Path Guide (Path Pro) Tennis Swing Training Aid Path Guide position guides swing path for a proper loop for topspin forehands. Works just as well for one- or two-handed backhands. Backswing is above Path Guide, followed by racquet drop below foam guide, before brushing up and forwards to strike ball. Path Guide position helps prevent large backswings on high forehand volleys. Same PathGuide position used to guide improvement for high backhand volleys.