Is your forehand hit with mechanical power or physical power?

[star_of_death80]

Hi. Was just curious when u guys hit your forehand whether u r hitting with mechanical power or physical power. I myself am pretty much hitting my forehands with mechanical power not arming the ball like I was a few months ago.
If u ask if there is a difference btwn the two the answer is yes. My coach has been talking to me abt it and when grooving my strokes is trying to get good technique on me ingrained instead of me arming my shots to get power.

 

[futuratennis]

physical power, but im fixing my technique

 

[Motahari]

I'm pretty relaxed when I hit the ball, so I'm sure it's mostly mechanical...

 

[autumn_leaf]

mechanical. when i armed the ball in a game my arm feels really sore after words. my shots are hit with a loose / relaxed motion so i don't have anymore pains.

 

[downdaline]

Both.

My regular forehands are hit with mostly mechanical power, but when i go for a putaway shot, i lean into it and intentionally spank it harder with the hitting arm to give that extra pace and spin.

It's also useful as a feint, like when im moving and turning in one direction, but then i use my arm to muscle the ball in the other direction. Not as consistent, but fun way to wrong foot the other player.

 

[Rickson]

Neither, but that's another story.

 

[PopWar]

A little bit of both probably

 

[Alafter]

Neither, but that's another story.

Judging from your picture, you must be using the 1-inch swing.

 

[Rickson]

I think my takeback is a little longer than that.

 

[Alafter]

I think my takeback is a little longer than that.

Ah, apologies. I thought you have successfully applied Bruce Li's technique to tennis.

 

[Rickson]

Bruce Li? No way!

 

[Alafter]

Bruce Li? No way!

My gross apologies for mispelling. "Lee".

 

[WNocturne]

i dont have any muscle so i must use mechanical power

 

[wihamilton]

Ideally athleticism augments / enhances correct technique.