Due to incredible advancements in racket technology, along with the "topspin revolution" initiated by Bjorn Borg, tennis technique has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Over the years players have improved upon Borg's forehand, culminating in a modern forehand that is so deadly, it can end the point at any given moment.

Unlike the long, linear, even swinged strokes of the 70's (straight back backswing and finish with your racket pointing towards your target), modern technique lets you meet the ball well in front of your body, and then explosively lift and push the ball with your arm and shoulder and finish with a "windshield wiper" motion.

Here I will quickly outline the biggest changes in forehand technique:

1.	Top players today use the semi-western grip (also called the "frying pan" grip) or a western grip to hit the ball. This puts more of your hand under the hand, not behind it. By getting your hand more under the handle, it allows you to lift the ball upward more powerfully.
2.	Top players today use a "double bend" hitting structure to lift the ball. This lets you push and lift the ball with your arm and shoulder in unison.
3.	Top players today pull the racket, butt cap first, into the ball by pulling and lifting their arm to the ball as they rotate their torso into the ball.
4.	Top players powerfully rotate their torso into the ball.
5.	Top players accelerate on contact by lifting their arm upward and shifting their weight into and through the ball.
6.	After the push through and lift up the back of the ball, a windshield wiper motion occurs where the entire double bend structure rotates over.
7.	Top players use springing motions from the legs to establish rhythm and timing to their strokes.
8.	Top players use use wide hitting stances for support and balance as they rotate their upper bodies into the ball.