Incredible first tip about the wrist. I always felt an instability and I just realized after all these years my wrist was straight when preparing..guess it's gonna be a game changer, thanks!
I made this adjustment recently. I started noticing how the one hand backhand setup and stroke also have the same wrist break and setup. It totally transformed my one hand backhand. I then noticed how the forehand has the same wrist break. It's very subtle when you see someone like Roger Federer but if you pay close attention you see the break. It is very pronounced in Nadal's forehand. He sets his wrist up right away and it's almost awkward of a setup, but the proof is in the puddin'
Excellent tips for hitting consistent forehand shots. This is the most comprehensive rundown of the various phases of the shot including how to change the direction of the shot. Thanks a lot!
Today I was talking with my spouse about the wrist extension at the beginning of the FH, so this video came from heaven because it is a very visual way to keep it in the minds eye. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Wish you a wonderful week.
I had a lot of issues “feeling” the forehand and your explanations on this and other videos make so much sense as to why. Thank you for the mechanical and mental tips! Interestingly, never had these issues on backhand which seemed more intuitive for me.
Eureka moment! The absence of the little wrist bend was screwing my forehand for years and I never understood what was going wrong! Thanks for the tip!
Great practical tips, as always. From purely the "ball's point of view", more accuracy and consistency should come when the racquet face remains in the direction of the target longer, which allows for slight variations and room for mistiming. You can see this quite clearly with slow motion replays of pros during and just after contact. At much lower levels of play, the racquet face is usually slightly open at contact (due to tight arm, less topspin swing path, etc). This means perfect timing can still result in a good flat shot, while slight changes in the angle of the racquet face can cause inaccurate results. So fundamentally changing the stroke to be more "correct" can massively improve accuracy for players at the lower levels, but of course this may be too difficult. Regardless, all these tips should help towards that goal as well as improving the timing even if hitting under the ball.
You are doing an amazing job ! Thanks...make a video on how ro gaón consistency on serve for beginners. It drives me crazy some days i serve well,good speed and not many doble faults and other day I.m not able to put the ball in the box...
Thanks for the feedback! Whatever stage you are in, whether beginner, intermediate or pro, the way to consistently serve in the service box is to find the speed and height above the net that is appropriate to your skill level. If you are not consistent, you are trying to serve faster than what you're currently capable of. Slow down and aim 2-3 feet above the net and find that speed at which the serves go in, regardless of your technique.
I hold an Eastern forehand grip and I am not hitting a heavy topspin. When I hit heavy balls the racket face may close a bit more, maybe up to 45 degrees. By the way, I highly discourage "tapping the dog" or intentionally facing the ground with the racket face just because some clown on UA-cam says so. ;) Visualize how you want to hit the ball (height, speed, spin - ua-cam.com/video/sJTkThAKMMQ/v-deo.html) and let your body naturally adjust to that.
@ I also found out that teaching “pat the dog” is a stupid thing to do because it disrupts the natural swing of a player. I told my son to stop being too conscious about angling the racquet face to the ground.
Wonderful tips as always Tomaz. I'm one of your old-time suscribers and one your many devoted followers from Spain. As you know, we have plenty of sun in Spain. Could you possibly give us some advice on how to play against the sun? I keep loosing lots of points, especially in doubles when those nasty opponents keep throwing me high balls that leave me blind as a bat. Of course I do the same to them, but that keep us even. I'd like to have an advantage. 😂. I notice professional don't seem so disturbed about that...Thank you and keep counselling!
Thanks for the kind feedback! Not much you can do when you are lobbed, the ball will fly how it wants and the sun won't move. Don't try to hit a good smash, accept that your vision is compromised and either just pop the ball nicely and safely with the smash deep into the court and avoiding giving away a free point - or let the ball bounce if possible and play a groundstroke. On the serve you have an option to toss the ball differently and avoid looking into the sun. You will of course many times have to serve a slice or a topspin serve as your first serve to make the serve safer.
But question : regarding the feel of the racket face with nondominant hand, how about people who stay in 2h Backhand grip in the ready position, how would you suggest to go into the ptep/take back for the forehand?
Well, two options - first they should not hold the racket in 2BH position in the ready position. Djokovic is a 2H BH player and he has his hand higher up on the handle in the ready position so he can prepare well for the forehand. If he has to hit a backhand, he slides his hand down. But if the player for some reason insists on holding both hands together ready for 2H BH, then they need to slide their hand up for the forehand preparation.
Very good tennis class, Tomaz.
Thank you! ❤
Incredible first tip about the wrist. I always felt an instability and I just realized after all these years my wrist was straight when preparing..guess it's gonna be a game changer, thanks!
I made this adjustment recently. I started noticing how the one hand backhand setup and stroke also have the same wrist break and setup. It totally transformed my one hand backhand. I then noticed how the forehand has the same wrist break. It's very subtle when you see someone like Roger Federer but if you pay close attention you see the break. It is very pronounced in Nadal's forehand. He sets his wrist up right away and it's almost awkward of a setup, but the proof is in the puddin'
youre the best coach on youtube! thank you for everything
Excellent tips for hitting consistent forehand shots. This is the most comprehensive rundown of the various phases of the shot including how to change the direction of the shot. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Tomz.
You always give me tips to increase the tennis ability.
impressive explanations and as well very clear demonstrations - thanks for everything! Happy to see you are back actively creating quality content
Thanks a lot, and yes, have more videos on the way, stay tuned!
Tomaz, as always great work! A hall of fame for tennis coaches and you are first choice!
Thank you very much!
Always the best video from Tomaz!
Great tips as usual, and very well explained. Thank you Tomaz!
Thank you. The combination of upper body, arm, wrist and feet was excellent!
Thanks for super golden lessons sir tomz.❤
Today I was talking with my spouse about the wrist extension at the beginning of the FH, so this video came from heaven because it is a very visual way to keep it in the minds eye. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Wish you a wonderful week.
Dear coach, thank you very much for the valuable tips.
great tips as always!
I had a lot of issues “feeling” the forehand and your explanations on this and other videos make so much sense as to why. Thank you for the mechanical and mental tips! Interestingly, never had these issues on backhand which seemed more intuitive for me.
And thank you for the feedback!
Superb as usual.
Glad that you paired up with Ian. He is a great guy.
thank you teacher.
This was excellent!
I watched many tennis coaches online and the best is Tomaz
Much appreciated!
Eureka moment! The absence of the little wrist bend was screwing my forehand for years and I never understood what was going wrong! Thanks for the tip!
Glad it was helpful, thanks for the feedback!
Great explanation. Thanks Tomaz.
My pleasure!
One of the best! 💪👍
Thank you Tomaz 🐐
Thanks so much. For some reason my forehand has completely failed. This video is timely.
Thank you.
Great practical tips, as always. From purely the "ball's point of view", more accuracy and consistency should come when the racquet face remains in the direction of the target longer, which allows for slight variations and room for mistiming. You can see this quite clearly with slow motion replays of pros during and just after contact. At much lower levels of play, the racquet face is usually slightly open at contact (due to tight arm, less topspin swing path, etc). This means perfect timing can still result in a good flat shot, while slight changes in the angle of the racquet face can cause inaccurate results. So fundamentally changing the stroke to be more "correct" can massively improve accuracy for players at the lower levels, but of course this may be too difficult. Regardless, all these tips should help towards that goal as well as improving the timing even if hitting under the ball.
You are doing an amazing job ! Thanks...make a video on how ro gaón consistency on serve for beginners. It drives me crazy some days i serve well,good speed and not many doble faults and other day I.m not able to put the ball in the box...
Thanks for the feedback! Whatever stage you are in, whether beginner, intermediate or pro, the way to consistently serve in the service box is to find the speed and height above the net that is appropriate to your skill level. If you are not consistent, you are trying to serve faster than what you're currently capable of. Slow down and aim 2-3 feet above the net and find that speed at which the serves go in, regardless of your technique.
Great tennis FH tips. 👍🎾🙏
Hi! I noticed that your racquet head doesn’t face the ground, instead, it faces your right side. Why is this?
I hold an Eastern forehand grip and I am not hitting a heavy topspin. When I hit heavy balls the racket face may close a bit more, maybe up to 45 degrees. By the way, I highly discourage "tapping the dog" or intentionally facing the ground with the racket face just because some clown on UA-cam says so. ;) Visualize how you want to hit the ball (height, speed, spin - ua-cam.com/video/sJTkThAKMMQ/v-deo.html) and let your body naturally adjust to that.
@ I also found out that teaching “pat the dog” is a stupid thing to do because it disrupts the natural swing of a player. I told my son to stop being too conscious about angling the racquet face to the ground.
@ Is there any way I can contact you?
@UlyssesVillamin Through my website feeltennis.net
Thank you!
Wonderful tips as always Tomaz. I'm one of your old-time suscribers and one your many devoted followers from Spain.
As you know, we have plenty of sun in Spain. Could you possibly give us some advice on how to play against the sun? I keep loosing lots of points, especially in doubles when those nasty opponents keep throwing me high balls that leave me blind as a bat. Of course I do the same to them, but that keep us even. I'd like to have an advantage. 😂. I notice professional don't seem so disturbed about that...Thank you and keep counselling!
Thanks for the kind feedback! Not much you can do when you are lobbed, the ball will fly how it wants and the sun won't move. Don't try to hit a good smash, accept that your vision is compromised and either just pop the ball nicely and safely with the smash deep into the court and avoiding giving away a free point - or let the ball bounce if possible and play a groundstroke. On the serve you have an option to toss the ball differently and avoid looking into the sun. You will of course many times have to serve a slice or a topspin serve as your first serve to make the serve safer.
Sensible advice. Thanks a lot!
Amazing 👍
Wonderful 🎉 thanks a bunch👁️🙌✨
Glad you enjoyed it!
Superb🎉
But question : regarding the feel of the racket face with nondominant hand, how about people who stay in 2h Backhand grip in the ready position, how would you suggest to go into the ptep/take back for the forehand?
Well, two options - first they should not hold the racket in 2BH position in the ready position. Djokovic is a 2H BH player and he has his hand higher up on the handle in the ready position so he can prepare well for the forehand. If he has to hit a backhand, he slides his hand down.
But if the player for some reason insists on holding both hands together ready for 2H BH, then they need to slide their hand up for the forehand preparation.
@feeltennis thanks a lot for taking the time to answer so detailed and clear.
So what happen to the beautiful clay court? Looks like it’s some sort of Astro turf now
IAN , that is a great thought to have a player recognize and feel the angle and position of the racquet face. (like a sandwich )
9 :40 WHOS THAT ? THEY ARE NOT GOATS BUT THEY LOVE TO EAT THE GRASS LIKE THE JOKER LOL < NICE LESSON < JUST JOKING< IM A JOKER TOO LOL
the best lesson wherever racing