Roger Federer has one of the best forehands in the game of tennis. Even though a loss to Rafael Nadal, Roger's forehand display in the 2008 Wimbledon final has to be one of the greatest in history.
The forehand drive is made up of one continuous swing of the racquet that, for the purpose of analysis, may be divided into three parts:
1. The part of the stroke behind the body, which influences the speed of the swing.
2. The segment immediately in front of the body which determines the direction and, in conjunction with weight shift from one foot to the other, the pace of the shot.
3. The follow through which is the portion beyond the body and determines spin, top or slice, imparted on the ball.
In considering tips for the beginner, drives really should be topped. The slice is a different stroke and will not be as penetrating.
Instructions for the drive down the line are different than that of a drive crosscourt. In general, for the down the line shot, the shoulders should be parallel to the sideline. The hitting plane for all ground strokes should be between the knees and shoulders. The most favorable plane is on a line with the waist.
Roger Federer excels at all strokes that can be hit with the forehand. His drives from all positions on the court are particularly lethal. We all may not be able to execute as well as Roger. With tennis lessons or tennis instructions and practice we may able amaze our buddies with our driving abilities.
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