. Though he¡¯s well past striking the ball, Federer¡¯s eyes are still glued to the point of contact. This is one of the reasons Federer makes such consistent contact on his shots. His follow-through, which is to the side rather than extended out front, shows just how important rotation is in his forehand. In my era, ground strokes were more linear—straight back and straight forward.
8. The ball has been directed down the line and Federer is moving back toward the center of the court, probably with the intention of following this shot to the net if it isn¡¯t an outright winner. He¡¯s finished his forehand while maintaining his balance, which will allow him to make a smooth transition forward.