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Topspin Forehand vs Flat Forehand - How To Master Both Tennis Forehands

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Topspin Forehand vs Flat Forehand - How To Master Both Tennis Forehands
When it comes to the importance of tennis shots, the forehand is at the top of the list after the serve and return of serve.
That's why it's important to master all elements of the forehand, but also to master both the topspin forehand and the flat forehand in tennis.
In this video, Coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will help you to improve both your topspin and flat forehands and show you exactly when to use each one.
Topspin Forehand
The topspin forehand in tennis is the best way to construct points from the baseline as it increases your margins and allows you to play high percentage tennis. By hitting with heavy topspin, you can increase your power yet stay consistent.
To increase the topspin on your forehand, focus on brushing up the back of the ball as you make contact, going from 6 o'clock up to 12 o'clock on the ball.
You can also increase the topspin on your forehand by using the open and semi-open stances which will allow you to load up and use the ground force on the shot.
Think - load and explode.
Flat Forehand
The flat forehand can be a great weapon in your game, if you use it at the right time and execute the shot to a high standard.
Focus on extending through the contact point, hitting out towards to intended target. Stay on the ball for as long as you can, and use a more linear contact zone.
Using the neutral stance can also help you hit the forehand flatter as you will be able to transfer your body weight into the shot and stay on the ball.
Video Timeline:
00:00 - Topspin Forehand vs Flat Forehand in Tennis
01:14 - Mastering The Topspin Forehand
03:21 - Mastering The Flat Forehand
05:47 - When To Use The Topspin Forehand in Tennis
07:31 - When To Use The Flat Forehand in Tennis

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  • Which forehand do you prefer? Download our FREE forehand guide - www.top-tennis-training.com/forehand-guide/

    @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • What model of white racket do you have?

      @atp_tennis_big@atp_tennis_big7 ай бұрын

  • I am French and you are the first person that I see taking a baguette as a measurement. It will definitely help developing my flat forehand. Thank you !

    @JaunieChan@JaunieChan8 ай бұрын

    • Good luck with the improvements 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • the background is so still i thought i was a green screen

    @gerrysuwignyo1979@gerrysuwignyo19798 ай бұрын

    • It’s the most tranquil tennis club I’ve ever come across. Oxford, UK 🇬🇧

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • I thought so too. There is also no shadow :D

      @TicTacs4everyone@TicTacs4everyone8 ай бұрын

    • That's just insane, I was sure it was a green screen. I was thinking, why the hell bother, why not just record a tennis video on a tennis court 😂😂

      @simenbo797@simenbo7977 ай бұрын

    • The lack of shadow is super weird 😂

      @basicallynormal@basicallynormal7 ай бұрын

    • It's the uk. We don't have sun. 😂

      @bob1234881@bob12348817 ай бұрын

  • 0:45 I absolutely agree with you. The topspin forehand is my "default" shot, but when I've had enough with my opponent, I just max out on the flat. Great video Coach Simon!

    @cuitaro@cuitaro8 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Top class material as usual! Simply the best

    @ElijahPlaysTennis@ElijahPlaysTennis8 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks for the support 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Thanks Coach! Always appreciated your most excellent insights and instructions 🥇🎾🏆

    @PrecisionPointTennis@PrecisionPointTennis8 ай бұрын

    • My pleasure and thanks for the support 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Loved this video and explanation of 2 styles of forehand. THank you

    @annaquilina1702@annaquilina17025 ай бұрын

  • wow, excelent explanation so clear, thanks very much Simon !

    @guillermoeduardogatto7513@guillermoeduardogatto75134 ай бұрын

  • Great lesson! Thank you Coach Simon.

    @kemalkahvecioglu9707@kemalkahvecioglu97078 ай бұрын

    • My pleasure 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Love this!!

    @oliveroshea5765@oliveroshea57658 ай бұрын

  • I tried your forehand techniques today, really impressed with my improvement, thanks!

    @Sy2023hk@Sy2023hk4 ай бұрын

  • I never actually thought of it this way.. It was an eye opener. I always thought that a player will either be a flat or topspin hitter. But to use topspin for safe shots and flat shots for winners makes a lot of sense

    @connyberg5665@connyberg56657 ай бұрын

  • Thank you very much Simon!! I really appreciate your videos!!!

    @robertonunez1085@robertonunez10858 ай бұрын

    • My pleasure Robert 🙏 Any lessons you’d like to see soon?

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Sincerely you are a great teacher man , many blessings and prosperity for being such a great tennis teacher

    @mojikatofficial@mojikatofficial8 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks for your kind comment 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • O! Thanks a lot for subtitles! Now I can understand you better!

    @user-ng9jj3cz5p@user-ng9jj3cz5p6 ай бұрын

  • Great lesson. Very apt and precise. We'll done coach.

    @olaniyanadeyemiayodeji3500@olaniyanadeyemiayodeji35008 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Excellent ! Very precise 👍

    @yannleborgne2996@yannleborgne29968 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Wow this video is incredible, exactly what I needed to see - thanks!

    @AKJoel@AKJoel7 ай бұрын

    • Happy to help 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • Congratulations! You got a synthetic and didactic explanation! I appreciate a lot!

    @hyungpak5181@hyungpak51818 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • I grew up playing tennis in the 80s and the 90s and 80% of shots are flat shots and with modern styles I have added topspin, but I noticed that the younger guys I play against aren’t able to handle my flat shots in rallies and I have to adjust my swing so I am able to rally with my friends. Great video my friend .

    @Shaunsweeney-Kubach71@Shaunsweeney-Kubach718 ай бұрын

    • Many players who are younger haven’t faced a flatter ball and it really shows when they’re pressed. Very interesting. Thanks for tuning in 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • Yes, that younger player is me lol

      @vasDcrak@vasDcrak8 ай бұрын

  • Having been struggling through rallies to avoid errors and maintain consistency with my flat shots, this video is very useful and informative. I'll try blending my shots. Thanks for this Simon!

    @panosbozopoulos5212@panosbozopoulos52128 ай бұрын

    • Good luck with the improvements 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • It's very useful information. I'm going to watch this video and practice slowly

    @ilovejune98@ilovejune985 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video and lesson .very usefull.thank you coach simon for share it.,👍

    @amerassi9319@amerassi93192 ай бұрын

  • Excellent explanation. Thank you

    @WisdomTeet@WisdomTeet8 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Thanks simon for your awesome videos. Can you make one about timing?

    @karimessam6003@karimessam60038 ай бұрын

  • Good description of pure Topspin and Linear flat drives. I think the best stroke is the neutral flat drive but adding the top spin stroke at the same time. The racket path from facing down on the back swing to driving with topspin was shown clearly.

    @alanknowles1154@alanknowles11547 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • Very good explanation, thank you so much

    @sheswhisky@sheswhisky5 ай бұрын

  • Thanks you :) for that nice video explanation

    @claudiocacopardo4452@claudiocacopardo44525 ай бұрын

  • Perfect training video thanks!

    @decuqale@decuqale7 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • Useful tips

    @ParkerHsu@ParkerHsu8 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Nice demonstration. Upload the dual video to compare topspin vs. flat for some minutes.

    @rf923@rf9234 ай бұрын

  • Awesome video, really brings into consciousness these choices and what the desired effect is! Question, what tennis ball machine are you using?

    @varjona1@varjona17 ай бұрын

  • Wow what a great video!! I could do these but I did not know how and why. Thanks

    @TheWZINCLTD@TheWZINCLTD5 ай бұрын

    • My pleasure 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial5 ай бұрын

  • Great vid

    @martinvazquez-gg5xs@martinvazquez-gg5xs3 ай бұрын

  • Cảm ơn bạn!

    @bdwar2354@bdwar23548 ай бұрын

  • Hey Coach!! Have you painted your racket?? And if the answer is yes, what materials do you used and how was the process? Thanks so much!!

    @AntonioGarcia-vb8el@AntonioGarcia-vb8el8 ай бұрын

  • Nice clear explanation of what each shot looks like and when to use it. Keen to work on my non-existent topspin forehand now! Was a bit baffled by "close the strings" though lol

    @darridee@darridee8 ай бұрын

    • Try it out and see what happens 👍 It’s magic 🪄

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • Yeah same here about close the strings as well. Get what he’s saying but better clarification should be used..😅

      @bmanbusee3812@bmanbusee38128 ай бұрын

    • I’ve covered it in past lessons. In great depth

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Good points Simon. Sometimes it's easier to hit a shorter, high ball flat with a semi or open stance. The higher ball is difficult for some to hit from neutral and drive through the ball. With a semi or open, you can use angular momentum and extend through the contact point to really flush the ball away. Similar to the stance and angular momentum you used at 8:44 in this video. Keep up the great work!

    @us_tennis_parents_academy@us_tennis_parents_academyАй бұрын

  • Thanks a lot! 🙏 I wıll try.

    @sibelakkaya@sibelakkaya2 ай бұрын

    • Let us know how it goes 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial2 ай бұрын

  • Thank you.

    @marivipalomino6975@marivipalomino69756 ай бұрын

    • My pleasure

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

  • Amazing video for beginner! Can you make similar explanation yet for backhand side? How to hit, when to use, etc?

    @akbarberlian@akbarberlian8 ай бұрын

    • Coming soon 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Super explanation.....

    @divitisaiprasad9607@divitisaiprasad96074 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks 🙏

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial4 ай бұрын

  • Thanks Simon. Excellent video! I use a semi-western grip on my forehands, should I adjust towards continental on flat hits?

    @stevehackbarth1831@stevehackbarth18318 ай бұрын

    • No, stick with the same grip on all forehands but change the racket path during the strike zone

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Damn you Simon. Now I want french baguette with butter and cheese!!!! )))

    @svarodzic@svarodzicАй бұрын

    • Sounds delicious, make it two, one for each of us 😉

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficialАй бұрын

  • Great video! Do you keep the same grip for both topspin and a flat shot, or does your grip style change (and which grips do you recommend)?

    @ofekarush3236@ofekarush32368 ай бұрын

    • Same grip for both 👍 Semi western or eastern grips work best

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Do you do face to face coaching?

    @oliveroshea5765@oliveroshea57658 ай бұрын

  • Hey, you mentioned that “we can produce the topspin by closing the strings”. Can you please explain it in more detail? I watched your forehand tutorial and asked this question once previously, but still don’t get that “modern” forehand with horizontal string placement during the swing path. It’s easy to understand the low to high idea as well as “windshield wiper” motion and how they generate topspin (that’s what I use for topspin currently). But what’s the deal with horizontal “closed” string racket placement? Don’t get it, but really want to understand.

    @MoneyisAwesome@MoneyisAwesome8 ай бұрын

    • Test it out and see what happens 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I tried, but it ends up being open at the contact point. Do you have a video where you go on this like step by step specifically on this closed racket swing path?

      @MoneyisAwesome@MoneyisAwesome8 ай бұрын

  • Other than the swing path and contact point, does the grip or angle of the racquet change when doing a flat forehand? I mainly use a semi-western grip and do mostly topspin shots for reference.

    @fervent282@fervent2828 ай бұрын

    • You should keep the same grip for all forehands. Changing grips is a great way to ruin your feel for a stroke

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @fervent282@fervent2828 ай бұрын

  • Great, now I'm craving a French baguette.

    @marekw.9816@marekw.98168 ай бұрын

    • Get one ☝️

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Can you make a video on how to get rid of one of my bad habits which is being constantly stuck in a open stanced footwork?

    @ElijahPlaysTennis@ElijahPlaysTennis8 ай бұрын

    • I cover that in this video - kzhead.info/sun/rdScochtoIJ5qoE/bejne.htmlfeature=shared

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • Move your feet?

      @adderall7104@adderall71048 ай бұрын

  • I use an eastern forehand grip and hit whit a straight arms, does the chest level height for a flat ball still applies?, or should i have an easier time whit let s say hip level balls?, thanks, love your channel.

    @martinrosemary5654@martinrosemary56548 ай бұрын

    • Test out different heights and see which one suits you more. One size doesn’t fit all

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

  • Thanks 🙏 for another fantastic video. Out of curiosity, comparing 16x19 & 18x20 string patterns: Is it fair to say a 16x19 pattern will maximize your top spin forehand vs a 18x20 pattern? And a 18x20 pattern will maximize your flat forehand and even backhand potential because of the tighter pattern? Maybe you have experimented with this in the past… ✌️

    @sportscastercanada@sportscastercanada8 ай бұрын

    • I think the string patterns can definitely help a player to some degree, but, ultimately, it comes down to technique. A player using 16x19 for example who uses an eastern forehand grip and hits through the ball won’t be getting much topspin. Just like certain strings can help you hit with more topspin but you still need that technical foundation

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • yes its true, 18x20 is for extreme control if you are a player tecnhique and accuracy, 16x19 gives better spin and you have more chance of saving some techincal error (a bit late or early shot, less or more power....). Last summer I bought my usual racket brand but I didnt notice it was different scheme and also a different balance....It was terrible, I had all flat shots, no spin and I damaged elbow for months. I got my racket back but after 4 months im good but still not 100%

      @alfonsonorelli5413@alfonsonorelli54135 ай бұрын

  • I feel like in doubles - leaving aside topspin lobs - that flat or slice are both more effective than topspin because they present fewer and more difficult volleying opportunities for the opponents. Would you agree?

    @stevelangridge1755@stevelangridge17553 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for this video. Quick question. The man at the last few seconds of this video uses both hands as forehand. Is that legal? Very interested in that style😊

    @hyonhoshin1241@hyonhoshin12417 ай бұрын

    • Absolutely legal, there are a few pros who play/have played with two forehands

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • 4:02 from Turkey . Hi 😊😊😊😊

    @mehmetmacit3@mehmetmacit38 ай бұрын

  • The way you “jump” / step through. When your right leg end up in front of your left. I’m told by many coaches not to do that?

    @chevgr@chevgr4 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for the vid but those subs are VERY distracting and annoying, just use normal subs next time!

    @wackojumey@wackojumey8 ай бұрын

    • Next time I’ll ask you to add the subs 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial8 ай бұрын

    • Agree. Very distracting

      @redmandyl@redmandyl8 ай бұрын

  • what is the white tennis racket thank you have?

    @micr0eye@micr0eye6 ай бұрын

    • It’s a prototype 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

  • Hitting a flat forehand well so difficult

    @maxdawson2948@maxdawson29487 ай бұрын

  • Practice alternating continental and semi western grips every shot for 50 shots.

    @billucf96@billucf967 ай бұрын

    • Why would you do that unless you’re alternating between a topspin drive (semi) and a slice (continental) ?

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • Which grip should I use for flat shots? Eastern? Or should I not change the grip?"

    @butacaexplosiva333@butacaexplosiva3336 ай бұрын

    • It’s best to use your usual (same) grip

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

    • Thx! 🙏🏻

      @butacaexplosiva333@butacaexplosiva3336 ай бұрын

  • 👍

    @serhiyfesh4478@serhiyfesh44787 ай бұрын

  • The green grass of England, they really look great those grass courts, but this year Djokovic didn't taste it , instead he had to bite the "dust "😂😂😂 VAMOOOOOOS CARLITOOOS 💪🏻🎾❤️🇪🇸 Thank you Simon 🙂❤️

    @cesarfernandezlopez5063@cesarfernandezlopez50638 ай бұрын

  • Can Subtitle to Indonesia?

    @destrakharisma4883@destrakharisma48836 ай бұрын

    • Maybe in the future 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

  • Ok ok

    @kahlilherde9334@kahlilherde93345 ай бұрын

  • Why the baguette ? I'm french and now i'm disturbed :)

    @Fridebuh@Fridebuh7 ай бұрын

    • Just a visual aid to help you

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

    • @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial haha I know i was kidding. Thanks for the video. Being back to tennis after a while it helps a lot :)

      @Fridebuh@Fridebuh7 ай бұрын

  • french baguette🤣

    @TheDudafantini11@TheDudafantini117 ай бұрын

    • 🤣

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

  • You should have emphasized the difference in the follow through…..because there is.

    @henrychua6476@henrychua64766 ай бұрын

    • 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

  • woah...that background is very weird

    @Davyjones5454@Davyjones54543 ай бұрын

    • A beautiful tennis club in historic Oxford

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial3 ай бұрын

  • Dual forehand for you? Uhmmmmmmmm........

    @user-hd2bk3hy1u@user-hd2bk3hy1u7 ай бұрын

    • Absolutely 💯

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial7 ай бұрын

  • Sorry For me your second forehand is not flat just my opinion

    @user-ff8zm9ye7r@user-ff8zm9ye7r6 ай бұрын

    • It’s almost impossible to hit a completely flat forehand unless you’re using a continental grip. We call it flat as it’s much flatter than the normal topspin shot 👍

      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial@TopTennisTrainingOfficial6 ай бұрын

    • @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial yes for really flat forehand you need use continental Grip right For me it s polyvalent forehand

      @user-ff8zm9ye7r@user-ff8zm9ye7r6 ай бұрын
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