Most recreational players lose power on their forehand because they're arm-swinging instead of using the kinetic chain. Here's what I mean:

The mistake: You start the swing from your arm and shoulder, pulling the racket forward. It feels powerful, but you're leaving 40% of your racket speed on the table.

The fix — the "load and explode" drill:

1. Stand sideways to the net, racket back, non-dominant hand pointing at the ball

2. Push off your back foot FIRST — feel the ground

3. Let your hips rotate BEFORE your arm moves

4. The arm is the last thing that fires

Your body should unwind like a spring: feet → hips → torso → arm → racket.

Try this for 10 minutes against a wall. Hit 50 forehands focusing ONLY on the hip rotation happening before the arm swing. You'll feel the difference immediately — more pace, less effort.

This is the kind of breakdown I do every week inside Rally with Rico. Technique, strategy, match analysis — for every level.