Beginner
Follow-Through
The follow-through is the path the racquet takes after contact. A complete finish confirms the swing was not decelerated before the ball was struck.
Finishing the stroke — for example, over the non-dominant shoulder on a groundstroke — ensures full racquet-head speed through contact and a consistent swing shape. Stopping or steering the racquet at contact is a common fault that costs power and consistency. A repeatable follow-through is also a useful checkpoint for diagnosing where a stroke broke down.
Example
A topspin forehand finishes with the racquet wrapping over the opposite shoulder, proving the player accelerated through the ball.
Related terms
- TopspinTopspin is forward spin imparted by brushing up the back of the ball. It makes the ball dip down into the court and kick up high after the bounce.
- Racquet DropThe racquet drop is the moment after the shoulder turn when the racquet head drops below the wrist, setting up a whipping, low-to-high motion through contact.
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