How To Hit The Perfect Tennis Forehand In 5 Simple Steps

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How To Hit The Perfect Tennis Forehand In 5 Simple Steps.
In this video, Top Tennis Training coach Simon Konov will help you hit the perfect tennis forehand in five simple to follow steps.
The tennis forehand can be complex as there are so many aspects to focus on. The grip lays the foundation for your swing path and the style of forehand you will be able to hit so it's crucial you find the correct grip to suit your game.
We recommend using the semi-western forehand grip as this allows for good levels of topspin but also the ability to flatten out the tennis forehand shot if you want to attack.
Five Steps To The Perfect Forehand
1. Good Ready Position - Having a good ready position with the racket head higher than the grip level, holding the throat or grip with your non-hitting hand and set up with the racket in the middle of your body will set you up perfectly for the rest of the stroke. Having a poor ready position will cost you valuable time and make the swing more complicated.
2. Unit Turn - As early as possible after you recognize the ball is coming to your forehand side, try to turn your upper body sideways onto the ball/net. This will be your left shoulder if you're a right-handed player. This unit turn will help you prepare the racket into the back position without having to swing as much with your arm alone and also engage the core muscles to help you have the coil - uncoil motion of the trunk later in the stroke.
3. Good Power Position - Reaching a good power or back position with the racket head higher than the grip level will create good leverage in the racket and arm. The non-hitting hand should be across the body helping you balance the upper body but also tracking the oncoming ball.
4. Racket Lag - Creating a good racket lag where the head of the racket lags behind the grip will give you that leverage over the ball that you need for extra power and control. This action should happen naturally without forcing the wrist to bend, it should happen as a result of the stroke mechanics but also by setting up in a good power position, you set the foundation for creating good racket lag on the tennis forehand.
5. Good Follow Through and Finish - A poor follow through and finish can destroy the stroke but also lead to injury. During the contact zone, you want the racket to be accelerating and not slowing down unless you're absorbing power on the shot. For the most part, you want the racket traveling through the contact point with good speed and you want to finish the follow-through at the very end of the maximum swing path. A good finish will help the muscles relax in a natural way and reduce the risk of injury.
Video timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Tennis Forehand Grips
00:58 - Ready Position (step one)
3:11 - Coiling The Body (step two)
4:48 - Power Position (step three)
7:46 - Racket Lag (step four)
10:34 - Follow Through (step five)
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[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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[@markwinckley6374]

I sometimes just have matches where I lose all confidence in my forehand. And struggle with control and consistency. It’s not that I over hit the ball, I just think it’s a mental thing, where I lose confidence and just forget how to hit the shot I can usually hit consistently no matter whether it’s hitting a low ball or one on the bounce. I really think this video will help me and thank you. I feel I just must remind my self of the technique and practise. Hopefully this will get me my forehand back and give me confidence.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Good luck with the matches. Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@sunglee3935]

I choked on the forehand for a long time in matches and I found out it was because I don’t accelerate enough in matches to make the shoulder rotate. I learned the open stance forehand and now get the power from the leg and hip rotation making the shoulder rotate and I’m playing better

[@jacobmorales2451]

Mark Winckley I completely agree I was so nervous and completely bombed my tennis tryouts

[@micskoon6342]

Same I was like that. I usually tried to hit the ball as hard as I could which generally loosened everything up and allowed me to gain control over my forehands. Yes, it’s a mental thing

[@emmasalgado7877]

I sing a song quietly when I start overthinking things. It gets my mind and body back to feeling relaxed.

[@jacksonregan312]

Also could you guys do a video analysis of Verdasco's forehand sometime?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Let's get 100 likes on this comment and consider it done

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Does 41 count?

[@FCB.Diego1984]

Yes!

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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Simon, 108 likes!

[@suwuhuang2151]

119

[@Marc-eh5no]

I've been in a forehand slump this really helped

[@guccigang6984]

Marco Villarreal same nigga.

[@rojodojo63]

Rin is always watching you....

[@martinmadrazo6189]

Sammeee

[@raffitoby9369]

Same and slumping sucks

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@@guccigang6984 wtf wld u say that...??

[@francisconunez7633]

I have been teaching tennis for over 30 years now and this is one of the best videos I have seen. It breaks down the stroke to make it easy to understand and most importantly, it accentuates the importance of relaxing the arms throughout the execution.

[@Gabriel-mi9bz]

this was so helpful I started shortening my swing and was wondering why I was losing power and spin so now I do a bigger swing while utilizing racket lag and it’s been an incredible feeling thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@laurencehoward1728]

I began playing in the 1950s when I don't ever recall seeing anyone hitting a two-handed backhand. Now that I'm a slightly older player, l've been working on hitting a two-hander. The transition hasn't been easy for me--it's been coming along slowly but miss the power I once had using much of the power, control , comfort. What can I do to make the one-hander to a two-hander transition easier?

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[@jsuave5100]

3 years later and this videos is still helping people 😁 I have a tournament this Sunday 🤪🥳😔 Great video thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support and good luck in the tournament Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@ncomlegacy]

This video es pure Gold. I´ll be practicing my forehand with this improved technique. Thanks Simon!

[@yeasirimran1490]

Truly helpful video not only for beginners but also for competing junior players! Appreciate Simon for such a dedicated and in-depth explanation of the mechanics of possessing a damn great forehand. Keep making more of such great videos🤙

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching and for the support Yeasir! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@thewrapper9204]

got so much growth in one year starting from this video, thanks!

[@chuanginto1110]

I usually play golf but need to try tennis this year thanks for your advice.💕👍

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@shastrix]

thanks much; really love this channel have started playing tennis seriously of late and this is my first (and last) stop for doing things correctly in tennis learned quite a bit from your video on how to serve and this video on how to get the forehand right is yet another on those lines am a natural at most racket games and am sure this channel will help me get better at tennis in double-quick time thanks once again!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any lessons you want to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@thientran6]

this video plus a lot of practice completely transformed my forehand from a loopy western to a flatter consistent eastern with depth. thank you so much Simon.

[@madhavanvus99]

Nicely illustrated - kudos!

[@0rtid477]

Before: Im so bad at Tennis After watching the Video: IM A champion!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great comment! Thanks for watching. Are there any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@0rtid477]

Yes Please

[@the9thcloud]

The best forehands video, love how he breaks it down. Simple with tons of details. No video covered all variables of forehands like this. Keep going bro

[@dangerfolk]

Everything you said not to do, I've been doing. So this has been a really big help for me in figuring out what I've been doing wrong! Thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@barbaramilam5320]

Thank you! I've only been playing a year and this has helped. My boyfriend is a tennis coach; I can't let him teach me but I have to play with him. Aside from watching him closely, these videos have helped me with form and technique. You break it down well, touching on all the key points that I can tie in from my other sports knowledge.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That’s great to hear, and thank you for the support 🙏 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? Simon

[@willkittwk]

Love what you said about "tieing it with my other sports knowledge." That's the key for accelerating the learning process. I learned the game quite fast with this mentality. Being an ex baseball player I learned the serve in a few weeks implement the throwing motion and extrapolate the racket as an extension of my hand. The flat serve = fast ball the slice= slider, power slice= a cut fast ball oddly the kick resemble the change up with an inside out delivery. You can adapt whatever skills you learned into tennis whether it be nimble footwork of soccer or the footwork and leverage of boxing ( leaning into a punch= leaning into a tennis shot) etc etc. Creativity is the key. I even think a pro dancer has a great foundation for tennis if they possess any hand to eye skill/ co~ordination. That said follow these guys instructions as they cover everything tennis A to Z.

[@jovancelebic7966]

Sensational explanation from start to the end clean , clear and confident well done

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@kolias33]

Wow thanks what a perfect explanation....I will see in 1 hour how my forehand has improved. I really very exited to see the result of this superb class!!!

[@jy6221]

Excellent tutorial! Seriously you’re a natural teacher, well done

[@steveaiello8025]

Simon, I was trained back in the wood racket era with a very flat swing. Even helped my high school coach do beginner/intermediate lessons. This method was so ingrained it has been a true struggle to adopt to today’s more powerful rackets where topspin in necessary if want any pace on the ball. I find your simple five step method to have such clarity that I am much more confident I can consistently use this forehand stroke with the topspin I need to keep the ball in. Best description and demonstration I have seen, including several different clinics and lessons I have had. Kudos to you!! You are making the game simpler for me once again.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear Steve. Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@nikkikhalatbari5874]

This guy can be a teacher l mean he's very good at this

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you, I've been teaching tennis for 14 years now and have been playing for 30 years.

[@jozcubing4806]

Thanks heaps Coach Simon! Very well-explained and helpful. I have seen a huge improvement in my Forehands from practicing and applying this technique. Keep it up!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That’s great to hear 👍

[@JosephKimJoeyBigTime]

This guy is really helping my tennis game. I feel like the other videos I've watched stress all the wrong points. well done sir.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@serkanozbay4306]

You are a very good teacher for sure, I havent seen better and clear describing. Bravo!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Serkan All the best Simon

[@ovidiupaunescu4046]

Thanks for the advice, everything makes sense. When I am not playing tennis for weeks I forget all this technics. Keep going you are doing a great job.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Ovidiu! Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@patriciagilbert6273]

I enjoy your magnificent training very clear honest to the point. I had been playing tennis for 20 years you are one of the best. I will keep looking at your others video.

[@4152008085]

My backhand has always been my confidence shot and much more reliable than my fh. But thanks to this video I now I see what I've been doing wrong! I think a couple of these tweaks will do wonders for it

[@foxdal5450]

That was well done. I am from the McEnroe era and it’s crazy how the forehand has so radically changed in the past 35 years. I have a 6 year old son/prodigy who Ioves the game and this really helps me understand how to help the process. The mechanics of the shot and even the grip (the semi-western w/ index finger on the 4th bevel) was extremely rare if not non-existent back when I played competitive tennis.

[@noahmfields]

Cool

[@valjeanelander5700]

I am a believer! I watched this video and implemented these steps for the first time during a match and my forehand was already so much better and felt more smooth and natural. I wish someone had told me these things so long ago!! Thanks!! 😊

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@jagan7154]

Excellent video. Precisely the right set of instructions for a good forehand

[@jeffreylara3835]

Thank you so much! Can't wait to try your five steps to improve my forehand.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Ait All the best Simon

[@TorEtCetera]

Great advice. Thank you If you watch Federer in slow motion, you see that both his eyes and head stay down even after he's followed through. It's incredible. It's as if, or really is that, he is not looking where he is hitting. Complete balance/stability Tip for all players: keep your eyes on the ball and keep your head steady all the way through your follow-through

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

💯

[@willkittwk]

That's amazing but I think the guys had a lesson where they show some pros eyes don't stay down all the way till contact. Tennis is tricky and sometimes the internet teachers will show a guy hitting a taylor made ball coming perfectly in the guys strike zone and say this is how ya do it. Simon and Alex teach a cohesive style that recognizes different techniques for different problems. I listen to these guys and when you see them hit you know they're for real. They're break downs are amazing and I love the many varied strokes, tactics, etc they cover. But at the end of the day tennis is just two guys hitting the ball back and forth across the net till one misses. That's all🤣😂😎💯

[@TorEtCetera]

@@willkittwk hahaa yes that is tennis in a nutshell. so what did the guys say about the pros' eyes that don't stay down? where do they look?

[@MariaEduarda-lg5qi]

That lesson is amazing. I am having some struggles hitting with my forehand and this training helped a lot :)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Maria Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@williamnyaks8897]

Thank Simon.... looking forward to practice the stroke

[@muhammadluqman6731]

Thank you very much for sharing this useful video. Awesome explaining!☺

[@bhavanibadagala7182]

It’s simple with good explanation of basic steps of forehand ground stroke, thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@magrassviamaoplaylist7648]

Congrats for the content! Very didactic and simple to understand. Now it's time to practice! Keep teaching us!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Magrass! All the best Simon

[@mandanatehranifar2343]

Thanks so much for providing this nice training...I really enjoyed watching and learnt good tips...

[@jasonliu2574]

Best forehand class I ever have, good job!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Jason All the best Simon

[@jaykantjoshi5009]

Thanks Simon, thou I have not played so much tennis for last 20 years, but today you made me realize in most simplest way to prevent wrist injury while playing tennis.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@mediationcounseling]

really helpful, you said everything my everything my instructor has been getting me to do

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@alexwinterskairu3638]

Did a Forehand drill session this morning and got very disappointed as I wasn't hitting it right at all. Came on KZbin to search for a tutorial and found this one. I'm glad to say that I've immediately recognize my problem! Thank you very much. (This would have been 2 hours worth $160 with a coach but you sir have not only helped me save my money but also explained everything in 15 minutes)

[@sanjayrachapudi]

Trying to learn tennis on my own and through a friend and this video is great to understand how to make the shot because i like detailed explanations which the video provides. It tells you what to do and WHY. Thanks for making this. I hope I come back for more content as I progress. Cheers!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@anandratanamaurya9975]

your tips are really helpful sir.THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@jjfoster1133]

Best forehand video I’ve seen

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@deryaduman2720]

Very nice lesson, thank you 👍

[@quixscent7734]

I've got a course work test tomorrow and this helped me so much!! I'm gonna do really great! Thanks a lot!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@mayamakked4447]

Thank u, the season just started and I haven’t got much pre season prep so my forehands are rusty

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any lessons you want to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@sanjivbir]

very helpful. 5 steps can discipline the way one plays. many thanks

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? Simon

[@guilhermelimaclinicadejoelhos]

Wow, amazing forehand class! This biomechanics tips, like the left shoulder movement made my day, its simple and we can try this at home.. Cant wait to test it on the court!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. All the best Simon

[@it405]

Thanks.. very clear. Love the slow mo and your explanation

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@anicorner7723]

Hitting the ball above my waist was a problem for me I’m so glad this video exists

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@Torsade101]

Great explanation - thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@milancollin1819]

Great explanation. I just started with lessons and noticed that I need to change some grip forehand and backhand. I love to hit hard but also precise. This will help some.

[@donquias903]

I've been getting lessons the last couple weeks and this is really helpful to remember some of the fundamentals before i hit balls alone

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear 👍

[@xminigamer1xyt99]

Thank you, this helped very much! 😃

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@nickchanthakhoun3955]

Thx! for the info . It’s very helpful!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Nick. All the best Simon

[@AnamKhan0]

Thank u sm this really helped me understand the basics/steps of the forehand way better

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@LavernLee-zz5ln]

Tennis stroke mechanics is progressive & changing. Good to see it broken down into bite size segments. My game has gotten better by watching a lot of videos recently.

[@Jojo_AC]

This is a great detailed forehand video. A little more practice and I feel like I will have that ATP forehand :)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Jojo Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@jeffcoffey8970]

Wonderfully explained. 👍 I am so looking forward to practicing.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@LeaveAsItIs]

Yes good point on not stressing that lag, which causes wrist pain. Will try your tip of keeping racquet upright.

[@kampatrickyeeon2571]

The instruction is clear, precise and comprehensive. Excellent coaching.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@jun2705]

This video was such an educating and enlightening.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@samuelshin2306]

Best KZbin tennis video. Really amazing. Thank you!

[@haenz4080]

Haven‘t played in 5 years and just started playing again. I can‘t remember why I stopped practicing this beautifull sport, but thanks to a friend of mine - who wanted to watch 2018 Laver cup with me - I realised how muc/ I miss playing tennis. This video had great instructions and is very helpful to improve. Thanks alot and have a great day :)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in. All the best Simon

[@John-yi1ft]

Awesome video. I can’t wait to get on the court and try it out.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@Zmp6]

Thank you for posting free content. I did enjoy it!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching, Is there any part of your game you want to improve? All the best Simon

[@Zmp6]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Hi Simon, appreciate the response...Not sure if you have a video on The Grip. That you could possibly link...I am really trying to understand the grip in Tennis (all aspects of it)...I am a beginner, I believe I have the forehand grip correct, but everything else I am not too sure...I need to improve a lot in my game... I'm a scratch golfer and understand how important the grip is in Golf, and want to make sure I don't develop any bad habits...Once again thank you for all the free content! Oh and I guess another thing would be understanding the Serve toss, I have trouble understand where I should be hitting the ball and tossing to sync with my body...( probably more of a practice/repetition thing)

[@Marc-eh5no]

Why do people dislike these videos I mean I really can't find anything bad about this video

[@andrewtran6669]

Those are the same people who say "haha Women's tennis is so bad and dumb" as if they are good enough to be on the ATP

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It might be because there are too many ads.

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Trolls will be trolls

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the guys are very informative, ignore the trolls there not serious

[@thepiratekiller5454]

that's true

[@hungry8367]

so awsome instruction ive ever seen. if i live near london, i sincerely find you. from today i will change my grip from eastern to semi western.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@jeffreylee7784]

Very well explained an helpful. Allows options to suit style of play while focusing on important steps.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lesson you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@aj22187]

Thanks for this video! For me, I find it hard to stick with one forehand grip because my grip changes when I go through with my forehand stroke. I've been working on fixing it, but I really need to work on my consistency. Thanks again!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

You can do it!

[@andrianbasuki3547]

Wow simply information but massive result what we got...Thanks a Lot...

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Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@ichewtoast111]

Thank you for uploading this, I’ve been practicing against the wall and it’s finally clicked with your help.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear

[@rhondacosta160]

Love you guys... thanks for keepin' it real

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Rhonda Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@udhavkute4362]

thanks , I had improved my forehand

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@pl0w0lq29]

Really helpful. Damn, so hard to find some one good at explain tennis in KZbin like you. Thnx

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@pl0w0lq29]

Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons. Thnx for replied. If possible, a vid of how to predict the returning ball as a receiver or even during rally in general will be the best. Thnx

[@howardtoob]

Excellent guide and instructions. Thanks!

[@TarunTelang]

Great advice the racket high in the ready position really helps.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@federicobruno8343]

Really really helpful lesson. Thank you so much and congratulations on your job!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in. All the best Simon

[@amirahandtess9503]

Thanks this video really helped

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@jaybypass]

Excellent video! Great explanation and step by step breakdown!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@destructivecookie]

You helped a lot, thank you sir!

[@darrenjones4001]

I am curious how a thousand people thumbs downed this video. As an amateur, I watched this once and my forehand instantly felt far more natural, effortless and effective.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Haters gonna hate as they say Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@ammarkhan8160]

I have been struggling to add power to my forehand strokes while also sometimes struggling with my grip rotating as i make contact with the back. Will try this five step approach tomorrow when I play and see how it goes

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear and good luck

[@iceinmyveins335]

Keep up the good work coach!Merry Christmas from the Philippines:)

[@1stDAYcalifornia]

Cool! I made some super progress since I saw this!

[@samuelrosslee408]

I'm saving this information. Great Stuff!!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@samuelrosslee408]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I can't think of anything now. But, when I do, I'll get back to you.

[@tharkun92]

Hi Simon, I would love to see a video from you guys that would focus on the correct use of the kinetic chain, as in correct rotation movement originating from the legs, then hips, then shoulders, then elbow and wrist going along until the finish. All this is summed up in this video by the intuitive concept of "racket lag", but I would love to see more details on how exactly this unfolds.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hi tharkun92, thanks for the suggestion, we'll keep that in mind. We cover it slightly in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5-unGeuqpt3hpY

[@patrickng6297]

Hi Tharkun92, I'm a coach in Canada and teaching the kinetic chain is particularly difficult compared to most things. One reason for this is that it requires the entire body to be coordinated, and in balance, in order to recruit as many muscles as possible, to help support the shot. The other reason is that you have a very small window of time in which you can start the swing and be on time enough to FEEL the connection (about 0.05 - 0.15 seconds depending on speed of ball); anything outside of that window will feel like you're reaching or jammed. One thing you can do to teach your body the feeling of coordinating is to grab onto something sturdy with your racket hand in the forehand position (bottom right for right-handed) and to try to pull it without pulling with your arms. You can lean forward, you can push with your legs, you can torque your abs, but don't use your biceps, lats, traps or pecs. We naturally recruit all of our muscles when trying to move heavy objects, and the trick in sports is to figure out how to use the same fundamental motions while moving at high speeds I find timing and position to be the biggest issue here. You could do everything right but if you're 6 inches out of position or .1 seconds late/early you won't feel it. Your window of time to hit this shot is the amount of time it takes you to go from a loaded position to fully extend your legs. Watch the pros, 97% of the shots they hit, they make contact right in the mid-point of their leg extension, it's beautiful!

[@RealmWorldz]

omg very good coach. I finally understood how to make racket lag without forcing it. I knew it was supposed to happen naturally but didnt know how to create it. Thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching, glad to hear it made sense

[@TheCLEETUS111]

Great simple to understand video...thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffreyma5440]

The best forehand online tutorial ever

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Jeffrey! Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@muyu69]

I realized that steps 1, 2, 3 and 5 were very easy to do once you get the ideas. However, only step 4 (creating racket lag) takes practice, because you can't force it. In my immediate trials, when my arm was stiff, I often had no racket lag at all with the racket being straight to my arm, like a stiff bar as a whole. It was very uncomfortable to hit a ball with a stiff arm. Also, it was natural to have a contact point at the side of the body with a stiff straight arm and wrist, because that's where the racket faces the front. I noticed that having a relaxed arm, wrist, hand and fingers seemed necessary to create a racket lag. That's probably why you can't force it. Only a relaxed arm can work like a whip, which seems to create a racket lag naturally. Also, with a racket lag, the contact point must be somewhere like 60 degrees from the front of the body, because at the side of the body the racket is still lagging behind the arm and facing sideways. Perhaps, a racket lag can be seen as a good indicator of a relaxed hitting arm. Actually, they have other videos just about racket lag (this fact simply highlights the importance of racket lag): Tennis Forehand Technique - How To Stay Loose Like Roger Federer kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmqZkId3r6t6mpY Simple Tennis Forehand Power Trick | Tennis Forehand Lesson kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYick4h4aqhoqqM

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Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@papapostolouchristiana2654]

Thanks for the amazing video!! very helpful for technique improving!

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Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Are there any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@kalcy9987]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I had the best forehands of my LIFE thanks to this 😊❤

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My pleasure 🙏

[@aimee6831]

I find your videos informative and easy to follow, with brilliant descriptions. Fabulous!! Thank you Simon

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Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@harekrishnahareram5066]

PERFECT TIMING EXPLAINING DEAR GRAND GRAND MASTER

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Thank you kind sir

[@bobsteinfinkel]

thanks for the detailed breakdown, very helpful.