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Inside Out Technical Reference
The Forehand
Connect grip, support, trunk and racket action into an adaptable forehand.
For: Coaches and players studying technical development
Part of the complete Inside Out technical reference.
Free English sample chapter.
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Ten principles.
A connected approach.
- Relate the grip to contact and the intended ball
- Use the supporting hand during preparation
- Coordinate the trunk turn and racket organisation
- Prepare without unnecessary arm and wrist tension
- Create spacing and balance through the support legs
- Connect shoulder-hip organisation to the following action
- Coordinate support and trunk contributions to acceleration
- Organise racket path and contact for the intended trajectory
- Allow the action to continue without forcing the finish
- Recover and adapt the forehand across different incoming balls
Put it into practice
A forehand case showing how preparation and spacing influence the intended ball.
