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Powerful forehand drives
Paul from Pickleball Daily
February 17, 2025
Tip of the day
Today’s video explains how to hit powerful forehand drives.
The first key to success is making contact at the right point—not too close to your body and not too far—so you can transfer your weight forward instead of falling to the side.
Next, rotate your shoulders as you swing, keeping your arm loose to generate a smooth, powerful motion.
A technique called wrist lag helps add extra force—this means pointing the butt of your racket toward your target before accelerating through the ball.
The final step is adding topspin, which keeps the shot from sailing long and makes the ball dip down at your opponent’s feet.
The video also suggests aiming your forehand drives down the middle of the court for better control and to "thread the needle" between your opponent's defenses.
Key Points
Find the right contact point so you can transfer your weight forward instead of losing balance.
Rotate your shoulders and keep your arm loose to create a smooth, powerful swing.
Use wrist lag by pointing the butt of your racket at the target before accelerating.
Add topspin so the ball dips down instead of flying out.
Aim down the middle for better accuracy and to make your shot harder to return.
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Paul
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