Forehand: No Speed, unable to hit Kill shot
Strokes
Shankar Satijani Asked 8 years ago
Hi Alois,
I have lot of difficulty while playing forehand. I am unable to smash the ball from my forehand due to which I am unable to finish the long chop rallies.
My senior players told me that I don't use my elbow and use lot of shoulder due to which I am unable to generate the speed while playing forehand.
They suggested shadow practice and exercises to free my shoulder, I tried but still unable to generate speed with my forehand.
Could you please suggest?
Thanks
Shankar Satijani
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Shankar,
The use of the forearm is important in the topspin stroke. Relax your shoulder and make sure that your bat goes up to touch your forehead. This will mean that you have to bend your elbow and use your forearm.
This will help to generate to speed of the racket which in turn will generate speed on the ball.
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