Rafael Nadal and his "lasso" finish
Nadal's famous swing over the head – trademark or wasted energy?
Anyone who has watched Rafael Nadal knows his forehand finish: the racket wraps over his head like a lasso. Martin Baroch makes clear that this movement only happens once the ball has long left the strings – so it has no influence on the ball whatsoever.
Summary by The Strong Baseline. Original article: Rafael Nadal (86/ESP) and his forehand «lasso» finish uncovered by Dr. Martin G. Baroch on cpta-tennis.org.
