Several top horses will be competing in the Champion Hurdle indeed. Competing horses such as Go Native and Solwhit will surely make this race interesting to follow, especially because they are in superb form and have the most chances of winning this year’s Champion Hurdle. Other top horses including Zaynar, Medermit, Punjabi, Binocular, and of course the Khyber Kim will also be competing for the top place, making this race that much more interesting.

Go Native is favored by a lot of bookmakers to win this year’s Champion Hurdle. With odds on him and Solwhit just a slight apart, it will be hard to decide who have the more chances of winning this year’s Champion Hurdle. This will certainly make betting a bit harder to do, but it will also make it a lot more challenging.

A good place to start is to find horses with enough Cheltenham experiences. You should be able to identify them easily by going through their track records. This is essentially important because 15 out of the last 16 winners are all horses with enough Cheltenham experiences, meaning they have competed in Cheltenham event before the Champion Hurdle. Since Champion Hurdle is also a superbly challenging race, Irish and British horses generally have more chances; Irish horses have won the Champion Hurdle 7 times while British horses hold the record of winning 8 Champion Hurdle trophies.

1. Positioning
First of all you need to position yourself correctly in order to hit a good forehand shot. To achieve this you need to place yourself on the trajectory of the incoming ball. More, you need to correctly predict the bounce of the ball.

Observe the way your opponent hits the ball. You can notice if he sends a flat shot or ads any kind of spin to it. This way you will be able to accurately predict the bounce pattern and position yourself correctly for a return.

2. Rotate your shoulders
After getting into the right spot on the court for hitting the ball you are ready to actually proceed with the forehand shot. In this step you net to withdraw the tennis racket by rotating your shoulders. At this stage continue to keep your second hand on the racket while turning.

3. Swing the racket
It’s the moment to take your second hand off the racket and swing the racket further back in order to reach the optimum swing pattern. In the same time make sure that you switch your weight balance on the outside leg as seen in the picture posted above.

4. Contact Point
By now the incoming ball should be very close from reaching your ideal hitting point. Start the hitting motion by pushing yourself and getting maximum power from the outside leg. Your and your racket should face the net by now and establish the hitting point.

5. Follow Through
After a hitting the ball continue your circularly motion of the swing pattern and use your body in order to absorb the shock produced by the acceleration and the actual hit. Your arm and racket should have a long and smooth follow through movement.

Please note that the forehand shot is a continuous movement. The racket doesn’t have to stop during the entire shot. There are multiple types of forehand shots, depending on the grip used by every player. However this will be analyzed some other time.

Memorize the above explained 5 steps, practice and you will be able to hit a great forehand. Good luck!

Here are some ways that you can use to improve your golf game:

• Have your swing analyzed. When you have your swing analyzed by a professional it can allow you to see where any mistakes are being made or if you are shifting your weight too much on the club. Be sure to correct these problems effectively and you can sure see an improvement in the golf game.
• Hit the driving range. Hitting the driving range with friends after work during the week can do much more than help you to distress from the day; it can help you to work on your swing or putting techniques and even get more comfortable with your clubs. This can allow you to improve your game by using these simple techniques.
• Improve your putting skills. When you improve your putting skills by spending time at the driving range and practicing you can ensure that you will make the last moment counts.
• Buy the right clubs. When you use the right golf clubs it can increase the golf game and allow you to maximize your potential.

Use these tips to make the most of your golf game and improve your scores.