This video shows how Rocky Carson practices his racquetball forehand by hitting three fundamental shots: Down the line Cross court Pinch to right front corner
Rocky suggests the proper method for hitting a powerful racquetball forehand swing: Get the racquet UP. Step into the shot. Rotate hips and lower body first. Swing with leading elbow. Contact ball at leading heel.
A racquetball forehand is really just a good throw of the racquet towards the front wall. The more elevation you can give your arm and elbow will determine how fast you can throw. Can you skip a stone on water? This stone skipper set a world record.
In his March 2011 monthly newsletter, Racquetball Tim discussed how to hit a harder forehand by using a compact and focused swing. According to Tim, here’s the order in which things happen for a normal drop and hit forehand: 1. Drop the ball AWAY from your body so that you have full arm extension at ball […]