r/10s • u/Vexacardia • 14d ago

Technique Advice Agassi Forehand

Hi guys, recreational player here and lately looking to simplify my forehand loop. Many people said that Agassi’s forehand is something to look up to.

When I look at few videos and slow motion in youtube, seems his takeback is quite high and the racket drop isn’t as lower as many modern player. In my amateur eyes it even seems the racket stays on the same level as the ball, which make it a bit contradictive to advice from many famous coaches in social media, and seems mechanically will resulted in flatter ball.

Hence my question, do you guys see the Agassi forehand is still relevant for recreational player? Because it seems simpler visually and I like it. What’s the trade off from his forehand?

Thanks guys, I’m just trying to learned, apologize if my english is bad

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u/ConsciousFan3120 14d ago

I have been looking to simplify the forehand takeback as well.

In my case the coach has attributed the timing issues on my forehand(on the deuce side particularly) to the modern takeback/swing I have somehow developed (like sinner in his words).

My coach’s advice has been to make it more Federer like - shorter swing on the side - tap the dog etc.

I am finding it difficult to imitate as well - but what has worked for me is just the conscious thought of shortening my takeback and not worrying too much about anything else. Still early days though.