Novak Djokovic is having one of the best seasons ever. One of the reasons he is playing so well is that his forehand is absolutely incredible. If you watch his forehand backswing very carefully you will see that he points the strings that will hit the ball during the take back towards the back fence.
A Tennis Forehand Solution member asked me about this last week so I thought I would make a video to clear some things up when it comes to this unique backswing. I also decided to help tennis players out there with an eastern or continental grip on the forehand that aren’t going to make the change over to the preferred semiwestern grip.
As always, watch the entire video and leave me a comment below.
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It is great that you notice the forhandtakeback of Novak. Great staffs!
Kenneth Ha
Thanks, Kenneth!
Hey Jef
Great video it’s help me now better .
IWhich forehand grip is used by Federer ?. I thought he used a grip continal
greetings,
jack
Hi Jack,
Your welcome on the video.
Federer’s grip is more eastern but moving in the direction of semi western.
Jeff
Jeff, heelo. Thank you very much for your work. It is very valuable. Thank you for making some of your work avalable for free. It is so appreciated by us amateur players.
I also wish to seriously improve my transisional shots, half-volleys and volleys to be able to come to the net more successfuly. I wasn’t so sure I wanted to make my forehand any better for my level than it already is, and I surely did not want to improve it over other shots…. wish to be a more complete player. Do you have any solutions for people like me 
I was wondering if you were planning to put together some material about backhands as well; I really wish to make my single-handed backhand a serious weapon althouth it is very young and shy yet.
Thank you very much, again and again.
Your welcome. Tatiana! We have more great tips coming your way to help you with your game.
Stay tuned!
Jeff
Hi Jeff.
Great video. But how do you generate racquet speed? Thanks.
Ball control is always more important than racquet head speed.
Nice way of explaining the take back for the semi western forehand. I see so many different take backs, wondered why. Now I know.
Thanks
Thanks, Carlos! You are very welcome.
Jeff
Jeff:
I use on the forehand what has been called an Extreme Eastern for many years. It gives me top and drive. Your program is very thoughful.
Regards
Excellent video as almost always …I will reconsider my game in accordance with this and boast to my friend / as I did a few times already /convince them that I have an oportunity to learn from the best over the net… I accepted not only your advice but others also to improve my game and some computer programs as well type frame by frame / virtual dub for example / to raise the pro level which is my intention in my age / I am 46 years old / …but my goal is to beat Novak Djokovic because no one can’t
Greetings from Serbia !
Thanks for sharing, Vladimir. All the best to you and your tennis.
Jeff
Jeff I bought recently your FSC and i started ti use in your first step that
the string facing the back fence. I cant tell u the difference.
By the way I changed my grip too the SW. It works like magic.
Thanks Jeff it was worth every penny that I spent. Tom
Tom Barabas 16. Sep, 2011 at 4:49 pm #
Jeff I bought recently your FSC and i started ti use in your first step that
the string facing the back fence. I cant tell u the difference.
By the way I changed my grip too the SW. It works like magic.
Thanks Jeff it was worth every penny that I spent. Tom
Tom,
I love to hear that TFS is helping you and way to go committing to the grip change. Keep it rollin’
All the best, Jeff
Jeff,
Your commitment to our knowledge of and enjoyment of tennis is greatly appreciated. It’s paying off in my play and the certainty I have in what I’m instilling in my students.
Thank you for the kind words. I am psyched your students are getting better at tennis.
All the best, Jeff
Hi Jeff,
Novak Djokovic does have a great forehand. While I was watching the Davis Cup Tie between Serbia and Argentina yesterday, I noticed David Nalbandian has a perfect “tennis forehand solutions” forehand. His form looks to be right on with what you are teaching in your program. After studying your program I have been able to really pick apart good and bad forehands. I love the information you presented in your program and look forward to more of your products.
Carl, Bullseye! Nalbandian is a great model and one that I use all the time to describe how I teach the forehand. So solid, so compact, great fundamentals. I am very happy this program is working for you.
All the best, Jeff
Hi Jeff,
I love this stuff! The very first time I went onto the court after starting to watch your program, my forehand was already better. And I am just coming off a two year layoff from an elbow injury! I also appreciate the short additional videos on nutrition and today on the take back as it relates to different grips. You are right on the money!
Thanks,
Curt
Love to hear it, Curt!
Jeff
Thought provoking info on the forehand grip and takeback. After playing thirty years with an Eastern forehand grip to change to a SW would for me be extremely difficult. As you demonstrate the EF grip takeback with the semi circular swing I noticed that your racquet strings at your furthest takeback point were almost parallel to the side fence. For myself using a semi circular backswing I attempt to have my racquet strings at my furthest takeback point parallel to the court surface. As I swing forward to the contact point my strings become parallel to the net in the low to high motion. Is this incorrect or an inhibition to my forehand shot? Really enjoy your video tips. Keep up the good work.
Your TFS is a terrific program. It is helping me get much better consistent depth and control. I am trying to exaggerate keeping my head down as I have a tendency to peak at my target too soon and consequently misshit, especially after long rallies.
I would appreciate some tips on the forehand service return. Thanks for all you are doing.
Your welcome, John! What do you want to learn on the forehand return? Keep up the good work.
All the best,
Jeff
Excellent explanation. thanks for setting me on the right course !
first thing i wanna ask u
can someone start a tennis carrer in late age may be 30 years old to be procreational
and go Competitions with Rafael Nadal
or this it’s Impossible???? pleas tel me
It’s going to be tough to do that. I would say most likely it’s not going to happen.