The Spanish Obsession with Maximum Topspin Shows Its Power!
Nadal’s decisive run at the French 2019 reminds us again and proves that—at least on clay—topspin reigns supreme.
Nadal’s Forehand—averaging over 3000 RPM, and one of the heaviest and most feared shots in the pro game—was not developed by accident.
It’s rather a result of an obsession with spin and a deliberate training method in Spain.
Perhaps first elevated to its paragon by Sergi Bruguera in the 1980’s, the “effect”, as it’s known in Spain, has been taken to new heights by the modern day King of Clay.
Amazingly, there are still coaches around the world who teach a flat drive and forehand technique from the 1970’s textbook!
More topspin is better—at least on clay!
