Semi western forehand grip

In this lesson, we’ll be covering tennis forehand technique and drills. After reading this, you will walk away with actionable items for you to use on the tennis court and improve your forehand.

Tennis Forehand Technique for Beginners

To hit your forehand, like everything else in tennis, it will start with your footwork and positioning.

Tennis forehand technique beginners

You’ll want to make sure your feet are pointed towards the right, and your feet should be between a 45 and 90-degree angle from the net.

David Ferrer’s feet are pointed to the right, and if you put a yardstick in front of his feet, it would make about a 45-degree angle from the net.

Beginner players may want to bring the left foot even further forward.

If you’re too open (less than 45 degrees or parallel to the net), then you will miss to the left. If you are too closed, then you will struggle to hit the crosscourt forehand with consistency and power.

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