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For absolute beginners, the forehand is a shot in tennis hit from the right side for right handers and left side for left handers. The forehand is one of the most important shots in tennis, and, for most players, it is also their strongest shot.
Now, lets move on to some more basics you should take into account when hitting your forehand. When you’re hitting your forehand, you should always keep your movements natural, maintain an open stance, use a “windshield wiper” motion, follow through across the body, and, most importantly, keep your eye on the ball constantly. More on these things below:
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By keep your movements natural, I mean to stay lose and relaxed, don’t over analyze your shot, just do what you do in practice. By maintain an open stance, I mean to keep your legs about shoulder with apart, with a supple bend at the knees.
A windshield wiper motion refers to the follow through part of your forehand. Basically, when following through, you want to bring your arm straight up and around your shoulder like a windshield wiper. Also, when doing this motion, you want to make sure to follow through across your body, as this adds great control and power to your tennis play.
Lastly, one of the most important aspects of the forehand, and tennis in general, is to keep your eye on the ball at all times. You should be tracking the ball from the moment it leaves your opponents racquet until the moment you make contact with the ball.
Hopefully this overview will aid you in improving your tennis game. For more specific help with your forehand, see the following articles:
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