Photo Study of James Blake's Strokes
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
Two of the major forces at work during James's swing are evident here, as the upward drive of his legs has lifted him off the ground, and the uncoiling of his upper body has his shoulders turned almost toward the left sideline.
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- Serve Point of Contact
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- Backhand Follow-Through
- Heavily Spun Slice Backhand
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