by PerErik | Dec 28, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Movement from the Turn From the turn position the racquet starts is downward movement in a circular fashion like the letter C. the racquet head follows the dials of the clock starting at 12 and continuing to 6 at the bottom of the clock and then to contact and...
by PerErik | Dec 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Turn of the Forehand The turn is where the racquet starts before it drops in a circular fashion down to the low point of the back swing. This is the position in the previous picture with the strings down. The start of this stroke takes place from the turned...
by PerErik | Dec 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Back Swing of the Forehand The back swing of the racquet at the bottom of the ark. The racquet face is closed or with the strings down and handle pointed towards the net. The example of the stroke is demonstrated to the right along the center service line. The...
by PerErik | Dec 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Forehand Follow Through The follow through is pushing the racquet forward and upward like a jet airplane taking off. The racquet gradually elevates to above the left shoulder with the face and eyes tracking looking over the right arm. The hips and shoulders rotate...
by PerErik | Dec 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Forehand Position The contact point for the forehand is just in front of our left foot and positioned with the face of the racquet flat to the net. The picture to the right will demo the position. The same is true for left handed players with just the opposite...
by PerErik | Dec 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Forehand Grip The forehand grip and the position of the knuckle and heel of the hand. The grip is called an eastern position for the base knuckle is on panel 3 and heel of the hand on panel 2. the pencil is flat to the knuckle or face of the racquet to better...
