Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How to hit a flat forehand?

Hello, I have a pretty consistent and powerful forehand by using the windshield wiper follow through and the semi-western grip, which generates a lot of topspin but I was wondering how I could flatten out the shot more so I could hit winners when the time arises? I know that I need to swing THROUGH the ball as opposed to brushing up on it but how exactly can I achieve this and still use the windshield wiper follow through or do I have to change to the classical way of hitting?



Thanks.How to hit a flat forehand?
Hey Kayleigh thanks for not anwsering the dudes question at all, if you are just gunna go on some rant about what people are doing wrong in the game of tennis, this is the place, this is for questions, and wait for it....answers.How to hit a flat forehand?
first of all NEVER use the wind shield wiper. Make a nike swoosh or a C shape in the air and follow through. catch the racket with your left hand. To achieve topspin the right way you have to get under the ball more and move your racket faster. Hold your grip like you are shaking some ones hand. the windshield wiper was how you hit a ball in the 90's. It was all linear. now you want a fluent swing that never stops so you can generate power through the whole process, not halfHow to hit a flat forehand?
It's kind of hard to explain in words, easier to demonstrate physically but I will try my best. You are right that you have to hit through the ball. If you want to keep your windshield wiper follow through that is not a problem.



Just make sure that you keep your elbow and wrist locked tight as you make contact with the ball and keep moving your arm forward through the ball. after you make contact you can break the lock on your elbow and wrist and allow your natural follow through to ensue. This should help you to hit flatter and harder for more winners.



I hope this helped, if you need more help than feel free to email me.How to hit a flat forehand?
Maybe try to hit the ball on the rise, that usually has some effect on flattening it out. Also try to keep more of a firm wrist as topspin uses a lot wrist, so getting rid of the wrist movement should flatten the ball out too. Probably don't need to move your grip much at all just rotate your arm at the last second to hit the ball a bit more open. Go for flat winners down the line as they are much easier and have a far better success rate than cross court flat shots.

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