The forehand is most
players' best offensive shot. To make it a more consistent,
more powerful weapon, it helps to hit it from the same spot,
relative to your body. This is the Power Zone.
The power zone for your
forehand (and backhand) is between your knees and chest,
approximately two feet from your body. Hitting balls in this
zone will allow you to add the most control, spin and power
to your shots.
The best way to
insure that you hit balls from your
power zone is with your footwork.
*move your feet to position
balls in your Power Zone
Stay light, on your toes, knees bent
Split-step(bounce evenly on
balls of both feet) as your opponent makes contact
Take small adjustment steps as
you get closer to the ball
Use shuffle
steps to recover quickly after
shots
By
practicing good footwork, you can turn
different types of balls (high, low and
wide) into shots you can hit from your
power zone. Keep your feet moving to
turn on the power.
Find training aids to improve your
footwork at Tennis Express.
