Learn Forehand Forget Backhand and Vice Versa

[Atomic_Sheep]

I fixed up my backhand, had it down pat, but my forehand was abysmal. Now I got my forehand working except now I've again forgotten how to hit backhands and this isn't the first time this has happened to me. Anyone else experiencing the same?

 

[PushyPushster]

If I ever learn how to properly hit a backhand, I'll let you know.

 

[Gazelle]

If you forget your shots so easily, you never really learned them.

 

[Gazelle]

Check your bodyrotation on all your strokes, probably the biggest determinant of the quality of each stroke.

 

[Bionic slice]

Get a ball machine

 

[tennis tom]

Check your bodyrotation on all your strokes, probably the biggest determinant of the quality of each stroke.

Yes square-up to your strokes and it will help force you to get the right grip--or find a great coach who knows how to teach technique (good luck on that) and stick with him for about 15 years.

 

[jga111]

Have you ever shadowed? Part of the problem is that you haven't really established your 'muscle memory' so you're still thinking about the details of your shots.

From your home and ideally in front of a mirror you can perform your 'shadow' forehands and backhands. Do this every day and eventually the natures of the strokes will be embedded within your mind. Second nature.