Advanced Forehand Technique Made Easy!

Learning to hit an advanced forehand can be very difficult.
Watch Nate break down the key mechanics and simplify them with 3 easy-to-follow steps that will help make your forehand a legitimate weapon!

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[Paul-mfsd]

Oh my god!!! I literally was trying out the semi-western forehand grip (from using the eastern grip) and actually searching for the best hitting path. I kinda made a similar conclusion: pointing the racket tip to the back, swing downwards towards the front and ending up with racket tip over my left shoulder. Really want to go back to the court perfecting this new swing because it feels much more effortless, less prone to wrist injuries AND the reason why I switched grips: I feel like I can "rip it more" without hitting the ball out of bounds :)

[ivanhannel]

Superb video! Most videos on the forehand specifically say NOT to "cross the plane" and take the racket behind you and to your left (for a right handed player) during the "slot" position, according to my understanding. However, I was having trouble with my forehand and did exactly what you are saying to do on the slot and, voila, a much better result! I also found myself sort of using the left hand to push the racket down into the slot a bit, not a lot, just a bit, and that also has been helpful. I'm not a natural at tennis, that is for sure!

[igDaddio]

Great video, really helps to break down the forehand swing 😊

[deirdreleggett]

Excellent thinking about the swing path is very helpful

[reneabe]

This is awesome! This explanation about where the slot really occurs and the view from the top are a breakthrough for me! We tend to see the groundstroke in “2D”, but this “3D” explanation finally clarifies everything. Thanks!
I just have one question - how do you tweak it on that flat, fast and low balls? We just go for the slice or volley?

[satgill]

First off, great video - clear and concise with real life examples as well. My question is about position 2 (the drop) as I notice more and more players keeping the racquet head level throughout the forward swing. Is that the Next Gen forehand, if you look at these new young guys like Alcaraz and so on, they keep the entire racquet waist high at all times and then go higher. Much like swinging in a pool of water up to your knees. Thanks for a clarification and keep the great instruction coming please!

[richardlin]

Hi, could you make a video to talk about how to fix the imbalance in serve especially kick serve? The imbalance means after hitting ball the body will go to left(for right hand player) since the toss of kick serve will be more left or to the back comparing with other serves. Thanks, your video is always informative and helpful!

[pakchu]

I really like your videos. When you "drop" the racket, are you actually letting the racket fall on its own, or are you pushing it down to some degree? Also, when exactly do you begin the swing forward: before, during, or after the drop? Thanks!

[alastairtheduke]

Been having knee pain below the knee. Does the tape help?

[lex]

When I’ve done this, my instructor has told me I’m breaking the plane, but this path is what comes natural to me.

[blarpieman]

The issue I have here is telling people to place the racquet into the slot position. You never do that. The racquet will naturally move into the lag position as long as the racquet is placed on the hitting side at around the 5:30 position and the hips begin moving before the arm swings. Then it will snap back and huge power is the result. Cocked wrists don’t produce as much power because it requires the arm to do most of the work.

[worldofnomads]

In the video you showed....I dont see the racket going behind the body in most of the cases it stays in front....and thats what Rick Macci says ....it should stay in front....u dont want too big swing path as u wont have much time when u are returning a 120mph returns

[tennisviking]

Mardy Fish looks good with that full beard 🧔‍♂️ 👍

[heshamattaya]

I would not think of the racquet going to the left to much

[heshamattaya]

Lag happens from using the big muscles

[SS-qfpo]

No...the racket tip NEVER goes behind and to the left on a right handed player... It should not break the sagittal plane behind your body... Instead it should drop down into the right on the right side of the body...i.e...federer, or any ATP pro forehand... You cannot be serious!... Chalk flew up!

[emjay]

Why does this channel have CC automatically turned on? SO 👎🏿👎🏻👎🏼👎👎🏾