How To Hit The Perfect Tennis Forehand In 5 Simple Steps
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 05. 2024
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How To Hit The Perfect Tennis Forehand In 5 Simple Steps.
In this video, Top Tennis Training coach Simon Konov will help you hit the perfect tennis forehand in five simple to follow steps.
The tennis forehand can be complex as there are so many aspects to focus on. The grip lays the foundation for your swing path and the style of forehand you will be able to hit so it's crucial you find the correct grip to suit your game.
We recommend using the semi-western forehand grip as this allows for good levels of topspin but also the ability to flatten out the tennis forehand shot if you want to attack.
Five Steps To The Perfect Forehand
1. Good Ready Position - Having a good ready position with the racket head higher than the grip level, holding the throat or grip with your non-hitting hand and set up with the racket in the middle of your body will set you up perfectly for the rest of the stroke. Having a poor ready position will cost you valuable time and make the swing more complicated.
2. Unit Turn - As early as possible after you recognize the ball is coming to your forehand side, try to turn your upper body sideways onto the ball/net. This will be your left shoulder if you're a right-handed player. This unit turn will help you prepare the racket into the back position without having to swing as much with your arm alone and also engage the core muscles to help you have the coil - uncoil motion of the trunk later in the stroke.
3. Good Power Position - Reaching a good power or back position with the racket head higher than the grip level will create good leverage in the racket and arm. The non-hitting hand should be across the body helping you balance the upper body but also tracking the oncoming ball.
4. Racket Lag - Creating a good racket lag where the head of the racket lags behind the grip will give you that leverage over the ball that you need for extra power and control. This action should happen naturally without forcing the wrist to bend, it should happen as a result of the stroke mechanics but also by setting up in a good power position, you set the foundation for creating good racket lag on the tennis forehand.
5. Good Follow Through and Finish - A poor follow through and finish can destroy the stroke but also lead to injury. During the contact zone, you want the racket to be accelerating and not slowing down unless you're absorbing power on the shot. For the most part, you want the racket traveling through the contact point with good speed and you want to finish the follow-through at the very end of the maximum swing path. A good finish will help the muscles relax in a natural way and reduce the risk of injury.
Video timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Tennis Forehand Grips
00:58 - Ready Position (step one)
3:11 - Coiling The Body (step two)
4:48 - Power Position (step three)
7:46 - Racket Lag (step four)
10:34 - Follow Through (step five)
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I sometimes just have matches where I lose all confidence in my forehand. And struggle with control and consistency. Itâs not that I over hit the ball, I just think itâs a mental thing, where I lose confidence and just forget how to hit the shot I can usually hit consistently no matter whether itâs hitting a low ball or one on the bounce. I really think this video will help me and thank you. I feel I just must remind my self of the technique and practise. Hopefully this will get me my forehand back and give me confidence.
Good luck with the matches.
Thanks for watching
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Simon
I choked on the forehand for a long time in matches and I found out it was because I donât accelerate enough in matches to make the shoulder rotate. I learned the open stance forehand and now get the power from the leg and hip rotation making the shoulder rotate and Iâm playing better
Mark Winckley I completely agree I was so nervous and completely bombed my tennis tryouts
Same I was like that. I usually tried to hit the ball as hard as I could which generally loosened everything up and allowed me to gain control over my forehands. Yes, itâs a mental thing
I sing a song quietly when I start overthinking things. It gets my mind and body back to feeling relaxed.
I have been teaching tennis for over 30 years now and this is one of the best videos I have seen. It breaks down the stroke to make it easy to understand and most importantly, it accentuates the importance of relaxing the arms throughout the execution.
I've been in a forehand slump this really helped
Marco Villarreal same nigga.
Rin is always watching you....
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Same and slumping sucks
@@guccigang6984 wtf wld u say that...??
Also could you guys do a video analysis of Verdasco's forehand sometime?
Let's get 100 likes on this comment and consider it done
Does 41 count?
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Simon, 108 likes!
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3 years later and this videos is still helping people đ I have a tournament this Sunday đ€Șđ„łđ Great video thank you
Thank you for the support and good luck in the tournament
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this was so helpful I started shortening my swing and was wondering why I was losing power and spin so now I do a bigger swing while utilizing racket lag and itâs been an incredible feeling thank you!
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I began playing in the 1950s when I don't ever recall seeing anyone hitting a two-handed backhand. Now that I'm a slightly older player, l've been working on hitting a two-hander. The transition hasn't been easy for me--it's been coming along slowly but miss the power I once had using much of the power, control , comfort. What can I do to make the one-hander to a two-hander transition easier?
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Great advice. Thank you
If you watch Federer in slow motion, you see that both his eyes and head stay down even after he's followed through. It's incredible. It's as if, or really is that, he is not looking where he is hitting. Complete balance/stability
Tip for all players: keep your eyes on the ball and keep your head steady all the way through your follow-through
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That's amazing but I think the guys had a lesson where they show some pros eyes don't stay down all the way till contact. Tennis is tricky and sometimes the internet teachers will show a guy hitting a taylor made ball coming perfectly in the guys strike zone and say this is how ya do it. Simon and Alex teach a cohesive style that recognizes different techniques for different problems. I listen to these guys and when you see them hit you know they're for real. They're break downs are amazing and I love the many varied strokes, tactics, etc they cover. But at the end of the day tennis is just two guys hitting the ball back and forth across the net till one misses. That's allđ€ŁđđđŻ
@@willkittwk hahaa yes that is tennis in a nutshell. so what did the guys say about the pros' eyes that don't stay down? where do they look?
Thank you! I've only been playing a year and this has helped. My boyfriend is a tennis coach; I can't let him teach me but I have to play with him. Aside from watching him closely, these videos have helped me with form and technique. You break it down well, touching on all the key points that I can tie in from my other sports knowledge.
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Simon
Love what you said about "tieing it with my other sports knowledge." That's the key for accelerating the learning process. I learned the game quite fast with this mentality. Being an ex baseball player I learned the serve in a few weeks implement the throwing motion and extrapolate the racket as an extension of my hand. The flat serve = fast ball the slice= slider, power slice= a cut fast ball oddly the kick resemble the change up with an inside out delivery. You can adapt whatever skills you learned into tennis whether it be nimble footwork of soccer or the footwork and leverage of boxing ( leaning into a punch= leaning into a tennis shot) etc etc. Creativity is the key. I even think a pro dancer has a great foundation for tennis if they possess any hand to eye skill/ co~ordination. That said follow these guys instructions as they cover everything tennis A to Z.
Before: Im so bad at Tennis
After watching the Video: IM A champion!!
Great comment!
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Yes Please
Why do people dislike these videos I mean I really can't find anything bad about this video
Those are the same people who say "haha Women's tennis is so bad and dumb" as if they are good enough to be on the ATP
It might be because there are too many ads.
Trolls will be trolls
the guys are very informative, ignore the trolls there not serious
that's true
Simon, I was trained back in the wood racket era with a very flat swing. Even helped my high school coach do beginner/intermediate lessons. This method was so ingrained it has been a true struggle to adopt to todayâs more powerful rackets where topspin in necessary if want any pace on the ball.
I find your simple five step method to have such clarity that I am much more confident I can consistently use this forehand stroke with the topspin I need to keep the ball in. Best description and demonstration I have seen, including several different clinics and lessons I have had.
Kudos to you!! You are making the game simpler for me once again.
Great to hear Steve.
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OK, I have been watching a lot of tennis videos online lately, but this channel really is A one sauce!!!
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I would love to see a lesson about the reverse serve. :3
This guy can be a teacher l mean he's very good at this
Thank you, I've been teaching tennis for 14 years now and have been playing for 30 years.
Nicely illustrated - kudos!
Did a Forehand drill session this morning and got very disappointed as I wasn't hitting it right at all. Came on CZcams to search for a tutorial and found this one. I'm glad to say that I've immediately recognize my problem! Thank you very much. (This would have been 2 hours worth $160 with a coach but you sir have not only helped me save my money but also explained everything in 15 minutes)
Tennis stroke mechanics is progressive & changing. Good to see it broken down into bite size segments. My game has gotten better by watching a lot of videos recently.
Hitting the ball above my waist was a problem for me Iâm so glad this video exists
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got so much growth in one year starting from this video, thanks!
Thank you so much for the tips and tricks to help me dominate my opponent on the court. I will make sure to recommend your tips and tricks to everyone I play. Thank you and you are a man of god.
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The best forehands video, love how he breaks it down. Simple with tons of details. No video covered all variables of forehands like this. Keep going bro
Truly helpful video not only for beginners but also for competing junior players! Appreciate Simon for such a dedicated and in-depth explanation of the mechanics of possessing a damn great forehand. Keep making more of such great videosđ€
Thank you for watching and for the support Yeasir!
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Excellent tutorial! Seriously youâre a natural teacher, well done
this video plus a lot of practice completely transformed my forehand from a loopy western to a flatter consistent eastern with depth. thank you so much Simon.
This video es pure Gold. IÂŽll be practicing my forehand with this improved technique. Thanks Simon!
thanks much; really love this channel
have started playing tennis seriously of late and this is my first (and last) stop for doing things correctly in tennis
learned quite a bit from your video on how to serve and this video on how to get the forehand right is yet another on those lines
am a natural at most racket games and am sure this channel will help me get better at tennis in double-quick time
thanks once again!
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This guy is really helping my tennis game. I feel like the other videos I've watched stress all the wrong points. well done sir.
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Excellent, Simon! Thanks!
Thanks so much! Very helpful.
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Thanks Simon, thou I have not played so much tennis for last 20 years, but today you made me realize in most simplest way to prevent wrist injury while playing tennis.
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I usually play golf but need to try tennis this year thanks for your advice.đđ
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thanks very much for your class !!
I used to play tennis for years and as soon as quarantine began and a bit before then I stopped playing and now I am regaining my knowledge of the sport and this totally helps.đ
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I am a believer! I watched this video and implemented these steps for the first time during a match and my forehand was already so much better and felt more smooth and natural. I wish someone had told me these things so long ago!! Thanks!! đ
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Everything you said not to do, I've been doing. So this has been a really big help for me in figuring out what I've been doing wrong! Thank you
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Started really playing tennis seriously through this whole covid nonsense and this is by far the best CZcams coaching channel, really helped me beat players I previously couldn't
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I'd like to learn how to drop shot but I imagine you've probably covered this. I will subscribe to the channel, thank you again.
Excellent summary of the modern forehand !
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You are a very good teacher for sure, I havent seen better and clear describing. Bravo!
Thank you for watching Serkan
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Thanks heaps Coach Simon! Very well-explained and helpful. I have seen a huge improvement in my Forehands from practicing and applying this technique. Keep it up!
Thatâs great to hear đ
This is the best forehand explanation on YT! Well done!
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Thank you very much for sharing this useful video. Awesome explaining!âș
That was well done. I am from the McEnroe era and itâs crazy how the forehand has so radically changed in the past 35 years. I have a 6 year old son/prodigy who Ioves the game and this really helps me understand how to help the process. The mechanics of the shot and even the grip (the semi-western w/ index finger on the 4th bevel) was extremely rare if not non-existent back when I played competitive tennis.
Cool
Sensational explanation from start to the end clean , clear and confident well done
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Thank Simon.... looking forward to practice
the stroke
Over 25 years ago I last played some tennis, thinking to start again this summer/now, never too late, only 51 now. I am more of a cricket player, but love it when I land the ball right at the toe of my opponent, amazing feeling and enjoyment when the return is perfect. Summer by summer i gave up on tennis, time to restart, this is the first video i watch in that adventure. thanks.
You should!
It's a great sport
Itâs simple with good explanation of basic steps of forehand ground stroke, thank you
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Simon
your tips are really helpful sir.THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. đ
Very nice lesson, thank you đ
Thanks for the advice, everything makes sense. When I am not playing tennis for weeks I forget all this technics. Keep going you are doing a great job.
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Best forehand class I ever have, good job!
Thanks for watching Jason
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Excellent guide and instructions. Thanks!
Excellent video. Precisely the right set of instructions for a good forehand
Best CZcams tennis video. Really amazing. Thank you!
Great explanation - thank you
Thanks for watching
thanks for the detailed breakdown, very helpful.
Very helpful. Thanks!
Congrats for the content! Very didactic and simple to understand. Now it's time to practice! Keep teaching us!
Thanks for watching Magrass!
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Thx! for the info . Itâs very helpful!
Thanks for watching Nick.
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Wow thanks what a perfect explanation....I will see in 1 hour how my forehand has improved. I really very exited to see the result of this superb class!!!
I enjoy your magnificent training very clear honest to the point. I had been playing tennis for 20 years you are one of the best. I will keep looking at your others video.
I am curious how a thousand people thumbs downed this video. As an amateur, I watched this once and my forehand instantly felt far more natural, effortless and effective.
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Haters gonna hate as they say
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Thank you, this helped very much! đ
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Thanks so much for providing this nice training...I really enjoyed watching and learnt good tips...
Thank you so much! Can't wait to try your five steps to improve my forehand.
Thanks for watching Ait
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That lesson is amazing. I am having some struggles hitting with my forehand and this training helped a lot :)
Thank you for watching Maria
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Wonderfully explained. đ I am so looking forward to practicing.
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very good job, Thank you!
Thanks.. very clear. Love the slow mo and your explanation
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really helpful, you said everything my everything my instructor has been getting me to do
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very helpful. 5 steps can discipline the way one plays. many thanks
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Thanks, great tips!
Few good points Thanks
This video was such an educating and enlightening.
Thanks for watching
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Simon
Thanks this video really helped
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Simon
Have seen thousands of forehand video... This is Absolutely the best one. Thank you TTT
Thank you for the support Edoardo,
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Thank you for the tips
Wow simply information but massive result what we got...Thanks a Lot...
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Simon
Really really helpful lesson. Thank you so much and congratulations on your job!
Thanks for tuning in.
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Simon
Great lesson! Also note that you tend to jump. Most videos show player got loose from the ground. Power! Beautiful!
Ground force is key later on in the forehand journey
Nice way of explaining the stroke.. thank you!
Thanks for watching
1. Good ready position with the racket higher than the grip level which is creating the leverage right from the start of the stroke. 0:19
2. The unit turn. The use of the left shoulder to start the preparation of the swing. 3:10
3. Reaching a good power position. 4:47
4. Creating the racket lag by allowing it happen in a relaxed way. 7:27
5. Having a good follow-through wherever that may be. 10:12
Bingo.
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Simon
Wow, is that the Simon himself? This video and the other one for return shots improved my skills instantly. My friedns were a bit surprized. Thank you so much!
Glad to hear.
Yes this is the notorious Coach Simon haha
I'm saving this information. Great Stuff!!!!
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I can't think of anything now. But, when I do, I'll get back to you.
Good point, I'm a tennis noob. Helps us noobies understand that NATURAL movement is important for the swing and flicks so we don't build improper styles that can hurt our bodies later on.
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Perhaps a video on a few fakes and trickery. Like the no-looks Or super tricky spins Or tricky set ups.
Good Stuff man!! Helped me a lot!! THX!
Thank you for posting free content. I did enjoy it!
Thank you for watching,
Is there any part of your game you want to improve?
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Hi Simon, appreciate the response...Not sure if you have a video on The Grip. That you could possibly link...I am really trying to understand the grip in Tennis (all aspects of it)...I am a beginner, I believe I have the forehand grip correct, but everything else I am not too sure...I need to improve a lot in my game... I'm a scratch golfer and understand how important the grip is in Golf, and want to make sure I don't develop any bad habits...Once again thank you for all the free content! Oh and I guess another thing would be understanding the Serve toss, I have trouble understand where I should be hitting the ball and tossing to sync with my body...( probably more of a practice/repetition thing)
Thank u, the season just started and I havenât got much pre season prep so my forehands are rusty
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Great simple to understand video...thank you!
Thanks for watching
You helped a lot, thank you sir!
This is a great detailed forehand video. A little more practice and I feel like I will have that ATP forehand :)
Thanks for watching Jojo
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Simon
The best forehand online tutorial ever
Thanks for watching Jeffrey!
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Simon
Love you guys... thanks for keepin' it real
Thanks for watching Rhonda
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Simon
great vid mate
thanks , I had improved my forehand
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I find your videos informative and easy to follow, with brilliant descriptions. Fabulous!! Thank you Simon
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Thank you. Learned how to make the forehand correctly.
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Simon
Havenât played in 5 years and just started playing again. I canât remember why I stopped practicing this beautifull sport, but thanks to a friend of mine - who wanted to watch 2018 Laver cup with me - I realised how muc/ I miss playing tennis. This video had great instructions and is very helpful to improve. Thanks alot and have a great day :)
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Simon
Best forehand video Iâve seen
Thanks for watching
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Simon
I was not turning my shoulder and doing all that prep stuff I shouldâve been doing, but now the muscle memory is coming hack
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Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons hm maybe one on timing your hit?
The instruction is clear, precise and comprehensive. Excellent coaching.
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