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Forehand FAQ

Answers to your questions about forehands in tennis, including the Eastern, Semi-Western, and Western styles; the open and square stances; and when to use topspin, slice, and flat forehands.
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Classic Eastern Forehand - Tennis Forehand FAQ
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of a classic Eastern forehand in tennis?
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Semi-Western Forehand - Tennis Forehand FAQ
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of a Semi-Western forehand in tennis?
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Western Forehand - Tennis Forehand FAQ
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of a Western forehand in tennis?
How the Forehand Grips Look - Tennis Forehand FAQ
What do the Continental, Eastern, Semi-Western, Western, and Hawaiian grips look like in tennis?
Open Semi-Open or Square Stance - Tennis Forehand FAQ
Should I use an open, semi-open, or square stance on my forehand?
Wrist Motion - Tennis Forehand FAQ
Should I use any wrist motion on my forehand?
When to Use Topspin - Tennis Forehand FAQ
When should I use topspin on my forehand?
When to Use Slice or Backspin - Tennis Forehand FAQ
When should I use slice or backspin on my forehand?
When to Hit Flat - Tennis Forehand FAQ
When should I hit my forehand flat?

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