THE FOREHAND - 3 Common Mistakes And How To Fix Them

[@ryanmitchell9460]

Just discovered your channel! Great work! As a uk level 2 coach I see many people not extend through contact and therefore not hitting through the ball. I feel this tip is essential for depth and consistent. Many people I see try to focus on trying do the windshield wiper technique they have seen on other KZbin videos and end up de accelerating at contact and wonder why the have little success.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Ryan, agree with with your points! The important thing is that players are picking up the points that are right for them!

[@amirsanchez8193]

Great video! In the past two months, my forehand has improved mostly with two changes: preparation for the shot, and having a shorter swing. More control and even more power

[@KaerJordan13]

These are very smart drills that I haven’t seen before. Will definitely try them out next time I coach my friend!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Jordan, let me know which one works the best for them!

[@lcervantes8505]

We did the forward leg balancing act on the serve today.

[@tinali1038]

Awesome drills to correct and improve forehand !

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Tina

[@eldartop1634]

Thanks. I need to try all these fixes asap.

[@akaebbassouan4979]

Un condensé de conseils pertinents pour s'améliorer j'ai vraiment aimé cette capsule. Améliorez la voix et la diction pédagogique pour un coach super Merci Hats off to U guy

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@sergiosimbula]

Great tips! Some new ones :) Will use for my students 🙏🏼

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Sergio, I hope they work well for you and your students!

[@millcroft1759]

great lesson. much appreciated.

[@Mcweeever]

Your double handed forehand would make Fabrice proud... Great vid... Very useful, thanks fella

[@TheTennisMentor]

That man is a sorcerer!🧙‍♂️Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leonroberts6086]

Excellent job! I wouldn't change anything! Keep up the great work!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Very kind Leon, thanks for watching!

[@DrFearfall]

This was really super useful, thanks!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for watching doc!

[@johndenny3068]

Great channel. Question I have is “where does your swing originate?”. Hip, shoulder, arm, torso?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks John! The kinetic chain starts from the ground up. Your legs drive your hip then torso and then your arm and finally your racket!

[@fromoz3154]

great tips, well explained and helpful camera angle

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for checking it out!💥🎾

[@fromoz3154]

Can you do tips for two handed backhand? Cheers from Australia

[@TheTennisMentor]

@@fromoz3154 I’ll definitely add it to my list, thanks for the suggestion! 😁👍

[@PURETENNISsense]

I really like your detailed explanations on eachof the 3 mistakes. There is big debate over WTA and ATP forehand styles. I know you mentioned that different players have different take backs.... I'm curious, do you think that the grip used has an effect on the takeback size?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Amyn Tennis Channel thanks for watching... the grip has a direct impact on the swing shape/racket path, for example, an eastern grip on the FH would require a more horizontal swing path whilst a full western would require a more upward vertical swing path. However, sizes vary from player to player and from shot to shot dependant on their time. You can get away with a bigger take back if you hit with more topspin due to increased margin for error, however I have also seen top players with flat eastern forehands with huge swings... it comes down to having good timing!

[@PURETENNISsense]

@@TheTennisMentor That makes a lot of sense! Thanks for the detailed answer and examples. Just out of curiosity, what grip do you hold and how big is your swing?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Amyn Tennis Channel well I don’t spend much time on my own game... I should make more effort! But, I use a semi-western grip and would say I have a medium sized take-back... it used to be bigger (sometimes too big) but has become more compact over time for efficiency when coaching.

[@PURETENNISsense]

@@TheTennisMentor Yea I completely understand. That's what happens when we start coaching more and playing less haha! Thanks for the input. I'm always curious how players transition to coaching and how it effects their game. I appreciate your input, I feel the same about my fh swing. Became more efficient over time. Thanks for answering! I really enjoy your videos. You describe everything very simply but effective with your words and straight to the point.

[@mikechan231]

Great suggestions

[@spinnerfok]

Thanks my forehand is less consistence then my one handed backhand, this video helped so much.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Spinner Channel I’m glad you found it useful. Let me know how you get on with the exercises!

[@donaldmcgowan4951]

Really enjoying your videos Ashley.I need a lesson from you but your a busy man Don.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Donald Mcgowan glad you’ve enjoyed them so far!

[@Sladovsky1]

Double-haned fh instantly brings to mind one ATP player - Santoro :)

[@TheTennisMentor]

Fabrice Santoro, the magician, was amazing to watch!!

[@Sladovsky1]

@@TheTennisMentor He was, indeed. Very unconventional technique, but fun to watch ;)

[@akaebbassouan4979]

De très bons pour améliorer cette arme le coup droit Thanks a lot

[@TheTennisMentor]

Merci d'avoir regardé

[@Mcweeever]

Man how much spin does that surface take 😨😨😨... Rafa's forehand would be over my head on that!

[@TheTennisMentor]

On a warm, dry summers day it can really kick up!☄️

[@harryharrison4749]

Great video ash 👍🏼😁

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Harry 💥🎾

[@JnRGaming]

useful tips and drills as always

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks buddy!

[@테꽁_세상의모든테니]

what a nice video and helpful tips. I'm amateur player who have been struggled with forehand for many years. I think i have one of the most ugly forehand. Could I get your advice how to fix my forehand by sending some footage of me by email? I'd appreciate it if u can help the one desperate player(me). :)

[@poida007]

Did learn this coaching methodology from Louis Cayer? Games Based Coaching.

[@TheTennisMentor]

I have seen a few presentations from Louis so I’m sure he has been an influence on how I coach.

[@poida007]

@@TheTennisMentor Yes, he's heavily involved in the LTA coaching and player development.

[@konstantinosdiplas8579]

G R E A T...THANK YOU

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’re very welcome! 😁

[@alexandergreat4836]

I like your video however you need to mention the change of grip from chopper after the first touch then using the non playing hand to change grip to eastern or semi western grip Also your hand doesn’t take the racket back you shoulder turn takes the racket back, the non playing hand just assists. That’s why we call it a unit turn.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Alexander Great thanks, both very good points which I totally agree with! I try to keep explanations short and simple ensure I’m not boring people with lengthy videos! Maybe I should create them with less exercises and more detail? Thanks for watching!

[@alexandergreat4836]

The Tennis Mentor Sorry if I sounded condescending didn’t mean too. I think your video was good or I wouldn’t have taken the time to watch and comment. There is so much rubbish online and it’s almost laughable what you see.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Alexander Great not at all, it’s all helpful and always appreciate quality feedback. There’s some great stuff on here but, as you say, some not so great... it’s a bit of a minefield for less experienced players! Thanks again 😁

[@alexandergreat4836]

The Tennis Mentor 👏👍

[@Sladovsky1]

@@TheTennisMentorMinefield LOL

[@stilllifeproductions5017]

Thanks for this video. I like the 2-Touch drill, but it requires a relative mastery of more open grips (Continental, perhaps Eastern). I initially train FH in SW and this could be challenging for a beginner or intermediate. That is, using the Conti for the 1st touch, then the SW for the stroke. I actually begin training in Continental FH (in addition to SW- for special circumstances, feeding, etc) once relative mastery has been achieved in the FH volley.

[@mytennisblog4293]

I sub you are so talented!!

[@TheTennisMentor]

MyTennis Blog thanks, very kind!!

[@mytennisblog4293]

@@TheTennisMentor have you got Instagram?

[@MatchPointTennis]

Great video overall. However you didn't bring your non-dominant hand back on the self-feed, and catch, drop, hit.

[@pjakobsen]

Do you honestly think it's realistic to find another adult player who is willing to play two tap tennis? Yes, when you are a coach, you can make people do it, but no recreational player will do that drill even if it's the best thing for their game.

[@steveward4432]

If you don’t want to improve then don’t do it