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Forehand Myth: "Lag and Snap"

John Craig

This video addresses the concept of "Lag and Snap" on the modern forehand, and what you should do to make your forehand a consistent, powerful stroke.

The concept of "Lag and Snap" on the forehand was introduced in 2015 as the "new and best way" to hit a forehand. Learn about myths and truths of the lag and snap concept in this video. You will also learn what is the best way to develop your forehand to achieve optimum power and control.

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John is a former Division I Collegiate player with over 35 years of playing, coaching and teaching experience. He is an Elite member of the USPTA, and has been an avid player, student and coach since his passion for tennis flourished in 1976. Based in Orange County, California, John has developed hundreds of students into quality players over the course of 3 decades.

John has held a variety of prestigious tennis positions, including serving as the Director of Tennis at the legendary John Wayne Tennis Club in Newport Beach, CA. John was also the founder and Director of The Edge Tennis Academy, a high-performance Junior Development program, also in Newport Beach. In addition to developing his latest project - Performance Plus Tennis, John is also a Pro at the Newport Beach Tennis Club.

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