Forehand

The forehand in tennis is a shot made by swinging the racquet across one's body in the direction of where the player wants to place the shot. It is considered the easiest shot to master, perhaps because it is the most natural stroke. Beginners and advanced players often have better forehands than any other shots and use it as a weapon.

Grips

:Main article: Grip (tennis)

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There are various grips for executing the forehand and their popularity has fluctuated over the years. The most important ones are the Continental, the Eastern, the Semi-Western, and the Western. No matter which grip is used, most forehands are generally executed with one hand holding the racquet, but there have been fine players with two-handed forehands.

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