There is no one way to hit a “modern” forehand. Learn how your preparation, swing path and racket angle can vary based on personal preference when hitting a modern forehand.
What grip should you be in to hit a “modern” forehand? Or do you even need to change your grip to modernize your forehand? Learn in today’s daily lesson with Brady.
Should you always be using a “modern” swing? Or is it OK to sometimes use a more traditional looking swing? Get your answers to these questions in today’s video with Brady.
The “windshield wiper” forehand is a popular stroke at the higher levels due to it’s ability to generate extra spin. Learn how to hit this modern shot in today’s lesson.
The follow through for the modern forehand is slightly different from your standard low-to-high swing. Learn these slight changes in the follow through in video 3 of 3.
Your backswing leading to your contact point is arguably the most important part of your swing. Learn these mechanics specific to the modern tennis forehand in video 2 of 3.
The technique for the modern forehand can be difficult to fully digest. Today Brady breaks down the initial pivot and coiling of the body in video 1 of 3.
Returning a slower, floating serve that is hit with little to no pace is not as easy as it looks. In today’s video Brady discusses how to return this serve that you often see from the dreaded “pusher”.
Returning a jumping, kick serve requires early recognition and quick footwork. In today’s video learn what you must do in order to attack these tricky serves before the ball gets out of your strike zone.
Returning a ball that is going directly at your body can be a tricky proposition. In today’s lesson Brady discusses how to play a good body serve while still being in good position for the next ball.
Returning a spinning, slice serve requires good recognition on the returner. Learn how to anticipate this serve and how to effectively play the ball as it’s slicing away from you.
Returning a fast, flat serve requires some quick decision making and good timing. Learn some useful tips on how to return those booming serves back effectively without just blocking the ball back.
Hitting a volley directly off a “heavy” topspin ball can be extremely difficult. Learn how to deal with this extreme spin on your volley and also how to use your opponent’s spin against them.
If your opponent is hitting a low “knifing” or “biting” slice to your backhand you can play the ball one of two ways. Learn the two approaches to this ball and how to execute both shots.
If your opponent is hitting a low “knifing” or “biting” slice, you must alter your positioning and your swing path on your forehand. Learn why and how to do this in today’s lesson with Brady.
If your opponent floats back a higher slice, it’s vital to adjust to the ball well before the bounce. Learn how to make these adjustments and what type of swing path is needed in today’s lesson.
