A forehand is a basic stroke in the game of tennis. It is one of the most important strokes in the game as it can be both a defensive and an offensive shot. There are various kinds of forehands such as the topspin, slice, flat and lob forehands. This is due to the different spins used to hit each type of forehand. The topspin forehand will create a heavy bounce that will cause the ball to rotate forward and hop when it bounces on the court. The slice forehand will cause the ball to rotate backwards (backspin) and creates a shorter bounce. A slice forehand can also cause the ball to skid when it bounces on the court. The flat forehand will cause the ball to travel fast through the air with very little spin and will skid off the court. The flat forehand is usually an offensive shot as it travels very fast. The lob is a shot that is loopy and can have either spin or no spin; usually a defensive shot. This article aims to teach you how to hit a forehand and the things to take note of when hitting a forehand.
The following pointers are important to hitting a sound forehand:
1. Get into the correct position. Beginners should learn to hit the forehand by turning sideways and stepping into the ball. This is called the closed stance. As one improves, the open stance would be preferred. The key for beginners is to able to be able to contact the ball properly each time. Then to progress to learning the swing. For beginners, the initial grip is to learn to hold the racket with the eastern forehand grip.
2. With an eastern forehand grip i.e. index knuckle and number three of racket bezel, turn sideways and step into the ball with your left leg (if you are a right handed player)
3. Good footwork will help you move towards the ball and put you into position to hit the ball at the contact point. Sound footwork for the forehand will require the left foot to step towards the ball. This automatically puts your body in a side-way position. Move towards the ball and step in with your left foot.
4. Contacting the ball on the racket sweet spot is important. Always try to hit the ball in a squarely. Have your tennis racket beside and low and brush up and forward on the ball. Ensure you are properly balanced. As a beginner it is better to stay sideways and only rotate your arms. Do not rotate your lower body. This will ensure stability when you strike the ball.
5. Follow through - this is very important as following contacting the ball at the point of contact, you will need to continue with the swing upwards and towards your left ear. A high follow through will tend to add top spin to your shot. A flatter follow through will result in a flatter and faster pace ball.
The tips accorded here should guide you in being to hit the tennis ball with your forehand soundly. Always remember to turn, racket back into a 'v' position, focus on the point of contact in front of you and follow through completely. Have fun!
The following pointers are important to hitting a sound forehand:
1. Get into the correct position. Beginners should learn to hit the forehand by turning sideways and stepping into the ball. This is called the closed stance. As one improves, the open stance would be preferred. The key for beginners is to able to be able to contact the ball properly each time. Then to progress to learning the swing. For beginners, the initial grip is to learn to hold the racket with the eastern forehand grip.
2. With an eastern forehand grip i.e. index knuckle and number three of racket bezel, turn sideways and step into the ball with your left leg (if you are a right handed player)
3. Good footwork will help you move towards the ball and put you into position to hit the ball at the contact point. Sound footwork for the forehand will require the left foot to step towards the ball. This automatically puts your body in a side-way position. Move towards the ball and step in with your left foot.
4. Contacting the ball on the racket sweet spot is important. Always try to hit the ball in a squarely. Have your tennis racket beside and low and brush up and forward on the ball. Ensure you are properly balanced. As a beginner it is better to stay sideways and only rotate your arms. Do not rotate your lower body. This will ensure stability when you strike the ball.
5. Follow through - this is very important as following contacting the ball at the point of contact, you will need to continue with the swing upwards and towards your left ear. A high follow through will tend to add top spin to your shot. A flatter follow through will result in a flatter and faster pace ball.
The tips accorded here should guide you in being to hit the tennis ball with your forehand soundly. Always remember to turn, racket back into a 'v' position, focus on the point of contact in front of you and follow through completely. Have fun!
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