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Jelena Jankovic Photo #3: Early Follow-Through on Heavy Topspin Forehand

Jelena Jankovic Photos: Early Follow-Through on Heavy Topspin ForehandAndy Lyons / Getty Images
The racquet position so far above the ball and so little forward early in Jelena's forehand follow-through indicates that she has hit heavy topspin on this shot. Her slight backward lean, with her front foot lifted, indicates that she hit this heavy topspin fairly high. Often, the easiest and most reliable way to get just a bit of tilt in the racquet face to produce a high topspin is to lean back. Although she's already hit the ball, Jelena's eyes remain locked onto the point of contact for a moment; this is a great way to make sure you see the ball all the way into the stings and keep your head still.

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