my forehand SUCKS. HELP!

[TennisBoy08]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand. I just have no control over the amount of power my forehand generates. When it comes to my backhand (2 handed), I have no problem whether the ball is coming slow or fast. I can rip the ball as hard as I can and it'll go in the court most of the time.

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

 

[CornOnTheCob]

Record and watch yourself

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

Stand at the SL and drop feed. Hit some TS FHs that land inside the other service box. Forget about power focus on watching the ball, making clean contact, and generating decent TS.

Once you have a feel for the shot, start moving backwards and try to maintain the easy swing.

 

[sredna42]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand. I just have no control over the amount of power my forehand generates. When it comes to my backhand (2 handed), I have no problem whether the ball is coming slow or fast. I can rip the ball as hard as I can and it'll go in the court most of the time.

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

If you figure it out, let me know.
I can't hit a FH to save my life.

 

[FiReFTW]

You should post a video so ttw experts can analyze your forehand form, check if all the angles are exactly proper, your arm rotation, if swing path is correct, if your finish is the same as a random FH from a atp pro on a youtube video, if your legs are pointed and aligned properly, if you have just the right amount of knee bend or a tiny bit too much or too less etc..

You should expect your forehand to improve from 3.0 straight to 4.5 instantly just by incirporating all these things, yet alone once u get acustomed to it.

 

[styksnstryngs]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

Stop right there. That's all we needed to know. You say you can hit your two hander fine, I'm guessing it's because the racquet is too heavy for your one handed forehand and the extra hand helps you get the racquet moving.

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand. I just have no control over the amount of power my forehand generates. When it comes to my backhand (2 handed), I have no problem whether the ball is coming slow or fast. I can rip the ball as hard as I can and it'll go in the court most of the time.

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

Use a 2-handed FH; @Gregory Diamond will preach the benefits. For all I know, it will work well with your control issue.

 

[Topspin Shot]

Switch to the Babolat Pure Aero like Nadal. Or record yourself. Or better yet find someone to teach you in person.

 

[Fintft]

Stop right there. That's all we needed to know. You say you can hit your two hander fine, I'm guessing it's because the racquet is too heavy for your one handed forehand and the extra hand helps you get the racquet moving.

You could be onto something, as also myself (and at least another poster) feel that the FH might be actually worse with the RF97A while the 1HBH is better.

Having said all of that when I tried to go back to 97s, I still kinda prefer the RF97A.
Might try the older BLX95 again or the Blade.

 

[styksnstryngs]

You could be onto something, as also myself (and at least another poster) feel that the FH might be actually worse with the RF97A while the 1HBH is better.

Having said all of that when I tried to go back to 97s, I still kinda prefer the RF97A.
Might try the older BLX95 again or the Blade.

Or maybe the normal pro staff.

 

[Bender]

Switch to the Babolat Pure Aero like Nadal. Or record yourself. Or better yet find someone to teach you in person.

He doesn't use the Pure Aero though.

But you may be onto something here, depending on OP's level. If he is under 4.0 and under then he may well be overrating his technique and all the RF does for his game is handicap his RHA.

I personally doubt that OP has perfect technique on everything else, as he is suggesting.

 

[StringSnapper]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand. I just have no control over the amount of power my forehand generates. When it comes to my backhand (2 handed), I have no problem whether the ball is coming slow or fast. I can rip the ball as hard as I can and it'll go in the court most of the time.

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

Yeah, imagine you're skimming a rock. as you go to take back, the racquet hand drops, your hips simultaneously open, the elbow leads the arm, and the racquet lags through

 

[34n]

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

Big chance you are trying to generate all the power with your upper body and sitting on your right leg ( not moving through the shot ).
Try doing what this guy is doing

Initiate swing with your right hip moving forward. Rotate hips, step through the ball. You won't need to swing as hard and can relax upped body. Your hand will be just directing the ball.

Another good video

 

[Steady Eddy]

Just be sure to hit your forehands OVER the net. Most will land inside the baseline due to gravity. When I watch recreational players they usually hit groundstrokes into the net. Not only should they not go in the net, they should clear the net by several feet in order to get depth.

If you think about your form, you'll be distracted from executing your shot. You need to watch the ball, and hit it with the sweet spot. It's too hard to do more than that. But the good news is that if you accomplish that, you'll be able to beat 98% of the players at the public parks.

 

[Simon_the_furry]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand. I just have no control over the amount of power my forehand generates. When it comes to my backhand (2 handed), I have no problem whether the ball is coming slow or fast. I can rip the ball as hard as I can and it'll go in the court most of the time.

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

I'd suggest switching to the normal Pro Staff. The RF97 probably has too much plowthrough for you.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Stop right there. That's all we needed to know. You say you can hit your two hander fine, I'm guessing it's because the racquet is too heavy for your one handed forehand and the extra hand helps you get the racquet moving.

Yes. It must be the frame!!! [emoji56]


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[LocNetMonster]

Stop right there. That's all we needed to know. You say you can hit your two hander fine, I'm guessing it's because the racquet is too heavy for your one handed forehand and the extra hand helps you get the racquet moving.

And/or he also likely isn't prepping early enough on his FH wing.

 

[IowaGuy]

it's because the racquet is too heavy for your one handed forehand

Yet somehow all those ~140lb WTA pros back in the 1970's used even heavier rackets than the RF97 yet had FH better than most males on this forum?!?

 

[Fintft]

Players weren't swinging as hard and strings and racquets weren't as powerful neither.

Yet somehow all those ~140lb WTA pros back in the 1970's used even heavier rackets than the RF97 yet had FH better than most males on this forum?!?

 

[IowaGuy]

Players weren't swinging as hard and strings and racquets weren't as powerful neither.

Strings were actually more powerful in the 1970's (natural gut in those days, compared to mostly poly these days).

 

[Fintft]

Strings were actually more powerful in the 1970's (natural gut in those days, compared to mostly poly these days).

I'm using natural gut myself but overall the ball moves faster now, even on recreational courts, due to the equipment and technique, are you kidding me?

No pro in those days had the racquet head speed a pro (or even a 5.5) from today has...

 

[Simon_the_furry]

I'm using natural gut myself but overall the ball moves faster now, even on recreational courts, due to the equipment and technique, are you kidding me?

No pro in those days had the racquet head speed a pro (or even a 5.5) from today has...

You're correct about this. You're also incorrect in saying that the strings were less powerful. They were more powerful back then, but players also didn't have the RHS required for the modern game. They also had very small headsizes, which negated the power of the strings.

 

[Fintft]

You're correct about this. You're also incorrect in saying that the strings were less powerful. They were more powerful back then, but players also didn't have the RHS required for the modern game. They also had very small headsizes, which negated the power of the strings.

The frames are more powerful as well, I think.

 

[Simon_the_furry]

The frames are more powerful as well, I think.

Yep.

 

[Fintft]

Yep.

And players do insane things, such as Nadal playing with a very small grip in order to be able to rotate his racquet faster. By contrast I remember my first ...wood racquet had a grip too large.

 

[dgold44]

my goodness. no matter what I do, I just can't get the swing right.

I'm playing with the RF97 Autograph. I strung it at 55/53 pounds with Hyper-G.

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand. I just have no control over the amount of power my forehand generates. When it comes to my backhand (2 handed), I have no problem whether the ball is coming slow or fast. I can rip the ball as hard as I can and it'll go in the court most of the time.

My forehand on the other hand, I feel like I have no control. the ball is always going too high, way far out or it hits the net.

Does anyone have any tips or videos that I can watch so I can learn better?

I doubt the rest of your game is perfect lol
I am guessing your a younger kid who has an extreme western grip which I hate

 

[Rysty]

Try different kinds of takebacks, it helps you to find the stroke. Works for me when my forehand is off.

 

[Fintft]

Stop right there. That's all we needed to know. You say you can hit your two hander fine, I'm guessing it's because the racquet is too heavy for your one handed forehand and the extra hand helps you get the racquet moving.

This could be it, as you are supposed to play with a racquet as heavy as you can swing. B/c if you don't take a full cut at the ball, you end up pushing it and it goes long...

 

[jm1980]

All my strokers are PERFECT.... except for my forehand.

It would help if you posted a video

We could also benefit from watching your other perfect strokes