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I don't know if it is just an illusion or reality but for most player I have seen, they usually have a more powerful forehand than their backhand counter part. By the way, when I say powerful, I mean force and speed but not accuracy and consistency which are both important too, though I'm not talking about them here.
So why is there an inclination towards a powerful forehand? Is there some bio-mechanical restriction that favors the forehand while limiting the backhand's power? Or is it just a matter of style? If it is a matter of style, what is the advantage of just making the forehand powerful? Why don't the reverse happens more? or just make both sides equally powerful.
I tried to do research on this but the only thing that came up was something on the line of methods that help to improve your backhand. It just was not the answer to the question at all.
I'm curious on your thoughts on this topic
So why is there an inclination towards a powerful forehand? Is there some bio-mechanical restriction that favors the forehand while limiting the backhand's power? Or is it just a matter of style? If it is a matter of style, what is the advantage of just making the forehand powerful? Why don't the reverse happens more? or just make both sides equally powerful.
I tried to do research on this but the only thing that came up was something on the line of methods that help to improve your backhand. It just was not the answer to the question at all.
I'm curious on your thoughts on this topic
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