Simple Tennis Forehand Power Trick | Tennis Forehand Lesson

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Download our Forehand Guide here (It's FREE) - www.top-tennis-training.com/forehand-guide/ Inside the PDF, we'll teach you five of the most important fundamentals to building a reliable and consistent forehand

[@_matatabi3876]

I tried this technic in today's practice. I could hit balls with very good feeling and I could shot fast and spinning ball! Thank you so much.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I'm very glad to hear that and always happy to help

[@TheMCHollar]

Great trick I’m a self-taught 3.0 thanks

[@boevd]

Guys, You rock! I tried Your tip yesterday. It's impressive. The power comes almost effortless. But you have to prepare early for the shot, turn the shoulders immeadiately, prepare the racket back, wait for the shot and create this like "the turned C motion" and the magic happens. I thought for a second I was hitting forehands like DelPo :D :D. I watched plenty of Your videos. Keep the good work! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@doctormystic2156]

This - in combination with 'how to stay loose like Roger - is pure gold and greatly improved my forehand. Thanks a lot guys, great advice as always!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Niels. All the best Simon

[@robinhoodwink9345]

Thanks for showing it is like you have prepared all the leverage first and come that speedy lag part.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@sol029]

Playing tennis again after twenty years away. Former competitive player in my younger days. Really struggling with my forehand. It was a shot I used to dominate rallies with and now it's a liability. Enjoying your content. I'll give this a try.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Good luck with your forehand Here are some more forehand lessons that might help you too - kzbin.info/aero/PLJP-Wou-v6z0Fb0_CG1TAqaRZ3lUIj8bZ

[@seshavamsidhar5626]

Thanks for this tip..it worked for me..

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Awesome. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@subhashnitave7575]

Thanks very good tip !

[@eTENNISLEAGUE]

Great examples of pros...much clearer by looking at them...

[@milancollin1819]

I am a little bit late. Starting tennis 1year ago and I have a strong forehand but exactly as described. Forced power and not relaxed with no spin. When we train (two times a week) there are always too much people so maybe I have to see how it can approve by private lessons. Will see how to improve it.

[@IndranilBhattacharyaDhanbad]

Thank you so much for teaching us this foundation, it made a huge difference to my forehand and my confidence to hit with effortless power

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaynur841]

Fantastic job explaining this. Thank you!

[@rodctenis]

Totally right. I would be important however, add that it is also very important through the edge of the racket forward keeping the wrist relaxed.

[@dennispodesta6462]

The "pulling back" movement and subsequent racket drop add supination on the back-swing to the forearm on the forehand, and add pronation to the back-swing on the backhand- something I haven't heard discussed. Both extremes are power and lag boosters, I believe.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

They sure are. However many people discuss this but don't refer to it as supination or pronation. Those terms are used widely on the serve but not so much on groundstrokes. Lag is what is often talked about on both strokes. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@ryanta667]

Hi Simon, i was wondering what forehand grip do you use? Ps: I am a long time subscriber and love your channel :)

[@laetitiacairncross7789]

I had a hit against the wall today, and am quite surprised I didnt know this before! (have played since I was a kid! (now 39!) Its adding a huge amount of easy power, I always had my wrist tight. Cant wait to play next Tuesday night! Thanks!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Very happy to hear that, have fun smashing those forehands on Tuesday!

[@camg7713]

Thank you! This produced a noticeable increase in the power of my forehand.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Cameron. Happy to hear! All the best Simon

[@SatishRMopur]

Awesome advice. Thanks for sharing. Really appreciate.

[@valterbruno5955]

very good lesson, clear and undertandable. Great !

[@oscarcano8957]

Excellent video, great examples, great slow motion takes.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@anangpal72]

Thank you... Your videos help me a lot...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@dangerdave888]

So glad I have found these videos! I recently have changed from double handed to single handed, so need as much help as I can get :)

[@n8james2]

One hands the best!

[@jesoby]

David Schlachter double handed forehand is uncommon although my main hitting partner hits two handed both sides.

[@blee7365]

Your videos are really helpful. Thanks!

[@savagelee2310]

Thanks, very simply good tip for me.

[@olafsrensen9578]

just great and easy to learn.Thanks Olaf coach Copenhagen

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in buddy

[@alexandergoldman]

fantastic explanation and great selection of video clips to demonstrate your points. thx for the post

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@rajakeerthyramesh2384]

Simon, Thanks for the bit by bit analysis. Ivan, Pete and Andre had high elbow back and wrist lag, but used a double bend forehand, Generated as much power as Roger. Could you please analyze their forehands ? Regards

[@pursuesportandperfomance853]

This video is amazing :D helped my game so much ;)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching

[@0m3g4s]

Top Tennis Tip from Top Tennis Training, LETS GOOOOOO

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Love it, you might see an intro video with that title haha

[@mayonaisewow]

I don't know what the comments are talking about but if you do it properly federer's or nadal's forehand is anything but effortless. Why do you think so few achieve the same consistent result? Because their forehand is hard to copy. First of all i agree about what he said. My interpretation is the grip is in the ready position for the next step. Without this step you would cause shoulder pain. i theorize I hurt my shoulder because i was in my relax position which when transition to the next step is what cause it. Second of all the lag may be from rotation but I doubt it. It is from the hand manually position the butt of the handle to point at the ball. There's no shortcut to this. There's no skipping this step. All pro does this. There's no cause and effect like if I do this then the butt of the handle would point at the ball anyways. In appearance yes but there'll be no drive to the shot. Third most people can't do it consistently with straight arm. Not even djokovic can. There're specific criteria or limitation that just makes it impossible. I advise most people not to copy federer. I'm in my early 30's and I tweaked my shoulder trying to perfect it. The straight arm makes it instead of driving the shot with wrist, elbow, shoulder instead only wrist and shoulder. I'm not doing anything wild with the wrist and most of the power that should come from the elbow instead came from the shoulder. That's what I think anyways.

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[@deanme9]

Really great advice and well communicated

[@SloanZurnToto]

great advice mate

[@codygeer7096]

Good video man!

[@mrfuntasty2008]

Very useful, coach. thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad to help buddy All the best

[@Jazzcodes]

Top tip Simon! Thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks and glad you like it

[@jerrytom3514]

Great job!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@webtennis24]

Great tip!

[@jackfaraday9114]

This video helped me so much. Thanks man!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

You're welcome and I'm happy to hear that All the best

[@historyisthebest5831]

Sad that I can't train with you guys in person. You are in the UK but I'm in the US.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

We usually hold 2-3 clinics in the US every year but this year we haven't been able to travel with all the restrictions, hoping to restart in 2021

[@vaixv2507]

Thanks for another great video!I do have a question about the wrist lag though. Looking at my forehand swing in slow motion video, I can see that I do get in the proper "lagged" position during the backswing. However, when it's time to actually start my forward swing, I tend to bend my wrist and bring the racquet forward too early, at which point I tend to lock my wrist and perform what you called a "robotic and stiff" swing. What could I do to correct that? Maybe concentrate on leading with my elbow once I'm in that proper lagged-wrist starting position? Thanks a bunch guys!

[@Kashenor]

1. Turn the racquet isn't all. While loosening your wrist you have to squeeze chest and back muscles - mostly men. Women - they use mostly stomach muscles to get energetic body movement. 2. Who is the female player 0:50 ? (thanks for answer).

[@PanosFortounas]

Clever drill thanks coach but i miss something, shouldn't the racket face the ground instead of the side fence, i mean if you let the videos with pros a bit longer could be helpful

[@juliansanderson839]

That would be the Federer or Thiem style of racquet lag. Players like wawrinka (I think he’s one of em anyway) and djokovic have the racquet facing the side fence. Not much of a notable difference in terms of results, so most coaches and players call it a stylistic choice and call it a day

[@johnmcmahon1411]

excellent my man

[@Olusegun777]

thanks i will try it tomorrow :-)

[@baremiskic8090]

Thanks🎾🎾

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@Kazzzzzo]

That applies more on the WTA type of swing. ATP style is more natural and whippy.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

WTA style tends to go more behind the back, ATP stays more on side of the body. The position of the arm/wrist is very similar for most of the top male players which is what I'm teaching here.

[@sasitharan2253]

best video i think it technic will work better for me

[@danielliebig3052]

I will try this out and hopefully it will work

[@radiocorleone6192]

very very good

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Cheers, glad you like it

[@SriReddy]

Awesome tip 👌

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching and the support Any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@SriReddy]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I would like to see a video on transition play - from ground stroke to volley - when, how and strategy. Thanks Simon 😊

[@iiDyzR]

Would u recommend doing the same with pointing the racket up and lag on the wrist on the backhand side?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Single handed backhand yes, two handed not so much but like Djokovic, WTA players tend to do the same on the two hander but ATP players don't go so high up. Check out this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rYho2XoryAfas

[@siyaavipoojadeepak]

I agree with the importance of this technique to generate racquet head speed, lag, and penetration. However, I think you should elaborate on your presentation among the various groundstroke grips used in today's game. Obviously, most people using the Semi-Western grip don't have to worry excessively about keeping the ball inside the court. For Eastern grip users, it's a little more complicated.

[@polsenca]

damn good point

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

We've done a video covering the forehand grips with both me and Alex demonstrating each grip, going over the Pros/Cons Check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqeui4uLqsygbpo

[@jerrytom3514]

Ok point - But You are asking him for too much in one short video. One thing at a time.

[@it405]

Thanks coach! Love your vids

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@ayokay123]

Is that a full western or semi-western grip?

[@ihsan.abubaker]

Thx

[@Kazzzzzo]

Are there any drills for that, because I struggle to make a good lag. I have more of a Wta forehand, which means, I set the racket back there with the racket already being in a "lag position" if you know what I mean.

[@polsenca]

Just get your racket out away from your body with that wrist bend like Simon explains in the video. You'll want to do this as soon as you know the ball is coming to your forehand side.

[@Somewhere-in]

Hi. Where do you coach from and how much for a month of lessons? Thanks and please message me.

[@historyisthebest5831]

Oh wait where's the link?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Download our free forehand guide here - www.top-tennis-training.com/free-guide/

[@gofish0721]

Like the video tip and nice pro shots to illustrate the point and get a good mental imagery. Too many pop up ads right in the middle of the picture that is too distracting. Makes me shy away from your videos... too bad as a few others I've seen are pretty good

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. You can switch off the pop ups if they annoy you. We just want to make sure people like yourself can find our other videos

[@dariomiletic6045]

Ander Herrera playing tennis :)

[@bassmaster1953]

It has been known for decades that power in the golf swing is derived from a late release of the club head. Tennis is finally getting it.

[@jesoby]

bassmaster1953 players have been lagging head for years, some old club coaches haven't caught up

[@bassmaster1953]

Until recently, the top teachers have concentrated on everything, but the proper way to create power and control.

[@parsasabzevari864]

when you see Federer or Nadal their wrist is so free and soft but we're told not to have very soft and free wrist because it causes your shot comes up with error.so i have a question that what should we do?should we hit our forehand with a free and relaxed wrist or hard?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Relaxed!

[@manvarsinhkatariya2020]

it's amazing ...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@alexvien3654]

Simon, After getting the lag how should I bring the racket to contact? Should the arm stay extended with space and rotate through while the head stays on the ball?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Maintaining the eyes on the ball is very important however the straight arm vs bent arm is an individual choice, I'd give both a go to see which one you prefer

[@jassingh4032]

good

[@rekhasrivastava7020]

Work

[@jtroconisa]

hahaha, the robotic swing made my day

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@0m3g4s]

Hey Simon, I am currently able to get that lag on the forehand, however, I tend to flex the muscles on my arm a bit too much, something that takes aways relaxation from the shot. What can I do to stay relaxed before de contact point?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Try to exhale just as the ball comes up after the bounce, that should help with the relaxation

[@alexvien3654]

Simon, where is the front profile footage of Federer from this video? I didn't see you guys post that footage in your channel

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I think you mean this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqjchaqBlMqErNU

[@alexvien3654]

Thanks! Great footage

[@1023otto]

Hello Simon , I got a question, does it mean that I have to use my wrist to swing the racket at the moment of contact ? It's quite difficult to get the timing.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

No you wouldn't use the wrist to swing the racket, the whole body is working in sync to generate the racket head speed, starting from the legs, then the rotation with the upper body etc The wrist lag happens naturally when you use the body correctly however by starting with the racket head up you "cheat" into reaching that position. The wrist however stays loose the whole time

[@1023otto]

Thanks !

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

You're welcome

[@smurtsy983]

+Top Tennis Training - #1 in Online Tennis I cannot see the answer to this question and am curious myself. Do you mind reposting it? Thanks

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Repost - No you wouldn't use the wrist to swing the racket, the whole body is working in sync to generate the racket head speed, starting from the legs, then the rotation with the upper body etc The wrist lag happens naturally when you use the body correctly however by starting with the racket head up you "cheat" into reaching that position. The wrist however stays loose the whole time

[@prasadhadkar]

having lag is important to generate racquet speed, but it should not be deliberate.

[@applesforakbar]

Agreed - I feel like it's a byproduct of your natural swing.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Yes it should not be, however by using this method you create the same "Lag" position right from the start of the swing, making it easier to then achieve the lag in a more relaxed way. Try it and see.

[@prasadhadkar]

Yes. Perfect

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

TheBaroqueComposer So what would you call it then? If it's not a position? It's a position that occurs at very high speeds but that doesn't change the fact it's a position. As for Murray's forehand - I think his forehand would be much better if he did what I recommend in this video. Federer/Nadal/Djokovic and Wawrinka seem to be doing alright. As for losing the lag if you start this way, how can the players mentioned maintain that position then? Are they superhuman?

[@brianmoney410]

It is pretty much universally accepted that you should bring the racquet back with the head higher than your wrist, like Simon says. I was a pretty good junior player 30 years ago and just recently started playing again. Back then and even now, if I am not getting the pace on my forehand that I want, I focus on bringing the racquet back with the head almost straight up with a slight forward angle. It immediately results in fixing the issue. I just viewed this video and am in total agreement. I have never really formally thought about the concept of lag when doing this, but it definitely works for me. Keep up the great videos!!!

[@phanikiran6634]

I think this might help.. I have no lag in my swing.. that's why i tend to hit balls to net.. will the lag help me solve my problem??

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

If you're hitting into the net then lag won't solve that issue, only by lifting the ball and hitting with more net clearance will that change

[@phanikiran6634]

am okay with chest height and shoulder height balls....but when i try to hit the flat and low balls of net height, I tend to over hit them...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That's exactly when you need to increase topspin levels, think about brushing up the back of the ball as you hit

[@phanikiran6634]

Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online can you share me the link of top spin tutorial? :) I really appreciate your quick response and glad that you guys reaching out to people to help them

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I just filmed an entire video about unforced errors, in the video I detail hitting in the net and how to fix it so look out for that brand new video in the coming weeks

[@phanibhaskara3438]

Hi by doing this are we taking are taking pressure on wrist. is that going to hurt.

[@emilioxable]

please simon, in spanish also need learn, there are a lot of people of latin america that folow you

[@anjanagopal6221]

I try to follow these steps, and i notice more power + spin with the same amount of effort, but i dont feel like im lagging. Is that ok??

[@polsenca]

You're probably lagging without even knowing. Try recording yourself hitting

[@kuvesh1]

I noticed this most when watching nishikori.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Yep Kei does it strongly at the start of his swing

[@satoshinakamoto3200]

Federer has this, but he also closes the string before contact.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Something we cover here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn3WZGN9mLefo5I

[@satoshinakamoto3200]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks coach!

[@gr8o2h2o]

Back to a quasi modified badminton style....

[@yossefhady606]

The control is more important than power

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

And even better is having both. The good thing about this technique is you will notice much more control along with the power

[@legstrong616]

Murray should see this video

[@googlename9851]

What does he mean by "higher than the grip level"

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

The tip of the racket head being higher than the grip of the racket

[@googlename9851]

Isn't it always higher the grip of the racket?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

No, prior to contact it will drop under grip level to help create the topspin

[@googlename9851]

got it, cheers mate!

[@Matthew9818]

Who is the hottie at 0:52 ?

[@Femaqui07]

how could you not mention Murray?

[@notsoaverage398]

Do you really think these pros actually think about lag? i dont they just do it

[@xrxt0]

A punch is just a punch. A punch is more than a punch. A punch is just a punch.

[@sidstam]

Before they became pros, I suspect they thought a lot about it.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmqZkId3r6t6mpY

[@tegg02]

You are quite right. The racquet head lag is the result of the rapid arm acceleration and is not a position you should manurfacture, it happens naturally.

[@davidjohnston7949]

Hi Guys does anyone have a name for the hot female pro on 0.51 of this video she looks familiar?

[@raychayyc]

Too much lag in my swing hurts my wrist.

[@Kazzzzzo]

You have to losen up more then.

[@raychayyc]

The pain comes after the game. Weak wrist?

[@Kazzzzzo]

Not sure. Do some lower arm/wrist exercises. Not sure though, ask also someone else...

[@polsenca]

I agree with Kazzzzzo. Looser grip is important with this forehand and could be your wrist or forehand. Try the flexbar if you can get your hands on one.

[@2010VIPSTAR]

All the layers with 29/30 years age effectively have a high racket head preparation. NOT Kyrgios, not Thiem, Not karen Kashanov, not Sock, these NEWGEN players prepare with wrist broken in an opposite way as Federer for exemple. Also the head of racket is very low and turned towards the NET! Murray has modified his forehand and is using the same way of hitting now.... Just do a videio for this technic please ....!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Yes the "new" generation have taken this forehand a step further. We cover this in detail in our new course Play Like Your Favorite Player - www.top-tennis-training.com/players-course-access/ The thing is the racket is not low as you say, in fact Thiem/Sock and Kygios all reach very similar positions with the elbow leading back (remember those Sampras/Lendl and Agassi forehands?) Along with the elbow leading they have the tip of the racket pointing to the net to then have extra space to accelerate. The trouble is so far these players have not played long enough to know the results of this style of forehand long term on the wrist/elbow/shoulder. I would not be surprised if it ends up producing more injuries long term. The forehand is this video has passed the test and would suit club players much more than the one you suggest. And the way you ask for the video is not very polite "Just do a videio for this technic please ....!!!"?

[@jzam6518]

VVSVD

[@magribsyarif8656]

I tried this technic in today's practice. I could hit balls with very good feeling and I could shot fast and spinning ball! Thank you so much.

[@j3003]

Great examples and explanation, thanks

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon