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Photo Lesson: The Basic Eastern Forehand

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High Point of Backswing

racquet at high point of backswing(C)2006 Jeff Cooper licensed to About.com, Inc.
For most players, bringing the racquet back around chest high works well. This will give the backswing a slight loop, which is an optimal compromise between a big loop and no loop at all.

The body has turned sideways (parallel to the sideline), and with the left foot beginning to step forward, the body weight is beginning to be transferred forward, from the back foot to the front.

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