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Why your non-dominant hand may be the missing piece to cleaner, more consistent contact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
If your forehand feels great one day and completely disappears the next, you might assume something is wrong with your swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But your technique may not be the real problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your timing might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tennis is a sending-and-receiving game. Every ball arrives at a different speed, height, depth and trajectory. Your job is to organize your movement and swing so that the racket arrives at the right place at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When your timing is good, you consistently meet the ball out in front. You have room to accelerate the racket, generate topspin and control the direction of your shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When your timing is off, everything becomes more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You're late. You're early. You get jammed. You reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And suddenly a technically sound forehand becomes an inconsistent one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several things influence timing, but we're going to focus on one of the most overlooked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your non-dominant hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Used correctly, your non-dominant hand helps organize your unit turn, establish your preparation and create a consistent transition into the forward swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But release it too early \u2014 or hold onto the racket too long \u2014 and it can disrupt the entire sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch: How to Improve the Timing on Your Forehand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n