Photo Study of Points of Contact and Stances for Five Forehand Styles in Tennis
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
Western Forehand Point of Contact and Open Stance
(C)2005 Jeff Cooper licensed to About.com, Inc.
The ideal point of contact for the Western forehand is more forward and higher than that for a Semi-Western forehand. Most Western hitters use the open stance shown here, but less open stances can also work.
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- Eastern Forehand Point of Contact and Square Stance
- Semi-Western Forehand Point of Contact and Semi-Open Stance
- Western Forehand Point of Contact and Open Stance
- Continental Forehand Point of Contact and Square Stance
- Hawaiian Forehand Point of Contact and Open Stance
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