Question

Explain how a forehand shot is taken.

Answer 1

1. With your dominant hand, grip your racquet, and with your other hand, hold it at its throat. Turn and take the racquet back to open your shoulders when the ball crosses the net and gets close to your wing. Maintain a comfortable bend and a distance between your legs.
2. As your non-dominant hand moves away from the racquet’s throat, keep the racket head roughly level with your head. Make sure you turn your shoulder completely and avoid bringing the racquet back too high or too low. As you return your racquet, cock your wrist to guarantee steady, circular, and fluid action.
3. Once you have determined the ball’s approach and positioned yourself appropriately, bend your elbow and pronate your forearm to lower the racket below the ball’s level. Increase the racquet’s pace so that it can be released at impact.
4. When the ball is within striking range and at a comfortable distance from your body, hit it. To keep the racquet’s face relaxed as it strikes the ball at its fastest speed, extend your arm out and use your wrist.
5. After impact, whip your wrist and pronate your forearm to continue extending your arm out in front of you. To create a finish similar to a windshield wiper, move the racquet’s head to the side of your non-dominant hand.