Run Around Forehand - How Iga Was Taught

Key Points

• The best height to hit the run around forehand is around shoulder level

• Set with a semi-open stance and hit the ball at the highest point

• Hold the hips with a stable base, making sure not turn too quickly

• Stay relaxed with a rhythmic swing

• This drill can help your player develop confidence with finishing points

• Stay relaxed with a rhythmic swing

• This drill can help your player develop confidence with finishing points

• Once the player has developed confidence hitting the ball at the service line, start to move back to three-quarter-court

• During the drill, let the player self-correct and “figure it out themselves”

• The “surprise” ball teaches the player to always be ready and improves their reactions

• Improve racket head speed by doing drive volleys

• Once you have confidence in the run around forehand, you can use it to defend against moon balls

• Use a semi-open stance to disguise the direction you hit

• Make contact out in front of your body at shoulder level

• “Lock the Hips” to stop them from opening too early