How to Pivot & shoulder turn in a tennis forehand

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The first step of the tennis forehand is the pivot and shoulder turn. You execute this step as soon as you realize the tennis ball is coming to your forehand. The pivot and the shoulder turn is also how your tennis racket starts to come back by virtue of the shoulder turn.