Forehand

• Resembles a sidearm throw or a skimming the stone action where the forearm rotates

. Backhand

• Resembles the throwing of a frisbee, where the forearm rotates, except control the wrist movement which when swinging will control the racket head

Getting Ready

• This is the Ready Position.

• Stand alert for the return of your opponent

• Hold the racket comfortably in front

 

 

 

Prepare early for the hit whilst moving to the ball.

The Backswing

• Take the racket back slightly.

• Weight on the back foot.

• Keep racket face open

 

• This is the Hit Position.

• Swing down and through.

• Transfer weight from back to front foot.

• Forearm Rotation.

• Open Racket face.

•  Weight on front foot.

• Follow through to the target.

• Prepare for recovery to "T".