Tennis Lesson: Improve Your Forehand TODAY With These 3 Tips

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

For more information on the forehand check out our library of lessons here -> mailchi.mp/036dca9b98f4/fivekeys

[@massimodanzelmo4607]

High John take care, you're the master teacher 🎾

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you so much! Kindly, John

[@sebastyx974]

That shoulder tip is gold !

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you, Sebsatien! Kindly, John

[@joseh899]

I learn something every time with your instruction John!! We all appreciate you very much!! 👏👏👏👍👍👍🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you so much, Jose! It is so gratifying to help aspiring tennis players improve! Kindly, John

[@bricherhoflux4238]

Very useful and excellent explanation. I knew my problem but couldn’t correct by myself, I will immediately put in practice your teaching. Thank you so much for this video.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you so much! Please keep me updated on your progress! Best, John

[@stillearning_sf]

Cool point about the racket head dropping low to high with relation to the hand.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

JamesTheNerd Thanks James!!

[@vectorthurm]

I’m officially a disciple of you! I am actively working through your guidance on my serve (Pancho/Pete method) and now I truly want to fix my forehand. You are the best instructor! Thank you John!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! Nothing pleases me more (in tennis) than helping enthusiast like yourself improve and enjoy the game! Be well and stay in touch! Kindly, John

[@aulacoelho]

Great tips, John!!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you! Best, John

[@fernandobelisario6731]

Greatt lesson!!! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Glad to was able to help you!

[@vitalegianluca]

A lot of so important details here that will allow me to improve my technique so much. Thank you!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you so much, Gianluca! Kindly, John

[@stevengershman9404]

Working with one older student on changing to the modern forehand. Will add in feeling the weight of the racket through contact along with emphasizing the shoulder movement on the windshield wiper finish. Always learn a new concept to think about in all your videos. Great job. Thanks

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you so much, Steven. I am posting new forehand content in the Membership Hub tomorrow, focusing on spins and placements. Take a look, as I think you will really benefit from it! Thanks always, John

[@FundamentalTennis]

Great as always John! Love the no follow through finish as that can help with numerous things... extension, prep, contact in front and rotation of the hips.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thanks Jeremy! Great to hear from you as always! Hope you are doing well! Best, John

[@watcher687]

When I was watching the video I was thinking that this and Fundamental Tennis are the best content in tennis tips and tutorials. I like Jeff Salzenstein too but can't help but feel that he sounds a bit like a salesperson.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

@@watcher687 Thank you, Yucel. Jeremy and Jeff both produce excellent content! Kindly, John

[@evertvanravenswaaij1121]

Super video lesson thanks

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thanks Evert! Stayed tuned for more! Best, John

[@paul87173]

Really help.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you! Kindly, John

[@Fernwald84]

Three very important tips! Thanks for these, John.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you, George! Best, John

[@poida007]

Excellent video John! Stressing internal shoulder rotation ISR and low grip pressure and hand position is critical to clarifying the main elements and how the modern pro level FH works and should feel to help players break bad habits and acquire/develop the correct mechanics.

[@tennisparisbrothers8001]

Completely agree with you 👍

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you, Poida! Love having your presence on the channel with your experience and perspective. Kindly, John

[@dkl1n1]

Thank you.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

You are welcome! Kindly, John

[@adonisrico5631]

I learn a lot on your video sir John.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you, Adonis! So glad I help your tennis game! Kindly, John

[@yasim9435]

Great tip to avoid wrist snap, but wish the were a timeline for a grip squeeze pressure along the lag and release path.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thanks for your comment. There is no time line for grip squeeze pressure in the swing. Best to maintain the light tension to feel the racquet head and achieve a fluid swing.

[@praveenbhide]

For topspin where do you hit the ball, at 6 O clock or top of the ball?

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi Praveen, Thanks for your great question. Contact the ball on the center dial for most forehands. Never 6 o'clock and only over the top when you are inside the service line and the ball is shoulder high. Best, John

[@tennisparisbrothers8001]

Great video John 🎾 great tips

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned as we have a lot more coming! Kindly, John

[@robertjames5034]

Thank you. First time I’ve come across one of your videos. Really informative and has clarified some things I’m trying to work on. My naughty forehand has a habit of going long so have been trying to add more top; think I’ve been doing that wrong. Going to concentrate on racket head lower with a looser grip. Thanks again!!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi Robert, Thanks fo your comments. Glad you came across the channel! Let me know if the lesson improves your topspin control. Kindly, John

[@robertjames5034]

Performance Plus Tennis Definitely more top spin. I think because the racket is coming from lower. Allowing me to hit with a bit more power because the top is keeping it in. Thanks.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

@@robertjames5034 You are welcome, Robert! I hope you subscribed to the channel and check out my website for more information and content. Thank you, John

[@MrGuitar50]

Great lesson John! I’ve been playing competitive tennis for 50 years (including div 1 college) and just now figuring out I’m gripping too tightly.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Richard Milford Thanks Richard! We can never stop learning, right? Stay tuned! Kindly, John

[@dmitryprivate6558]

Thank you, John.

[@niravdesai7]

Does the rotation of the shoulder happen during the extension? Otherwise shoulder seems to be just pivoting while hitting low to high (racquet head).

[@niravdesai7]

During racket extension the forearm comes into play along with shoulder rotation?

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Long axis rotation from the shoulder creates / causes the racket to move from low to high before , into and after contact. I hope this makes sense. Best, John @@niravdesai7

[@jessalvo6375]

Great clarification again!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you, Jes! Stay tuned for our next release on Friday. Kindly, John

[@Alan-xh2dt]

Excellent

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you, Alan. Kindly, John

[@ingridrobertshaw2283]

Thank you! So much good info !

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi Ingrid, Thank you so much! Kindly, John

[@jpjounier]

Hello. For the arm extension, can we consider that Federer is doing a follow through as he's alreay extented at contact ? There's no more extension to do for him after contact.

[@tennislessonsreview8350]

JP J Hi JP, what a great question! No doubt that Fed’s contact point is quite forward...probably more in front than most who use the Eastern grip. And you are right...there isn’t much range left for Fed to extend beyond contact. So here’s how I see it: The INTENT to extend as you come into contact is more important than the extension itself, as the ball is already gone. The same with the follow through. The follow through itself does not effect the ball...it is the intent to follow through before contact that produces power and control. I hope this helps and makes sense. Thanks, John

[@johnbarron137]

Great stuff

[@jennifertomlinson8229]

Really good

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

jennifer tomlinson Thanks Jennifer! Let me know if there is a specific topic you would like to cover in a future video. Kindly, John

[@thomasso2251]

Thank you John, by the way, what grip you use for forehand stroke?

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi Thomas, I use an Eastern forehand grip. Thanks, John

[@thomasso2251]

Thank you! Appreciate your answer. You are the one of the best coach online. ^^

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

@@thomasso2251 Thank you so much Thomas!

[@pacerdave7838]

Stopped your video and had to comment and then I’ll finish it. Maybe the entire hand shouldn’t be spread over a large part of the handle, but I’ve repeatedly been taught that the trigger finger should be spread away from the rest of the hand.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi Dave, Thanks for your comment and feedback. I agree a slight separation of the index finger is both common and correct. The rest of the hand should feel smaller (compact) on the handle to facilitate a relaxed hand and increased feel of the racquet head. There are more details about how the hand should feel on the handle as well. Kindly, John

[@changbou1093]

Thank you.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

You are welcome, Chang! Best, John