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. Footwork. From a ready position with your racquet back, take one step forward with your left foot. This automatically brings your left foot nearest the ball and turned your body sideways to the net. Remaining in that same position, advance towards the ball. Do not rush towards the ball but instead take small skipping steps towards the ball.
4. Hitting the ball. Now you have a comfortable hitting position. You have made your choice as to the height you want the ball to be at the moment of striking it. This is your choice, not your opponents. The choice depends on your footwork. If you want to hit the ball from a high position, you advanced nearer to it. If you like the ball from a lower height, you gauge the drop of the ball accordingly. Your footwork has been completed ahead of time, and your body is at rest. You're poised in a steady balance position. Now hit the ball. Pivot the weight of your body into the stroke and meet the ball with your racket. Swing into it smoothly, employing timing, one, two. One, swing-two, hit. When you hit the ball your work is over. Remember to watch the ball into the strings of your racquet. The swing should be from low to high.
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.
Now that you have read all these 5 steps on how to hit a forehand, you can try it yourself at home. But remember that it takes time and practice to master your forehand. Try out the different types of forehands and experiment with your swings and your grips to get different spins and speeds of the balls. Enjoy yourself and happy practicing!
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. Footwork. From a ready position with your racquet back, take one step forward with your left foot. This automatically brings your left foot nearest the ball and turned your body sideways to the net. Remaining in that same position, advance towards the ball. Do not rush towards the ball but instead take small skipping steps towards the ball.
4. Hitting the ball. Now you have a comfortable hitting position. You have made your choice as to the height you want the ball to be at the moment of striking it. This is your choice, not your opponents. The choice depends on your footwork. If you want to hit the ball from a high position, you advanced nearer to it. If you like the ball from a lower height, you gauge the drop of the ball accordingly. Your footwork has been completed ahead of time, and your body is at rest. You're poised in a steady balance position. Now hit the ball. Pivot the weight of your body into the stroke and meet the ball with your racket. Swing into it smoothly, employing timing, one, two. One, swing-two, hit. When you hit the ball your work is over. Remember to watch the ball into the strings of your racquet. The swing should be from low to high.
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.
Now that you have read all these 5 steps on how to hit a forehand, you can try it yourself at home. But remember that it takes time and practice to master your forehand. Try out the different types of forehands and experiment with your swings and your grips to get different spins and speeds of the balls. Enjoy yourself and happy practicing!
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