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ClashTenniShoesRoger Federer just simply shits on everybody else; so does Rolex•

LOL, are those photos from that old Vic Braden tennis manual?

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Backhand_City•

I agree some of the American coaching lags in some respects. But in other ways it is thriving since a lot of European players train here and develop there games here in Florida when they are young.

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quitemean•

sorry my man, this is the very definition of tldr. the internet and its listicles have truly destroyed my attention span

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Friend_LordOPMTM Teaching Pro•

Tl:Dr Widespread use of Oscar Wegners coaching methods are the only common factor in practically every great tennis nation including Russia, Spain and Brazil. The unfounded opposition to these methods by American tennis media and the lack of uniformity in American tennis instruction has stunted the popularity and success of American tennis in amost all aspects.

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2oosra•

Hi Fred_Lord, I actually read the whole thing all the way to the end :). Here are a few questions

  1. How important is the western grip to hitting a modern (MTM) forehand. I have recently taught myself the MTM forehand, but I hit it with an eastern grip. I do the rest (windshield wiper, open stance, wraparound follow through etc)

  2. Is there anything dramatically different about the MTM one handed top spin backhand, or is it pretty close to old school?

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Friend_LordOPMTM Teaching Pro•

1.) The grip is not super important. Every top pro uses their own unique grip. Many pros do tend towards Western/ Semi-Western, but I wouldn't say that it is essential. Just don't be afraid to experiment. Try them all for a while and use the one that is most comfortable for you. I personally use Eastern as well.

2.) The biggest difference is that it is better to step away from the ball on the 1HBH, rather than stepping into the ball. This greatly assists in the acceleration of the arm as explained here by Oscar Wegner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5csE9UD1CU

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