The Big Mistake You Are Making On Your Forehand

[@TennisEvolution]

Forehand myths debunked: Former Top 100 ATP Pro, Jeff Salzenstein, is exposing 3 common myths that could be crippling your forehands potential. Most players make at least 1 of these 3 mistakes... Do you? goo.gl/JZuEU3

[@TennisEvolution]

You are welcome :)

[@jaymieparamu9320]

This guy is one of the few coaches on here that actually knows what he’s doing

[@polyglotpengyou]

Agreed

[@gregoryphillips3969]

So true, so true. I have been around tennis a long time. Jeff is the best. He's telling tennis players things that you'd otherwise wouldn't hear or would have to pay a great deal of money to find out. Truth of the matter is in the old days either coaches would spoon feed you information to keep you coming back or they just flat out didn't possess the knowledge to pass along in the first place. Jeff is the best period.

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

Free and effortless tennis..awesome! All the best in 2021 Jeff

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you Emmanuel! My best wishes for you as well in 2021.

[@charliehein8921]

OMG, this has been one of my biggest issues! My instructor actually also talks about the beachball. In fact he yells, "BEACHBALL" at me when he sees me shrinking in! :) It's a world of difference when I create that space in my swing. I discovered after creating that space that I was hitting the ball too late. So, now I'm working on hitting the ball a little more in front. Great video!!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Charlie Hein so good to heard this! Please share with others !

[@willkittwk]

Jeff is always the best tennis coach. The way he teaches is superior. He breaks down the techniques of tennis but never overanalyzing like many. He shows the problems that occur and has a workable solution. Being he was an pro player he no doubt has seen different techniques work so he never gives cookie cutter advice .. fluid instructions

[@AndreLimaBH]

This is so simple and also amazing. Thx, coach!

[@TennisEvolution]

Andre Lima TENNIS you are welcome. Happy your like it !

[@minhe9008]

This is a really great tip. Thank you so much!

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@MA-dw2yl]

'A huge beach ball, bubble around your body, alligator arms, to become a spaceman..' wow, your conceptualization is great!

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you for watching! Jeff.

[@counsela9240]

Love the explanation clarity Jeff. Thanks!

[@TennisEvolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamespeters9012]

Great video Jeff! You have undoubtedly some of the best free tips out there. Anyone can improve if they follow your advice. Too many amature players make the mistake of trying to copy players likee Fed when they haven't mastered the basic principals such as this.

[@andreimasin3076]

Upd: here is a vid of my forehand outdoors kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHXGm32kbKZlf5o Hey, Jeff, I have big trouble transitioning into playing indoors. In particular, the problem is in my forehand. For example, my backhand has decent spin and depth outdoors, and I also hit the ball early and well indoors. On the other hand, my forehand is huge outdoors, I am able to hit with some spin, and I kill everything that is above the net. But indoors my forehand does not work at all, I have no idea what the problem is. I try to hit it early, but half of all the shots are off the center of the racket. I am absolutely sure that I cannot get used to the fast indoor bounce no matter what I do. For example, playing outdoors, I have no trouble hitting anything with my forehand, including hitting a half volley when a well executed slice is coming, but indoors just nothing works. What would be some particular tips for getting used to indoor tennis? Love your videos. Thank you in advance.

[@lhiiman]

I've been struggling with hitting out on my forehand for a while now because I have not been able to create space consistently. Looking forward to giving this a go! Thanks Jeff!

[@ericdesilvestre3125]

Hi Jeff. Excellent recommendation that works perfectly. Eric

[@frankmiller95]

Nice, succinct explanation. lt's interesting that the modern forehand is, in many ways, opposite to "classic," eastern forehand of the late 70s and early 80s. That shot emphasized a closed stance with the elbow tucked in, close to the torso and a swing like a softball pitch through the hitting zone, with a "church steeple" follow through.

[@harleymiki8358]

Great video! Can you do the same for the backhand, especially the one handed backhand?

[@TennisEvolution]

Harley Miki yes!

[@edonosocl]

Man...this is the most powerfull forehand tip I have seen in YT in years...simple, but SO important. Thanks for sharing.

[@TennisEvolution]

Enrique Donoso I appreciate that. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@manuelmoraespinola5311]

Good explanation, sir! 😊

[@megt9505]

I love your teaching thank you!

[@mariodeb]

your videos are really on another level

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you!

[@blackace5167]

The forehand is probably the fastest stroke to learn in tennis but if you can't hit a proper forehand, how can you expect to learn to hit a backhand? This video is simple but very informative. I have been playing tennis for 20 years and I actually have the same motion and technique like the tennis tutor in this video.

[@TennisEvolution]

Dream Catcher ll thank you for your comment! Please share this video with others to help them :)

[@johnz8843]

Good tip and explanation

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you John. I appreciate your comment. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Jeff

[@johnz8843]

@@TennisEvolution Probably volley grip and technique would be most helpful to me right now. thanks for asking.

[@TennisEvolution]

@@johnz8843 You're welcome. Thanks for your feedback. Jeff.

[@akaebbassouan4979]

Des conseils judicieux et pertinents avec un bon jeu de jambes. Thank U bravo

[@TennisEvolution]

Thanks!

[@kevinoshea2289]

A big fan of yours. Love your forehand. Study many of your videos (recognize this as a remake of some of your golden-oldie earlier ones). I keep struggling with unit turn-either holding too long with non-dominant hand; racquet too close and not enough space; not getting racquet up and out; focusing too much on getting hitting elbow back and up. This is helpful. Need to simplify-"out and up" unit turn, "don't hold too long with non-dominant hand" and spaceman mantra (as well, more spaceman from earlier videos-rays coming out of outstretched arm). Tks

[@TennisEvolution]

Kevin O'Shea love your commitment to my videos!

[@purdecal694]

I really do appreciate the tricks and tips which are really touching the problems and the solutions

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you for watching ! I appreciate your feedback and kind comments. What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future? Get access to a free course inside our Tennis Evolution app including lessons to improve your forehand. This is like having a coach in your pocket when you’re on court. Click here to register tennisevolutionapp.com/register/

[@sebashtiannumberone5431]

Totally right!! Thx a lot teacher

[@kheme13]

You are the best, Jeff. You make things simple to understand, thank you. I have been watching your video for years now.

[@TennisEvolution]

Khem Eamolarn that’s amazing. Thank you 🙏🏻. Please share the channel with your friends !

[@larrysamuels6694]

Nice n Simple! Thks

[@TennisEvolution]

You're welcome Larry! Thanks for watching ;) What other type of lessons would you like to see next in our channel? Jeff

[@orangecoolius]

great tip, thx

[@bradleaoverseas]

Great tips. Do you have similar for single hand back hand?

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you! Yes, check out my latest lesson on the one handed backhand kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3S7ZYGlmLuYrqc Jeff.

[@mariodeb]

very good appreciated it

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you Mario!

[@user-jv9qz2bu1r]

great stuff - the set-up to the swing is essential to executing a correct shot - love these tips in the video - do you have a backhand version?

[@TennisEvolution]

J 🙏🏻 thank you. Let me see what I can do about space on the backhand

[@kimberlyjohanson4656]

Thanks Jeff, I have turned into a slice/pusher to get to the net because i hate to make errors and lose a valuable point. At my 4.5 level, I need my full force forehand, and hoping this will help me correct my missing details on the swing and prep. I love all your videos.

[@frankmiller95]

lf you're a "slice/pusher" in any way, you're nowhere near a 4.5. A 4.5 player is a high level of tennis, equal to the skill of a locally ranked junior or adult.

[@ruggierojerolli]

A master concept: spaceman, huge beachball, huge bubble. You're genius 💯👏👏👏👏

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you! I appreciate your valuable feedback. What other type of lessons would you like to see from me in the near future? Jeff.

[@michaelromeo5689]

Great lesson! I'm going to work on that. Thank you..

[@TennisEvolution]

Hey! Thanks michael romeo! Glad you liked it!😊🎾👍

[@robertasinger5951]

I’ll be trying this today!! Thank you!!❤️

[@TennisEvolution]

roberta singer awesome 👏🏻. Let me know how it goes

[@muyu69]

Thank you for the educational video. I think this issue has been dealt by many coaches and by many videos, but this is probably the best demonstration and explanation of its kind. After watching this, there is absolutely no doubt about the importance of non-dominant arm and power position. Be a space man or space woman!

[@belmirovalente984]

Great Jeff!!! Always to the point.

[@TennisEvolution]

Belmiro Valente thank you 🙏🏻. I do my Best to be clear

[@joangrennan886]

If only instruction like this was available when I was getting started at tennis . I have been doing it my way for so long that changing anything throws my timing to the skies but thanks Jeff ; that was wonderful

[@finishingspecialistfurnitu9208]

Thank you Jeff your tips it’s so helpful for for me

[@TennisEvolution]

rp wams you are so welcome. I appreciate you

[@finishingspecialistfurnitu9208]

@@TennisEvolution my biggest problem is forehand how do i control it?

[@TennisEvolution]

rp wams you can send a video!

[@carloscosta8743]

Very good video

[@Piolo-hp4yi]

I struggled with that problem but my trainer said the same as you! You need space to have a nice forehand and get well positioned to accomplish this move

[@TennisEvolution]

Piolo 2013 awesome! You got this

[@boriskiprich5702]

Great Video!

[@TennisEvolution]

Boris Kiprich thank you 🙏🏻

[@blindsfitvince2443]

Great 👍

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you 👍

[@ianskywalker278]

I've got a beautiful forehand already but still watching Jeff ^^~

[@TennisEvolution]

Ian Skywalker thank you. That means a lot

[@piratecustom6029]

It seems like you are using a semi-westen grip? Anyway people like me who play with full-western (mostly) will find it more difficult to get "much space", depending on that you really need to have a swing that comes sort of from under the ball and then "wipes through" little like a "windscreen wiper motion". Of course you could bend your knees really much and in that way be able to create even more space but then we are talking about more or less at least 90 degrees angle at your knees? But I agree for that big flatish forehand you need as much space as possible :). This is a really good tip from Jeff but dont take it too far, another tip is to grip the handle lightly, dont hold it really tight. To have a "relaxed" arm should help in finding the right swing and generating decent power?

[@TennisEvolution]

Pirate Custom relaxation and space are key 🔑

[@juliecole8109]

I do this all the time and when I make the mistake I know it and it drives me mad 😡- thanks for the top tip I can’t wait to ty it out on the court - I’m an adult lady learner since 1.5 years- looking to upgrade my racket from a 275g - 105 inch head - should I go for smaller head and heavier now that I’m progressing? Confused about what to buy- I’d be grateful for professional advice - thanks!

[@leebr2010]

Another great video Jeff.

[@florinarcalean3469]

Another great video! You are a wonderful coach!

[@TennisEvolution]

florin arcalean thank you so much !

[@lalameinc]

I totally enjoyed this video. I need to keep the concept of "space" in my head as this forehand technique will not work otherwise. The first move is the key and I agree that I watch many players at my club and none are doing it. Some players just have their off hand just hanging by their side doing nothing. On the tennis court not good etiquette to say something when you see something:)!

[@TennisEvolution]

Glen Schneer it’s a big problem isnt it?

[@lalameinc]

It's probably one of the biggest there is! I played this past Saturday and I found that on the forehands that I had the proper spacing were hit very well. Most of my unforced errors on the forehand came because of poor spacing. It's takes a lot of practice to get this down consistently and your footwork must be in sync as well.

[@TennisEvolution]

Glen Schneer totally true! A big secret to winning tennis !

[@ashaikh147]

HI, I like your video and shared with my Son who is just 13 years old, he has problem, while hitting ball it goes into net.

[@victorfranco4932]

very good video

[@TennisEvolution]

Victor Franco thank you 🙏🏻

[@producermind9030]

Great lesson

[@TennisEvolution]

Bill Kang thank you 🙏🏻

[@antoncabalde]

Hi Jeff! great video! do you recommend holding the racket in such a way that the pinky is all the way at the end of the grip? people say this creates more leverage

[@johnnylanderos7067]

What is the best strategy in tennis? I mean do you go into a tennis match, competitive I mean, with a knowledge of how you're going to play it or do you just adjust to what your opponent gives you?

[@TennisEvolution]

Jonathan Landeros a little of both

[@seung-minlee6331]

Thanks a lot!!! Great video~

[@TennisEvolution]

seungmin lee you are 🙏🏻 welcome Please share with others

[@adonisrico5631]

nice job

[@jemand8462]

Could you make a video about how to not muscle the ball with the forehand but swing effortlessly and gain consistency by that? I just can't do it and don't know how to work on it.

[@oscarcoach6422]

Love you boy gracias

[@TennisEvolution]

Julio Jaramillo thank you 🙏🏻

[@jerrytom3514]

Nice job jeff!

[@TennisEvolution]

Jerry Tom thank you ! Please share with others:)

[@mgfliby]

Another great video! Thanks for the reminder...every time I make this first move, it’s a beautiful forehand. Now, how to get that muscle memory. :-)

[@TennisEvolution]

Matt Goss thank you ! You can do it:)

[@shan-linchan7933]

Hi Jeff which string you use in video?

[@TennisEvolution]

陳詳霖 Babolat rpm blast

[@eliastieleniuskruythoff7588]

Usefull!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Elias Tielenius Kruythoff thank you

[@jong-haelee6654]

It is very fundamental and basic part for effortless and consistent forehand stroke but most recreational players skip :-)

[@TennisEvolution]

Jong-hae Lee so true. It is a very common mistake to get to close

[@jaymieparamu9320]

Finally a decent coach who actually talks sense

[@TennisEvolution]

Thank you. Means a lot! Check this out if you want to take your tennis to the next level >> goo.gl/JZuEU3 💥🔍💥🔍

[@neilgreene]

My son does this. Goes back and forth about every 1yr with his elbow dropping then we have to go back to the basics again to get it backup, hit with less power, think and pause. Then he returns. But, I am going to let him watch this video now too so he hears the message from me, his coach and this video.

[@TennisEvolution]

Neil Greene Awesome ! Let me know how It goes

[@JorgeRodriguez-mq9yr]

Space is going to be the word in my head next time I'm on the court, thank you for this tip

[@TennisEvolution]

Xgenfreak awesome 👏🏻

[@louiscyphre7023]

I have got that 1st position but the problem is i am hitting too flat , i want more control and spin , do you have a cure for this jeffy ?

[@gcs7817]

Louis Cyphre Drop the racquet below the height of the ball and swing up on the ball? I find myself waiting until the ball has dropped below my waist which means the racquet then has to drop even lower to get under the ball. Jeff - what’s your thoughts?

[@TennisEvolution]

G CS I can help you all better if I see the your forehands

[@deanma7399]

I just wanna know where this scenery court is .

[@TennisEvolution]

Dean Ma Denver, Colorado!

[@VNTAAcademy]

Good

[@TennisEvolution]

VNTA Tennis Thank you!

[@HeHeMC3]

Hi Jeff, Do you feel that it is a bad thing for club level players to swing too fast on their forehands even when it is a ball that they can attack and hit flat through it? Is it a myth that more power = more swing speed? Would it be better to just accelerate gradually through the shot rather than doing it in one fast motion? You can still hit with power with good acceleration and don't necessarily need to swing fast, correct? I find a lot of club level players end up hitting it long or dumping their balls into the net when they try to swing faster. I would appreciate your insight on this. Thanks

[@ldeue4837]

I'm not Jeff but in my honest opinion. Overhitting is a problem with many rec players. You should really have sound technique. I rarely if ever swing as hard as I possibly can. But I can tell you that my game improved drastically when I stopped trying to add 5 or 10 mph to my forehand or backhand, and started thinking about where I need to hit the ball and how I need to hit it in specific situations. Having good shot selection can change you as a player. And it's rarely talked about.

[@TennisEvolution]

Dihos I prefer ball control first over speed. Yes!

[@HeHeMC3]

Tennis Evolution - Online Tennis Lessons Thanks for clearing that up!

[@TennisEvolution]

Dihos welcome!

[@frankmiller95]

The idea is simple, unless you're hitting a drop shot, hit the ball as hard as possible, while keeping it in play. Extra velocity is counterproductive if the ball lands out.

[@ΓιάννηςΣΑΡΑΤΖΙΔΗΣ]

I don't disagree with the space. I say it: too close! And the opposite is: too far!! I prefer the medium backswing not the high and the circular...

[@TennisEvolution]

Γιάννης ΣΑΡΑΤΖΙΔΗΣ nice 👍

[@ΓιάννηςΣΑΡΑΤΖΙΔΗΣ]

Thank you, Jeff, for your immediate response... I try hard to be an open mind. Do you remember my comments about RHYTHM and IDEA?

[@bassmann666]

This excellent tip must me accompanied with foot work

[@TennisEvolution]

Well said Roberto. Thank you for watching. What other types of lessons would you like to see from me in the near future? Jeff.

[@bassmann666]

Hi Jeff! In near future help us to deal in rallys with the slow or high balls, how to stroke them with confidence, ,and not with another sloow or high ball, thanks!!

[@TennisEvolution]

@@bassmann666 Awesome. Thanks for your feedback. Jeff.

[@Smem1371]

thanks for solving my most common mistake

[@TennisEvolution]

Smem1371 you are very welcome 🙏🏻

[@nikkivanrooyen5652]

He is one of the coaches that nows what he talking about agree💯

[@guilhermedefreitasguimarae4032]

Nice!!!

[@TennisEvolution]

Guilherme de Freitas Guimarães thank you 🙏🏻

[@timeanagy9302]

Sorry I'm bit confused.Why the forehand is played with the left hand?when the left hand is backhand?

[@TennisEvolution]

What do you mean ?

[@timeanagy9302]

@@TennisEvolution forehand I play with right hand and backhand with the left hand.I thought this is a golden rule.

[@TennisEvolution]

​@@timeanagy9302 I assume you use the left hand on the two handed backhand.

[@timeanagy9302]

@@TennisEvolution yes

[@miljanajanculovski4002]

In power position is your racquet at shoulder level?

[@TennisEvolution]

Miljana Janculovski which part of the racquet ?

[@miljanajanculovski4002]

@@TennisEvolution handle of the racquet...

[@TennisEvolution]

Miljana Janculovski I like the hand at shoulder level

[@miljanajanculovski4002]

@@TennisEvolution thanks Jeff.You and your work are amazong,making us better in every way.

[@TennisEvolution]

Miljana Janculovski you are welcome 🙏🏻. Please share with others :). I appreciate you

[@alexbrands11]

Первый раз слышу о таком Джеффе!!😝🍥😝Сальзен...ЧТО!??😎

[@polyglotpengyou]

I definitely always get too many balls close to my body, I think it has to do with the feet. My body doesn’t go to the right position

[@TennisEvolution]

Developing the right footwork patterns will definitely help you out Polyglot!

[@1114gabby]

This is really a great tip. The left hand has always been important but the extension towards the fence seems to be emphasized more with modern forehand teaching.

[@TennisEvolution]

James Peters thank you 🙏🏻

[@theUsesOFnot]

After watching this video I went from a relative nobody to ATP Top 10.

[@TennisEvolution]

theUsesOFnot see how it works :)

[@kirti8669]

Sir can you help me in my forehand

[@TennisEvolution]

KIRTI ATTRI yes. My email is [e-mail]

[@smokinjoe4684]

Why in the #$$% haven't I been watching a pro's content like Jeff?

[@TennisEvolution]

It's better later than never!

[@norcalchrismeister]

I have this problem more on my backhand

[@TennisEvolution]

norcalchrismeister many players do

[@vt68041]

what is your racquet tennis ....why it sounds so soft

[@TennisEvolution]

hey Varun. I use a Babolat pure drive. The string tension may cause this sound.

[@vt68041]

@@TennisEvolution I meant racquet tension only.....auto-correct made it" tennis "

[@TennisEvolution]

@@vt68041 58 lbs.

[@Krargh]

Hello Jeff, first of all thank you for your videos ! I have a question for my forehand : i'm not able to keep the power position as long as you said, and I don't know how to improve that ... Firstly I do the power position, and then when the ball is coming next to me, my raquet is always down too fast (as you said in an other video). So how can I keep my raquet up and don't go low too quickly ? It's been 4 years now I'm trying to fix that, but I'm not able to do it ... Thanks again, your videos are very powerfull ! (And sorry for my english btw ...)

[@TennisEvolution]

Krargh would you like me to do a video analysis of you forehand ?

[@Krargh]

@@TennisEvolution Sure ! So what's the plan ? :)

[@TennisEvolution]

Send to [e-mail]

[@BackoftheLineTennis]

We call that T-Rex arms. :)

[@TennisEvolution]

Back of the Line Tennis 😉

[@yimingzhh]

Here we call it zombie arms.

[@TennisEvolution]

Yiming Zhang :)

[@IvanArantes]

Looks easy but this is difficult as hell. Dammnnn

[@TennisEvolution]

Trust the process Ivan!

[@kenmtb]

Alligators are wimpy. I am T-Rex

[@CesarAFT]

Alligator arm only works for McEnroe

[@transklutz]

Put your off-arm, back on! Lol 😋

[@TennisEvolution]

transklutz ?

[@transklutz]

@@TennisEvolution so it's not detached or disconnected (from the video).... joking. 👍video

[@TennisEvolution]

transklutz yes. Keep it connected :)

[@cbalmori]

a small recommendation… finish your videos with about a minute of showing the end result. Hit some balls across the net… allow viewers to see the entire motion