What's wrong with my forehand
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This. Another poster mentioned too much tension. I think they go together.
The OP is trying to hit a modern FH and in truth, it looks pretty good. I think the missing ingredient however is a loose arm and wrist. To me, he looks like he is trying to hit positions, eg unit turn...check, PTD ...check, turn shoulders...check. The modern FH however is based on using the racquet's inertia to lag it when the arm starts forward and then using the resulting momentum to achieve a late release using parametric acceleration as the hand pulls across and up.
The other thing I noticed, and I believe someone else posted this as well, is his racquet seems too far below the ball. The modern Fh does not generate topspin by a low to high movement so much as by using a tilted racquet face. The too early acceleration identified by 5263 combined with too much low to high makes the timing of impact too critical.
papahamster
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The most obvious problem that I see with your shot is your lack of left arm (and body) uage. As a result, you don't have a solid stable consistent body rotation.
Again, take a look at what your left hand is doing. Initially, it seems to do the "standard tip" that coaches suggest which is to get it lined up parallel to the baseline. You get the initial shoulder turn, great. The problem is right before you hit, the arm look funny doesn't it? You kind of just let it sit there and it hides away as the racket raps around your body. If you take a closer look at the pros, they pull in their non hitting arm into their body to start the forehand. This is a very important part of the forehand since a very shaky start of the stroke often leads to inconsistent results.
here is nick hitting a forehand:
I would suggest two things:
1. Work on using the left hand (and as a result, left side of the body) more in the correct way.
2. Beef up physically (i'd say you look like you can easily fill out 15lbs).
If you have any questions about what I'm talking about feel free to reply.
Again, take a look at what your left hand is doing. Initially, it seems to do the "standard tip" that coaches suggest which is to get it lined up parallel to the baseline. You get the initial shoulder turn, great. The problem is right before you hit, the arm look funny doesn't it? You kind of just let it sit there and it hides away as the racket raps around your body. If you take a closer look at the pros, they pull in their non hitting arm into their body to start the forehand. This is a very important part of the forehand since a very shaky start of the stroke often leads to inconsistent results.
here is nick hitting a forehand:
I would suggest two things:
1. Work on using the left hand (and as a result, left side of the body) more in the correct way.
2. Beef up physically (i'd say you look like you can easily fill out 15lbs).
If you have any questions about what I'm talking about feel free to reply.
Wise one
Hall of Fame
Sorry for trolling this is what my forehand looks like. I was trying something my coach suggested and nothing was working
What do you do when the ball is low?
NuBas
Legend
Sorry for trolling this is what my forehand looks like. I was trying something my coach suggested and nothing was working
I'm confused, are you having forehand troubles or not and how does this video differ from your first one.
Also do you have any forearm or elbow issues cause it looks like the way you swing could cause some issues.
feddaddy
New User
I do not have these issues. Why do you think so?
NuBas
Legend
Whats the purpose of your thread especially if you have a coach?
Pete Player
Hall of Fame
Wouldn’t be surprised, if @feddaddy bent his knees more on low shots...
So, the first was something, Your coach had you practiced and wanted to figure, if we knew anything?
Any of the feedback matched, what your coach told you?
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On pain meds - all contributed matter and anti-matter subject to disclaimer
So, the first was something, Your coach had you practiced and wanted to figure, if we knew anything?
Any of the feedback matched, what your coach told you?
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On pain meds - all contributed matter and anti-matter subject to disclaimer
feddaddy
New User
I wanted some opinions
