Main Body
5. Forehand & Backhand
Forehand
The tennis forehand is essential for a player to keep a game going by rallying with the opponent and scoring from the baseline. To hit a forehand, the player:
- Turns non-dominant shoulder towards the net
- Drops the head of the racket behind him/her
- Swings low to high (out and up)
- Steps diagonally towards the ball with non-dominant foot
- Finishes with the elbow bent and the racket above the shoulder
Watch the instructional video on how to perform a forehand
Backhand
The tennis backhand is known as one of the least practiced tennis strokes. A player either hits a backhand with one or two hands and can generate topspin and power if performed well. To hit a backhand, the player:
- Turns dominant shoulder towards the net
- Drops the head of the racket behind him/her
- Swings low to high (out and up)
- Steps diagonally towards the ball with non-dominant foot
- Finishes with the elbow bent and the racket above the shoulder
Watch the instructional video on how to perform a backhand