Ultimate ATP Tennis Forehand Analysis - Stage One - Unit Turn and Swing

Ultimate ATP Tennis Forehand Analysis - Stage One - Unit Turn and Swing. The ATP tennis forehand is the model forehand for the vast majority of tennis players around the world. There are many intricacies involved, so we've broken it down to make it simpler. Download our FREE forehand guide here - https://www.top-tennis-training.com/f...
In this video, Top Tennis Training coaches Simon and Alex will analyze the ATP tennis forehand unit turn and swing of top ATP players such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and many others.

Stage One - Unit Turn
If you study most ATP forehands, you'll see that they all use different swings.
But, a common trait they all share is the initial unit turn and coiling of the upper body. This means that your left shoulder turns towards the net, for the right-handed tennis players out there. By coiling the upper body, you're stretching the core muscles and storing explosive energy in the trunk. When you uncoil on the forward phase, this explosive power will translate into much more power on your tennis forehand.
When initiating the unit turn, it's crucial that you hold the racket with your non-hitting hand. Most ATP players will hold the throat of the tennis racket, others may have a few fingers on the strings and some will hold the top of the grip.
Whichever method you use, make sure you keep the hand on long enough as you start your forehand.

The Back Swing
Study the best ATP forehands and you'll see that they all use different swings. Some use bigger loops, others use more compact swings, some will take the racket quite far back while others will keep it just on side of their body.
There is no set way to prepare for your forehand. However, there are some considerations to take into account:
If you play mainly on clay or slower hard courts, a bigger swing may help you produce more power and handle higher bounces much easier. But on grass or fast courts, a big loop may destroy your timing.
If you play mainly on faster surfaces such as grass or indoors, a more compact swing will help you save time and allow you to make contact out in front.

Video Timeline:
00:00 - Lesson Intro
00:41 - ATP Forehand Stage One - Unit Turn
3:12 - Racket Up vs Down When Starting The Swing
5:02 - Wrist Back vs Neutral
6:57 - ATP Forehand Backswing

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