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Tennis Forehand and Backhand

Tennis Forehand Cues:

  • Knees bent - ready to move to ball
  • Side to target
  • Racket pulled way back - reach to the wall
  • Step with opposite foot when contacting the ball
  • Follow through - reach to the sky on other side of body

Tennis Backhand Cues:

  • Knees bent - ready to move to ball
  • Racket pulled way back - reach to the wall
  • Step with same foot towards target
  • Level swing with racket face pointed at target
  • Follow through - reach to the sky on other side of body


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