What a refreshing tennis instruction video. My compliments on keeping it real without being obnoxious or alienating anybody. Just the paradigm shift that you introduce is a. priceless “tip” that I am hoping will be the catalyst to help kickstart my game. I’m so tired of spinning my wheels and having nothing but frustration to show for all the work I’ve been putting in. Thank you.
Thanks, I didn't want to offend anyone because I know how hard the other channels work. But I felt it had to be said. I see so many players struggling because they are using a technique that isn't appropriate for them. Do you mind me asking what you are struggling with?
I have the ATP forehand. IMO it is the greatest tennis invention ever invented. I can generate a tremendous amount of pace and topspin with so much less energy than when I used a Borg forehand. The Borg forehand is very close to the Buggy Whip forehand where the contact is late and you pull the ball. This requires with a lot of effort. I have tried different variations of the ATP forehand but I find that Fed's forehand is the best for me. I think the issue with most people is that they didn't play sports all their lives like I did. And so to try to use the very complicated ATP forehand is extremely challenging. If you are very coordinated and athletic, you should be able to do it with time. If not, then you can this video to help. Obviously, there are hundreds maybe thousands of professional tennis players and 99% of the men use some form of the ATP forehand.
It's a heck of a thing when you get it. The power and spin that modern biomechanics allow is very different to more classical strokes. And yes I agree, a lot of people simply don't have the athletic and movement capabilities to execute modern strokes. That's why I created my channel to let people know that if they work on their underlying coordination etc, it will drastically improve their game.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Not sure If you seen my recent video, but i just made the switch to left handed due to an injury. We've both got the same Achilles heel... darn open stance :-)
An excellent summary tailored to a more appropriate level than ATP professional. Would be great to see a similar video for the backhand, preferably 2 handed.
thanks for this. I've recently stopped chasing the atp forehand as well. enjoying the game so much more. gonna be the best pusher I can, and at my 3.5 level, it's enough :)
People use the word "pusher" in a negative way, but to me it means a smart player. Tactics have to be based on what shots we can execute consistently, not what Fed or Nadal would do in the situation. Glad you've figured out what works for you :-)
Really enjoyed this video. I've been trying to develop my ATP style forehand for many years but keep making the same mistakes over and over. What always sort of bothered me was that it never felt totally natural. It looked good on video but really is only superficial and did not produce the results or consistency I've been looking for. I'm going to try a more natural method with the tips from this video lesson. Thanks!!
Glad you found the video helpful. Yeah it's tricky. A lot fo player have all the "checkpoints", but if the timing is off or you get too close to the ball, you have to warm the shot. Which defeats the purpose of the stroke mechanics. Keep me posted on how you get on.
@@TennisHacker I was impressed with your video on keeping the head down. We all know it of course but you are unique in that you provided exercises to help. Well done!
@@jscott4431 In terms of the control, getting to close will most likely be part fo the problem. How is your visual stability on contact? Do you tend to keep your head still or you lift it?
@@TennisHacker Yes, I feel do tend to lift my head just prior to contact. I can usually keep my head stable in practice but during a match I revert back to lifting my head and start making errors. It's been a hard habit to break. Appreciate any suggestions.
Sadly I think you are right. I'm not going to claim that my channel isn't to make money. But I feel like people make tennis out to be easy and if you only follow "these 5 tips", you'll hit it like federer. When the reality is that tennis is hard and it takes a lot of work to get better.
![How To Get More Power On Your Forehand [ Using Your Hips]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3u6rZ0jXbfo/mqdefault.jpg)
![How To Get More Power On Your Forehand [ Using Your Hips]](/img/tr.png)
What a refreshing tennis instruction video. My compliments on keeping it real without being obnoxious or alienating anybody. Just the paradigm shift that you introduce is a. priceless “tip” that I am hoping will be the catalyst to help kickstart my game. I’m so tired of spinning my wheels and having nothing but frustration to show for all the work I’ve been putting in. Thank you.
Thanks, I didn't want to offend anyone because I know how hard the other channels work. But I felt it had to be said. I see so many players struggling because they are using a technique that isn't appropriate for them. Do you mind me asking what you are struggling with?
When I hit near perfect shots it feels great but I am also happy with the "fugly" shots if they win the point or keep me in the rally.
And when you watch the pro's play, they hit a lot of fugly. Sometimes it's the only way 🙂
That was a good one. Thx alot
I have the ATP forehand. IMO it is the greatest tennis invention ever invented. I can generate a tremendous amount of pace and topspin with so much less energy than when I used a Borg forehand. The Borg forehand is very close to the Buggy Whip forehand where the contact is late and you pull the ball. This requires with a lot of effort. I have tried different variations of the ATP forehand but I find that Fed's forehand is the best for me. I think the issue with most people is that they didn't play sports all their lives like I did. And so to try to use the very complicated ATP forehand is extremely challenging. If you are very coordinated and athletic, you should be able to do it with time. If not, then you can this video to help. Obviously, there are hundreds maybe thousands of professional tennis players and 99% of the men use some form of the ATP forehand.
It's a heck of a thing when you get it. The power and spin that modern biomechanics allow is very different to more classical strokes.
And yes I agree, a lot of people simply don't have the athletic and movement capabilities to execute modern strokes. That's why I created my channel to let people know that if they work on their underlying coordination etc, it will drastically improve their game.
Love this real talk. I would also add that the open stance is my Achilles heel. Usually my unforced errors come from doing that due to laziness.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. Not sure If you seen my recent video, but i just made the switch to left handed due to an injury. We've both got the same Achilles heel... darn open stance :-)
An excellent summary tailored to a more appropriate level than ATP professional. Would be great to see a similar video for the backhand, preferably 2 handed.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes I can certainly make one for the double hander.
thanks for this. I've recently stopped chasing the atp forehand as well. enjoying the game so much more. gonna be the best pusher I can, and at my 3.5 level, it's enough :)
People use the word "pusher" in a negative way, but to me it means a smart player. Tactics have to be based on what shots we can execute consistently, not what Fed or Nadal would do in the situation. Glad you've figured out what works for you :-)
Really enjoyed this video. I've been trying to develop my ATP style forehand for many years but keep making the same mistakes over and over. What always sort of bothered me was that it never felt totally natural. It looked good on video but really is only superficial and did not produce the results or consistency I've been looking for. I'm going to try a more natural method with the tips from this video lesson. Thanks!!
Glad you found the video helpful. Yeah it's tricky. A lot fo player have all the "checkpoints", but if the timing is off or you get too close to the ball, you have to warm the shot. Which defeats the purpose of the stroke mechanics. Keep me posted on how you get on.
Brilliant !!
Thanks
Jimmy Connors won a lot playing with that short back swing you described
For sure. Players like berettini hit amazing forehands without much back swing at all
Exactly!
😀
So good
Thanks
Great great great great great ❤ video
Thank you 🤗
You're new to me. Have you had a channel up long? I thought you did a nice job here.
My channel is fairly new. And thanks, I appreciate it. Anything you would like to see content on?
@@TennisHacker I was impressed with your video on keeping the head down. We all know it of course but you are unique in that you provided exercises to help. Well done!
What are you struggling with on your forehand?
hips movement that's why your exercises about hips mobility were so helpful. thanks
@@baccarani1507 So many pieces to the puzzle. I'm glad the hip video helped :-)
Control. I have good power but have always struggled with control. I often feel too close to the ball and jamming myself.
@@jscott4431 In terms of the control, getting to close will most likely be part fo the problem. How is your visual stability on contact? Do you tend to keep your head still or you lift it?
@@TennisHacker Yes, I feel do tend to lift my head just prior to contact. I can usually keep my head stable in practice but during a match I revert back to lifting my head and start making errors. It's been a hard habit to break. Appreciate any suggestions.
“Cheating the system?” Adaptation or not swinging like you’ve been playing since age 5 , 6 hours a day for 10 years isn’t “cheating” in my book.
You are right, I didn't word it very well. I found what worked for me based on my timing.
ofcourse there is no perfect forehand , its all about making money
Sadly I think you are right. I'm not going to claim that my channel isn't to make money. But I feel like people make tennis out to be easy and if you only follow "these 5 tips", you'll hit it like federer. When the reality is that tennis is hard and it takes a lot of work to get better.