Once you have found the correct preparation position we talked about previously it is imperative that the wrist and elbow are locked in position; the wrist should be laid slightly back whilst the upper and lower arm should form an approximate 90 degree angle with each other. He even might be worried about more things than you are. Don't Be Intimidated The question is why don't the vast majority do it? They seem content to continue hitting their favoured strokes, perhaps because it feels good or it's easier. I would suggest that this is the fundamental reason why players don't achieve their potential and I thought I would write a little article about it so that more people become aware of this mistake and get motivated to change. Speaking of contact points you must make sure you hit out in front. I cannot emphasize this point enough; it's so simple but yet so often over-looked. You're working with the ball on your side of the court. One time about five years ago my forehand went off the boil and my ranking slipped. I practiced and practiced but still it wasn't going for me - then the coach I was working with at the time (some of you might remember him if you're British - Chris Wilkinson) told me to concentrate on hitting out in front. I cannot emphasize this point enough; it's so simple but yet so often over-looked. You're
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