Recreational Player
James P.
I loved this course. I learned how to elevate my game, physically and mentally. I've always loved playing, this class has takes me to a new level!
Forehand Master Class
Crafted Online Lessons By ATP Pros To Improve Your Forehand
Course Curriculum
Left-handed Players
1. Get To Know The Course
- Welcome Note
- Introduction
2. Before The Shot (BTS)
- Before the Shot (Introduction)
- Evaluate Factors Involved in Any Given Situation
- Factor: Your Opponent (General Analysis)
- Opponent Analysis Form (OAF)
- Factor: Your Opponent (Specific On The Day Analysis)
- Secret #1 : Always Focus On The Ball
- Secret #2: Pay Attention To Your Opponent’s Actions Or Court Positioning
- Secret #3: Evaluate The Point Situation (in relation to your opponent)
- Factor: You!
- Personal Evaluation Form (PEF)
- Make The Right Choices Based On Your Evaluation Of The Factors
- Move To the Ball (Introduction)
- I. Dance On Your Toes
- II. Take A Split-Step
- III. React To The Ball
- IV. Take A Quick First Step
- V. Move To The Ball
3. Footwork For Special Situations (FSS)
- Footwork For Special Situations (Introduction)
- Forehand On-The-Run Footwork Techniques
- Forehand Approach Footwork Techniques
- Forehand Moving Backwards Footwork Techniques
- Forehand Inside Out Or Inside In Footwork Technique
4. The Shot (TS)
- Introduction Of The Shot (Forehand Technique Elements)
- I. Relaxation
- II. Backswing Preparation (Introduction)
- Prepare With Your Legs
- Closed Stance
- Open Stance
- Bend Your Knees And Keep Your Balance
- Prepare With Your Upper Body
- III. Use Of The Wrist
- IV. Upper Body Rotation Through Hip Acceleration And Core Strength
- V. Hitting Point
- VI. Follow Through
- VII. Body Balance
- VIII. Body Balance & When Possible, Forward Body Weight Transfer
5. After the Shot (ATS)
- After The Shot (Introduction)
- The 2 Most Common Mistakes Inexperienced Players Make Related To Their Recovery
- Use The Right Recovery Footwork Technique
- Know The Right Court Position For Your Next Shot
- Where is Your Recovery Spot After Hitting A Forehand Cross Court?
- Where is Your Recovery Spot After Hitting A Forehand Down The Line?
- Where is Your Recovery Spot After Hitting A Forehand Short?
- Where is Your Recovery Spot After Hitting A Big Forehand?
6. What to Do When (WDW)
- What To Do When (Introduction)
- What To Do When You Receive A High Ball To Your Forehand
- What To Do When You Receive A Low Ball To Your Forehand
- What To Do When You Receive A Slow Ball To Your Forehand
- What To Do When You Receive A Fast Ball To Your Forehand
- What To Do When You Receive A Short Ball To Your Forehand
- Personal Evaluation Form
7. Tactical Musts (TM)
- Tactical Musts (Introduction)
- Understand When To Play Cross Court
- Understand When To Play Down The Line
- Use The Forehand Cross-Court Short Angle To Open Up The Court
- Did Your Opponent Use The Short Angle Shot Against You Or Put You On The Run?
- When Moving Back, Play High Over The Net
- Create An Attacking Opportunity For Yourself By Playing A High Ball To Your Opponent’s Backhand
- When In Attack Mode, Cheat Your way Into A Forehand Inside Out Position
- Approach Mainly Down The Line
8. Drills Library
- Side-By-Side Intense Ball Focus Drill
- Court Coverage Intense Ball Focus Drill
- Ultimate Forehand Domination Drill
- Ball Feeding From Behind Peripheral Vision Drill
- Ball Feeding From Behind Peripheral Vision Drill With Racquet
- Skipping Rope
- Quick Feet On The Spot Drill
- Split-Step Drill For Lateral Movement
- Ball Hurdle Split-Step Drill For Forward Diagonal Movement
- Face The Wrong Direction Ball Drill
- Use The Post First-Step Drill (Open & Closed Stance)
- 2 Cone Forehand Acceleration Drill (Open & Closed Stance With Racquet)
- 2 Cone Figure 8 Lateral Drill
- 2 Cone Figure 8 Vertical Drill
- 3 Cone Figure 8 Diagonal Drill
- Hop-Step Drill Lateral Movement
- Side Lunges
- 10 Ball Exercise Pattern A (Run, Plant, Recover)
- Half Rabbit Jumps
- 10 Ball Exercise Pattern B (Run, Take 1-2 Step, Recover)
- Approach Shot Hop-Step Mastery Drill With Racquet
- Carioca Drill
- Approach Shot Cross-Step Mastery Drill With Racquet
- Crossover Drill
- Defense-Offense Forehand Drill With Racquet
- 2 Cone Inside Out Drill
- 2 Cone Inside Out & Inside-In Mastery Drill With Racquet
- Feel Your Forehand Relaxation Drill
- Feel Your Forehand Relaxation Drill With Hitting
- Forehand & Backhand Closed Stance Forward Attack With Medicine Ball
- 2 Cone Forehand Acceleration Drill (Closed Stance With Racquet)
- Forehand & Backhand Open Stance Forward Attack With Medicine Ball
- 2 Cone Forehand Acceleration Drill (Open Stance With Racquet)
- Static Wall Sit Exercise
- Stationary Split Squat Lunges
- Side Medicine Ball Throw Drill (Sitting)
- Resistance Band Wrist Exercises (Introduction)
- Wrist Flexion Exercise With Resistance Band
- Wrist Extension With Resistance Band
- Radial Deviation Exercise with Resistance Band
- Wrist Drop Mastery Drill
- Side Medicine Ball Throw Drill (Open & Closed Stance)
- Hip Acceleration Drill With Racquet
- Side-To-Side Intense Ball Focus Drill (1-Hand Variation)
- On Court Hitting Point Mastery Drill
- Forehand Internal Rotation At 0 Degrees
- Forehand High Follow-Through Drill
- Forehand Side Or Lower Follow-Through Drill
- Reverse Forehand Or Buggy Whip Drill
- Freehanded Rabbit Jumps Drill
- Open Stance Forehand On The Move Drill
- Open Stance Forehand On The Move Drill With Feeding
- Aggressive Through The Ball Drill
- Aggressive Through The Ball Drill With Hitting
- Lateral Jumps
- 2 Cone Explosive Shuffle-Step Drill
- 10 Ball Exercise Pattern A (Run, Plant, Recover)
- 10 Ball Exercise Pattern B (Run, Use 1-2 Step, Recover)
- Ultimate Forehand Domination Drill
9. All Around Forehand Drills
- All Around Forehand Drills (Introduction)
- Depth & Consistency Drill
- Forehand Cross Court Mastery Drill
- Forehand Short Angle Finesse Drill
- Forehand Down The Line Proficiency Drill
- Forehand Change Direction & Control Drill
- Forehand Inside Out Command Drill
- Forehand Inside In Command Drill
- Forehand Drop Shot Supremacy Drill
- Forehand High Ball Mastery Drill
- On The Baseline Forehand Domination Drill
- Turn Defense Into Attack Drill
- Forehand Low Ball Drill
- Forehand Drive Volley Drill (Swinging Volley)
- Forehand Cross Court Rally Drill
- Forehand Down The Line Rally Drill
- Forehand Inside Out Rally Drill (With Inside In Variation)
- Forehand Direction Mastery Drill
- Forehand Low Ball Expertise Drill
- Forehand Cross Court Competition Drill
- Forehand Down The Line Competition Drill
- Forehand Inside Out Competition Drill (With Inside In Variation)
10. Bonus Tools Area
- Opponent Analysis Form (OAF)
- Personal Evaluation Form (PEF)
- Your Tennis Chronicle (YTC)
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