Perfect Forehand Slice in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (Episode 7)

How To Hit Perfect Forehand Slices in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (Episode 7)
The forehand slice in tennis can be a great tool to have in your game.
It's a perfect shot to use when defending on the full stretch, and you'll see many pro players including Federer, Nadal and Djokovic use it in this situation.
However, it can also be used when approaching the net, or when you chip and charge on a second serve, or to mix up play in a rally situation.

In this video, let's unlock your forehand slice in 3 steps and turn it into a weapon.

Step One:
The grip. Use a continental grip for the majority of your forehand slice shots. However, when on the full stretch, you may opt to use an eastern backhand grip which will allow you to make contact quite late but still get the ball back in play.

Step Two:
The swing. Try to prepare the racket so that the racket head is above the grip, and create an L shape in your arm and racket.
The tip of the racket will be around shoulder to head height, which will allow you to cut down on the ball as you make contact.

Step Three:
Power generation. To generate more power on your forehand slice, try to use your body weight, using various power steps during the contact point.

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