Forehand Technique

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Develop a reliable topspin forehand with proper grip and swing path.

What coaches agree on

  • Turn your shoulders and hips to the side as one unit, with both hands still on the racket, the moment you read the ball to your forehand side.
  • Tilt your strings down before contact and swing up through the ball — that combination is what puts topspin on it.
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  • Set the racket head high in your preparation and let it fall into the swing, so gravity builds racket speed for you.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the arm forward while the chest and hips are still sideways, so the body only finishes turning long after the ball has left the strings.
  • Clenching the arm and hand at contact to steer the ball, which shortens the follow-through and actually slows the racket down.
Modern Forehand Tennis Lesson
Intermediate

Modern Forehand Tennis Lesson

Coach's take: Nice hands-on lesson - isolates the loop problem, drills it, then folds it back into the full motion.

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