FIX your Forehand Backswing (FAST) : TENNIS FOREHAND

[@fpuig1]

I've watched hundreds of videos. This one, by far, is the most important one I've ever watched!!! Following your instruction and especially the progression made a monumental difference in my forehand in exactly 3 days........3 days! And it eased my transition from an eastern to semi-western grip with amazing results. Kudos, Jeff.......thanks a million!!!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome, that's awesome to hear! Keep it up Frank.

[@snatchbloock]

Excellent video. I especially like the wrist exercises. Will get right on those before my next match. I play about 3 times a week so I will get a chance to work on it. Never too late to learn and I should know, l'm 76 years old...

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you! Love that growth mindset, you’ve got this!

[@kevincurtin3184]

When I moved to the semi western grip a few years ago, I noticed a lot more range of motion in that forward throw of the racquet, and overall hand sensitivity when striking ball. Your drill with the strings down is exactly the one my coach uses, putting me near the net, so I have to hit and follow through on that steep swing plane. He also notes when my elbow is not away from torso on the take back. Great clip, Jeff!

[@TheJakenesbit]

Good work Jeffrey!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you!

[@nicolasdanielcieri6327]

Awesome Jeff! Been following all our videos, and improving in consequence, thanks again! Best wishes from Argentina!!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for your support.

[@warriorzentennis]

Thanks Coach Jeff. The forehand is an obsession of mine. Following your lessons my forehand exploded in skill. I know my FH will keep improving but for now I have a very reliable weapon thanks to you. --Wes

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome, that's awesome to hear! Keep it up.

[@salvadorbarajas341]

great lesson!! it is answering a lot of questions I do have related with the forehand, !!!! Thanks Jeff!!!!

[@금유현-r1y]

Thanks a lot, Jeff. As mentioned before, you're always leading tennis evolution.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@michaelchang-zi6lp]

Fantastic video Jeff. RBA's forehand takeback is exactly like you demonstrated and he's made a fabulous living out of it.

[@TennisEvolution]

You’re welcome, spot on!

[@glenberberet8418]

Thanks Jeff. Grade instruction as always. Looking forward to your next video. Great to see left-handed instruction

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@pdk5678]

Fantastic! This is very helpful! Please do one for one handed back hand.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and will add your request for future videos.

[@eduardodorumian829]

otra excelente leccion de tennis ,gracias Jeff !!,saludos desde Argentina!!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Con gusto Eduardo! Gracias por tu comentario.

[@jetmiway3961]

Very good tips Jeff. Making a forehand swing is like throwing a whip : move the wrist backward and then forward in high speed motion.

[@crosscourtrabbitcompletetennis]

Fine breakdown of what is for many players a stroke pattern difficult both to conceive and execute.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you!

[@albaashley769]

This video makes more sense, of all the videos I have watched. I will practice on this, hopefully my game will improve! 👍🙏

[@luiscarlostrotta8119]

I love your classes, please could you add Spanish subtitles to this video, thank you very much!!!! greetings!!!! Excellent Channel

[@robertocfaguiar]

Awesome class...Thinking seriously about being a member.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you! Will be happy to have you on board!

[@mirianbauto6023]

Thanks for that great tip Jeff. More power!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! That's awesome to hear.

[@rosacaamano968]

Thank You Jeff Can you make a video related to a two handed backhand?

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Rosa! , I appreciate your feedback and will add your request for future videos.

[@sammuthu1]

Thank you for very "to the point" lesson! This and your other similar videos have helped me tremendously.

[@TennisEvolution]

You’re welcome! Glad to help.

[@rafaelmarquez1315]

Thank you Jeff. The elbow tip is very useful.

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome, that's awesome to hear!

[@rkverma2006]

Great video Jeff - similar rationale to your "Elbow the Enemy" video about the service motion. So much more power with an extended elbow and loose wrist.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, well said!

[@pakchu2]

Excellent tips, Jeff. Can you do an equivalent video for the two handed backhand?

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and will add your request for future videos.

[@Itabass]

Hi Jeff! I am from Brasil... Your videos are The Best! Tks

[@TennisEvolution]

You’re welcome, Thank you for the support!

[@chandravythilingam3647]

Great video was explaining the same problem with a student of mine , no elbow separation during the backswing phase

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you! That's awesome.

[@ToiletTennis]

Im watching a slomo video of myself hitting forehands while your video is playing. I think my takeback is the issue! Things are getting better! Thank you!

[@garypetersen7107]

As always, Wow! Super explanation and progression. Will try in my warm up for tonight’s match! Thanks Jeff

[@TennisEvolution]

Amazing, let me know how it went Gary!

[@garypetersen7107]

This tip transformed my forehand into a consistant rally ball with good spin and depth. As a 3.5 I have 4.5s impressed enough to invite me to play tournament doubles with them. Next challenge the Salzy backhand.

[@TennisEvolution]

@@garypetersen7107 That's awesome to hear! You've got this.

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Nice technique. Thanks .

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@ericbonhomme5677]

Most useful video I have ever seen. Thanks 😁

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@boontatt5813]

Thanks for the tip Jeff. Do u have the racquet face closed for single handed backhand as well?

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Boon! Yes, but will record a lesson on it.

[@doorknobny]

I find the problem here is about weight transfer to create the follow through.. do u have a lesson on the proper way to step in.. Your lesson demonstrates a beautiful follow through

[@matthewdallasgordonllc9874]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@coffeedude2024]

Great tips as always Jeff!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@roberthao644]

Just the knowledge I need! Thanks!

[@TennisEvolution]

Awesome! You’re welcome.

[@dzakyanwarindarto1539]

Love your videos jeff!!!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@whitedove107]

very nice i did it very well a semi western grip..thank you😃

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome, that's awesome!

[@Mickey_McD]

Good stuff per usual -- thanks, Jeff!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@mysillyusername]

Wonderful lesson, as usual!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@sesamedoor6240]

Best lesson ever !

[@farafabdel5236]

Hey Jeff this is very interesting and fundamental advice. relaxation is a problem that I frequent. please if you can do the same science with one backhand thanks

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and will add your request for future videos.

[@anna9816]

Which technique is the best for eastern grip from the biomechanical perspektive?

[@daryoes]

Thank you Jeff, you are great 👍

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@mikeso5963]

Thank you! Jeff

[@TennisEvolution]

You’re welcome!

[@HDawg2121]

It's 5.0 stroke for sure. I'm a 4.5 but i will get it. Thanks. I really like your instructions.. You are passionate about the game

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@Dodge2]

Just one question...like this is for knee/waist level ball right? Whats the addaptation for more high balls? I have a very large backswing thats gettint my timming and accelaration harder. Thanks Jeff

[@josephwebb2107]

That’s was an excellent lesson more to practice

[@TennisEvolution]

Amazing, let me know how it goes!

[@sajjadazimi591]

thank you so much

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@lalameinc]

Great! Thanks!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome!

[@user-yq1rc6or9x]

great vid!!!!

[@sougata43]

Sir, what about for high ball Forehand

[@poida007]

Probably the best FH video detailing the extreme importance of wrist flexibility. Unfortunately for those without it, tennis is very difficult to play and enjoy.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you for watching!

[@poida007]

@@TennisEvolution Jeff, have you ever coached a player with a tight wrist, lack of extension? If so, what was the outcome. Not everyone can lay the wrist back to 90°. If they can't, does that limit the stroke/ability to get lag and RHS?

[@hemanth-foryou6544]

A million thanks to you. sir

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@shahbazchoudhry5151]

very nice and simple way, as i was struggling and for me rogger swing was illusion

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks!

[@soevjaanoemar2761]

Thanks you, sir...

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@paddlepower888]

I'm valuing this tip at $950,000. Totally helped hitting balls today. Another great upload by the Dude!

[@TennisEvolution]

Amazing Jeff! Appreciate your feedback.

[@tokoatlassumberdadi2932]

HELLO COACH JEFF... IF BALL BOUNCED HIGH OR CLOSE TO OUR BODY, HOW CAN WE SWING "LOW TO HIGH", NEED ADVICE.. TQ

[@TennisEvolution]

Hey Toko. If the ball is high, you'll swing more across your body. Check out this lesson kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2W4mnWYnryCiNE

[@claudioprado389]

But what about if I use an Eastern FH grip?

[@TennisEvolution]

You can still make it work but it will be harder.

[@TennisEvolution]

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[@clacleclicloclu]

Hi Jeff! I think this swing it´s difficult for high balls. Am I right?

[@TennisEvolution]

Hi Alberto! Yes, that's correct.

[@garysimpson9227]

Trigger finger tip is a top 5 tip of all time!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@rayadisurya7343]

how many degrees closed that we are looking for? 80 degrees closed and 50 degrees, they are both closed.

[@dineshkumars2678]

Sir I've been having this problem for a while ....I've been solid with my forehands but the problem is Ive used to this open face style and I've been playing with this style for years .....and when I noticed my style through video ...it looked very ugly ...so can you suggest how to keep my wrist position right

[@jfcharlier2789]

,ok mais comment avoir de la puissance comme Sinner ou Hurcasz par exemple ? Merci

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

Federer is the master of this more than any other pro, and he uses an Eastern forehand

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you for watching. There are always exception to the rule and Federer is one of them.

[@나더힐]

Great

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks!

[@EegeeM0ney]

This is only for balls that are waist height and below right??

[@TennisEvolution]

Yes Dino!

[@peterwilliam8135]

Super useful advice here!! as always.. been watching your videos for sometime now. The wrist looseness seems to be very critical. My grip ( learn't in my 50's -didn't play as a kid- is between eastern and semi western. ) Able to hit the ball reasonably over the past 2 years. Played with a top D1 college player - 10 min rally and he was a bit surprised ( could keep up a 6 -7 ball rally - his pace and movement was a bit much. :-)).. Now my question -- I don't see you hit shortened backswing on the forehand .. is the big C like motion on the back swing necessary.. when the ball is hit at a good pace ? wont it mess up the timing of the shot ? Perhaps I am missing some basics of this concept.. Happy to try anything you suggest. Changes are not so difficult if I understand it right.. Thanks

[@ClaudioPrado-em3dq]

With all due respect Jeff that is a tip for advanced players, we recreational players do not play with semi western grip, we use more the easy and familiar Eastern so the face of our rackets don not face down in the take back and we get good power though. Thank you anyway.

[@jamesf.3393]

This is my son's biggest problem, he tends to open the face on the backswing. I can get him to keep closed in practice, but in a competitive match, he sometimes forgets and goes back to old habits. Then the ball goes long and he starts hitting with exaggerated topspin, which causes even more problems. I'm going to have him watch this video with me and see if that gives him any additional insight. He uses an Eastern grip like Federer, so maybe going back to a semi-western would help a little, though I'm a bit reluctant to change because he hits it great when he does everything right.

[@matyverona9407]

Federer uses eastern grip and he's mastering this technique,

[@jordanmaster841]

these vids are good but make me sleepy lol.. Are you lefty or righty? I prefer this over GRant redbull tennis vidz

[@TennisEvolution]

I'm lefty Jordan. Thanks for the feedback, it help us to continue improving.

[@douglashagan65]

Yeah Continental grip is what John mcenroe uses on all his strokes

[@TennisEvolution]

He did!

[@errorcode1133]

Thanks, great lesson, but it does not really reveal why it’s necessary to do so. Some guys who drop the racquet on the edge hit wit not much less power, and last time I saw Jack Sock I think he was not able to win a challenger qual. match. So as good as that technique may work, it doesn’t look like it will work always and then more traditional technique may be a way better choice.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback .

[@efthimispetonis7116]

Why to close the face? Delpo doesnt. If you want to put topspin then u should close...

[@kevincurtin3184]

Deplorable hits a more driving, penetrative rocket. His forehand doesn’t need to generate extreme spin.

[@kevincurtin3184]

Delpo! Damn you autocorrect!

[@wroughton555]

Whoever is lucky enough to see this video may have their tennis future transformed!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!

[@glenberberet8418]

Best thing I ever did for my game was to change from the Eastern forehand to a semi Western grip. The hard part is hitting very low balls

[@TennisEvolution]

That's awesome. Yes, low balls can be tricky with a semi Western.

[@esar1499]

But why is the "tail racquet tip forehand" backswing problematic though? I mean all the WTA players play like that. Thanks

[@ldeue4837]

it's tougher timing to hit heavy or faster balls. Most men swing compact because the ball can come in so quickly...but you still want to be able to give a good reply.

[@bgdn5]

Kiyrgious and Sock both raise their elbow higher simply because they started playing tennis very early and the ball rebound was very high for them, therefore they retained the habit of raising the elbow higher, and this does not give the ball hitting any special advantages.

[@TennisEvolution]

Have you talked to them about that? It absolutely gives them an advantage

[@bgdn5]

@@TennisEvolution They know)))

[@bgdn5]

I have been playing for 38 years and I am happy with my shots from both sides, but the toss on the serve has remained tight and low. This is a psychological barrier and I still haven't found how to remove it ...

[@TennisEvolution]

@@bgdn5 This lesson may help you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqGng6uDjcqJpc0

[@bgdn5]

@@TennisEvolution doesn't help the problem is not that easy((( Anyway thanx a lot.

[@gastonestebanotaegui9628]

Im doing everything right, except the relaxation part. Little detail lol

[@TennisEvolution]

That's awesome! You've got it gaston.

[@errorcode1133]

I think even mechanical value of this palm down move is quite moot.

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks!

[@TokShogun]

But why?

[@andygarcia6619]

Tennis..... not an easy sport 🙈

[@TennisEvolution]

But it is fun!

[@HansWurst-td9ic]

Delpo is not approving 🤡

[@TennisEvolution]

How come Hans?