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Tennis FH: Chin to Chin for Max Torso Turn

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The FH fwd swing starts with the torso/shoulders unwinding ... once torso is facing opposite court, it stops and the shoulders alone continue onwards ... this flings the hitting arm out powerfully
0 ups, 2y
Start fwd swing with left arm ...shoulder/hips follow ...shift weight from back foot to front ... keep eyes on ball and steady head / spine angle thru impact
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Having good success with new FH swing …ie strings face down and swoop up to vertical at impact … also try to keep right foot back (thru impact) to stay on the ball longer ..drag right foot post impact before coming around
0 ups, 2y
swing is a clockface .. your abs are the center... impact at 3:30 in front of body to get best topspin
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Once Fwd Swing gets the chest facing opponent stop torso rotation and fling arm out ...and then continue torso rotation (but only as a slow braking motion)
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... do not fall back ...lean into impact and shift weight forward ...even stepping forward with the right leg ... this will keep ball on the strings longer and enhance topspin (Baisa advice Jan 20, 2023)
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extend arm out with back of hand gradually facing skyward and deliberately brushing the back and top of ball
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look how his wrist goes into ulnar deviation at start of fwd swing ...this is key for effective topspin
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SHOULDER UNDER CHIN AT START & FINISH