There's the modern forehand, and there's the Monfils forehand. 1. Shoulders This is one of the most extreme forehands you’ll see. There’s so much rotation in Monfils’ shoulders that you ...

A semi-western grip strikes a great balance between topspin and control, making it suitable for most playing styles. Ensure your grip allows your wrist to stay natural and your racquet face to be ...

or watch any tennis lesson, and the note how the racquet is typically facing up on the take back. It’s almost as though he is naturally compensating for having a strong semi-western grip ...