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. You're working with the ball on your side of the court and nothing else. Once the tennis lesson with the pro is over most players go straight back to working on their strengths and how little time they spend practicing their weaknesses. I'm sure that every tennis player would agree that if you improved your weaknesses you would improve your game. This is a great way to stay focused so that you can take advantage of situations where you can get the upper hand. 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. Don't Be Intimidated 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. You always want to remember that although you may be nervous, your opponent may be just as nervous
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