u/WallofWalles

What playing style to choose?

I am beginner,started playing 8 months ago,but only like 1,5 months with coach. I was just blocking or pushing with my backhand 80% of the time and when ball was going to the forehand I barely used forehand. After some coaching I can switch between backhand and forehand,but my forehand is so weak. I can't finish the stroke fully,cuz im scared that it will fly off the table,so I also usually just block.I can win sometimes,but it gives me barely any pleasure.So I was wondering what style should I try? I'm thinking about trying japanese or korean penhold just for the forehand,but my stronger stroke is backhand and my footwork is weak

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u/WallofWalles — 16 hours ago

What to do if you don't have someone to play with?

I am beginner,but I'm very passionate about tennis. I watch lots of videos and games,but can't play as often as I need to. Yes,I play with my friend who is my level or higher,but he doesn't care about tennis that much.Also I play with my teacher,who I can beat sometimes,but I need to be very focused.I am not from the city,so I can't have much acces to coaches or clubs. I can probably try going to the tournaments once a week or two,but what's the point of it if I'm gonna loose to people who practice with friends? What would you recommend?

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u/WallofWalles — 2 months ago

I'm a beginner. I use the backhand in the absolute majority of cases, because it's more intuitive for me. And the problem is that I can hardly use the forehand. like I can do a forehand push and a long arc, but a loop, drive or just a flat shot feels impossible to me. I just can't switch my brains in time for a forehand. I have short spikes on my forehand. Can you give me any advice How to start using your forehand effectively?

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u/WallofWalles — 2 months ago