Why Most Coaches Still Teach the Forehand Wrong!

Why Most Coaches Still Teach the Forehand Wrong!

From The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show by Chris Lewit

March 11, 2026 · 1h 29m · Episode 118

About this episode

Chris Lewit discusses the evolution and teaching of the modern forehand in tennis, addressing common misconceptions and techniques.

Prodigy Maker Show EP 118 A replay of one of our popular shows Building the Modern Forehand Toni Nadal says the forehand is the most important shot in tennis. Chris may not fully agree, but he understands why Toni sees it that way. In this replay of Episode 118, Chris breaks down the secrets of the modern Spanish forehand and explains how he teaches players to build it from the ground up. This was a lively episode with great audience questions, strong debate, and a special cameo from Chris’s sidekick and cohost, Sammie the Tennis Dog. In this episode, Chris discusses: Why he broke away from teaching the traditional old-school forehand The key technical reference points of the modern forehand Whether kids should begin with a closed or open stance Eastern vs. semi-western grip When to teach the kick serve to children, and how to teach it safely The biggest safety concerns for young players learning the kick serve How legendary coaches like Robert Lansdorp, Rick Macci, Luis Bruguera, Pato Alvarez, Emilio Sanchez, Toni Nadal, and others teach the forehand Important terms Chris uses, including extension, parabolic shape, open stance, inverted finish, and drift Spanish terminology and…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Lewit

Topics covered

  • forehand technique
  • tennis coaching
  • modern forehand
  • youth tennis
  • coaching efficiency
  • safety in tennis

Keywords

  • forehand
  • tennis coaching
  • kick serve
  • open stance
  • grip types
  • safety concerns
  • technical trends

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