End point of a forehand topspin

Hamid B Asked 13 years ago

Dear Alois and Jeff,

I see that you usually emphasize on the end point of the strokes very often. For example the top-spin stroke is supposed to end somewhere close to the forehead (or to eyebrow) or a little past that.

However if you look at world-class champions, it is very obvious that none of them follow this rule (at lower level, though, I see exactly the same as what you advice).

The world champions at a top-spin forehand, usually follow through all the way to the other side of body (i.e. to left). That way, it looks like they are drawing a circle in the air with their paddle.

What is the mystery behind it? 

Thanks,

Hamid