In this video, you’ll discover the different grips you can use to hit the modern forehand. Plus, Mauro reveals the role of the wrist and what you should – and shouldn’t – be doing with it!
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Jack Bailey
Mauro takes the on-court classroom to a whole new level. He explains the fundamentals and swing mechanics in a concise, easy-to-understand manner...I can't say enough great things about Mauro's teaching. With his extensive background, teaching both the weekend warrior and the world-class junior, Mauro consistently gets results!
Beverly Kelly
Mauro’s method of teaching with analogies is so effective that I feel like light bulbs are lighting up all around me throughout our lessons. He makes so much sense!! That, coupled with his enthusiasm for seeing me improve, makes him an instructor like no other! My kids (ages 7 & 9) have also taken lessons from Mauro and his teaching approach is just as effective with kids.
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I was really glad to find your video Tennis Training: How To Hit An Easy, Modern Forehand: Pt. 1. This is the best video on the forehand ever!!!!
Awesome video!. You guys break this down in a way that actually…ummm…I don’t know….makes SENSE! I’ll be subscribing to your RSS and will hope you will keep posting videos like this! Thanks! – Paul
# Howard Cheung said
- March 30 2010 @ 1:03 am
Nice explanation folks especially about the palm of the hand being parallel with the face of the racket. I also apply this to my single backhand due to my extreme grip i.e. , I don’t need to change between my eastern forehand grip and backhand.
ADMIN: Howard, if the same grip works for you, that’s what matters!! – Coach Mauro
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# Debbie Wessely said
- April 4 2010 @ 9:52 am
Great explanation thanks! When I am walking around without my racket, I practice the motion of the stroke. I was wondering why with my hand it looks correct, but then it didn’t transfer over to when I was hitting. The grip explanation helped, I changed it up a bit and much better. Also, I was always thinking loose grip, which resulted in loose wrist. Breaking it down into small steps really helps.
Thanks to both of you,
DW
ADMIN: Debbie, I’m glad your grip/wrist confusion is over, cheers!!
– Coach Mauro