Understanding Professional Forehands: Part 2

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In my previous article (Four Pillars of the ATP Type III Forehand) I presented a “best practice” guide for hitting a forehand based on my research and work on the court. (Click Here.) In the first article of this two-part series for the September issue, I covered concepts not addressed in that presentation. Specifically, I discussed the backswing and the implication of a bent elbow in the forward swing. (Click Here.)

The Four Pillars article, combined with the concepts from Part 1 of this article, should provide a mechanical…