Problem with forehand

[brolycjw]

I have a problem with my forehand and I hope you guys can help me. Recently, my forehand lacks power and I try to add power into it by incorporating a longer flatter swing. However, this has caused some pain in my shoulder and I had to rest for a week before I could play tennis again. When my shoulder was healed, I tried hitting the forehand and my shoulder starts acheing again whenever I try to hit harder. This is really affecting my game and now I have to move around my forehand to hit my one-handed backhand, and have to go up the net if I want any chance of winning my opponent due to my weak forehand.

To add on, the people I play against hit with a ton of topspin, and the ball kicks up high to my forehand, which I can't hit back with pace without hurting my shoulder. I need to refine my technique on hitting high forehands. Need some help in this area. I use a semi-western grip, and it's leaning more towards eastern than western.

My shoulder doesn't hurt when I serve, hit a backhand or forehand volley.

 

[JCo872]

I have a problem with my forehand and I hope you guys can help me. Recently, my forehand lacks power and I try to add power into it by incorporating a longer flatter swing. However, this has caused some pain in my shoulder and I had to rest for a week before I could play tennis again. When my shoulder was healed, I tried hitting the forehand and my shoulder starts acheing again whenever I try to hit harder. This is really affecting my game and now I have to move around my forehand to hit my one-handed backhand, and have to go up the net if I want any chance of winning my opponent due to my weak forehand.

To add on, the people I play against hit with a ton of topspin, and the ball kicks up high to my forehand, which I can't hit back with pace without hurting my shoulder. I need to refine my technique on hitting high forehands. Need some help in this area. I use a semi-western grip, and it's leaning more towards eastern than western.

My shoulder doesn't hurt when I serve, hit a backhand or forehand volley.

Yes you need to videotape yourself and see what is going on. Incorrect technique leads not only to poor hitting, but to injury as well.

Try this link:
http://www.hi-techtennis.com/forehand/topspin.cfm

If you get some video of your forehand, send it my way and I'll give you my feedback. Whenever a shot causes pain, you need to fix it ASAP. Tennis will become much more enjoyable when you hit this shot properly.

 

[dmastous]

Without a video it is tough to critique. However if you are having shoulder problems from the forehand it might be a good idea to examine how much upper body you use. Your forehand should be almost all upper body and the arm and shoulder should just be directing the action as the racquet moves through the hitting zone. The power should be supplied by the legs, the torso and upper body.

 

[Bungalo Bill]

I have a problem with my forehand and I hope you guys can help me. Recently, my forehand lacks power and I try to add power into it by incorporating a longer flatter swing. However, this has caused some pain in my shoulder and I had to rest for a week before I could play tennis again. When my shoulder was healed, I tried hitting the forehand and my shoulder starts acheing again whenever I try to hit harder. This is really affecting my game and now I have to move around my forehand to hit my one-handed backhand, and have to go up the net if I want any chance of winning my opponent due to my weak forehand.

To add on, the people I play against hit with a ton of topspin, and the ball kicks up high to my forehand, which I can't hit back with pace without hurting my shoulder. I need to refine my technique on hitting high forehands. Need some help in this area. I use a semi-western grip, and it's leaning more towards eastern than western.

My shoulder doesn't hurt when I serve, hit a backhand or forehand volley.

First, you really need to get that checked. You need to see a Doctor to rule out issues in the shoulder. This may have developed over the years with repetitive use. That is first and foremost, and I wouldn't play tennis until then.

Next, you need to get someone to review your stroke. You are welcome to film and place it here, but I think you need court attention. I think you need someone to really get close to you and review your stroke.

It could very well be that most of your stroke is coming from your arm, you are hitting late but think it iis on time, or are tensing up the muscles and pinching a nerve as you hit, etc...

But first you need to rule out if it is damaged. If so, tennis needs to stop.

 

[Jackie]

Do What I do and push the ball when you have injurys lol and im serious, I did that in many tournaments and won.

 

[JCo872]

First, you really need to get that checked. You need to see a Doctor to rule out issues in the shoulder. This may have developed over the years with repetitive use. That is first and foremost, and I wouldn't play tennis until then.

Next, you need to get someone to review your stroke. You are welcome to film and place it here, but I think you need court attention. I think you need someone to really get close to you and review your stroke.

It could very well be that most of your stroke is coming from your arm, you are hitting late but think it iis on time, or are tensing up the muscles and pinching a nerve as you hit, etc...

But first you need to rule out if it is damaged. If so, tennis needs to stop.

Good advice. It can unfortuantely take a few months to heal an injured joint or muscle. And then I agree. On court work with a pro is the way to go.

 

[brolycjw]

Thanks for the help everyone, I no longer have any problems with the shoulder after I slightly adjusted my technique today. I found out that the main problem with my forehand stroke was that I was hitting the ball way too close to the body, and perhaps I was muscling the ball. I was also shifting my body weight away in my forehand and that was probably why the strokes weren't powerful. Anyway, I kinda fixed it in a few hours while playing a friendly with a fellow tennis player and I'm glad I'm finally starting to hit forehand winners after the adjustment. I would take some of your advice to visit the doctor anyway just in case

PS: I'll get my coach to check out my forehand this weekend to comment on it.

 

[Bungalo Bill]

Thanks for the help everyone, I no longer have any problems with the shoulder after I slightly adjusted my technique today. I found out that the main problem with my forehand stroke was that I was hitting the ball way too close to the body, and perhaps I was muscling the ball. I was also shifting my body weight away in my forehand and that was probably why the strokes weren't powerful. Anyway, I kinda fixed it in a few hours while playing a friendly with a fellow tennis player and I'm glad I'm finally starting to hit forehand winners after the adjustment. I would take some of your advice to visit the doctor anyway just in case

PS: I'll get my coach to check out my forehand this weekend to comment on it.

Excellent.