In this video you will learn how to hit a forehand passing shot.
Make sure you have checked out the forehand, down the line and cross-court videos.
In this video, you will learn how to hit a forehand passing shot.
You can check out the videos how to hit a forehand cross court and down the line
The three key steps are the preparation, the shot and the follow through
Use a semi-western or western grip for the forehand passing shot
Hold the throat of the racket with the non racket hand
As soon as your opponent hits to your forehand, do a split step and take a couple of strides quickly towards the ball
Extend your non racket arm parallel to the baseline to help you balance and judge the ball
Plant your racket foot and flex your knee
Release the non racket hand and swing the racket arm back
The racket head should be pointing up
Step 2
The Shot
Bend your wrist back and drop your racket arm
Swing the racket in a C shaped movement as you approach the ball
Straighten your knees and hit the ball in front of the body and when it is around waist high
Whip the ball with some topspin and hit underneath the ball to add some angle to your shot
Twist your hip and torso to send the ball cross-court
The extra topspin should make the ball dip into the cross-court service box
Avoid hitting a hard and flat cross-court shot as it could be intercepted
The other option is to hit down the line
The racket should be at the same level as the bounce of the ball as you swing back and extend into the shot
The ball should be just a little ahead of the non racket leg and the strings should be pointing towards the target
It's extremely important to flatten out at contact
Pick your target depending on the opponent's position and your strength
Step 3
The follow through
Extend the racket forward, up and across, above the non racket shoulder
Accelerate through contact in one movement until your follow through
For a down the line shot, try and maintain contact with the ball a little longer before swinging across
Ask your partner to feed you balls on your forehand and practice hitting passing shots cross-court and down the line
Enjoy your game
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