I have never seen a tennis coach read a player so well. The way you talk and when you talk is perfect. Many coaches just repeat the same lesson for their students as if they are the same player.
I really enjoy the short footage of the students hitting before proceeding with the lesson! It quickly shows the current level of the player. I often don't see much to improve then you go ahead and describe specific elements which are then are fixed in the lesson which I wouldn't have noticed otherwise!
I went to camp with him. In fact, I am in camp with him right now. He is a prodigy and already beats many of the people in our camp (very intense and high-level camp, mostly 6+ UTRs and best are 9+UTRs)
When I read the title and the thumbnail I thought he runs to his non-dominant side and hits a forehand but this is really surprising! I wish this kid a great future he has the potential to become a great player 😀
thank you Patrick. I'm an advanced beginner player and it feels so natural to me playing with two forehands as well (I write with two hands too). and when I asked my coach if it's a good idea to develop this technique, I've been told that if I get to a professional level, I won't have time to change my grip to another hand. but I feel it takes for me even less time rather than to get prepared to backhand. anyways, I practice two forehands after my trainings with couch, against the wall or when playing with friends, and this video really motivates me to practice two forehands more and more
I also play with two forehands, I would advise you to take your coaches advice with a pinch of salt. The reason they say that is because there are so few players that play this way, they have nothing to measure it against. So they are just being cautious and taking the safe route. But I believe that this way of playing is better than with a backhand, and all players should learn to play this way from the beginning. Keep it up and good luck, don't go back to a backhand.
Patrick talks to the children like they were adults,I like that very much 👍🏻🎾❤️ right and left forehand 💪🏼💥 ,very impressive , very talented young boy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I agree that it's great to see a coach working with him but as much as it seems to be a special talent, this can be learned. I have trained myself to be an ambidextrous player as an adult. If other coaches, especially big-name coaches, would train their students to be ambidextrous, we could have many more players like this.
Such a great youngster future is bright under Patrick a great coach ...he has a way of communicating with his players with a lot of understanding...well done coach
I play with such a mode "switchhand" for 4 years, also in table tennis. My left forearm is bigger than right. Serve with right hand, then with another hand. Great spin! Noone can beat me on court or in ping-pong!
@@rogergarland3746 I continue playing tennis, switching hand. The serve from right corner - with right hand. From left corner - with left h. And even nearly the net (volleys) i play so, and I have enough time. Table tennis - of course play, swithing h. As a rule, i play ping pong in winter. I can't play tennis with one hand, i have no backhand. I'm quite sure, that for me it's a single way to play and it's funny and i'm happy, rivals don't find any weaknesses in my game.
@@Arkdark_lm That's great. I also switch-serve. I have developed backhands on both sides but agree that there is no need to hit backhands. You can see videos of me hitting the wall on UA-cam: ambidextennis. I like to make contact with the other ambidextrous players. I live in L.A. How about you? We should talk.
1. Prepare Early instead of preparing Late This creates space and time for you to take away time from your opponent (Prepare early to make them prepare late) 2. Step Forward when hitting a ball instead of stepping Backwards 3. Drive the ball 4. Don’t force it
If I may advise, the Natural Raquet was created for this. I use one. It has 2 handles. To have to switch hands with one handle is not efficient. Please, buy him one.
I agree and have 2 of them. Although I learned to be ambidextrous with regular rackets, the 2 handled racket makes it much easier to learn with. If instructors had these rackets, their students would learn how to do this. We should talk.
He plays lefty because his coach did not have the foresight to have him playing ambidextrously. This is the thinking of most coaches. I am also an ambidextrous player.
This is the future evolution of tenis so many adventages on cover and attack i play on the same way i change my back hand drive for a 2 drive play was an upgrade and more natural for me
No it won't. His non dominant forehand will not give him any any advantage over a guy with a great backhand. Once he gets to a higher level there will not be any inherent advantage.
I agree, find a new coach that supports players like you. I also play with two forehands, I would advise you to take your coaches advice with a pinch of salt. The reason they say that is because there are so few players that play this way, they have nothing to measure it against. So they are just being cautious and taking the safe route. But I believe that this way of playing is better than with a backhand, and all players should learn to play this way from the beginning. Keep it up and good luck, don't go back to a backhand.
Kim, the Korean pro can do this. About 50 years, two ambidextrous women pros played this way and even played each other in one of the major tournaments.
Impressive, If I would guess he is righthand the shot come just a little more easy then on the left side, but it really close. Still fact of atp tennis the highest ranked player was a Chinese kid ranked some reason mid 300 as his higher ranking. In the past remon Sluiter had two dubbel handed back hands he made top 100 in that unique technique.
This coach should be given a lot of credit for developing an ambidextrous player. I am also an ambidextrous player who believes that instructors should be teaching this.
I am also an ambidextrous player and agree that when at the net, it's better to use just one hand. I can switch for slower balls hit wide to my backhand. I can easily switch hands to hit an overhand with either hand.
So, is his late forehand due to the kid is left-handed? I am curious to know. Thanks. If this kid puts in his practice times, he can be a top 50 for sure.
i think later one he will have massive problems to return the serve, it needs too much time to change the grip, so he has to choose at one site, if u play with a two handed backhand you choose the forehand grip for the return and switch way faster to the backhand grip
This kid is already excellent - best thing for him is to continue with his own unique playing style - he doesn't need a coach to tamper or adjust or fiddle around changing anything - his timing, preparation and footwork are exceptional. Hopefully he will find a decent coach that allows him to develop and keep away from Patrick Mouratoglou at all costs. His playing ability is beyond Patrick's knowledge as can be seen here in that Patrick cannot find any flaws - he is making it up up that the kid has late prep/timing issues - there is nothing wrong - the kid's timing is perfect as is his prep on both sides. Anyone who suggests that he needs to learn to play a backhand hasn't got a clue about tennis and cannot give good reason why this should even be an issue. Just get him away from PM for his own good - PM has never developed a player and has never achieved anything himself in professional tennis so doesn't have the knowledge.
Don't know is there had been a pro with two forehand at least i have never seen one, just remember monica seles having two backhands. I wish this boy to become a pro an see him in the tour
The real problem is switching hands and mind set. It’s impossible for net play and critical moments. I would suggest the kid to pick up an hand and play on only one. But can practice serve on both sides to give surprise serve angle… like switching hands in tie breaker…. Of course, it’s high risky Business.
.. there is no problem - don't make things up. Who are you - psychic? There are no technical issues with changing hands or need to change grip - the kid already has the best grip for both sides. You need to change YOUR mindset - you're as ignorant as PM.
Patrick, I trained myself to become a completely ambidextrous player and have been an advocate of this for a long time. I'd love to talk with you. How can I get in touch with you?
I actually can do this as well but don't because it is tricky to switch hands on the backhand. That kid is really cracking it from both sides though and it could be a good idea if you could strike the ball that well on both sides.
You don't know what you're talking about - complete ignorance - Boris Becker would switch hands at the net to play volleys - he's a former World number one with 6 Grand Slam titles - 3 Wimbledon, 2 Australian Open + a US Open. Not all playing styles have to be orthodox in order to be successful - note Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Steffi Graf and many others were allowed to follow their own style of play and succeeded at the highest levels of tennis for many years. You should never become a coach or give advice in ignorance.
@@Chris_Sheridan no.english is only my 3rd language.i almost never use it.i only need to understand english.your english speaker think,that english is important for everybody.this is not a case.english has no influence on my life
very impressing. good strokes on both sides. but in the long run, is it a practible way to go on developing two forehands, or will some coach some day tell him to switch to a two handed backhand on one side?
Until the 70s it was considered bad to play two handed backhands. At Bollittieri they tried to make Monica Seles hit her forhand with one hand only. Let's hope he continues to play like that. There is already a korean player on the tour hitting forehands both sides. Today it seems strange like the two handed backhand in tne 50s. In 10-20 years several ambidextrous players will hit like that on the tour
Fortunately, he has a coach that will not do what you think can happen but this does happen. That discouragement from coaches is one reason we do not have ambidextrous players. Nadal could have easily played with 2 forehands but his coach told him to just play lefty. I am also an ambidextrous player.
No, it's not up to some coach to tell him to switch. If it was my child and some coach tells him that, I would kick that coach's a@s. At this point it's up to him as a player and no one else.
No, Kim, the Korean pro does it. I am also an ambidextrous player and can always use my backhand if I don't have time. The return of serve is where I may usually don't have time so I use 1 hand.
Interesting! Does the boy make a decision of hitting an inside-out forehand from one side or just switch to a cross-court forehand from the other side?
this is funny, today I played with a Babolat Pure Aero and could hit ridiculous forehands, but terrible one-handed backhands. which made me think..... maybe I can have two forehands.... lol
I think you may be right. Even though impressive, I have learned in sports psychology that if you don’t allow one brain hemisphere to dominate you can’t specialize in particular skill. In tennis you want to be a specialist not a generalist.
Your ignorance is astounding - just stay away from tennis because you know nothing. Give a sound reason why a backhand is necessary when a player has both the forehand of NADAL + FEDERER (think about it) I'd like to hear a substantially good reason why anyone would want to take away one of this kid's forehands and try to make him play backhands instead. You will have problems and set his progress back years There is not one reason that you can give that suggests that this kid has a disadvantage. The people who have helped him this far have obviously done the right thing.
@@Chris_Sheridan you asked for one reason. He is unable to do an effective slice. This kid is not the first to be ambidextrous. There has been players who have been ambidextrous and majority of the world don’t even know about them. Nadal and Federer both have one dominant hemisphere. Again from a coach’s perspective, if a parent and kid feel proud of being ambidextrous and want to continue that way. As long as they pay the fees. I’ll coach them. Now, if I want a kid to dominate the game I’ll encourage him or her to have one side dominant. We can argue back and forth but the reality is that my opinion is based on my teaching and experience, yours could be based on your.
@@Chris_Sheridan obviously you are the one who has no clue about tennis. Just think of this: at the lower junior level the pace on the balls won't be high so he would theoretically have enough time to switch between forehand. but if the speed increases, he will not have time to switch and would therefore also be further behind the baseline. With a two handed or one handed Backhand he doesn't need to switch grips from the ready position and he can also execute the Backswing faster. Conclusion: You are the one who has never played/seen tennis and this kid will struggle with pace
@@peaceyoke .. look at your ambiguous statement saying that to be a dominant player you need one side to be dominant? Do you even think before you write? You have in effect stated that a player must 'by definition' have a (weaker) non-dominant side. This immediately will become the target for the opponent - despite Federer having one of the best backhands in the game at his peak, this was the side that Nadal would go to in many matches from his left-handed forehand to get a weak return, if not an error. For all the spectacular grace and effectiveness of a classic single-handed backhand as demonstrated by the likes of Becker, Sampras, Justine Henin, Gasquet, Federer etc. it is the dominance of the two-handed backhand drive that has kept players like Djokovic and Nadal in the top rankings even after 30. The forehand is the dominant weapon against both single-handed and two-handed backhands - every player has a 'perceived' backhand weakness which will favour the player with no backhands. A player who has the ability to use both sides to play forehands could have a slight advantage over a player that chooses to play backhands (on both sides) It's the coaches job to develop a player to attain their maximum strengths on both sides, not to heighten just one dominant feature leaving a 'weak' target to be exposed. The use of underspin (slice) is often defensive and carries higher risk as there is less margin for error compared to top-spin, though has the advantage of changing the rhythm and dynamic of a rally. Bio-mechanically, backhand timing has to be better with faster prep compared to forehand timing - tennis favours the forehand - a competent player with 'two' dominant forehands will have an advantage over a player who has only one dominant side. The evidence is the similarity and execution of the double-handed backhand - it takes exceptional skill to maintain a single-handed backhand in today's modern game. The kid in the video already has exceptional skill covering both flanks with forehands - I would not introduce a weakness that is not there.
How would you recommend a ready position to receive the serve, also the ready position to be able to change during the hands during the game fast enough? (how should each hand be positioned on the handle?) Thanks!
I played a guy like this once. Served to his actual backhand, screwed him big time. Next kept ball short on to draw him into net and hit to his backhand volley. Screwed him more. I personally would train this kid to be able to return and volley on his backhand otherwise a smart player would screw him.
I have never seen a tennis coach read a player so well. The way you talk and when you talk is perfect. Many coaches just repeat the same lesson for their students as if they are the same player.
The kid is aleady good . Patric coaching probably brought his level down 😂
I really enjoy the short footage of the students hitting before proceeding with the lesson! It quickly shows the current level of the player. I often don't see much to improve then you go ahead and describe specific elements which are then are fixed in the lesson which I wouldn't have noticed otherwise!
Wow, this is incredible! Patrick, you got to keep this boy and make him into a pro. It will be interesting to see him play two hand in match!
There were already some players with 2 forehands that went pro, sadly they never reached higher than challenger/ITF level
I went to camp with him. In fact, I am in camp with him right now. He is a prodigy and already beats many of the people in our camp (very intense and high-level camp, mostly 6+ UTRs and best are 9+UTRs)
When I read the title and the thumbnail I thought he runs to his non-dominant side and hits a forehand but this is really surprising! I wish this kid a great future he has the potential to become a great player 😀
thank you Patrick. I'm an advanced beginner player and it feels so natural to me playing with two forehands as well (I write with two hands too). and when I asked my coach if it's a good idea to develop this technique, I've been told that if I get to a professional level, I won't have time to change my grip to another hand. but I feel it takes for me even less time rather than to get prepared to backhand. anyways, I practice two forehands after my trainings with couch, against the wall or when playing with friends, and this video really motivates me to practice two forehands more and more
I also play with two forehands, I would advise you to take your coaches advice with a pinch of salt. The reason they say that is because there are so few players that play this way, they have nothing to measure it against. So they are just being cautious and taking the safe route. But I believe that this way of playing is better than with a backhand, and all players should learn to play this way from the beginning. Keep it up and good luck, don't go back to a backhand.
Patrick talks to the children like they were adults,I like that very much 👍🏻🎾❤️ right and left forehand 💪🏼💥 ,very impressive , very talented young boy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It’s A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. what this little boy could do. No backhand, all forehand and being coached by one of the greatest.🙂👍🏼
Great to see a great coach working with this special talent..I hope he fulfills his tennisdreams.
I agree and it would be nice if the big-name coaches would do the same with their talented students.
I agree that it's great to see a coach working with him but as much as it seems to be a special talent, this can be learned. I have trained myself to be an ambidextrous player as an adult. If other coaches, especially big-name coaches, would train their students to be ambidextrous, we could have many more players like this.
I like the way you inspire kids player . make them understand easily . Great !
Its my 1st time to see someone play with both hands, bravo 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
There are others that do it. I am one and have researched this and spoken to some of the others.
Can't wait to see this kid turn pro!
Fantastic tips! ✅I am learning such a lot here. Going to try it out tomorrow! Merci Beaucoup Patrick 🏆
Such a great youngster future is bright under Patrick a great coach ...he has a way of communicating with his players with a lot of understanding...well done coach
Excellent Coaching... Young man has some talent 👏
I play with such a mode "switchhand" for 4 years, also in table tennis. My left forearm is bigger than right. Serve with right hand, then with another hand. Great spin! Noone can beat me on court or in ping-pong!
Youre the bet, we got it
Did you stop switching hands? If so, why? I am also an ambidextrous player and play ping pong ambidextrously.
@@rogergarland3746 I continue playing tennis, switching hand. The serve from right corner - with right hand. From left corner - with left h. And even nearly the net (volleys) i play so, and I have enough time.
Table tennis - of course play, swithing h. As a rule, i play ping pong in winter.
I can't play tennis with one hand, i have no backhand. I'm quite sure, that for me it's a single way to play and it's funny and i'm happy, rivals don't find any weaknesses in my game.
@@Arkdark_lm That's great. I also switch-serve. I have developed backhands on both sides but agree that there is no need to hit backhands. You can see videos of me hitting the wall on UA-cam: ambidextennis. I like to make contact with the other ambidextrous players. I live in L.A. How about you? We should talk.
*It never ceases to amaze me that despite this coach's mediocre, empty, meaningless advices, all students learn and improve.* *Amazing!*
I already enjoy watching this kid. Wow, and thanx Mr. M
1. Prepare Early instead of preparing Late
This creates space and time for you to take away time from your opponent (Prepare early to make them prepare late)
2. Step Forward when hitting a ball instead of stepping Backwards
3. Drive the ball
4. Don’t force it
Can you please explain more detail what he really means drive the ball vs force it.
Thanks in advance
If I may advise, the Natural Raquet was created for this. I use one. It has 2 handles. To have to switch hands with one handle is not efficient. Please, buy him one.
I agree and have 2 of them. Although I learned to be ambidextrous with regular rackets, the 2 handled racket makes it much easier to learn with. If instructors had these rackets, their students would learn how to do this. We should talk.
Nadal is also ambidextrous. But he was made to choose which arm to develop more as his dominant arm. Apparently his left arm had better control.
He plays lefty because his coach did not have the foresight to have him playing ambidextrously. This is the thinking of most coaches. I am also an ambidextrous player.
This is the future evolution of tenis so many adventages on cover and attack i play on the same way i change my back hand drive for a 2 drive play was an upgrade and more natural for me
Wow. He’s a good tennis player for such a young age.
This technique might the future of Tennis
No it won't. His non dominant forehand will not give him any any advantage over a guy with a great backhand. Once he gets to a higher level there will not be any inherent advantage.
No it won't,ever. Its an exception
That is actually a great weapon to have. If he perfects both he will be unstoppable. Obviously the footwork and serves need to be in point also.
"What's your weakness?"
Teo: "The backhand."
"What's your error percentage on that shot?"
Teo: "Zero percent."
Wow, my tennis coach has been telling me not to swap hands with my racquet for years but I really want to play like this boy looks so incredible
She is completely wrong. Find a new coach that is an advocate for ambidextrous tennis and will work with you. I am also an ambidextrous player.
I agree, find a new coach that supports players like you. I also play with two forehands, I would advise you to take your coaches advice with a pinch of salt. The reason they say that is because there are so few players that play this way, they have nothing to measure it against. So they are just being cautious and taking the safe route. But I believe that this way of playing is better than with a backhand, and all players should learn to play this way from the beginning. Keep it up and good luck, don't go back to a backhand.
A forehand, backhand, and serve from both sides would be the ultimate tennis 🎾 machine.
I can do what you have described and learned all of it as an adult so I know that it can be done.
What about slices? Does he hit forehands slice only?
Seen a few in juniors . Don’t really remember any pro level players hitting with two forehands
Cheong-Eui Kim, Korean player who has no backhand. He has 296 career high ATP ranking. I think he is retired.
We have seen some with 2 backhands however 😂
Kim, the Korean pro can do this. About 50 years, two ambidextrous women pros played this way and even played each other in one of the major tournaments.
This kid is the future of new-era tennis!
I agree. It's just a matter of instructors being willing to teach this. I am also an ambidextrous player.
Hope you can transform that kid into a world-class player.
Remember that not so long ago Fabrice Santoro made it in the top 100 with two backhands including some slice forehands to his game.
Impressive, If I would guess he is righthand the shot come just a little more easy then on the left side, but it really close. Still fact of atp tennis the highest ranked player was a Chinese kid ranked some reason mid 300 as his higher ranking. In the past remon Sluiter had two dubbel handed back hands he made top 100 in that unique technique.
In boxing we call them "SOUTHPAW'S" This kid is the new Marvin Hagler. How Marvelous. Good luck kid.
This coach should be given a lot of credit for developing an ambidextrous player. I am also an ambidextrous player who believes that instructors should be teaching this.
His switch over to left on volley at net could cause problems...wont be quick enough on reflexes..same hand doing both is best
I am also an ambidextrous player and agree that when at the net, it's better to use just one hand. I can switch for slower balls hit wide to my backhand. I can easily switch hands to hit an overhand with either hand.
So, is his late forehand due to the kid is left-handed? I am curious to know. Thanks. If this kid puts in his practice times, he can be a top 50 for sure.
i think later one he will have massive problems to return the serve, it needs too much time to change the grip, so he has to choose at one site, if u play with a two handed backhand you choose the forehand grip for the return and switch way faster to the backhand grip
Or he can choose to slice on one or both sides
35,417 views, 671 likes, 81 comments, 78.3k subscribers. Nice!!
These kids are amazing...wow
This kid is already excellent - best thing for him is to continue with his own unique playing style - he doesn't need a coach to tamper or adjust or fiddle around changing anything - his timing, preparation and footwork are exceptional.
Hopefully he will find a decent coach that allows him to develop and keep away from Patrick Mouratoglou at all costs. His playing ability is beyond Patrick's knowledge as can be seen here in that Patrick cannot find any flaws - he is making it up up that the kid has late prep/timing issues - there is nothing wrong - the kid's timing is perfect as is his prep on both sides.
Anyone who suggests that he needs to learn to play a backhand hasn't got a clue about tennis and cannot give good reason why this should even be an issue. Just get him away from PM for his own good - PM has never developed a player and has never achieved anything himself in professional tennis so doesn't have the knowledge.
Don't know is there had been a pro with two forehand at least i have never seen one, just remember monica seles having two backhands. I wish this boy to become a pro an see him in the tour
Kim, the Korean pro is one. About 50 years ago, there were 2 female ambidextrous pros and they even played each other in one of the major tournaments.
The real problem is switching hands and mind set. It’s impossible for net play and critical moments. I would suggest the kid to pick up an hand and play on only one. But can practice serve on both sides to give surprise serve angle… like switching hands in tie breaker…. Of course, it’s high risky
Business.
.. there is no problem - don't make things up. Who are you - psychic? There are no technical issues with changing hands or need to change grip - the kid already has the best grip for both sides.
You need to change YOUR mindset - you're as ignorant as PM.
he can play volleys with 1 hand.
Thanks for sharing 👍 Can we see the kid at the net 😯
Patrick, I trained myself to become a completely ambidextrous player and have been an advocate of this for a long time. I'd love to talk with you. How can I get in touch with you?
I actually can do this as well but don't because it is tricky to switch hands on the backhand. That kid is really cracking it from both sides though and it could be a good idea if you could strike the ball that well on both sides.
now... there were people arguing that teo is ill-advised to play two forehands.
what does patrick think about that?!
*It never ceases to amaze me that despite this coach's mediocre, empty, meaningless advices, all students learn and improve.* *Amazing!!*
I have never seen a kid play this well at his age let alone capable of ambidexterity. Can he hit a backhand?
I haven’t fully watched the video but how would this kid volley ? Switching hands at the net seems slow and wouldn’t really work out
That kids got skills
I wonder about his volley. You don’t have time to switch hands in the volley. He doesn’t have backhand volley either?
You don't know what you're talking about - complete ignorance - Boris Becker would switch hands at the net to play volleys - he's a former World number one with 6 Grand Slam titles - 3 Wimbledon, 2 Australian Open + a US Open.
Not all playing styles have to be orthodox in order to be successful - note Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Steffi Graf and many others were allowed to follow their own style of play and succeeded at the highest levels of tennis for many years.
You should never become a coach or give advice in ignorance.
he can play volleys with 1 hand.this is not a problem.
@@Chris_Sheridan yes. i played with a lot of spin,and made misstake in 2007 - started to play flat.biggest mistackes of my life.
@@thebigmonstaandy6644 .. the biggest mistackes of your life are your spelling.
@@Chris_Sheridan no.english is only my 3rd language.i almost never use it.i only need to understand english.your english speaker think,that english is important for everybody.this is not a case.english has no influence on my life
very impressing. good strokes on both sides. but in the long run, is it a practible way to go on developing two forehands, or will some coach some day tell him to switch to a two handed backhand on one side?
He will need to be in a very good physical shape, hitting forehands both sides is much more energy consuming in my humble opinion
Until the 70s it was considered bad to play two handed backhands. At Bollittieri they tried to make Monica Seles hit her forhand with one hand only. Let's hope he continues to play like that. There is already a korean player on the tour hitting forehands both sides. Today it seems strange like the two handed backhand in tne 50s. In 10-20 years several ambidextrous players will hit like that on the tour
@@tsalomon exactly, u're right! Good.
Fortunately, he has a coach that will not do what you think can happen but this does happen. That discouragement from coaches is one reason we do not have ambidextrous players. Nadal could have easily played with 2 forehands but his coach told him to just play lefty. I am also an ambidextrous player.
No, it's not up to some coach to tell him to switch. If it was my child and some coach tells him that, I would kick that coach's a@s. At this point it's up to him as a player and no one else.
Doesn't changing take too much time at pro level?
No, Kim, the Korean pro does it. I am also an ambidextrous player and can always use my backhand if I don't have time. The return of serve is where I may usually don't have time so I use 1 hand.
AMAZING WITH 2 FOREHAND, GREAT!
Interesting! Does the boy make a decision of hitting an inside-out forehand from one side or just switch to a cross-court forehand from the other side?
Probably decides in respect to the position of the opponent on the court and direction of movement of the opponent.
I wonder if he can serve with both hands? If yes that’ll be a huge advantage
There are other videos showing him switch-serving and he does it well. I trained myself to be completely ambidextrous so I can switch serve.
New concept on playing tennis 🎾 in 2020 decade 🤣🤣🤣
Super hitting!
No comment with Prince of Tennis🤔😅
this is funny, today I played with a Babolat Pure Aero and could hit ridiculous forehands, but terrible one-handed backhands. which made me think..... maybe I can have two forehands.... lol
Go for it, it's the better way. I changed to 2 forehands because of a shoulder injury and have never looked back.
Here's me thinking I would be the only one who could use both hands
I want TO see how TO swich the racket
This kid will never go pro if he doesn't develop a Backhand. My advice would an one handed Backhand
I think you may be right. Even though impressive, I have learned in sports psychology that if you don’t allow one brain hemisphere to dominate you can’t specialize in particular skill. In tennis you want to be a specialist not a generalist.
Your ignorance is astounding - just stay away from tennis because you know nothing. Give a sound reason why a backhand is necessary when a player has both the forehand of NADAL + FEDERER (think about it)
I'd like to hear a substantially good reason why anyone would want to take away one of this kid's forehands and try to make him play backhands instead. You will have problems and set his progress back years
There is not one reason that you can give that suggests that this kid has a disadvantage. The people who have helped him this far have obviously done the right thing.
@@Chris_Sheridan you asked for one reason. He is unable to do an effective slice.
This kid is not the first to be ambidextrous. There has been players who have been ambidextrous and majority of the world don’t even know about them. Nadal and Federer both have one dominant hemisphere.
Again from a coach’s perspective, if a parent and kid feel proud of being ambidextrous and want to continue that way. As long as they pay the fees. I’ll coach them.
Now, if I want a kid to dominate the game I’ll encourage him or her to have one side dominant.
We can argue back and forth but the reality is that my opinion is based on my teaching and experience, yours could be based on your.
@@Chris_Sheridan obviously you are the one who has no clue about tennis. Just think of this: at the lower junior level the pace on the balls won't be high so he would theoretically have enough time to switch between forehand. but if the speed increases, he will not have time to switch and would therefore also be further behind the baseline. With a two handed or one handed Backhand he doesn't need to switch grips from the ready position and he can also execute the Backswing faster. Conclusion: You are the one who has never played/seen tennis and this kid will struggle with pace
@@peaceyoke .. look at your ambiguous statement saying that to be a dominant player you need one side to be dominant? Do you even think before you write?
You have in effect stated that a player must 'by definition' have a (weaker) non-dominant side. This immediately will become the target for the opponent - despite Federer having one of the best backhands in the game at his peak, this was the side that Nadal would go to in many matches from his left-handed forehand to get a weak return, if not an error.
For all the spectacular grace and effectiveness of a classic single-handed backhand as demonstrated by the likes of Becker, Sampras, Justine Henin, Gasquet, Federer etc. it is the dominance of the two-handed backhand drive that has kept players like Djokovic and Nadal in the top rankings even after 30.
The forehand is the dominant weapon against both single-handed and two-handed backhands - every player has a 'perceived' backhand weakness which will favour the player with no backhands. A player who has the ability to use both sides to play forehands could have a slight advantage over a player that chooses to play backhands (on both sides)
It's the coaches job to develop a player to attain their maximum strengths on both sides, not to heighten just one dominant feature leaving a 'weak' target to be exposed.
The use of underspin (slice) is often defensive and carries higher risk as there is less margin for error compared to top-spin, though has the advantage of changing the rhythm and dynamic of a rally.
Bio-mechanically, backhand timing has to be better with faster prep compared to forehand timing - tennis favours the forehand - a competent player with 'two' dominant forehands will have an advantage over a player who has only one dominant side.
The evidence is the similarity and execution of the double-handed backhand - it takes exceptional skill to maintain a single-handed backhand in today's modern game. The kid in the video already has exceptional skill covering both flanks with forehands - I would not introduce a weakness that is not there.
Clearly a left-handed forced to play with right-hand. We used to see that many times in the past.
How would you recommend a ready position to receive the serve, also the ready position to be able to change during the hands during the game fast enough? (how should each hand be positioned on the handle?) Thanks!
I guess at some stage he will find his rhythm.
It'd be his weakest side ever,otherwise a lot of pro players'd play like this already,but nobody does...
It'd be his weakest side ever,otherwise a lot of pro players'd play like this already,but nobody does...
Changing the racket from one hand to the other while running isnt it losing time and focus?
I'm also an ambidextrous player and have not found either to be a problem. I also have backhands that I can hit if needed.
What about slice...
Wow 👍👍👍👏👏👏
This kid is very talented. But i'm not sure if ambidextrous can make it in ATP level.
If he ever develops 3200 rpm on both sides, it may be interesting to watch him compete on tour.
AKA Richard Gasquet
@@richieortiz5 backhand yes forehand horrible lol
I played a guy like this once. Served to his actual backhand, screwed him big time.
Next kept ball short on to draw him into net and hit to his backhand volley. Screwed him more. I personally would train this kid to be able to return and volley on his backhand otherwise a smart player would screw him.
why cant he learn to use the back hand?
How do people grip for this?
IMO Nadal has two forehands. Considering he's right handed I think of his "backhand" as a two handed forehand haha
Complete lunacy. Absolutely nothing wrong with hitting a backhand.
This kid is so good . He might be next Rafa
Hopefully you won't get burned before that!
Rafa could have done this if his coach had the foresight to train him this way. I am also an ambidextrous player.
Now imagine two banana forehands.
I think that boys like this one, that doesn't have backhand are hateble players. Really, to destroy 6-0, 6-0.
There is already a guy that dis this but just some shots.
future of tennis is for players ambidextrous! Or not? Do you agree?
Definitely YES. I am an ambidextrous player and advocate for this. What we need is a big-name coach to get behind it.
Do you have an idea how this kid is gonna return the serve coz i'm not...
If he's gonna change the grip it'd be pathetic...
Steffi Graf's favorite kid🤭
9:08 After the idiotic explanations, the boy began to make mistakes. That's much better!!!
you need a backhand to create that sharp angle, two forehands are going to be too predictable for the opponent
Tbh, a fh should have access to more angle, power, & spin. This would come down to how much control the individual has with his off arm.
You don't know anything about tennis.
Not a backhand lesson?!
Why Nadal doesnt hit 2 FH ?
Because his coach didn't have the foresight to train him that way.
Dude your player had a panic attack for the first time in her life. You are full time on the internet promoting your coaching.
Her?
He never hits backhand so he will never win anything 😅
First
He has a WTA forehand... no dynamic flip at all.
Do you have an idea how this kid is gonna return the serve coz i'm not...
If he's gonna change the grip it'd be pathetic...
I'm also an ambidextrous player and I mostly use one hand to return serves. Against slower serves, I am able to easily switch hands