Tennis Lesson: Improve Your Forehand TODAY With These 3 Tips

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Tennis Lesson: Improve Your Forehand TODAY With These 3 Tips
Video Timestamps:
0:29 -Grip tension
2:28 Swing path low to high?
5:39 -Extension through contact
8:03 -Bonus: windshield wiper forehand
Grip Tension
The first tip to improving your forehand is grip tension and how the hand feels on the racket. A lot of club players play with tension that can cause tennis elbow and stiffer shots. Feel the weight of your racket head to help improve your grip tension. Make sure your hand is at the bottom of the handle and at the bottom of the racket. Use the non-dominant hand to hold the racket in ready position, when you let go of the racket to hit your forehand you will play with the tension you had in your ready position. Playing with less tension allows your shots to be more fluid.
Swing path- Low to high?
Tip number 2 is all about the swing path on the forehand. Should we hit “low to high?” Low to high means hitting through the ball rather than hitting “up” the ball. Soften the racket head to allow it to drop below the ball, then let it rise up to join the hand. The racket should go below the contact not the hand below contact. The internal rotation of the shoulder allows you to play “low to high.”
Extension through the contact
Tip number 3 to gain power and control on the forehand is to be intent on driving through the ball and extending beyond the contact point. This also comes through the rotation of the shoulder. Hold your finish at your extension when practicing this. When you extend and do NOT finish, the ball WILL make it over the net. When you extend the ball has already left and the follow-through happens after naturally.
Bonus tip- windshield wiper forehand
If you have a soft hand when dropping your forehand, it will create the illusion of having a windshield wiper forehand. This movement ALSO comes from the shoulder, don’t feel like you’re doing too much with the hand or from the elbow.
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@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

For more information on the forehand check out our library of lessons here -> mailchi.mp/036dca9b98f4/fivekeys

@joseh899 3 жыл бұрын

I learn something every time with your instruction John!! We all appreciate you very much!! 👏👏👏👍👍👍🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jose! It is so gratifying to help aspiring tennis players improve! Kindly, John

@sebastiencourtois8696 3 жыл бұрын

That shoulder tip is gold !

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sebsatien! Kindly, John

@bricherhoflux4238 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful and excellent explanation. I knew my problem but couldn’t correct by myself, I will immediately put in practice your teaching. Thank you so much for this video.

@PerformancePlusTennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Please keep me updated on your progress! Best, John

@vectorthurm 3 жыл бұрын

I’m officially a disciple of you! I am actively working through your guidance on my serve (Pancho/Pete method) and now I truly want to fix my forehand. You are the best instructor! Thank you John!

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! Nothing pleases me more (in tennis) than helping enthusiast like yourself improve and enjoy the game! Be well and stay in touch! Kindly, John

@vitalegianluca 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of so important details here that will allow me to improve my technique so much. Thank you!

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Gianluca! Kindly, John

@dmitryprivate6558 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John.

@stevengershman9404 3 жыл бұрын

Working with one older student on changing to the modern forehand. Will add in feeling the weight of the racket through contact along with emphasizing the shoulder movement on the windshield wiper finish. Always learn a new concept to think about in all your videos. Great job. Thanks

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Steven. I am posting new forehand content in the Membership Hub tomorrow, focusing on spins and placements. Take a look, as I think you will really benefit from it! Thanks always, John

@j_logan_k 3 жыл бұрын

Cool point about the racket head dropping low to high with relation to the hand.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

JamesTheNerd Thanks James!!

@aulacoelho 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, John!!

@PerformancePlusTennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best, John

@yasim9435 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip to avoid wrist snap, but wish the were a timeline for a grip squeeze pressure along the lag and release path.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. There is no time line for grip squeeze pressure in the swing. Best to maintain the light tension to feel the racquet head and achieve a fluid swing.

@johnbarron137 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@Fernwald84 3 жыл бұрын

Three very important tips! Thanks for these, John.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, George! Best, John

@FundamentalTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Great as always John! Love the no follow through finish as that can help with numerous things... extension, prep, contact in front and rotation of the hips.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy! Great to hear from you as always! Hope you are doing well! Best, John

@watcher687 3 жыл бұрын

When I was watching the video I was thinking that this and Fundamental Tennis are the best content in tennis tips and tutorials. I like Jeff Salzenstein too but can't help but feel that he sounds a bit like a salesperson.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

@@watcher687 Thank you, Yucel. Jeremy and Jeff both produce excellent content! Kindly, John

@ingridrobertshaw2283 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So much good info !

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ingrid, Thank you so much! Kindly, John

@jessalvo6375 3 жыл бұрын

Great clarification again!

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jes! Stay tuned for our next release on Friday. Kindly, John

@tennisparisbrothers8001 3 жыл бұрын

Great video John 🎾 great tips

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Stay tuned as we have a lot more coming! Kindly, John

@evertvanravenswaaij1121 3 жыл бұрын

Super video lesson thanks

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evert! Stayed tuned for more! Best, John

@poida007 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video John! Stressing internal shoulder rotation ISR and low grip pressure and hand position is critical to clarifying the main elements and how the modern pro level FH works and should feel to help players break bad habits and acquire/develop the correct mechanics.

@tennisparisbrothers8001 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you 👍

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Poida! Love having your presence on the channel with your experience and perspective. Kindly, John

@paul87173 2 жыл бұрын

Really help.

@PerformancePlusTennis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kindly, John

@dkl1n1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Kindly, John

@Alan-xh2dt 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alan. Kindly, John

@adonisrico5631 3 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot on your video sir John.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adonis! So glad I help your tennis game! Kindly, John

@MrGuitar50 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson John! I’ve been playing competitive tennis for 50 years (including div 1 college) and just now figuring out I’m gripping too tightly.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Milford Thanks Richard! We can never stop learning, right? Stay tuned! Kindly, John

@robertjames5034 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. First time I’ve come across one of your videos. Really informative and has clarified some things I’m trying to work on. My naughty forehand has a habit of going long so have been trying to add more top; think I’ve been doing that wrong. Going to concentrate on racket head lower with a looser grip. Thanks again!!

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Thanks fo your comments. Glad you came across the channel! Let me know if the lesson improves your topspin control. Kindly, John

@robertjames5034 3 жыл бұрын

Performance Plus Tennis Definitely more top spin. I think because the racket is coming from lower. Allowing me to hit with a bit more power because the top is keeping it in. Thanks.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertjames5034 You are welcome, Robert! I hope you subscribed to the channel and check out my website for more information and content. Thank you, John

@jennifertomlinson8229 3 жыл бұрын

Really good

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

jennifer tomlinson Thanks Jennifer! Let me know if there is a specific topic you would like to cover in a future video. Kindly, John

@jpjounier 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. For the arm extension, can we consider that Federer is doing a follow through as he's alreay extented at contact ? There's no more extension to do for him after contact.

@tennislessonsreview8350 3 жыл бұрын

JP J Hi JP, what a great question! No doubt that Fed’s contact point is quite forward...probably more in front than most who use the Eastern grip. And you are right...there isn’t much range left for Fed to extend beyond contact. So here’s how I see it: The INTENT to extend as you come into contact is more important than the extension itself, as the ball is already gone. The same with the follow through. The follow through itself does not effect the ball...it is the intent to follow through before contact that produces power and control. I hope this helps and makes sense. Thanks, John

@praveenbhide Жыл бұрын

For topspin where do you hit the ball, at 6 O clock or top of the ball?

@PerformancePlusTennis Жыл бұрын

Hi Praveen, Thanks for your great question. Contact the ball on the center dial for most forehands. Never 6 o'clock and only over the top when you are inside the service line and the ball is shoulder high. Best, John

@xxxUsulxxx 3 жыл бұрын

great video master. I want to say that I can get successful results when I throw the ball by hand but I'm having trouble when the ball comes out of my control.what kind of training can you suggest for this issue?thank you already sir.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Furkan, Thanks for your comment and kind words. It sounds like you are mis-judging the incoming ball or preparing late. This video should help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bb95ic2L3r2yomw.html Please keep me updated on your progress. Kindly, John

@xxxUsulxxx 3 жыл бұрын

@@PerformancePlusTennis gratings sir. I fixed that problem eith your advice. Thank you so much

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

@@xxxUsulxxx Hi Furkan, Thanks for the update. I am pleased to know my instruction helped solve your problem! Best, John

@thomasso2251 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, by the way, what grip you use for forehand stroke?

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, I use an Eastern forehand grip. Thanks, John

@thomasso2251 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your answer. You are the one of the best coach online. ^^

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasso2251 Thank you so much Thomas!

@niravdesai7 6 ай бұрын

Does the rotation of the shoulder happen during the extension? Otherwise shoulder seems to be just pivoting while hitting low to high (racquet head).

@niravdesai7 6 ай бұрын

During racket extension the forearm comes into play along with shoulder rotation?

@PerformancePlusTennis 6 ай бұрын

Long axis rotation from the shoulder creates / causes the racket to move from low to high before , into and after contact. I hope this makes sense. Best, John @@niravdesai7

@pacerdave7838 3 жыл бұрын

Stopped your video and had to comment and then I’ll finish it. Maybe the entire hand shouldn’t be spread over a large part of the handle, but I’ve repeatedly been taught that the trigger finger should be spread away from the rest of the hand.

@PerformancePlusTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Thanks for your comment and feedback. I agree a slight separation of the index finger is both common and correct. The rest of the hand should feel smaller (compact) on the handle to facilitate a relaxed hand and increased feel of the racquet head. There are more details about how the hand should feel on the handle as well. Kindly, John