In this video, Matt Copland, a tennis pro and instructor in the San Diego area, teaches the fundamentals of how to increase your fundamental skills with a forehand tennis stroke.
Quick Pointers About Your Grip:
Place your right hand (or left hand, if you're left-handed) on tennis racquet handle
Slide your hand down to the base of the grip
Don't squeeze the grip too tightly
Spread your fingers on the handle for a comfortable feel
Quick Pointers About Your Tennis Swing:
Point the tennis racquet towards the back fence
Put your left arm out in front (or right hand, if you're left-handed)
This helps you gauge the tennis ball as it comes in from a volley or serve
Bring the racquet forward to a point of contact
Make sure the racquet is level with your front foot
The tennis racquet faces square to the ball (try to avoid tilting the racquet)
Your swing should flow all the way through, up and over the left shoulder (or right shoulder if your left-handed)
Matt believes that if you practice these easy “tennis how to” steps, your tennis forehand swing should be fundamentally sound.
In the next video, Mr. Copland will be teaching the double handed backhand stroke… Stay tuned!