I'm 3.5+ with a lacking forehand as I've never been able to find a confident stroke with it. My backhand is my bread and butter and my serve is coming along. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out my forehand. Every other aspect of my game has progressed, except my forehand. I spent 1.5 years, attempting to methodically figure out how to hit a proper forehand. I spent many hours with coaches, who didn't break things down for me, nor pointing out what I was missing. I've watched so, so many youtube videos, thought my footwork was bad and that my spacing was off. I could never figure out what the problems were. The mechanics always felt off and the results were random as much as they were inconsistent. I learned a lot of other forehand mechanics along the way, and usually there's not a 1 thing fixes all, but today there was. This video fixed all of those problems that I thought existed. I cannot put my happiness into text. No one discussed edge down and a stabilized wrist using the details you have. It is the happiest tennis day I've ever had. I was confidently hitting winners, hitting inside out for the first time in my life today. I'm writing this all to say, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

I am a USTA 4.0 player working towards the goal of being 4.5. I have consistently watched your lessons on KZfaq for several years. You are an excellent teacher able to take extremely complex concepts and break them down in their simplest terms. It allows us to take this concepts to the court and implement them seeing incremental and consistent change when applied diligently. I want to thank you for being so generous and providing excellent content and instruction . You have helped my tennis game immensely and for this I am VERY grateful! God Bless you and your family!

As a former competitive player and longtime coach I have to say you are the best tennis instructor on KZfaq.

I don't understand why this guy doesn't have 10M followers.

best forehand lesson I've seen in 40 years

As a recreational player I‘ve never seen a better explanation of the modern forehand than this!!!! You’re an excellent teacher, thank you very much Thomas, I appreciate your channel!

This is a fundamentally Earth shattering explaination .. I have never heard any if the pros able to explain the atp vs the WTA forehand so succinctly. This guy may not be the best coach out there, but he is certainly the best free coach!!

This is really the best explanation of wrist lagging. There are lots of videos talking about wrist lagging, none of them can show it happens naturally with loose wrist. Tried this on the court, felt so much better with forehand. Keep the good work.

One of the best instructions I’ve seen with the lag on the forehand. Well done!

You are single handily the best tennis instructor on youtube. Your timing vids and highball/fastball vid (about starting the stroke early) changed my game! This will give me something new to chew on

Amazing! Exceptionally clear, technically-detailed, and very helpful instruction. This guy is the don! I must have watched 1,000+ tennis videos on KZfaq and this is one of the absolute best. Vamos!

I swear this is the best tennis channel on YT. Immensely improved my serve technique and now my forehand. You’re the best!

You are simply one of the best instructors I've ever seen on youtube, if not the best. I was trying to understand difference for a long time. I'm thankful for your detailed explanation!

The best explanation of the forehand I've ever heard! Great job! I'll immediately look through your other videos!

Thank you Tomas for another awesome video. I’ve never seen ?better, more detailed explanation of the difference between the two forehand drop techniques. You have explained it clearly and it makes total sense. You are truly one of the best tennis instructors on KZfaq!

one of the best videos comparing the ATP modern forehand to the standard forehand. Great job explaining the pitfalls for recreational players who wanna hit a Roger Federer forehand

It’s such a pleasure watching these videos, nuanced stuff laid bare for you

This is why there are so many talented european players....detailed, thorough understanding of the mechanics. Phenomenal instructive video

We admire greatly the time and effort dedicated to publishing the videos! They are awesome! You explain in detail the subtle differences between a pro and an amateur and how to correct our mistakes! Thank you, Thomas!

This is a video everybody trying to learn the tennis forehand should watch! I have watched so many videos of how to hit a forehand. There are so many inconsistencies from one to the next. This is the first video that acknowledges the differences and explains the ramifications of each. This video was also very enlightening for me regarding when in the swing the wrist is hinged back in the power position. Love this video!

Thanks for posting this video. I'm at the point of my game where I was starting to wonder about a loose wrist vs. a forced "windshield wiper" motion. This answered my questions and I will start working on this.

Playing today for the first time in over ten years... Im going to try and bring this to the court today. Wish me luck! Great Video

I really got a lot out of this video. There are hundreds of covers on this topic but this one really gave me the understanding of what's happening in this section of the stroke. Very helpful! Thanks!

I picked tennis up as an old man and been struggling for a while now. This is the first time ive had this explained and completely different from hitting a baseball which i have done all my life. I have a match tonight and ill try it, though i am sure it will take some getting used to, which i could hit against the wall first. just wanted to say thanks, this already feels like one of the best tennis fundamentals ive seen. I'll be back after awhile to report on how it works in reality

This is the best explanation of wrist lag I have heard in 50+ years playing tennis. As a teenager, I found out what the goal was by hitting the ball while holding the racquet in practice with only the thumb and forefinger.

There best video I have ever seen to explain forehand drop techniques. Pls keep making such exceptional videos. Thank you very much!

Such a thorough breakdown of forehand mechanics!

This is so helpful! Best breakdown of lag forehand so far!

Great explanation on the effect of the forehand drop technique on the racket head speed. BUT you are completely overlooking the effect on topspin! This is what allows you to muster the power of the Federer-like drop technique: at contact, the whip motion of a relaxed wrist generates ten times the amount of topspin. So, maybe not at a purely recreational level, but for upper tier amateur competitors, it is surprisingly easy to master, because the added topspin makes the ball dip into the court like magic. You just have to imagine that your racket is a whip, and that the contact point is where you want your whip to make the cracking sound. Very simple. True, the timing is a bit trickier, but even if you are a bit late on some shots, the added topspin will help you keep control of the ball. Just try to keep the contact point in front and all will be fine. It is not half as tricky as you seem to imply it is. I made the transition to this whipy style in about half a season, and I gained tremendous amount of power AND control. Very natural and effortless once you have understood the principle.

This is the best forehand video instruction I’ve seen. Really cleaned up my remaining problems. I was told to take the racquet back flat to the ground. No wonder each hit felt inconsistent.

Gosh! Thr way u show how to "produce" thr wrist lag is just perfect! My students gonna thank u! Best wishes from Brazil!

The Best tennis instruction channel in my opinion. Thanks for the good work

Instant improvement after watching a different lesson of yours on the drop. You are the Socrates of tennis. Thx!

Great lesson! This is my favorite tennis channel. Always instructive, well-explained technique, easy to follow tips. Thank you!

Probably the BEST most thorough explanation yet! THANK YOU!

Thank you for the video. I've been studying this difference in forehand style for a couple of years now. Some have called the edge style the WTA forehand and the other the ATP. I grew up using the edge style and now utilize the closed technique. Your the first person I've seen outline the control vs power in both techniques. The closed racquet forehand definitely creates racquet speed allowing you to take time away from your opponent.

This is the best tennis video I have ever seen on KZfaq for instruction

very good analysis with the wrist mechanism

I practiced this " solid wrist drill " today with amazing results . I admit like many beginners or relatively new tennis players my forehand has not been an offensive weapon. However, I made sure to combine a solid " Unit turn " . And, making sure to step forward and reach out with a solid wrist . Moving from low to high with a short back swing and a loose wrist that lags behind . Which acts like a sling shot at contact. I was dumb founded. It was so cool. I can't wait to practice it again and then try it out in doubles league soon. Thomas you are my favorite video Tennis Coach. Keep on Rocking .

The best explanation of modern forehand take back technique I have seen on KZfaq.

Simply, the best drop and lag video I have ever seen. I think everyone who wants to learn tennis should start here, great time saver. Thank you!

Thanks. This explains a lot. You're extremely effective at teaching and delineating concepts

Great! You explained so clearly what I've always wanted to know! Thanks so much!!

Thank you this ia a great video I ve been searchin for this explanation for a long time

You are best Tomaz, wish I could train with you. You talk the truth, and always make me remember that I am a recreational player and that I need to approach the game according to my level and not try to copy the pro's that has been playing tennis they where 4 years old. While other youtubers promises magic formulas to get the "federer forhand" you tell us to wake up and know our limitations. Thank you! :)

Very helpful. I believe lots of beginner does not understand what you are talking about, but if you have played a while, you realize how true it is. Good job!

I want to congratulate and thank you for your clear, thoughtful & precise instruction. This is probably the best instruction I have come across. I have been struggling with my forehand & you have answered all my questions in your modern forehand video. You have a real talent. Thank you!!

What an amazing explanation! Truely one of the best videos on KZfaq!

Clear, succinct and professional. Awesome! Thanks

Thanks ! Finally understand why I miss so many forehand

Was taught to never use the wrist for forehand tennis shots but this now makes it so clear why that's just old school....on to the courts then! Thanks for a good video, subscribed!

100% Agree with TC, best ever dissertation on racquet drop technique and the benefits and challenges of each!!! Thank You!

Just getting started. Played about 10 times. This is exactly what I was looking for. That drop wrist effect. I could feel when I relaxed the wrist I could hit harder. This proves it. Just subscribed. Thanks

Thanks Tomas this video is absolutely brilliant. I was really struggling to understand what the correct wrist position was during the drop. It first took me a long time to figure there is a drop for the forehand. Then "pat the dog', "lag and snap", "leading with the edge" are nice explanations for these concepts. However, this video summaries beautifully what to use for which type of player. Great analogy on the F1 car. Secretly I'd still want to start learning to drive on a go-kart and jump to the F1 car ...

Very clear and scientific explanation! 0.021s prep. is the best proof and explanation for those whom always focused on wrist lag and head drop technique on youtube, they never tell you will overhit, miss the hit and get injury, learn better before you can drive F1 car!

Thank you - extremely comprehensive lesson!!!

Fantastic detail to the overall forehand techniques.. subscribed!

Absolutely top lesson, the theory of lag in the wrist very well explained, you're a great coach!

Very simple and clear explanation, keep them coming

very nicely explained, easy to understand and practice. Thank you so much Tomaz

nobody ever told me this. It is awesome. I was in some limbo zone of wrist partially back, not all the way back. I was using all my strength just to hold on to the racket and yet my forehand was so inconsistent. Thanks! great explanation

I needed this video so BADLY! I was confused on these 3 techniques, now I know the pros and cons. Thx coach,

most helpful tips ever on youtube, thank you!

Excellent video. I played without a wrist movement/aceleration for 30 years. I discovered this technique just practicing on my own only a few days ago. Now I find this video. It's incredible you can improve even at 45 years old. Greetings from Argentina.

such a great lesson! thanks for explaining it. it clears out my confusion!

This guy knows what he is talking about. Excellent !

Thanks, this helps crystalize the hardest part of the forehand.

Amazing explanation. Thanks a lot Tomas!

Wow very well explained this is it I have been searching for months

thank you for very nice explanation. i am one that used to hit with full western grip for the purpose of more acceleration and spin but just like you said doesn't have full control of my stroke and even lost my ball placement. i was winning in the lower level because the ball is slower but while going up in the higher level i find it harder to win with this technique with faster and heavier balls. went to cincy open and able to watch and observe tomic hits the ball flatter with better ball placement. i realized that in my level of play placement is better than the old style of play im trying to work, now im back in the winning circle.

Thank you. This is a very high level analysis which takes away a lot of the confusion that exist out there about the forehand.

Thank you! Really good video, finally a really good coach that is up to date with the pros.

Thank you, i love every single videos from you.

This is simply the best. No more compliment needed. Excellent!

Unbelievable video!!! Just from what was taught, I have to breakdown Everything!!!! Uggghhh!!! Thanks for the insights.

Great video and scientific explanation. What complicates the whole thing is the variation of the incoming shots with slice, spin, different heights and speed during regular matches.

I’m sold; going to watch all your videos

I was a weak 4.0 player with no forehand due to tension at contact in the wrist. This video changed all that. Now my forehand is finally a weapon...This guy know his business....thank you

Thanks Tomaz, another excellent video. Gives us the answers and reasons why, in plain language. Can't ask for any more than that. I recommend your tennis videos to everyone that I meet. :)

I only watch n learn from feel tennis because he's the Best.

Awesome video! It help me to fix my forehand since I was trying to hit like federer. Thank you!!

What a helpful video! Thanks!

Really excellent instruction. Bravo!

Oh my god! you did it again Tomaz! that`s why is very difficult to copy Federe`s forehand and many people do not undestand. Thank you very much

Just perfect on point explained! Since I drop my racket on the edge my control of the forehand improved a lot! It‘s so a tiny detail but very crucial for me. Thx for that advise I never saw a video which has a focus on that

So useful and well explained, thank you!

Very detailed , logical & applicatory. Exceptional training.

Thanks a lot for this really insightful video. I have been trying to improve my forehand power and accuracy for some time now. Keen to go on court and try it out!

I agree the other comments that one of the best forehand instructions describing the minute details. I highly recommend this video.

very clear explanation of the wrist position when hitting a forehand; the lag, Learning after 40 years of playing tennis!!

Yes. Very clear. Great explanation. Thanks.

Great video!!! Very good explained!

i absolutely agree! Great video and explanation.

Thanks for the explanation! This is the best explanation I found so far in youtube

Best forehand video in years ... easy for every reacreationel player to understand and chose right technique 👍🎾🎾

You are the best tennis instructor that ever lived PERIOD

Great video. I find that relaxing my grip helps relax my wrist too.

Excellent breakdown of the WTA vs ATP forehand!

This is a remarkably clear and insightful explanation. The endless repetition and impeccable timing applicable to the top pros just isn't available to recreational player, even a high level one, and trying to copycat the pro forehand is neither necessary or practicably achievable. Thank you!!

The way he explains it is clear