20/10/2025
Carlos Alcaraz Forehand Breakdown 👇
1️⃣ Unit Turn
Alcaraz rotates early with a full shoulder coil — chest turns away from the net, racket head high, non-dominant hand pointing to the side fence. This early preparation sets up both power and balance.
I do a little higher preparation on the forehand. This just a stylistic difference and has not really anything different outcome
2️⃣ Racket Drop / Lag
From that high takeback, the racket whips down and back into a deep lag position. His wrist stays relaxed, creating that elastic snap we all see on slow motion. The key lesson: stay loose and let the racket do the work.
I have the racket show down, this helps me to create a little bit more spin with less effort. As I am not a pro and have to fast hand or the talent as alcaraz.
3️⃣ Contact Point
He meets the ball out in front with a straight arm — something unique to his stroke. It gives him massive leverage and explosiveness, but it’s not a must for everyone. What we can copy is how he drives through the ball with his legs and rotates fully through his core.
It is not important if straight or bend arm. Both have their case. But for me a straight arm always worked better and felt more natural
4️⃣ Follow Through
Alcaraz finishes high and around his body — sometimes over the shoulder, sometimes windshield-wiper style. The variety depends on the height and spin of the incoming ball — that adaptability is elite-level tennis.
⚡️What makes it unique:
• Racket high on preparation, then deep drop — huge swing arc for power and spin.
• Straight arm contact for maximum extension and leverage.
💡What to copy:
• Early unit turn.
• Loose wrist and relaxed arm.
• Full body rotation and balance through the shot.
Every player can learn the fundamentals — the flair is Alcaraz’s signature. 🇪🇸💪
