How to Play Tennis – Forehand
Posted on May 30, 2009
Filed Under Tennis
Most beginners learn the forehand quickly. The forehand tends to be a beginners strongest shot. However, many beginners have improper technique. This can lead to a very fast peak in a beginners tennis game. Hitting tennis balls with improper form can lead to tennis elbow.
The first step is learning how to grip the racket correctly. The correct grip depends on the style of play that you prefer. If you are a player that prefers to put a lot of top spin on the ball, then you should use the half-western grip. If you prefer a lot of top spin, then you should use the western. If you like to serve and volley, then you should use the eastern. The western grip is popular for players who want to create a lot of top spin.
Position yourself so that your legs are a shoulder length apart. You can choose to have an open stance or closed stance, however, choosing either or does not matter as both are okay for hitting forehands. The open stance is where your shoulders are parallel to the court and your legs are a shoulder length apart. Closed stance is where your shoulders are perpendicular to the court and your feet are pointing sideways and away from net.
Tennis is all about positioning and being in the right place at the right time. Turn your shoulders to the right (to the left if your a south paw), once your opponent returns the ball to you and you know that the ball is going towards your forehand. Turning your shoulders ahead of time will give you enough time to prepare for your swing. Your wrist and racket should be a little above waist level. Your racket should not be below your waist nor should it be held higher than your elbow. The reason for this is because you are going to swing up and through the ball to create top spin. Your racket will be out of position if it’s above or below your waist.
Square your legs and body towards the tennis ball. Pull your racket back making sure that the racket is above your wrist. Make sure that you’re swinging up and through the ball and that your follow through is above the opposite shoulder. Swing up and through the ball, your racket should be across your body above your opposite shoulder when following through correctly. Swinging through the ball creates topspin, which will allow you to swing at the tennis ball harder.
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