The 4 MOST COMMON topspin forehand problems

[@pfpvilano]

4.0 Florida player here... I have watched hundreds if not thousands of videos. This video constitutes the most comprehensive analysis of my own self taught issues. I need the super power of skills transference! So difficult to replace habits.

[@TennisHacker]

Breaking bad habits take time and repetition. The key is only focusing on one thing at a time. Do enough reps and then move to the next thing. It might take several thousand good reps before the new habit will hold up to match play. I hope that helps

[@AlexanderGr8]

It’s good that you mention the inside to outside swing line. So many coaches don’t even understand that. They often teach outside to inside or out to out even. Starts from the slot position. Great stuff mate.

[@TennisHacker]

Thanks you.

[@BobInKC]

One thing I like to do is when moving toward the ball is keeping both hands on the racket and while making my unit turn not starting my back swing until right before the ball bounces on my side.

[@TennisHacker]

Nice. It’s good that you’ve found what works for you 👊

[@arjunmehta2853]

One of my mistake is I was never creating racquet lag and holding the racquet tightly, which caused very low power strokes. I also did backswing with the racquet open which caused me to hit the ball at contact point with an upward angle, causing high shots. Also, I was not going with the flow of my body and causing erratic movement. Also I start the preparing swing late causing hurried strokes.

[@TennisHacker]

Racket lag and not gripping the racket too tightly are definitely important. As is keeping the racket closed at contact. Have you mange to get it all working now? or are you still struggling with the late prep etc?

[@arjunmehta2853]

@@TennisHacker I've fixed all except the racquet lag. Working on it :)

[@TennisHacker]

Do you make one of the common mistakes?

[@jscott4431]

Yes! I struggle with being too close to the ball. I can generate good topspin when I'm spaced properly to the ball but I jam myself way too often and end up pushing the ball with no topspin over the baseline. I also make this mistake often on short balls because I run straight to the ball instead of having the ball to the side of my body. Thanks so much for making this video. I think your instruction will certainly help me.

[@danjackknife]

Sometimes I find the 'Unit Turn' key point is when your non-hitting shoulder is underneath your chin. Ever since I use that method for an orthodox forehand, the strokes are more consistent. However, if I'm on the run or get lazy, the 'Lasso' forehand is go-to. Situational forehands eh. Good video!

[@TennisHacker]

Thanks... It's good that you've found a cue that works for you. That's what it's all about :-)

[@TheDaDain]

Awesome 👏

[@TennisHacker]

You are welcome :-)

[@watcher687]

Which is the ideal way? First unit turn then move to the ball or do both at the same time? Of course first move then turn is not even an option, I guess.

[@TennisHacker]

As you said, it depends on the shot/ If the ball is hit harder, you will have to do the unit turn as you move. If the ball is further away often you need to get a few steps in before the unit turn.

[@Johnstage]

Awesome video!

[@TennisHacker]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I'm a bit of a stuck record when it comes to repeating the basics. But the that seems to get missed is that the amazing thins that pro players do are built on solid basics :-)

[@baccarani1507]

What do you think about next gen forehand?

[@TennisHacker]

In what respect?

[@baccarani1507]

@@TennisHacker what is your opinion about the idea of change the take back according to it even if I am not young