This is a great way to stay focused so that you can deal with any sort of situation in the game and also so that you can take advantage of your opponent's weaknesses. Take all this information on board and get out there to practice! The only thing stopping you from having a great forehand that opponents fear is yourself. Of course there may be another reason; that they don't wish to feel embarrassed in front of their practice partner if they make mistakes practicing their weaker shot. This is especially true if your opponent is ranked higher than you are. It is common to see improper movement of the non-hitting arm in amateur play. I spoke a little of this in the last article, don't neglect this other arm, it has the role of "pace car" to the hitting arm's role of "race car", they should work in harmony with one another. By simply starting out slowly and playing normally, you'll become more relaxed. 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. 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. Another thing that will help you to keep from being intimidated is to stay competitive. Take advantage of all the opportunities
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