"So exactly how hard and fast should you be accelerating the racket on a consistent basis? On one hand you don't want to swing tentative and scared, but on the other going full out all the time will lead to a lot of mistakes, right? Listen to Ian talk about exactly where you acceleration level should be. He also talks about the main essential elements to hitting a topspin forehand, even if you've been hitting "old school" for over 30 years!"