Your Forehand and the Modern Forehand:The Forward Swing Part 1: Extension

Over the past 4 years we’ve used the high speed footage from Advanced Tennis to explore the modern forehand in pro tennis in virtually every aspect. Currently there are over a dozen detailed articles in the Advanced Tennis section on the modern forehand. These cover the commonalities and the differences among the top pro players. ( Click Here.)

Now in this new series called “Your Forehand and the Modern Forehand,” we are applying everything we’ve learned to your game and see what pro elements are universal and which are a function of primarily of level of play.

This month we’ll start to look at the forward swing, possibly the most complex and dynamic element in tennis. We’ll try to understand what really happens and why there is so much diversity among top players, by breaking the forward swing into two components. This article will focus on Extension, with Rotation coming up next month. Also, check out the classic lesson which adds additional info on these two confusing and critical elements in developing a great forehand of your own.