Q: I have trouble with my forehand. It's very inconsistent. What can I do
to improve it? Thanks
Nancy
A: Hello Nancy,
Thank you for writing. I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I
was shooting the second DVD in my Tennis Guru series last week. I have good news
for you! There are a lot of things you can do to make your forehand more
consistent right away.
1. Shorten your back swing. This does not take away power, it can actually
increase it. Keep your back swing short and use your body or core muscles to
generate racket head speed instead of swinging only with your arm. It is more
important to rotate your body into the shot then to step in or get your weight
into it.
2. Keep your elbow closer to your body when hitting for increased power and
control. Just like anything else you do, when your elbow is bent you have more
strength. If you get a chance watch some pro's hit and see how their elbow is
bent at the point of contact.
In short keep your elbow in and shorten your back swing. This should improve
things right away. I hope this helps, if you have any more questions please feel
free to ask. Thanks again.
Clint