The contact phase follows the backswing phase. Here it is important to teach the student that a ball should be hit with a forward spin if possible – unless he wants to play something else for tactical reasons. A wall can be used as an aid for this. In the second part of my progression for learning the professional technique on the forehand, you will find out how it works.
This video series is divided into four parts:
Part 1: Preparation
Part 2: Contact Phase
Part 3: Follow-Through
Part 4: Application & Error Analysis
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