Forehand Speed-Ups: Wrist Snap, Shorter Swing — Stop Pushing Long

Summary

Richard Pickleball explains why forehand attacks sail long: the big push-swing launches the ball through the court.

If spin is the priority on the FH attack, shorten the swing and snap the wrist through contact instead of shoving. The swing looks smaller; the ball dips and stays in. Big arm path = long; compact wrist = shape and margin.

Key takeaways

• Long misses often come from a pushy full swing
• Prioritize spin: shorter path + wrist snap
• Compact attack keeps FH speed-ups down and in

Action items

• Shadow 20 FH attacks: stop the hand earlier, exaggerate wrist snap
• Live: 15 speed-ups — only count ones that land short of the baseline