forehand question

[princeO32433]

on a forehand should i hit the ball in front of me. my coach says to hit the ball next to my body but looking at the pros they hit the ball wayy out in front. if i should hit the ball in front of me, should i lay my wrist back to keep my racquet parallel to the net?
Thanks!

[ho]

your coach is right, hit close to the side of your body unable you to hit thru the ball more. All male pro hit out in front because they hit PULL stroke. and definitely you hit a PUSH stroke. That most beginers do.