to see if the contact is too fr in front.

[stotty]

Keep me posted.

I will.

And while I have you, would you know what are the common causes of jackknifing on serves. Is it more likely to occur on a 'pull' serve than and 'push' serve (Dr Ben Kibler)? In which case would lateral pinpoint be a potential cause? Or coming through with rear leg too early regardless of stance? I am just wondering what are the common flaws that trigger jackknifing in the biomechanical chain and the best ways to fix it?

[johnyandell]

Keep me posted.