Tennis Skills: Forehand Stroke

Tennis Skill: Forehand Stroke

Rising Scholars Academy

Step 1: Grip

• Place the racquet on the ground

• Find the V or web of your hand

• Put it flat on your racquet and pick it up.

• Keep a relaxed hand

• Semi-Western Grip

Multiple Choice

What letter shape do we use to grip the racquet?

• W

• U

• V

• D

Step 2: Ready Position

• Knees slightly bent & chest up

• Keep racquet in front of you

Multiple Choice

What is the ready position for the forehand stroke?

• Pet the Dog

• Semi-Western

• Eastern Grip

• Knees bent, chest up, and racquet in front of you

Step 3: Backswing

• Take the racquet back with your shoulders & hips

• Get to the side of your body

• "Pet the Dog" position: As your racquet is fully reaching back, envision a dog to which you pet with your racquet genlty

Multiple Choice

What position do we use during the backswing?

• The Chicken Dance

• Pet the Dog

• Peppa Pig

• None of the above

Step 4: The Swing

• Bring the racquet back up from the "Pet the Dog" position

• Make impact with the ball

• After impact, continue bringing the racquet up to your ear or shoulder area

Multiple Choice

After making contact with the ball, in what area should your racquet finish in?

• Shoulder or Ear Area

• Stomach Area

• Hip Area

• Foot Area

Step 5: Follow-Through

• There is no right or wrong follow-through

• However, staying even with the shoulder or ear area is best

Multiple Choice

The final step in the forehand stroke is the ________?

• Trophy Position

• Squat Position

• Follow-Through

• Pet the Dog