You're not playing your opponent's reputation, family, or anything like that. 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. To properly maintain this locked position it is useful to let the 'butt lead the strings', this means that the butt of the handle and the heel of your hand should feel as though they are combining to pull the racquet head through the contact point and on into the follow through. How to control your nerves The transformation was amazing and I got my old forehand back! I have lots more to say on contact points but I won't go into depth with that here - just do the right thing and hit in front. There are many things that you want to remember, because each element can be the key difference in the outcome of your match. However, what happens most of the time is that this might cause you to over play and make mistakes that could cost you the game. Once the swing has reached its maximum extension, the
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