Comments on: Forehand Progressions

By: Maxim Nisenbaum

Maxim Nisenbaum — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:44:00 +0000

Ok, here is the truth: I tried to teach my son (17y.o) using recommended approach. He never played or learned tennis, except maybe “fooling around”, how I call it, with his friends without knowing what he is doing. He does other sports however and in a good shape. Within approx. 1 hour and about 200 balls we’ve got to the step 3 and… he developed pretty good forehand already! During step 4 we faced some difficulties, so we went back to the step 3 (no need to rush things!). Amazing, Will & team, thanks a lot!

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:35:00 +0000

These tips, especially the ‘progression’ sections have been very helpful. I have not only have been using them to improve my game (which has been a bit inconsistent) but also to help me teach tennis better. Sometime taking someones already established swing, and going back to step 1 (of progression) and moving up, can really get those kinks out of their swing. I already knew all of these fundamentals, but it’s been great to hear and see it again.

By: Thuantranmr

Thuantranmr — Sat, 21 May 2011 01:51:00 +0000

tks for appreciated information that help me much in improving my forehand.

By: Ajbtennis

Ajbtennis — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:05:00 +0000

I have heard Dennis Van Deer Meer stress that the first move on a forehand drive is the “Turn and Pivot”, this is fine if the ball is either side of you, but not when it is short and in front. When the ball is to your side you can run in the “Turn” position. But to do it on a short ball surely is unnatural and incorrect.

By: Ka7608

Ka7608 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:02:00 +0000

감사합니다

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:45:00 +0000

Actually, if you go to the “Net Play” section, there is a section lower on the page that covers overheads.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:04:00 +0000

Overheads are exactly the same as serving. If you perform the fundamentals of serving well, then the overhead is not difficult to do. What you want to do to is watch Will’s vids on footwork and serve fundamentals. Once you have grasped all of those concepts, have people hit you highballs in the range of service line to net, hold your hand in the air to help you track the ball, and then “serve” it.

By: Chrisdillinger07

Chrisdillinger07 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:04:00 +0000

uhh, no. You not only see what he is doing, but he give the info to think about, even when you aren’t looking at the video, so if your out on the courts, you have the stuff to think about. Look up some of roger federers’ forehand videos on youtube, FYB2007 has a nice 2:15 min one that is in slo-mo, that is great for visually learning.

Great job Will

By: Abgolshani

Abgolshani — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:13:00 +0000

Dear Mr. Hamilton,

In the LESSONS section of your website you have covered just about every topic except OVERHEADS. Any reason why?

Regards Golshani

By: Abbas Golshani

Abbas Golshani — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:17:00 +0000

The 5-steps forehand progressions is indeed an excellent instructional material. It helped me to help many others and can’t wait for more. Thank you so very much.

Abbas Golshani