The Semi-Open Semi-Western Forehand

Here, the uncoiling has begun. The legs are pushing up and slightly forward, the upper body is turning toward the net, and the racquet has begun to be pulled forward. The racquet has dropped below the hand, which will enhance its potential to whip upward and create heavier topspin. The wrist and racquet are still laid back. They will be the final link in the kinetic chain.