How to Neutralize a Big Forehand and Take Control
Don’t just avoid a big forehand—attack it. Learn how to stretch power hitters, force defensive forehands, and open up the backhand to win rallies.
Key Points
- Modern Game = Forehand Dominance:
Most players today rely on a “serve + 1” or “return + 1” forehand to control points and dictate play.
- Modern Game = Forehand Dominance:
Avoiding the Forehand Can Backfire:
Playing too much to the backhand side may backfire—strong players can run around and still strike forehands from their backhand corner.Key Tactic: Attack the Strength Early:
Don’t just avoid their forehand—attack it early, forcing them to hit defensive forehands rather than aggressive ones.Open Up Their Backhand:
By forcing a defensive forehand, you create opportunities to expose the backhand, which is often the true weakness.Stretch Them on the First Ball:
If you can push them wide or deep early in the point, their forehand becomes less threatening and more defensive.
