I notice that my one-handed backhand has more power than my forehand. Could it be due to the fact that on contact with the ball my backhand is completely straight (locked) while my forehand is slightly bent? Should I straighten out my elbow on the forehand more? Thank you for any advice regarding this or how to increase power with forehand. I use a semi-western forehand grip.
Just a quick question regarding forehand technique
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Rickson
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The only time my arm is ever straight on a fh is when I'm stretched out on the deuce side. The straight armed forehand might work ok for Federer, but it's not the ideal form and I do not recommend it.
Is it not the ideal form because it is improper, or because it is used by less players?
Rickson
G.O.A.T.
Because the form sucks.
Or somebody just doesn't know how to do it correctly.
That or they aren't strong enough in the shoulder area to carry such a great load.
Rickson
G.O.A.T.
You're welcome.
The reason why a 1hbh has more power than a 2hbh is because your take back and follow through for a 1hbh is much more than a 2hbh. It's kind of the same reason why a forehand that starts at 3 o'clock has more power than the ones that start at 6 o'clock...with everything else staying the same that is.
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