Djokovic's forehand is very underrated - consistent and versatile

You appreciate how much racket head speed Novak generates when you watch it live. His cross court forehand when pushed wide is the best in the game. I always felt Federer dominated him when he kept the ball central. When he’s moved wide, he gets crazy angles on both sides

Sensational video about Djokovic's forehand and the explanation and analysis of the blow is brilliant !

Something almost everyone gets wrong is the idea that the backhand is Novak's best shot. It's not. His backhand is just better than pretty much everyone else's backhand. But it's not better than his forehand. He has more winners and fewer errors on his forehand side than his backhand. It's extremely underrated.

Thanks sir Love from Djokovic fan❤

Probably not super relevant anymore... but I've always been fascinated with how nalbandian got so much easy power on the backhand and how he hit so many crazy angles.

Always some good content out there !

Thanks!

Wow this is amazing ❤

Awesome analysis

Very nice !

he has also mastered the forced and avoid unforced errors. His technique can be replicated but knowing where the balls are going is years of experience.

Djokovic's bent arm is also his choice of style. He is not very aggressive. He is more balanced on his consistancy. A bending arm gives him move room to adjust at the price of power and topspin.

Excellent analysis as usual! Could you let us know when are the next few episodes? Thank you. Greetings from London

Thanks. Good.

bravissimo come sempre

Of course you make the best videos. And I know you’re coaching Rune. If there’s anyway you could make a video talking about the new modern, two hand backhand that those guys are hitting. Thanks again.

QUALITY!!!

Very many of the players with all time great backhands, only began to consistently win tournaments when their forehand became the weapon that hit the most winners. In some of the great rivalries, the one with the better Fh dominated.

First, i love your videos Patrick!!

I’ve a eastern grip but I follow the same way Djokovic pushes his upper body forward to keep the ball in contact with the strings as long as possible. And it really helps.

Agree his FH is underrated. Thx Coach.

Hello Patrick. Thank you very much for your valuable content, lot of respect. As a former tennis player and now a coach, I would like to know your opinion on two things: What do you think about playing international tournaments for kids - U12,U14, ITF U18 when they are not top in those categories VS. concentrate more on improving their game in practice and playing domestic tournaments. Second thing: How do you see ideal training plan/concept for children when they are still in the process of developing their bodies and growing in terms of quantity and redistribution of tennis/ physical prep./recovery/other complementary sports. Just an idea for some of your other videos🐻 All the best. Karo.

It's just wow.…! Analysis

o be honest, Novak doesn't have a single weakness in every skill. Almost every skill is at a very high level. Plus he has super strong mentality. That's why he's so great

La meilleur video de tous les coach que je suis. Supers explications. Vivement la suite. Mais j aimerais bien un petit brief suplementaire sur le fait qu on le voit sauter a l impact (ainsi que souvent la plupart des autres top joueurs en video) alors que c est formellement interdit pour les joueurs comme nous (je comprends bien le principe, point d ancrage et tout ca). Pourquoi pour eux c est cool?

Wow, feet, hips shoulders, movement. I have no idea what is important to be in balance to hit the right shot. Hours and hours of practice.

I don't think Djokovic's bent arm is because of his 'grip', he employs a semi western forehand grip just like Alcaraz, and Nadal, but those guys have a straight arm forehand at point of contact. I think the bent arm is a result of bio- mechanics, every person has a unique way of hitting their forehand.

Very important to consider that it's not necessary a choice to be arm bent or extended at impact. If not you could lose your time trying to do something that is not natural for you. And it's possible to have a huge forehand with a bent elbow at contact. See Kyrgios and many others.

The kids FH at 0:24 is also very underrated 🤣

patrick really is the kakashi of tennis

Do you think Novak's elbow problems are from the grip? I am just speculating but in the bodybuilding community, people think when you do bicep curls with palm up, it is 90% biceps, 10% brachioradialis. But if hammer curls, it is 70% biceps and 30% brachioradialis. So more burden on the biceps causing imbalance around the elbow joint and also palm up distorts the elbow from its natural position.

When I first learn to play forehand, I tried to emulate Djokovic's racket prep. It's simple and effective.

Well is a real good tip, but I believe that recreational tennis players should not try to copy the technique of pro players, who have years of daily practice of their tennis. I think that amateur players should look for the most efficient simplicity in their shots.

Never noticed the grip. I wonder why he opts for this grip instead of something more simple that can give him more power.

what grip does use novak ? semi western ?

this is the best breakdown of Novak's forehand. Djokovic's forehand is better than Fed's to me.

His forehand his great when he his having time but what about his forehand when we agress novak in a zone down the middle (slightly forehand). His grip and movement foster him to be faster however he can adjust his forehand and does he makes lot of mistakes ?

The most important piece of this video is 2:33 to 2:39. The angle of attack is almost completely flat.

Djokovic forehand technique is the reason why he has so many issues with his elbow.

Which grip he use? Western or semi-western or between thr western-semi western?

I never knew how far eastern his grip is.

Is he using a semi western forehand grip?

Can you please do Carlos Alcaraz forhand?

Hi I noticed that djokovic is losing lots of points in his returns because he insists on returning the ball in the direction of his opponent although the rest of the other side of the court is empty.

Can't wait to try this and spray balls over the fence.

Please give a breakdown of Rafa or Alcaraz forehand and backhand

What forehand grip does mole use?

Patrick is the best trainer in the world

Great video, but I disagree in one thing: Novak could hit his forehand with a straight, unbent arm. Nadal does and he has the same grip.

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Right eye dominant?

Nadal has more extreme grip and hits straight arm forehand, I started semi western grip and have no problem hitting with a straight but loose arm, Novak grip is semi western like most pros.

It's taking a toll on his elbow 😔 I feel that will be his retirement injury.

Aren't you going to mention the color of his shoelaces? A lot of good stuff laced with some HOOIE! Can't turn his wrist without using his elbow? Ladies and gentlemen...there is an alien in the room. The knee bone's connected to the elbow bone. LoL :)

Nole's elbow is injured! Thanks Patrick 😡

Too much detail for my game lol …..but I assume the pros learn from these…..I can take more home from Patrick’s “short” videos

How to play good at tennis: Be skinny. On a serious note: the more we rely on hip rotation the better we'll play tennis.

Really!? I think i could build a space ship sooner than execute Novak forehand as described

When you load that much, you need to be quick on the ball and quick to move your arm..I believe amateur players like ourselves should rather get their inspiration from junior tennis players..12 year old boys or teenage girls..

You are not holding the same grip as Nole.

Not practical to copy for the average player.

Fine analysis, mostly swing and strike. Better than most anything else on the net. Yet its also mostly not useful for the game of tennis which requires movement. It appeals to the weekend club player who imagines executing that swing while standing still and never moving at the center baseline. All the accurate details of the swing simply will not be available if they can not move well, arriving on time, balanced, with good posture, good flexibility. Anybody in the phone book can clumsily run a few steps to the side. It's the athleticism of Djokovic's play that draws the eye here, where he is shifting weight, on time, coordinated, often off the ground. All that takes a lot of effort, completely unrelated to swinging the arm. These videos do nothing to improve it.

Dear Mr.Patrick , please spare Hulger Rune from your vice like grip of ruining careers . Please let atleast one young talented guy make it . yours respectfully , a Rune fan

No no no. Hitting a forehand well isn't so complicated.

Ce qui est étonnant c'est que le mouvement de coup droit est à peu près ce qu'il y a de plus malsain pour un bras. On a mal pour lui. Le sport nuisible pour la santé, je trouve que c'est un problème.

Fix Coco's forehand

this guy spat like 4 times in the first 30 seconds wtf?! 😹

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Nothing in this video needs to be taught specifically. If you just observe diligently, you will start hitting like him. I have done it myself without a coach.

Easily one of the worst shots among the all time greats. I would take Federer's backhand over Novak's forehand any day

But his forehand is not as beautiful and elegant and majestic as Federer and thus is inferior /s