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Photo Lesson: The Inside-Out Forehand

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Middle of Backswing

racquet at middle of backswing(C)2007 Jeff Cooper licensed to About.com, Inc.
On most aggressive forehands, your wrist will be laid back somewhat on the backswing. On an inside-out forehand, this is especially important. Here, the racquet is at roughly a 90-degree angle to the forearm.

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