Pitfalls in Building the Spanish Forehand

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In the previous articles in this series, we’ve looked at the technical characteristics of the modern Spanish forehand. (Click Here). We’ve also looked at a range of innovative drills I have developed based on my study with some of the greatest coaches in Spain.

These have included Spanish hand fed ball drills that are becoming increasingly popular with high performance coaches worldwide (Click Here), as well a series of unique racket fed and power building drills (Click Here).

The goal of this series has been to help players at all levels develop not only sound technique, but world class racket speed. This is what makes the difference in developing a forehand weapon that is capable of both high velocity and heavy spin.

Now in this final article, I want to talk about what I consider to be the common problems and or pitfalls that coaches and players can encounter in trying to build a heavy forehand weapon.

When Building a Spanish style forehand, a full, under the handle western grip can be counterproductive. You don’t see this grip…