Nope, slow-motion screw people hit; with slow motion, people think racket is moving passively, but the opposite is true racket moves really fast. If it moves passive, you are not hitting; you are guiding
@@ksutha1944 that is likely true, but you have to start somewhere when it comes to technique and I would add, no one, not even the great ones, started with the hitting you are referring to. Just my 2 cents.
A brilliant video, simple but makes one appreciate Alex's smooth, practiced stroke. Tried it with a ball machine and it feels natural. Please expand on this format, such as timing (not waiting for the ball, go after it).
Great video. I've spotted a lot of things I'm doing wrong just by watching you do it in slow motion. I'm looking forward to getting back on the court to put this into practice 👍
The 3 steps of having a perfect tennis forehand is as follows: have a perfect swing, find your correct contact point with the ball, and learn to have a perfect balance.
Yes. How to regain focus during a bad match or when there are distractions around. Usually I'm OK but recently I've not been able to get into my 'zen' state.
Great instruction. Watched many videos on FH technique, first time to realize should finish with racquet hitting face pointing outwards. Can't wait to try tonight.
Thanks for the video, very informative. I started playing tennis last year and found your channel on UA-cam a bit later and I learned a lot. As a beginner it's pretty hard to pay attention to everything at the same time, I think I struggle most with finding the right contact point. I used to play football (soccer), I'm also pretty quick and I keep running to close to the ball. Also I hit it too late, not in front of me.
You guys (Alex, Simon and Alex number 2) are fantastic. Your content is very much appreciated - always informative and often invaluable. These days my forehands are extremely inconsistent. They never used to be. They're either really decent, powerful and quite low over the net or horribly high, landing around the baseline, often long. I've studied your forehand videos and try to implement but still, this is happening and I don't get why. It would be great if you could suggest some common reasons for this.
I keep my arm/elbow too close to my body. I like the demo of the left arm extended during the bring back and the right arm out away from the body. I have to work on mirroring that.
Great tips Alex 1. I know you haven't talked about the topspin here, but can you ask Alex 2 to demonstrate when we should close the racket at contact. Sometimes I see professional players, closing up the racket almost paralel to the ground. Federer does and he uses an eastern grip. Is there a rule of thumb as when I should be closing the racket that much?
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial now I feel bad about asking. That is exactly the video I did not watch. You catched me :-) I use to close the strings at contact but the trade off is the lack of power and at least my shot would not arc above the net that would bounce up nicely after the fall. I probably get some topspin but it has a straight trajectory. I am not satisfied with it. Thank you!
I cannot express my thanks to you both... not all the tennis coaches have this high skill in training The only tennis channel on the UA-cam that I learn a lot from❤️❤️ Simon Konov + Alex slabinsky = The Best tennis coaches in the planet 🌎 🎾
Excellent “social distancing” LOL! I needed this excellent instruction as the forehand as I mentioned on a previous TTT video, I am rebuilding my forehand from the ground up. Ale you are spot on to the specific areas that I struggle regarding the forehand Can you guys do a video that addresses the feat that some have of releasing the shot. Sometimes I am hesitant to meet the ball out front
Whether bent arm our straight sometimes I am afraid to take a good aggressive swing at the ball I wind up with the aligator arm forehand hitting the late with all kinds of the soon in my body.and it may take me 45 minutes of wild erratic mistimed forehands to get loose a dour front. Please help!
about the not tensing can u get ibto that? i was taught at seguso academy to relax till moment of impact but at that moment to increase grip (esp for volley). in golf obviously its deadly to tense
Yeah, you never want to finish too quickly and too close to your own body. Seriously, thanks for the video. I didn't understand early in the game that you need to take your arm back as far as you can, and finish by reaching in front of you. Most videos just show from the front or back, and you lose the ability to see what the arm is actually doing. When your swing is too compact it becomes all arm because you can't engage your core due to lack of space.
Step:3 Correct finish it have to be smooth continues motion. The step is helpful because I learn where I was doing wrong when it’s comes to finish, and now the step show me the correct way to do it right.
Dear Simon and Alex, please make videos on how to hit running forehands and backhands. And a separate video on the recovery after the running FH and BH.
Yoyo TTT! I've watched like all of your video's and bought the forehand blueprint course. I still have a question! I play with a strong semi-western grip like djokovic. And ive been trying to copy his swing path where in his power position his racket face which he will hit the ball with points up to the back fence. When i do this i'll mostly shank the ball and i'm rushed because it feels like an extra move. Do you need to think i need to try to adapt to this or use your power position and not point the racket face to the back fence and just let the racket drop on its edge and swing forward from there? What do djokovic / wawrinka gain by having their racket face pointing towards the back fence in the power position and then let it drop to a ''tap the dog'' and swinging forward from there instead? At the moment i feel like i'm hitting a much cleaner shot if i dont point to the back fence and not use the ''pat the dog'' and just have the racket on my side pointing up and let it fall on edge and swing forward. Not sure if i need to adapt to this or keep perfecting it the way i do it now.. Sorry for the long message in not the best english! Keep up the awesome work! Rene from the Netherlands.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Many thanks for your offer, as a "senior" player (who still seeks gradual improvement) I would love to see some instruction as to how one can effectively move from being used to playing with a Continental grip fore hand to the modern semi-western forehand. A complete change that is hard to master and I have not seen any instruction on this theme. I understand the various grips etc involved and the swing as described in this video, but staying with this and making it work is not easy. I'm guessing that a ball machine might be the answer with sustained repetition.
Good video for me! I'm recently practicing the forehand technique as it's compatible for many situations in Tennis. I need to practice because I'm always hitting the ball high. Are you guys professional Tennis coaches?
Yes, Alex is a LTA level 5 master performance coach in the UK. I'm an LTA level 4 senior performance coach in the UK and an RPT national professional coach. All the best Simon
I got in a habit of hitting flat, in slow motion I can hit it with more topspin. But when the ball is coming towards me I panic and hit it flat, any idea or suggestion you can give me?
Everything mentioned in this video is crucially important, but I would especially recommend replaying segments 3:06 to 3:26 to yourself a few hundred times, or until you can hear the words in your sleep, whichever comes first. Then, go out onto the court and start hitting some steady cooperative forehand rallies with those words continually echoing inside your mind. If you don't notice a marked difference in results, then lather, rinse and repeat. Many thanks, both to Alex and to Alex.
Yep. I'd love to see a lesson on how to carve those pesky side spin droppers that run away from both the net man and the baseline player. @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial
Hi Alex , cheers for the video . Can you tell me a bit about wrist position through the shot . Are we supposed to let wrist lock , (aka full wrist extension ), then leave the wrist in that position until we make contact out in front , then perform the turning door knob anti clock wise wrist action ? This is probably the thing I'm struggling to understand the most . Thanks
there must be a third one filming the video
😂 shhh that’s a secret
It's Alex number three
But who's flickering the lights...!?
And a fourth one directing it.
As you can see we stayed 2 metres apart at all times for social distancing! :)
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons Hahaha
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons nice
Tennis instructor(s) with a sense of humor! Love it.
So we still need social distancing with ourselves?
lmaooo
The slo-mo helps us beginners “really” see all the different elements you are teaching. Thanks for all the great content.
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Nope, slow-motion screw people hit; with slow motion, people think racket is moving passively, but the opposite is true racket moves really fast. If it moves passive, you are not hitting; you are guiding
@@ksutha1944 that is likely true, but you have to start somewhere when it comes to technique and I would add, no one, not even the great ones, started with the hitting you are referring to. Just my 2 cents.
slow motion. just that
Alex has a twin brother. Perfect for doubles!
haha now we just need to clone Simon for a doubles match showdown 😂
Simon is actually shedding a layer of skin for the spring season after winter hibernation. Don’t be fooled, that is still Simon.
Haha
A brilliant video, simple but makes one appreciate Alex's smooth, practiced stroke. Tried it with a ball machine and it feels natural. Please expand on this format, such as timing (not waiting for the ball, go after it).
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Great video. I've spotted a lot of things I'm doing wrong just by watching you do it in slow motion. I'm looking forward to getting back on the court to put this into practice 👍
Glad you liked it! Let us know how it goes :)
Nice tutorial. Great tips. Thanks. I love tennis but tennis don't love me!!😣
Keep going 💪
The 3 steps of having a perfect tennis forehand is as follows: have a perfect swing, find your correct contact point with the ball, and learn to have a perfect balance.
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we dont wanna finish too quickly, got it!
It's hard at times but try your best lol
Finishing too quickly...story of my life 😅
Haha classic
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Yes. How to regain focus during a bad match or when there are distractions around. Usually I'm OK but recently I've not been able to get into my 'zen' state.
that super slow-mo is outstanding, thanks
Glad you like it!
My First tennis class in Advanced and High Performance so 😰😨😬 Just revising lol
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We need another system of a down album, that hill in the back looks like the toxicity album cover
Vamos
Thanks Alex and Alex, appreciate the detail you show. Good communication work, the essence of coaching.
Much appreciated!
Great instruction. Watched many videos on FH technique, first time to realize should finish with racquet hitting face pointing outwards. Can't wait to try tonight.
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Would've been helpful to mention proper grip and angle.
Here you go - m.ua-cam.com/video/PDqkmTF65_g/v-deo.html
What do you struggle with on your forehand?
Thanks for the video, very informative. I started playing tennis last year and found your channel on UA-cam a bit later and I learned a lot. As a beginner it's pretty hard to pay attention to everything at the same time, I think I struggle most with finding the right contact point. I used to play football (soccer), I'm also pretty quick and I keep running to close to the ball. Also I hit it too late, not in front of me.
@@FISHinho8 thank you for your kind words! Hopefully this video will help you find the right contact point :)
You guys (Alex, Simon and Alex number 2) are fantastic. Your content is very much appreciated - always informative and often invaluable. These days my forehands are extremely inconsistent. They never used to be. They're either really decent, powerful and quite low over the net or horribly high, landing around the baseline, often long. I've studied your forehand videos and try to implement but still, this is happening and I don't get why. It would be great if you could suggest some common reasons for this.
I love the tips and the clone demo especially. Great production!🎥🎾
I keep my arm/elbow too close to my body. I like the demo of the left arm extended during the bring back and the right arm out away from the body. I have to work on mirroring that.
Very good demonstration, very useful for copying.
Thanks for watching ☝️
So helpful. Thank you. I liked the golf swing logic, it really is like that reminded me so much of that.
Great tips Alex 1. I know you haven't talked about the topspin here, but can you ask Alex 2 to demonstrate when we should close the racket at contact. Sometimes I see professional players, closing up the racket almost paralel to the ground. Federer does and he uses an eastern grip. Is there a rule of thumb as when I should be closing the racket that much?
We explain the role of the string angle in this video - ua-cam.com/video/pLs30GcRlm0/v-deo.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial now I feel bad about asking. That is exactly the video I did not watch. You catched me :-) I use to close the strings at contact but the trade off is the lack of power and at least my shot would not arc above the net that would bounce up nicely after the fall. I probably get some topspin but it has a straight trajectory. I am not satisfied with it. Thank you!
Great help on my forehand and swing practice !! Usually i tend to stop where one hit the ball and don't know where to return the motion back. :)
Happy to help!
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I was like in the beginning they look awfully similar 🤔
🤣
I like the way you discuss Alex., Very easy to follow
Thank you! Doing our best to help :)
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial you are my idol also Simon., I'm from Philippines., Top Tennis Training is the best tennis instructions on UA-cam ever!
@@Nice-ElvzTrip ahh thanks for your kind words! always nice to hear we are making a difference
Hi, this video really helped me. Will you ever make a drop shot tutorial?
Here is one: m.ua-cam.com/video/cL6A_wfTKZg/v-deo.html
Beginner here : initially should we lock our elbows ? Or there should be some angle ?
A slight bend typically works better when learning the basics
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks!
Thank you for your help
Happy to help
I cannot express my thanks to you both... not all the tennis coaches have this high skill in training
The only tennis channel on the UA-cam that I learn a lot from❤️❤️
Simon Konov + Alex slabinsky = The Best tennis coaches in the planet 🌎 🎾
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Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons yes I would like to see a video that shows the correct grip for every shot in tennis...
Thank you🙏🏻❤️❤️
Ha this is awesome! Great vid.. and we can finally put into practise from tomorrow! Cant wait to get back on court.
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I think I use too much wrist after contact and tend to finish without the follow through.
Something to work on 👍
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Are there any drills you could point me to please?
I struggle with the semi-western grip and hitting the ball to the net
You need to ensure you are meeting the ball in front far enough so that the strings are flat to the ball and then brush up low to high
Alex, that seems a much fuller backswing, rather than an abbreviated style advocated by a few tennis sites?
1. Windmill swing
2. Contact: 12 inches concept of agassi
3. Complete the swing
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial 3 easy steps for the perfect game
Been playing so long and i never knew this. Thanks a lot. Can't wait to try it out on court 🙏
Good luck with the improvements
Amazing video, very good idea with your clone helping out, and the slow motion is great, shows clearly what it should be like. Thanks Alexes !
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The whole body turn inhibits power. Just turn hip sideways gives you that elastic power. That is what Simon would say :)
I wish there was 2 of my coaches 😏
🤣
Alex n Alex - brilliant lol.
😂💪💪
"If you play golf"? Hahaha... I live in Mexico and can hardly find a tennis court here, let alone a golf course!
My friend told me to brush the ball on contact. That was terrible advice. Thank you for making it clear!
Brushing is key to topspin but it has to come from correct mechanics
Amazing
Gracias
Simple but very good
Thank you! Cheers!
I love the two Alex's and so glad they're social distancing.
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WE ALL LIKE ALEX 2 BECAUSE HE HAS TO DO ALL THE WORK! 🤣😅😂
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This was very useful for me ad a beginner and a person who always bend the wrist when playing
I am Tenis tryouts right noe
Good luck 🤞
Excellent “social distancing” LOL! I needed this excellent instruction as the forehand as I mentioned on a previous TTT video, I am rebuilding my forehand from the ground up. Ale you are spot on to the specific areas that I struggle regarding the forehand Can you guys do a video that addresses the feat that some have of releasing the shot. Sometimes I am hesitant to meet the ball out front
Whether bent arm our straight sometimes I am afraid to take a good aggressive swing at the ball I wind up with the aligator arm forehand hitting the late with all kinds of the soon in my body.and it may take me 45 minutes of wild erratic mistimed forehands to get loose a dour front. Please help!
Check out this lesson Craig - ua-cam.com/video/ziWEgWm4FkQ/v-deo.html
about the not tensing can u get ibto that? i was taught at seguso academy to relax till moment of impact but at that moment to increase grip (esp for volley). in golf obviously its deadly to tense
get some friends bro!!!
🤣
Thank you this helped me a lot with understanding the way my arm is supposed to swing when hitting :)
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Thanks for the video. I would have like to see some live action hits showing you using all of your tips you'd just gone through.
Noted!
All many said... AWESOME SPEED! Others try slowing down but not as slow as this. And the direction it's videos is great, too! . MUCH MORE HELPFUL!
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Thansk again, do you have couple more Alex's for backhand, we really like all of them. Can't find that good quality for BH.
Here you go - ua-cam.com/video/hf5U3I7Z5YQ/v-deo.html
Thank you very much
🙏
I love the two Alex system!
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good stuff, thanks
👍
I will keep all three steps in my mind
tomorrow when i am on court.
Thank you Alex one and two!
Best of luck!
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial
My forehand has more power
and speed after watching this
video.
Almost like magic!
Thank you Alex one and Alex two!
Now I understand the thing I was doing wrong it was that i didn't turn the body thanks☺
Really nice slow-mo. Thank you guys!
Glad you liked it!
👏🏻👌🏻
Im worried about his shadow not having a head. Very spooky stuff.
🤣
love it!
Thanks for watching 🙏
What if we don't finish all the way up to the neck and we just finish in the shoulder like Federer, is that okay or should we finish all the way up?
Finishing to the shoulder is also ok as long as you have your elbow up and away from your body
So the video was good for other people that don't even know this all I'm looking for is putting the correct amount of power
Here you go - ua-cam.com/video/aZj7DIEftPg/v-deo.html
Yeah, you never want to finish too quickly and too close to your own body. Seriously, thanks for the video. I didn't understand early in the game that you need to take your arm back as far as you can, and finish by reaching in front of you. Most videos just show from the front or back, and you lose the ability to see what the arm is actually doing. When your swing is too compact it becomes all arm because you can't engage your core due to lack of space.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video
Many thanks 🙏
Great tips, hopefully this helps my game late today!
Many thanks 🙏
amazing
Many thanks 🙏
Step:3 Correct finish it have to be smooth continues motion. The step is helpful because I learn where I was doing wrong when it’s comes to finish, and now the step show me the correct way to do it right.
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Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
perfect video, helps me to see how I have to follow through .
Great to hear!
Dear Simon and Alex, please make videos on how to hit running forehands and backhands. And a separate video on the recovery after the running FH and BH.
They're on the way
I struggle so much it’s been a year and I suck
Super clear
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Yoyo TTT! I've watched like all of your video's and bought the forehand blueprint course. I still have a question! I play with a strong semi-western grip like djokovic. And ive been trying to copy his swing path where in his power position his racket face which he will hit the ball with points up to the back fence. When i do this i'll mostly shank the ball and i'm rushed because it feels like an extra move. Do you need to think i need to try to adapt to this or use your power position and not point the racket face to the back fence and just let the racket drop on its edge and swing forward from there? What do djokovic / wawrinka gain by having their racket face pointing towards the back fence in the power position and then let it drop to a ''tap the dog'' and swinging forward from there instead? At the moment i feel like i'm hitting a much cleaner shot if i dont point to the back fence and not use the ''pat the dog'' and just have the racket on my side pointing up and let it fall on edge and swing forward. Not sure if i need to adapt to this or keep perfecting it the way i do it now..
Sorry for the long message in not the best english! Keep up the awesome work!
Rene from the Netherlands.
Check out the lesson we done on Federer's forehand where we explain the string angle - ua-cam.com/video/pLs30GcRlm0/v-deo.html
Thanks for the video now I know were to stop my swing THANKS!
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Thank you so much 2x Alex. I love this video in slow motion. It's exactly what I needed it.
nice editing
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very good.
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Another clear,helpful & easy to follow video. Thank you to Alex no.1 & Alex no. 2.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks!
Thanks for watching
Khét
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Very well done. The slow motion demonstration makes it easier to absorb the coaching tips. Thanks, Alex!
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Yes, I agree….having a good swing is the key to playing good tennis.
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What would you recommend for Keeping you elbow away from the body on the take back of the forehand?
A good idea is to lead the swing with the elbow, creating space right from the start
I enjoy your video and the technic but hard to practice perfectly
You can do it!
nice effective camera work to support the verbal instruction....
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Many thanks for your offer, as a "senior" player (who still seeks gradual improvement) I would love to see some instruction as to how one can effectively move from being used to playing with a Continental grip fore hand to the modern semi-western forehand. A complete change that is hard to master and I have not seen any instruction on this theme. I understand the various grips etc involved and the swing as described in this video, but staying with this and making it work is not easy. I'm guessing that a ball machine might be the answer with sustained repetition.
Good video for me! I'm recently practicing the forehand technique as it's compatible for many situations in Tennis. I need to practice because I'm always hitting the ball high. Are you guys professional Tennis coaches?
Yes, Alex is a LTA level 5 master performance coach in the UK.
I'm an LTA level 4 senior performance coach in the UK and an RPT national professional coach.
All the best
Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Ok thank you very much for the information!
Love the slow mo and angles, good work as usual
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Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons No, cant think of anything you havent covered. Cheers
Thank you for the video. It would be cool if there were Russian subtitles
We'll try to add some Russian subtitles to our lessons soon!
I got in a habit of hitting flat, in slow motion I can hit it with more topspin. But when the ball is coming towards me I panic and hit it flat, any idea or suggestion you can give me?
Check out this lesson- ua-cam.com/video/iRO6n0Qp4QU/v-deo.html
Great video. I like the slow-mo , it makes it easier to understand. Thanks for taking the time to make this, and share it
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The split step and foremost footwork don't seem clean.
What doesn't seem right about it?
tennis instructors are underrated
Everything mentioned in this video is crucially important, but I would especially recommend replaying segments 3:06 to 3:26 to yourself a few hundred times, or until you can hear the words in your sleep, whichever comes first. Then, go out onto the court and start hitting some steady cooperative forehand rallies with those words continually echoing inside your mind. If you don't notice a marked difference in results, then lather, rinse and repeat. Many thanks, both to Alex and to Alex.
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Yep. I'd love to see a lesson on how to carve those pesky side spin droppers that run away from both the net man and the baseline player. @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial
In step 2, what is" pointing away from him"? Don't understand step 2
"pointing away from his body". him as in himself
Thank you for a fantastic video !
Thanks for watching
Hi Alex , cheers for the video .
Can you tell me a bit about wrist position through the shot .
Are we supposed to let wrist lock , (aka full wrist extension ), then leave the wrist in that position until we make contact out in front , then perform the turning door knob anti clock wise wrist action ?
This is probably the thing I'm struggling to understand the most .
Thanks
Have a look at this video for more information about the wrist - ua-cam.com/video/RBvVQ98fBF8/v-deo.html
Thanks video is good
Nice matching tennis outfit and tennis racket color! lol
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Why Alex is turning his wrist because when my daughter goes to tennis class the teacher doesn't let her.
Ask the coach?