Improve your tennis forehand with technique guides, drills, tips, and common mistakes to hit more powerful, consistent, and accurate groundstrokes.
The forehand is the most important shot in modern tennis, and one of the biggest factors shaping a player’s forehand is grip choice. The grip influences everything from topspin and power to contact point, net clearance, timing, and overall shot mechanics. For most players, the debate eventually comes down to two grips: the Eastern forehand …
As we have mentioned in previous articles, for most players the forehand is their strongest shot. There are, however, two main types of forehand: the topspin forehand and the flat forehand. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two, their advantages and disadvantages, and which one might be better for your …
The forehand is considered by many players to be the strongest and most effective groundstroke compared to the backhand. We have already talked about forehand technique, so let’s now look at the five most common mistakes players make on the forehand that can hold their game back. 1. “Wrong” forehand grip Although we do not …
What Is a Forehand in Tennis? The forehand is one of the very first strokes players learn in tennis. But how is a forehand actually executed? Unlike the backhand, the forehand is considered the strongest groundstroke for the majority of players, regardless of whether they are right-handed or left-handed. It is the shot right-handed players …
