2022年8月31日 · From the positioning of items to specific bodily movements, the Olympian goes all in on his routine. Although some think Rafa's behavior stems from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or superstitions, he's publicly rejected those claims. "Some call it superstition, but it is not," Rafa wrote in his 2011 eponymous autobiography.

2014年6月5日 · Here’s a definitive list of Nadal’s 19 tennis tics. 1. Walks on court with a single racket in hand. 2. Crosses lines with his right foot only (and never steps on them if he can avoid it). 3. When...

2020年3月2日 · One of the other famous Rafael Nadal’s ritual includes his routine before serving. He places his hair behind his ear, pulls his nose and adjusts his shorts while bouncing the ball. Furthermore, he towels himself after each and every point. Many accuse Nadal to use this routine as a tactic to break the momentum and rhythm of his opponents.

Rafael Nadal's famous twitches and ticks before serving make him liable to incur time violations.

2020年7月23日 · In a video published by MAPFRE which sponsors the “Rafa Nadal Tour”, the 19-time Grand Slam champion unveiled some of his little routines. “Human beings need routines and security to repeat the...

2018年11月29日 · Top tennis players use several patterns or routines prior to serving. The serve is the only closed skill shot in tennis allowing us to completely regroup and...

In a distinctive routine, Rafael Nadal would first fiddle with his shorts, then place his hair behind his ears before every serve. Rafael Nadal has a peculiar way of arranging his bottles. His bottles are diagonally arranged facing the court. The labels face towards the court.

2022年1月25日 · If the first serve is missed, do it all again - minus the shoulder taps - for the second serve. Rafael Nadal 's pre-serve routine and a volley winner. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/mxlTQ6JsYh

Fans really notice Nadal’s rituals when he serves. He always has three balls to decide from before he positions himself to serve. If he has a ball in his pocket he only takes two balls from the same ball boy or girl – not one from each. Before he serves hestarts by …

The following is a brief breakdown of the Nadal serve: Rafael Nadal uses the pinpoint stance, where the back foot moves close to the leading foot during the take back of the racket. Federer, in comparison, uses the platform stance, where the feet remain apart. For a flat serve, Nadal’s serve involves a different serve where the toss of the ...