Playing behind the net is a drill that already positions the racquet almost in the ideal forehand contact point and prevents the backswing so the player cannot hit the ball too late.
Once the player gets used to playing almost from the contact point, he steps a few steps back and plays mini tennis but still tries to hit the ball with almost no backswing while making sure he hits the ball well in front in the ideal contact point.
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