Roger Federer Practice 2014 BNP Paribas Open Part 1

[@msft777jf]

In the presence of greatness, I would want to cheer for every forehand , slice, and backhand from Federer. What an amazing feeling to have a crowd watching you just practice.

[@eddysato8430]

His backhand and forehand is just too beautiful to watch. Not to mention his serve. Best form with best skill. The Greatest Player of All Time ROGER FEDERER

[@AdiBacea]

+Eddy Sato yeah, except Djokovic is kicking his ass.

[@seathacker2375]

+Adrian Bacea except djokovich is much younger..

[@seathacker2375]

+Adrian Bacea and in his prime

[@rooibaard365]

@@AdiBacea what a Muppet you are. Do you have half a braincell? He was talking about prime Roger. Nobody in history is better than prime Roger. Even prime Marat Safin is better than prime Djokovic. Djokovic accomplished alot though. Djokovic definitely top 5 of all time

[@ErwinYovani]

❤sin duda alguna el más grande y perfecto jugador de tenis 🎾.

[@caz9719]

To appreciate what you are watching, one must play the game. The ease with which depth, direction and speed of shot are controlled and maintained for rallies of 20 + shots is a thing of beauty which will not be seen again when he finally hangs up the racquet. It is the art form of a Master.

[@DobriyKondrat--]

2:37 !!! 5:25 !!! 2:37 !!! 5:25 !!!

[@caz9719]

@@DobriyKondrat-- .??????????????????????????

[@johanbotha7315]

This practice session had more spectators than 2 of 3 grand slam finals this year

[@blueorange5935]

His strokes are so smooth it's awesome to watch

[@CommodoreJman]

Casually hits a half-volley approach shot, brushes away the ball that's at his feet and still looks up in time to put away the volley haha love it

[@ha9199]

10:30 in case you wanna see it

[@tc5111]

Hands down the best Federer practice video on KZbin! Perfect vantage point and clarity.

[@JK-vc7ie]

I think RF is the most naturally graceful athlete I’ve ever see. In any sport and I follow a lot of sports and know full well how many amazing athletes there are in this world.

[@rooibaard365]

He and Michael Johnson with the 200 and 400m

[@csuszi11]

michael jordan

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@csuszi11 nope

[@csuszi11]

@@JK-vc7ie agree to disagree :)

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@csuszi11 fair enough

[@joaomingorance]

O melhor do vídeo é a mulecada: "pai, você perde de duplo 6x0 do Federer". Criança não mente, rsrs! Pais fodas, parabéns! Abraço!

[@Flootyy]

the sheer sound the pro staff and whatever strings produces coupled with his style is just perfection

[@GabrielOliveira-vu4pd]

Saudações a esse povo brasileiro sortudos de estarem tão perto da lenda Federer!

[@alandutra-atitudeterapia7333]

Já percebi de cara a galera falando português

[@sarangkapadia]

I love how he "slaps" the ball as though he does not care where it's going to go, so fluid.

[@DonSyndrome]

And yet it goes exactly where he wants it to go.

[@alephnull4044]

It's disgustingly natural for him.

[@alminjahic8640]

Sir, that's the point of perfect tennis shot! You need to relax you arm and use it as a "whip" to obtain spin, power and accuracy.

[@kxr_s]

Almin Jahic how do you aim and apply perfect spin? I think of it as a whip but it’s so uncomfortable

[@ianthebubbian6182]

@@kxr_s The essence of a whip is not having to use any effort at all, but producing a "snap" at the end without actually using it. If you let the racquet head drag through the entire stroke, and lead the stroke by rotating your hips (the base of the stroke) rather than through your shoulders or wrist, it creates the effect of the whip naturally.

[@DanielMunoz-yq8km]

The most beautiful tennis player ever. There will never be another Roger

[@alesrx]

Comentários técnicos da molecada em português Brasil sensacional 😊😊

[@decoenedamien7808]

I can watch this all day long

[@yoitsjust]

So relaxed so fluid. There’s no tension.

[@RossCallen2028]

I love the little kid's comments, he's actually very in tune with what a good shot is! Way to go kid! Keep it up!

[@mrtray98]

Man, that's where I am trying to get to. That form is beautiful!

[@jz77096]

Maybe in my next life tim.... next.. er next.. ah forget it... sitting on my ass is easier.

[@Judasmac]

1. The number of balls he hits at middling warm-up pace is a lot. Much more than club level players like me who are eager to get to full pace balls. 2. His warm up balls have a lot of spin and shape. Still plenty of racket head speed. He doesn't start to flatten out his shots consistently for 7-8 minutes, and then he's still mostly hitting up the middle. A very gradual progression. 3. He keeps his feet moving constantly from the very start of the warm up.

[@MrRomcallis]

he hits that backhand like nothing...looks so easy but you go try it..practice for 10 years and you won't come close

[@105milimeter]

r m i have backhands for breakfast

[@willkittwk]

r m not hardly testing each other. open your eyes. bet they didn't break a sweat unless the weather was humid.

[@roshansreedhar4727]

This backhand is supposed to be his "weak shot". And that is simply terrifying.

[@DonSyndrome]

These guys commenting here obviously don't play or they're drastically overestimating their own abilities.

[@SammyEddie]

Don Nguyen agree. And other comment about him not breaking a sweat is silly. Him sweating or not, or hitting it hard or not, has ZERO to do with the soundness of his backhand.

[@RobertoLeal25Gamer]

O melhor é o garotinho falando kkkk muito engraçado...

[@luanlovelyman]

"ele dá duplo 6x0 no papai" hahahaha

[@mrcomment6644]

i don't know how he stands rallying when there are 5 balls on the ground in front of him. My OCD can not handle it!

[@sultanabran1]

he doesn't have ocd. and he doesn't step on the balls. easy.

[@joshuab1707]

al furn IKR! haha, I kept on watching the balls. I have played with balls right around the bounce zone of the ball, and even when it doesn't hit, I mess up my shots because I lose focus

[@mrcomment6644]

Joshua Bradley same here!

[@Laslo96]

+al furn you dont have ocd, you just dont like the balls being on the ground in front of you..

[@dbsllama6042]

Magnus Holt you don't know that

[@prizefighter212121]

Remarkable video. One I watched this over and over not long after it was put up and now come back now to see that it has almost two million views. Given that this is little more than a 10 minute clip of a guy practicing I wonder if the popularity of this clip, what it shows about Roger Federer and tennis and sport isn't something worth exploring.

[@mall115]

cant fit in my head how does federer make it look so easyyyyyyyyyy!!! mindblown!!

[@FundiCrypto]

His shots are so effortlessly executed

[@shadowcodmyt1]

9:26 how can he do that??!!!

[@paozan4855]

Seems Rafa forehand lol

[@Wilton24]

Extreme spin

[@skylaxx]

Golden wrist, years of training, immense talent and extreme spin 😉

[@anthonyfloresSEO]

When I want to relax I watch fed practice😊

[@HopeEsleim1101]

Thank you for uploading this video! It's like heaven on earth :)

[@dylanbuckner2068]

While im not a roger fanboy i do gotta admit that racket of his is fantastic, i had my own custom one made with the same specs(need to replace the strings though) and its great i like how heavy it is and the string patterns just right, its amazing

[@jeanbobbb]

Is that Hugh Janus he's practising with? Or maybe Ty Neweener? Or Harry Nuts? Maybe Balls Mclongcock?

[@ThreeJackdaws]

definetly Balls Mclongcock

[@adamromero]

jeanbobbb Never heard of those individuals.

[@Tunainthebrine79]

His name is actually Bob Dickkiss out of Sweden and he is a great player.

[@LargeKnives]

Negative... that's definitely Holden... Holden McGroin

[@Piotrszyba.1]

I love the way he warms up his forehnad by hitting it with inside-out spin to prepare himself for this shot in the match.

[@DelanaSeneviratne-fe6dl]

this is literally so calming its making me sleepy

[@defrule]

Half way into the video he cranks up the pace and it's ridiculous how high his shots kick up into the air. They explode off the court when they land.

[@kaiojag]

hahaha the Brazilian boy speaking in the background. :P

[@Emolga6274]

Nothin more beautiful than the fed slice . So effortless

[@NRafa7]

looks like it takes hardly any effort for Roger. so smooth

[@calgary2800]

Backhands are like a laser ! how do you get so freaking good fed?

[@dustyterranova6869]

He has the best wrist in tennis. Look at his backhand!!

[@g2tennis]

Nois brasileiros ai no fundo. ;)

[@user-chegueevara]

Easy an relaxed. Goat like a Messi. No tension

[@dharmaanjarrahman2345]

This is so satisfying to watch

[@andiganiswarna168]

He is perfect player...in this world...

[@AS-js7kb]

This guy won 5 Wimbledons and 5 US Opens in a row. He has to be that good.

[@pfazza19]

This is Zen in the art of Archery. The Master hits the target even when he misses,

[@gilbertgyi5842]

who is the guy that practised with rf? he seems to be quite good.lucky guy .

[@stylistxxx]

Krajinovic

[@TennisfitnessMartinMethod]

Wow awesome video of Roger Federer. Thanks for sharing this.

[@backfootgrinder]

Is that Filip Krajinovic he's hitting with?

[@TheUSTATennisPlayer]

Yes, that is Krajinovic. Good eye, backfootgrinder!

[@backfootgrinder]

TheUSTATennisPlayer Great footage man. Some of the best techniques on tour with these two guys i reckon! hope to see more footage like this from you next year :)

[@TheUSTATennisPlayer]

backfootgrinder If I'm there I will post more for sure. BTW earlier that day Krajinovic was hitting with Djokovic. Apparently they like hitting with this kid.

[@kribatz158]

Who is practice partner? Thanks

[@danieltehrani9237]

Filip Krajinovic

[@kribatz158]

Daniel Tehrani thanks

[@Wilton24]

From 8:25 Roger just hits the ball with a very low net clearance. Damn the consitency 👻

[@futterkulcha]

Well observed!

[@LiamApilado]

This is one of the videos that inspired my channel

[@stevevinodx04]

Just pure poetry

[@xshanpvp]

tiago o federer ta bem pertinho de vc tiago kkkkkkk tem q aproveitar msmo tb jogo tenis e meu sonho poder ver o federer tao pertinho assim

[@mrslapside]

Fool makes you wanna hit the court and practice lol

[@adamromero]

and then realize how shitty you are in comparison XD

[@hasebahmad533]

Bace

[@hasebahmad533]

Card

[@andrewma7965]

So true.lol

[@jasbirmandi665]

@@hasebahmad533p0

[@WiredDragon-fm6sy]

How does Fed already have his 2016 pro staff when it is 2014? Demo?

[@SM-bp2jl]

Who’s the other guy, he needs recognition

[@kribatz158]

Idontknow yes, I was also wondering.

[@rogeriojunior1068]

Filip Krajinovic

[@mjgamesgame7426]

Thanks for the video I learned alot from it i can now enhance my one-hand backhand and forehand

[@thalesmartins5864]

6:15 the boy said: "Federer won the dual 6x0 Dad." Do not worry little boy we all would lose. lol

[@thongho5053]

How can we find someone be able to control the ball like that in Melbourne? are all partners playing with Fed coming from Sport College?

[@nathansingleton4098]

What type of video camera was this taken with?

[@tszhinmak1524]

actually who is the one practice with roger?

[@andrewa7062]

Is it Djokovic playing with him?

[@noahnielson9681]

Why does he have the 2017 model of the pro staff? Or was that racket in 2014? I’m a Babolat fan sorry 😐

[@kwansikkim8712]

Actually, I like the other guys footwork. Light and smooth. He looks pretty good. Who is this guy?

[@rogeriojunior1068]

Filip Krajinovic

[@claasw811]

is at the beginning Rogerers bag the 6er or the 9er one??

[@realramiro]

Does this practice court doesn’t exist anymore?

[@Oliffin]

Who was the sparring partner?

[@erickadrian4173]

thank u 4 upload this vid.

[@nickbuster4157]

It's amazing how he can hit the ball with that much pace and spin without even using his legs to generate it. :P

[@manuel7937]

He is using his legs...

[@thepicklejay]

poetry in motion...

[@gamerN77]

I'd totally shit my pants if I were to practice with Roger. I mean, I'd do anything to play with him, but still ^^

[@forgotmyname2462]

+Bret Gallihugh Not funny

[@johnnyg383]

It would be the last one if you did that.

[@watcher687]

When Federer hits the ball you hear a very high pitched sound. Is it because he uses significantly higher string tension than ours ordinary club players'?

[@omki2504]

Nah higher string tension gives a more control oriented strike while lower is more power oriented. He wouldn't be able to hit effortless power and spin with a high strung tension.

[@watcher687]

greatest ever I agree with what you're saying, it makes sense. I still don't understand how that high pitch sound is produced. It's like a wooden board hitting a hard solid ball. I hear that sound only with pro tennis players.

[@omki2504]

I think it's the fact that he doesn't use a shock absorber or vibration damper you know that little thing you see at the bottom of the strings (in case you don't know what that is)

[@watcher687]

greatest ever I always hear the same sound when I watch them live during practice sessions as well. . Maybe the reason is that they hit much harder than the recreational level players. Yes, the damper makes a difference too.

[@omki2504]

Probably but the are multiple factors attributing to the sound, it could be the courts and stadiums giving off different acoustics and where ever they hit the sound from the other side will always be different.

[@agradina]

is roget a good net player or a very good net player in atp?

[@gabrielmikoarellano310]

what racket did federer used?

[@abc123s100]

It's a blacked out version of the RF 97. It wasn't released yet so Wilson had it blacked out. (Of course, Federer plays with a pro stock so it doesn't actually matter)

[@abc123s100]

He used to use the Pro Staff 85, I don't remember which version though (I think it was the Taiwan version). Right now, I have no clear source as to what he uses but I've heard that he uses a 98 square inch head size with a 355 swingweight.

[@GodGod1337]

hi he uses the wilson prostaff RF 97 this u see is a prototype version of the rf97 when he is still testing till oct when it get a paintjob of red and black. the latest is rf97 2016 in tuxedo black

[@hugopothin3631]

Is not in 2014

[@ozzyakram441]

alright, who let God on the court again?

[@krislee543]

this is funny

[@roshansreedhar4727]

Insert standard "I don't see Novak on the court" comment here

[@pavledrakulic9456]

I dont see Novak on the court

[@nicoslater8750]

It has to be very difficult to focus on your training when everybody is staring at you.

[@marcosmendoza2480]

I know the guy is the GOAT and all, but is it necessary to clap and cheer for every little thing he does?

[@gustavodallaqua2350]

os comentários das crianças, são fantásticos....kkkk

Casal brasileiro ali do lado hein

[@ValterJuniordalpogetto]

People pay for watch praticing time ?

[@miguelorellana5040]

who is sparring?

[@PradeepKumar-tx3vw]

Also Credits to the one who played opposite Federer!! Impressive.

[@mhayato3]

4:06 high ball BH 10:14 high ball BH 5:15 high ball FH 9:26 2:25

[@FranciscoAlavila]

i love federer

[@donnieMrtrump]

Such amazing technique Tenis means Roger Federer

[@OfficialWorldChampion]

it looks like he's hitting with way more topspin and less drive than in more recent hitting session videos....did pros/ the tennis universe decide it had had enough with loopy topspin or something

[@fortheworld5308]

For those who is interested, Roger uses semi eastern grip for both of his forehand and backhand. And sometime changes to continental with his slices

[@nsebast]

How come he is shuffling his feet between balls like a boxer. Is that important in tennis?

[@calgary2800]

Nathaniel Sebastian When I am at the courts the talent is first noticed by the footwork to me.

[@EC2DESIGN]

Nathaniel Sebastian Yes...it is called Split Step. You can google on what that is.

[@elsawaaf]

Nathaniel Sebastian Not just important. Actually Tennis is a "feet work"

[@omseth9578]

Yes it is

[@joshuab1707]

Sure I can hit rally shots this fast, but it looks so effortless from him! I have to actually try and put my body weight to get shots this fast. And then when it comes to the speed of shots in a match, there is no way I could pull that off. effortless.

[@rtmordecai1]

Imagine being good enough to hit with Federer and not being good enough to play professionally. I mean, I guess they are still “pros” in a sense but it really is incredible when you go out and hit and then watch the talent even the hitting partners have.

[@imateapot51]

I think he was top 30.

[@skylaxx]

7:06 🤩

[@MisterFive]

Was that a fart? 7:48

[@AdiBacea]

+Mr. Five probably the kid's mouth...:D

[@MisterFive]

+Adrian Bacea Lol maybe :D

[@marcelogarcia1]

Kids in the back knowing more tennis than half of the human race

[@hugoritz6359]

He makes this so easy

[@afghanrocky]

Lovin that crisp swing on Federer's shots

[@GustavoDepicoli]

kkkk, brasileiros s2, que sonho poder ver a esta distancia a maior lenda (minha opnião) do tênis. :D!

[@humanentity2214]

rhythm divine

[@misselterra1]

eita tiago ta pertinho :O

[@kulakanwae]

best part 7:59 - 8:02

[@xFlared]

very nice

[@donovannaghitorabi4427]

i think you mean 9:02, not 8:02 lol

[@dch612]

backhand at 4:10