Top 3 forehand drive mistakes

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Paul from Pickleball Daily
February 05, 2024

Tip of the day

In today’s video, Tanner explains the top three mistakes players often make with their forehand drive and offers practical advice on fixing them

Tanner highlights the necessity of a low to high swinging motion involving the body and paddle to generate topspin.

He stresses bending the knees to the ball's height and adjusting the paddle's angle for effective topspin.

Another critical mistake is neglecting the non-dominant hand, which plays a significant role in power generation.

Tanner demonstrates how keeping the non-dominant arm close to the paddle throughout the swing enhances power by engaging the shoulders, core, and hips.

Lastly, Tanner discusses proper footwork, advising players to step from the back foot to the front foot to maximize power and momentum.

He cautions against overhitting, recommending driving the ball at about 75% power to ensure consistency.

Key Points:

  • Always swing from low to high with your body and paddle to generate topspin.

  • Bend your knees according to the ball's height and keep the paddle angled correctly.

  • Use your non-dominant hand close to the paddle for better power generation, engaging your whole body.

  • Step from your back to your front foot to improve power and momentum in your shots.

  • Focus on hitting your drives with about 75% power for better consistency.

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