A reliable forehand changes everything.
It gives you confidence in rallies, keeps you calm under pressure, and lets you actually enjoy your matches instead of surviving them.
On a Costa del Tennis holiday, fixing your forehand isn’t about trendy techniques or copying the pros. It’s about making your forehand work for your level, your body, and your goals—right now.
These aren’t casual hit-around tennis holidays.
They’re adult tennis camps, organized by level, for players who want real improvement—whether that’s stronger club tennis, match play, or league confidence back home.
That’s why we keep groups small and coach hands-on. If something is holding your forehand back—or setting you up for injury—we don’t ignore it. We address it early, reinforce it all week, and make sure you leave playing better than when you arrived.
We Don’t “Rebuild” Your Forehand — We Refine It
Most adults don’t need a brand-new forehand.
They need a cleaner, more reliable version of the one they already have.
We’re not interested in labels like “modern,” “classic,” or “Next Gen.”
We work with what you bring on day one, tidy it up, and make it consistent.
You already have tennis history. Our job is to meet you where you are—not force you into something that doesn’t fit your game or your timeline.
Forehand Grips for Adult Players
When it comes to fixing your forehand, the first priority is keeping you healthy and confident long term.
That’s why we focus on two grips that actually make sense for adult players:
Eastern Forehand Grip
Many players naturally start here. Others were taught this grip early on—and for good reason.
The Eastern grip:
- Makes it easier to feel the ball
- Helps you drive the ball deep
- Is great for consistency and control
At improver and early-intermediate levels, this grip often gives adults their best results. You don’t need excessive spin if you’re still working on depth, timing, and confidence.
Semi-Western Forehand Grip (When the Time Is Right)
As players advance and start hitting harder, a new problem often shows up:
the ball starts flying long.
That’s where a small tweak toward semi-western can help.
This grip slightly closes the racket face, which:
- Encourages brushing up the back of the ball
- Creates topspin
- Gives you more net clearance and a higher arc
That higher, heavier ball bounces awkwardly—and that’s tough for opponents to handle.
Important note:
A semi-western grip only works if you also hit up and through the ball. It’s not a shortcut. It’s a tool that helps stronger hitters keep the ball in play while swinging freely.
And no—we don’t force grip changes mid-week.
If a grip adjustment is needed, it’s subtle, appropriate to your level, and reinforced with repetition.
Why Seeing Your Forehand on Video Changes Everything
Video doesn’t lie—and that’s a good thing.
Seeing your forehand in slow motion helps you understand:
- Where your contact point really is
- Whether you’re getting jammed
- If your swing path is working for or against you
One player might be striking the ball too close to the body. Another might be taking the racket back but not dropping the head under the ball. These are common issues—and once players see them, the correction clicks faster.
Using the non-dominant hand as a guide is often a game-changer.
It helps you:
- Find contact out in front
- Create space
- Stay balanced
When players combine that with a proper racket drop and upward swing path, net clearance improves immediately.
Height matters.
A flatter forehand can look great, but a slightly higher ball stays in play longer—and wins more points.Seeing your forehand in slow motion or on video is such a great tool when it comes to really understanding what’s happening and what needs correcting. That’s why I slow down the videos and show you exactly what we worked on here.
Take this player, for example. She was pulling off decent shots in club tennis all day long, but lacked confidence because of how inconsistent her performance felt.
Once she learned to find the ball out in front using her non-dominant hand as a guide, everything clicked. She could finally see in real time what her contact point should be, and she knew how to find it every time.
The other player here loved using this method for the first time because it gave him more space between himself and the ball.
While he still occasionally gets jammed up & tight to the ball, it’s because he takes his racket back but doesn’t drop the head low enough under the ball. A common bad habit.
He tends to come in and hit off the side of his body rather than dropping the racket head nicely under the ball properly. So sometimes his swing path is off.
Seeing your forehand on video—especially in slow motion—really shows you your swing path before and after making improvements.
Your forehand swing path needs to go up, so make sure that when you take your racket back into the loaded position, you drop the racket head lower than the incoming ball. You’ve got a big net stretched out in front of you, and your shot needs to clear it.
This particular player made great progress with his ball height once he started dropping the racket head lower every time. In slow motion, you can see how his swing path started too high with only a slight drop, causing him to almost side-arm the ball instead of getting under it.
Both of these club players made solid improvements, but remember, height matters.
It feels amazing to hit a line drive that just skims over the net at 90 mph, but it’s hard to do that consistently. While he might have the more aggressive game, she was steadier, with better net clearance, keeping a lot more balls in play.
Forehand Power (Without Overhitting)
Everyone wants power. But power doesn’t come from swinging harder.
It comes from:
- Balance
- Timing
- Body rotation
- Choosing the right ball to attack
Not every forehand is a green light.
If you’re on the run, your goal is to stay in the point—not blast a winner.
Adults need more than one speed.
Learning when to accelerate and when to reset is what separates steady players from erratic ones.
Simple Forehand Tips We Reinforce All Week
- Know your grip and how it affects your contact point
- Use your non-dominant hand to guide spacing and balance
- Turn your shoulders and hips early—that’s your power source
- Drop the racket head below the ball so your swing travels up
- Consistency first. Power only matters if the ball stays in
You won’t hit every forehand perfectly—but before long, most players are landing 80% of their forehands with confidence. That’s real progress.
Why Forehand Improvements Stick on a Tennis Holiday
A tennis holiday works because:
- You’re relaxed off the court
- You get repeated feedback
- You’re not rushed
- You’re not distracted
Many players come to Marbella or Mallorca as pre-match prep or team tune-ups—and for good reason. A fresh environment helps learning sink in faster.
We run camps by level and keep them small on purpose. Adults connect, settle in, and improve together. That matters more than people realize.
If our dates or levels don’t line up, we’ll always point you in the right direction. The Rafa Nadal Academy runs year-round and suits all levels. You can use our promo code at checkout.
Either way, the goal is the same:
send you home playing better tennis.
If Our Dates or Playing Level Don’t Line Up
If our camp dates or your current playing level don’t quite match when you’re able to travel, we’ll always point you in the right direction.
Our trusted partner, the Rafa Nadal Academy, operates year-round and offers programs for all levels, with unlimited courts and full on-site support in Mallorca, Cancun Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
When you book through us, you’ll receive up to 15% off any training program and accommodation. It’s a great option if you’re just getting started or need a different training window.
