Intention: Develop basic forehand technique.
Demonstrate a balanced and active ready position.
Demonstrate the ability to step down the court and hit from a neutral stance finishing balaced with toe facing down.
Grip: Eastern/weak semi western
Take the racket back by turning the hips and shoulders to the side.
Basic low to high forward swing.
Contact on the ball at the side of the body and slightly in front.
Follow through long and high
To check the players progress and learning: Can the players move to and hit, using a short simple swing, 4 of 5 balls on the forehand back over the net and into the short court.
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