24/11/2025
4-Step Forehand Progression 👇
If you want a heavy, reliable forehand, don’t skip the basics. Each drill isolates one key element so you can ingrain the movement before adding power and speed.
1️⃣ Fence Forehand — No Ball
➡️ Why it matters: Teaches the pure swing path (low-to-high) and the brushing feeling without worrying about contact. You lock in the correct racket path and arm action.
➡️ Focus: Smooth low→high motion, relaxed wrist, shoulder rotation.
2️⃣ Fence Forehand — Ball Between Racket & Fence
➡️ Why it matters: Now add the contact. The constraint forces a clean, compact contact point and reinforces brushing the ball rather than hitting through it.
➡️ Focus: Clean contact, minimal backswing, consistency of racket face.
3️⃣ Short Crosscourt Forehand — From Midcourt
➡️ Why it matters: Introduces direction, footwork and timing under a controlled distance. You learn to combine spin with placement and start using body rotation.
➡️ Focus: Early step in, weight transfer, and aiming for depth/angle.
4️⃣ Full Forehand (Baseline)
➡️ Why it matters: Everything comes together — full swing, rhythm, footwork and recovery. This is where you add pace and match-feel while keeping the technical foundation.
➡️ Focus: Balance, full weight transfer, consistency under rally pressure.
💡 Tip: Master the feel in steps 1–2 before rushing to full power. Good mechanics + footwork = repeatable winners.
