It all looks good but . . . Many years back - I was in my 20s - I was fortunate to be in a clinic where Ken Rosewall was 'main man' instructor. Borg was on front page news at the time & lots of players were trying to copy his open faced forehand - including me. Mr. Rosewall would have none of it ! " Bring that left foot around " he wold exhort. I would try & do as he said - until I'd forget & hit open again. Finally he said, " I'm not going to hit you the ball anymore unless you close that stance ! " For the rest of my time at the clinic, I made the correction & didn't forget. In your video the student seems like he's got a long nail in his left foot tethered to the court & to me he seems a bit imbalanced. I think I'd close the left leg ' some ' which would improve balance & help transfer his body weight forward into the stroke. My 2 cents.
Hi Ray, thank you for your perspective. I have tremendous respect for our legends of the game. Mr Rosewall could really drive the ball. When you can, you most certainly want to get onto your front foot. I must mention that if you have been playing a long time and have not used the open stance this may be difficult try and also tougher on your hips. The reason you see his left foot the way it is in the video, is because the legs drive upwards on an open stance so therefore stays over that leg. He is doing is slowly to get a feel for the concept. When you place the left foot in front with a neutral stance then legs drive both forward and upward, resulting in the weight been transferred from the back foot the front foot. I certainly think and see the best players on tour playing all stances based on their court position and their situation, whether they are defending or attacking or dealing higher balls above their strike zone. Best, Gregg
@@gregglesueur3224 I ran into the same problem as a young player. A coach was trying to get me into a neutral stance and hit while transferring my weight forward with my forehand. I thought it was bad advice as it didn't feel natural. The way I understand it now is that hitting like that does feel natural, you just can't do it in every situation.
You are correct. This student is a little to far forward on his right foot. Thus his left leg is extended, and this is what causes him to fall to the right (stressing his right hip). He needs to 'sit down' a little bit more. This is accomplished by flexing the left ankle more, and in doing so, his stance will get a little shorter. This is why, as Coach Gregg has noted, you must keep your feet moving to have the right platform to lift from.
Can you explain how this is not the opposite of the traditional concept of transfer your weight from the rear to the front during your forehand stroke? It seems like this removes the weight from your left foot transferring to the right slightly rear foot. Thanks
Hi RSH137, the weight is transfered upwards on an open stance, whereas on a neutral stance the transfer is both forward and upward, therefore the weight transfers from the back to the front foot. Best, Gregg
@@gregglesueur3224 so is this a better option than the transfer forward concept or alternative? There are a few other coaches out there that teach the weight transfer on the open stance forehand (load back leg then finish with the wide base)
@@jaijaiaguilar Hi Jairus, with the open stance we see that the weight stays over the outside a log until very close to the completion of the swing. I think you are referring the neutral stance in your question, in this case you will be hitting with the inside leg (left foot) ground and in front, in this stance they weight will be transferred from the outside leg to the inside (front) leg. Depending on the situation you will have to play using different kinds of stances. If you are setup, where the ball is in your strike zone, and can can hit in a neutral stance then it's better as you can take time away and transition to the net a lot easier if the situation presents itself, plus your weight is transferred both forward and upward. Best, Gregg
So helpful I pull across my body way too often when I get mentally tight will try these progressions.
I was making the same mistake so thanks for posting.
Great TNToncourt!
It all looks good but . . . Many years back - I was in my 20s - I was fortunate to be in a clinic where Ken Rosewall was 'main man' instructor. Borg was on front page news at the time & lots of players were trying to copy his open faced forehand - including me. Mr. Rosewall would have none of it ! " Bring that left foot around " he wold exhort. I would try & do as he said - until I'd forget & hit open again. Finally he said, " I'm not going to hit you the ball anymore unless you close that stance ! " For the rest of my time at the clinic, I made the correction & didn't forget. In your video the student seems like he's got a long nail in his left foot tethered to the court & to me he seems a bit imbalanced. I think I'd close the left leg ' some ' which would improve balance & help transfer his body weight forward into the stroke. My 2 cents.
Hi Ray, thank you for your perspective. I have tremendous respect for our legends of the game. Mr Rosewall could really drive the ball. When you can, you most certainly want to get onto your front foot. I must mention that if you have been playing a long time and have not used the open stance this may be difficult try and also tougher on your hips. The reason you see his left foot the way it is in the video, is because the legs drive upwards on an open stance so therefore stays over that leg. He is doing is slowly to get a feel for the concept. When you place the left foot in front with a neutral stance then legs drive both forward and upward, resulting in the weight been transferred from the back foot the front foot. I certainly think and see the best players on tour playing all stances based on their court position and their situation, whether they are defending or attacking or dealing higher balls above their strike zone. Best, Gregg
@@gregglesueur3224 I ran into the same problem as a young player. A coach was trying to get me into a neutral stance and hit while transferring my weight forward with my forehand. I thought it was bad advice as it didn't feel natural. The way I understand it now is that hitting like that does feel natural, you just can't do it in every situation.
@@user-go8oj4dl4w Great, it's good to hear that this has helped you. Best, Gregg
You are correct. This student is a little to far forward on his right foot. Thus his left leg is extended, and this is what causes him to fall to the right (stressing his right hip). He needs to 'sit down' a little bit more. This is accomplished by flexing the left ankle more, and in doing so, his stance will get a little shorter. This is why, as Coach Gregg has noted, you must keep your feet moving to have the right platform to lift from.
Good simple explanation. Is this is a defensive shot? Also I've heard of the mogul step. Would that be a better choice?
Can you explain how this is not the opposite of the traditional concept of transfer your weight from the rear to the front during your forehand stroke? It seems like this removes the weight from your left foot transferring to the right slightly rear foot. Thanks
Hi RSH137, the weight is transfered upwards on an open stance, whereas on a neutral stance the transfer is both forward and upward, therefore the weight transfers from the back to the front foot. Best, Gregg
@@gregglesueur3224 so is this a better option than the transfer forward concept or alternative? There are a few other coaches out there that teach the weight transfer on the open stance forehand (load back leg then finish with the wide base)
@@jaijaiaguilar Hi Jairus, with the open stance we see that the weight stays over the outside a log until very close to the completion of the swing. I think you are referring the neutral stance in your question, in this case you will be hitting with the inside leg (left foot) ground and in front, in this stance they weight will be transferred from the outside leg to the inside (front) leg. Depending on the situation you will have to play using different kinds of stances. If you are setup, where the ball is in your strike zone, and can can hit in a neutral stance then it's better as you can take time away and transition to the net a lot easier if the situation presents itself, plus your weight is transferred both forward and upward. Best, Gregg
Should I do the same thing with semi open stance also?
This one does not make sense to me
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