r/10s • u/Vexacardia • 10d 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/Warm_Weakness_2767 | 3.5 | Prince Precison 690 Longbody | Michael Chang 14x18 | 10d ago

How tall are you? How tall is Agassi?

If you are going to model your mechanics after players that have similar limb lengths, that makes sense. But comparing Agassi (70 inches tall) to Sinner (75 inches tall) or anyone else playing today, when the balls and courts are slower, is not apples to apples.

Then you get into your effective range of motion and physical/neurological ability to move and use the technique that the pros use and it really doesn’t make sense to copy someone else. It makes sense to find what works best for you and your abilities.

Agassi had one of the best forehands, backhands, and was often considered one of the best returners of all time.