Jeff is so on the money here. Spacing is a major issue for a lot of players (myself included) and I think it's the case because the only way you can truly realize you're too tight is when someone tells you or you record yourself. Proper spacing = more control, speed and spin. Words of wisdom, once again, from Jeff.
The spacing suggestion on prep and contact is spot on. With the other points, not many pros these days are catching the racquet. The elbow back on prep seems to be personal choice also.
Clarity and concisely explained as usual 👍 I’ve played tennis for many years but with some big gaps in between.. when returning to the courts my double backhand (my most natural shot) is always on, as if never been away… my forehand on the other hand used to take much time to find the groove… I really had to think to figure it out, and eventually I found that first move is really the key to get it going and find the fluidity of shot that is so natural and subconscious in my backhand! I’ve noticed too that just like with the serve you’re a great believer in the first move, and think you’re spot on right!! The first move is the foundation of the stoke- it’s not everything of course but maybe 50% of it already done ?.. Cheers 👍
Good tips Jeff. Nothing worse for any stroke then being jammed up. Watch Thiem practice, every forehand he deliberately catches over his shoulder practicing extension.
Amazing video once again. My forehand has always been my Achilles heels, since my backhand is superb. because of what you have just pointed out. During practices is a good shot or against 4.5 level players, but once the level is higher, my first move gets bad and consequently the extension is non existent, making myself to just push the ball instead of hitting it. I would say before the 1 trick you point it out, it’s focusing on the footwork and feet activation, at least in my case. I have just finished a tournament, played the semi final and lost against a great player 6-2 7-5, but the key to almost win the second set was moving better and focusing a LOT on this first move and I started being aggressive and putting the ball deep and heavier.
Hi Jeff, great instruction, also, it's important to combine all that with timing the peeling of the back foot so weight may be transferred to the front foot at ball impact as does, for example, Janick Sinner for effortless power. Your racquet prep in pointing forward is next generation amenable.
No! my first move is ok, but i still feel jammed from time to time, step nr 2 is my problem! I'm going to keep working on this! your videos are a great help along the way!!
You're welcome. You may be gripping your raquet too tight. Check out this video on grip pressure, it may help out ua-cam.com/video/BU3WpLmIkQ4/v-deo.html
Great tips! Here’s an interesting issue... I was consistently hitting a very flat ball very hard and low over the net. I worked to add top spin for a few months and now can consistently get a lot of top spin and high bounce near the base line. Problem is it interfered with my flat forehand/winner strokes. Now on winners or trying to hit flat my forehand is a mess unless I go back to the top spin style. Will make sure I apply your tips and see if I can fix it :)
I used make a terrible first move, elbow in and back. I know work very hard to make the open move you and Macci and others describe. Muscle memory is so hard to break.
Jeff I get crowded and I cant get my lead arm up high seems to want to drop by my side where can I send you a video clip of me and my forehand issue? Also I have trouble with unit turn
Yes, i learn to play tennis for almost 2 years, but I still got this forehand issue. My left arm always stuck like chicken wing. Thank you for this video.
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In this video you are talking about creating space setting up to hit. Seems like you would do this if someone was feeding you a ball that you don't have to move to hit. My spacing problems occur when I have to move sideways to hit a ball ... I always get to the ball and I am too close to hit. Just don't seem to make any progress getting spacing correct ... any ideas? Do you have any video where player is running to hit a wide forehand and tips to get spacing (footwork) correct?
Hi Jim. Thanks for watching and leaving your question. Check out this video, I think it can help you. Besides the one below, we also got more free videos on the footwork in our youtube channel. Those can be handy as well. ua-cam.com/video/8UooOVtN_Dc/v-deo.html
@@TennisEvolution Thanks for the reply. I watched several of your videos and will work on adjusting footwork and stance based on the ball height at contact. I have been playing nearly fifty years and the percentage of ground strokes I hit above my waist was very low when I played competitively (not to mention footwork used was very different. Now I am trying to play again and find between my inability to move into position to hit ball on the rise (I am slower) and the shape/trajectory of balls being hit (modern topspin forehand) I have to hit balls above the waist very frequently and my technique needs alot improvement. Thanks again and you now have another new subscriber :). Hopefully there are footwork videos for one handed backhand somewhere?
@@jimw6991 You're welcome! Yes, we do. I will leave four backhand footwork videos for you that we have delivered in the last 16 months. Hope they help you out! ua-cam.com/video/fbNngF3tfZE/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/hcFkfpHriGI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/01T2AdRajNk/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/NTGNEpjGBO4/v-deo.html
Ah, answering the question about the first move: YES, I make a very poor first move, and my forehand thus always feels completely unsure the entire time. And it really highlights something I've found in my experience with acrobatics, as well. The entire outcome of your move, or stroke, hinges so much on the very first thing that happens. If you begin a tumbling pass with a terrible roundoff, your chances of sticking the landing on a tough gymnastics skill are IMMENSELY harmed.
I do a nice job using my non-hitting arm as a yardstick+. I hit forehands away from me, However on video I hit my 2 hand backhands too close, I don't have the other arm for a measure, Any hints for keeping the ball away from the body on the 2 hand backhand?
I have all of this down, but one thing I struggle with it the footwork for forehand far away from me. For example if it’s a shorter lower ball to my forehand, or a ball that pulls me more wide on my forehand side. What footwork patterns would I use and what kind of stances would I use to hit these balls with the best quality? I find myself falling back when hitting balls pulling me wide on my forehand, and I can’t hit my forehand passing shots on the run very well, and not nearly as well as I do with my backhand. So what are some footwork patterns that can help me keep my balance and put my weight into the shot on these kind of balls?
I follow your instructions more than two years? This clip, what is the result ? Ball will be spin or flat. If i want more spin or flat. How we can do ? Thanks Jeff
I have a great first move and throw my hand out. Yet I don’t follow through with the proper finish. Also sometimes I let the point of contact get behind me.
Let say all 3 points of this video are followed but the problem that torso and hip rotation occurred before the contact wit the ball. Shouldn’t non hitting arm be in “push back against a wall “ position at contact rather than up high allowing non-hitting shoulder to overrotate before contact?
I have a rough first move, I’m very tensed up and my coach always told my I have dinosaur arms. I usually have a pretty good follow through and I always guide my arm for my follow through but I’m just too close to the ball. I’m still struggling a bit with that!
at 4:29 you talk about linear swings and thats what players/parents like. People some pros swing like that cause their contact point is high and they also are 6' tall or more.
I think Jeff is almost there the problem is he didn’t specify pressure point to me. Pressure point is where the muscle will tense up the most in order to make a swing. For me it is the wrist and only the wrist meaning my elbow, back, shoulder, etc are all relaxed but only the wrist is extremely tight. If you are tight anywhere else you can’t hit like Jeff
Excellent visual of throwing the hand out
Thank you!
Its real great tips. Really helpfully me. So thanks Jeff
yes . You are so helpful!
so helpful
Awesome!
Jeff ur the GOAT! 🐐
Thank you! I appreciate your nice comment.
Jeff is so on the money here. Spacing is a major issue for a lot of players (myself included) and I think it's the case because the only way you can truly realize you're too tight is when someone tells you or you record yourself.
Proper spacing = more control, speed and spin.
Words of wisdom, once again, from Jeff.
I agree !!! Changing right now !!! TKS.
this spacing is on so important because he is still using the old "square" stance.
Thanks!
@@marcioluz4936 Way to go!
@@chtomlin It also applies for any stance you're in.
I love your enthusiasm! My instructor is so low energy. Blah! I need someone with high energy like you!
Thank you, appreciate your feedback!
Thanks a lot for the tips Jeff.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Yes I do make a poor first move! This really helps
Awesome, thank you for sharing!
Great lesson, put clearly and simply. Easy to overcomplicate the forehand so I found this really helpful
Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!
Tq Coach 😍
You're welcome!
The spacing suggestion on prep and contact is spot on. With the other points, not many pros these days are catching the racquet. The elbow back on prep seems to be personal choice also.
Very simple , but so true and so important.
Thank you!
Really like the simplicity. Always struggled with my forehands, I’ve got some easy take aways I can practice on court.
Thanks! That's awesome to hear.
Passionate about teaching tennis and very clear... recommended!
Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!
Yes and super helpful advice! Please make more!
Awesome! Will do ;)
Great instruction. Thank you for helping me get better.
You're welcome, that's amazing to hear!
great tips, i need to improve on hitting sweetspot everytime.
Clarity and concisely explained as usual 👍
I’ve played tennis for many years but with some big gaps in between.. when returning to the courts my double backhand (my most natural shot) is always on, as if never been away…
my forehand on the other hand used to take much time to find the groove… I really had to think to figure it out, and eventually I found that first move is really the key to get it going and find the fluidity of shot that is so natural and subconscious in my backhand!
I’ve noticed too that just like with the serve you’re a great believer in the first move, and think you’re spot on right!!
The first move is the foundation of the stoke- it’s not everything of course but maybe 50% of it already done ?..
Cheers 👍
Great video as always, Jeff! Fundamental and equally important advice! Grateful thanks and greetings from Germany🙏
You're welcome, thanks for watching :D
Such a great lesson!
Yes very good advise
Explained very well
Awesome! You’re welcome.
Amazing lesson 👍
Good tips Jeff. Nothing worse for any stroke then being jammed up. Watch Thiem practice, every forehand he deliberately catches over his shoulder practicing extension.
☝🏽🎅🏽
Yes
Thanks, well said!
Great video indeed!
simple and helpful
Thanks!
Très intéressantes remédiations c'est un problème que l'on rencontre avec le coup droit souvent. Thank U coach
Merci!
Awesome tips, thanks Jeff!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching.
Most helpful Jeff. For me it is the #2 I should work on. Thanks for that.
You’re welcome! Glad to help.
Excellent advise..
Thank you!
This is what I needed! Thanks
You’re welcome! Glad to help.
Amazing video once again.
My forehand has always been my Achilles heels, since my backhand is superb. because of what you have just pointed out. During practices is a good shot or against 4.5 level players, but once the level is higher, my first move gets bad and consequently the extension is non existent, making myself to just push the ball instead of hitting it.
I would say before the 1 trick you point it out, it’s focusing on the footwork and feet activation, at least in my case.
I have just finished a tournament, played the semi final and lost against a great player 6-2 7-5, but the key to almost win the second set was moving better and focusing a LOT on this first move and I started being aggressive and putting the ball deep and heavier.
Thanks Fran! Great awareness. Give this tip a go to turn your forehand into a weapon, you got this!
Sad to say, I have a poor 1st move. It's work in progress. This video should help. Thanks Jeff.
Wow...I love the visual of throwing your racquet "like skipping a rock" I will work on that along with the other tips and keep you posted! TY
Thank you, looking forward to hear from you!
Hi Jeff, great instruction, also, it's important to combine all that with timing the peeling of the back foot so weight may be transferred to the front foot at ball impact as does, for example, Janick Sinner for effortless power. Your racquet prep in pointing forward is next generation amenable.
Thank you, appreciate your comment!
Amazing video Jeff, will try it on court tomorow. Thank you
Amazing, let me know how it went!
No! my first move is ok, but i still feel jammed from time to time, step nr 2 is my problem! I'm going to keep working on this! your videos are a great help along the way!!
Thanks! Let me know how it goes ;)
Great video Jeff, 4.5 player here still have spacing issues just like you mentioned. Enjoyed watching this video.
Thanks! This tip will help you get to the next level!
Thanks Jeff, that's a simple and effective advise. This has greatly improved my forehand.
You're welcome, that's amazing to hear! Keep it up!
Great video, As always your video's and content are amazing
Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!
Thanks, good advice. I’ve been struggling with my forehand but my elbow hurts. I don’t know if you have any advice.
You're welcome. You may be gripping your raquet too tight. Check out this video on grip pressure, it may help out ua-cam.com/video/BU3WpLmIkQ4/v-deo.html
i will try tomorrow . my big problem is that left arm palalel to the base line, any tip for this ? thanks
Awesome, let me know how it went!
Works like a charm
That's awesome to hear Ruslan, thanks for sharing!
No , I say the same things to my students , thanks Jeff simple clean instructions ,
You're welcome!
That’s a great 3 step lesson 🙌🎾
Thanks!
As Always. You are Amazing! Thank you so Much. Wow! You Rock!
Thank you, appreciate your nice comment!
Excellent!
Thanks!
Great tips! Here’s an interesting issue... I was consistently hitting a very flat ball very hard and low over the net. I worked to add top spin for a few months and now can consistently get a lot of top spin and high bounce near the base line. Problem is it interfered with my flat forehand/winner strokes. Now on winners or trying to hit flat my forehand is a mess unless I go back to the top spin style. Will make sure I apply your tips and see if I can fix it :)
Amazing! Let me know how it goes ;)
I used make a terrible first move, elbow in and back. I know work very hard to make the open move you and Macci and others describe. Muscle memory is so hard to break.
Keep up the great effort and growth mindset! I encourage you to record a video and send it over via email jeff@tennisevolution.com
I have trouble getting my non dominant hand across the body.
Jeff I get crowded and I cant get my lead arm up high seems to want to drop by my side where can I send you a video clip of me and my forehand issue? Also I have trouble with unit turn
Yes, i learn to play tennis for almost 2 years, but I still got this forehand issue. My left arm always stuck like chicken wing. Thank you for this video.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching.
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Avoid these 3 "amateur" forehand mistakes causing you to lose matches and learn to hit your forehand like the pros. Click here to get instant access bit.ly/2RCDIIY
No on first step but good tips on swinging out and how to finish.
Thanks!
In this video you are talking about creating space setting up to hit. Seems like you would do this if someone was feeding you a ball that you don't have to move to hit. My spacing problems occur when I have to move sideways to hit a ball ... I always get to the ball and I am too close to hit. Just don't seem to make any progress getting spacing correct ... any ideas? Do you have any video where player is running to hit a wide forehand and tips to get spacing (footwork) correct?
Hi Jim. Thanks for watching and leaving your question.
Check out this video, I think it can help you. Besides the one below, we also got more free videos on the footwork in our youtube channel. Those can be handy as well.
ua-cam.com/video/8UooOVtN_Dc/v-deo.html
@@TennisEvolution Thanks for the reply. I watched several of your videos and will work on adjusting footwork and stance based on the ball height at contact. I have been playing nearly fifty years and the percentage of ground strokes I hit above my waist was very low when I played competitively (not to mention footwork used was very different. Now I am trying to play again and find between my inability to move into position to hit ball on the rise (I am slower) and the shape/trajectory of balls being hit (modern topspin forehand) I have to hit balls above the waist very frequently and my technique needs alot improvement. Thanks again and you now have another new subscriber :). Hopefully there are footwork videos for one handed backhand somewhere?
@@jimw6991 You're welcome! Yes, we do. I will leave four backhand footwork videos for you that we have delivered in the last 16 months.
Hope they help you out!
ua-cam.com/video/fbNngF3tfZE/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/hcFkfpHriGI/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/01T2AdRajNk/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/NTGNEpjGBO4/v-deo.html
Ah, answering the question about the first move:
YES, I make a very poor first move, and my forehand thus always feels completely unsure the entire time. And it really highlights something I've found in my experience with acrobatics, as well. The entire outcome of your move, or stroke, hinges so much on the very first thing that happens. If you begin a tumbling pass with a terrible roundoff, your chances of sticking the landing on a tough gymnastics skill are IMMENSELY harmed.
Now you knw how to easily fix it!
Thank you, sir. (Aaaaand YES)
You're welcome, that's awesome to hear!
Exatly what i learned on my first tennis course 2 weeks ago :)
Awesome!
Yes I have that problem
It's awesome that you're self aware of it Sol. Give the tennis tips provided a go and let me know how they work for you.
Absolutely
I do a nice job using my non-hitting arm as a yardstick+. I hit forehands away from me, However on video I hit my 2 hand backhands too close, I don't have the other arm for a measure, Any hints for keeping the ball away from the body on the 2 hand backhand?
good stuff
Thank you!
Yes
Practice the tennis tips shared in the lesson and let me know how it goes
I Will try it
Let me know how it goes!
I have all of this down, but one thing I struggle with it the footwork for forehand far away from me. For example if it’s a shorter lower ball to my forehand, or a ball that pulls me more wide on my forehand side. What footwork patterns would I use and what kind of stances would I use to hit these balls with the best quality? I find myself falling back when hitting balls pulling me wide on my forehand, and I can’t hit my forehand passing shots on the run very well, and not nearly as well as I do with my backhand. So what are some footwork patterns that can help me keep my balance and put my weight into the shot on these kind of balls?
I follow your instructions more than two years? This clip, what is the result ? Ball will be spin or flat. If i want more spin or flat. How we can do ? Thanks Jeff
I have a great first move and throw my hand out. Yet I don’t follow through with the proper finish. Also sometimes I let the point of contact get behind me.
Great self-awareness, thanks for watching. Try this tip and let me know how it goes!
Yes,i am too close to the ball...thankyou so much sir❤
You're welcome! Great self-awareness ;).
Let say all 3 points of this video are followed but the problem that torso and hip rotation occurred before the contact wit the ball. Shouldn’t non hitting arm be in “push back against a wall “ position at contact rather than up high allowing non-hitting shoulder to overrotate before contact?
yes, sometimes
Let's get that fix Tobias. The tips shared will certainly help out.
Yesss
Great self' awareness. Work on the tennis tips discussed and let me know how it works for you.
I have a rough first move, I’m very tensed up and my coach always told my I have dinosaur arms. I usually have a pretty good follow through and I always guide my arm for my follow through but I’m just too close to the ball. I’m still struggling a bit with that!
Yes, T-Rex arms for sure... will work on this hitting against a wall today. :)
Amazing, let me know how it went!
I will try it today with my ball machine
Amazing, let me know how it went!
at 4:29 you talk about linear swings and thats what players/parents like. People some pros swing like that cause their contact point is high and they also are 6' tall or more.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Yes..
Let's fix it!
Yes!
Now you know how to fix it!
Yes I forget to make space, something that helps accelerate the racquet
Great awareness! Now you know how to improve your first move.
80% of the time I have good space :)
Keep it up!
I'm going to go play this afternoon and I had better win with these tips!
Awesome, thank you for sharing!
Firrst move is prey good and I still am too close to the ball
Interesting David. I would advise you record a video and send it to support@tennisevolution.com
Believe him folks
It works
Awesome, thank you for sharing!
Yes I am way too close to the ball
Try the tennis tips discussed and let me know how it works for you.
I think Jeff is almost there the problem is he didn’t specify pressure point to me. Pressure point is where the muscle will tense up the most in order to make a swing. For me it is the wrist and only the wrist meaning my elbow, back, shoulder, etc are all relaxed but only the wrist is extremely tight. If you are tight anywhere else you can’t hit like Jeff
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback. I cover grip presure on this lesson, check it out!
ua-cam.com/video/BU3WpLmIkQ4/v-deo.html
@@TennisEvolution Awesome!
@@pencilcheck Thanks!
where is the contact point?
I can do it in practice but not in match play. Too much tension in match play.
That's the ultimate challenge!
Yes. I do make a poor first move
Let's work on it!
Good first move knowledge but poor execution in the battlefield. I swear 90% of my issues can be attributed to poor footwork and spacing
Thanks for watching! Check out this video, it can help you out
ua-cam.com/video/vI4mperPhj0/v-deo.html
Yes. I was too close to the ball
Great self awareness Wei. Ty the tennis tips discussed and let me know how it works for you.
Jeff, you did not mention the forehand grip, which is very important.
Thanks Jose! I explain the forehand grip in more dept in this video ua-cam.com/video/BU3WpLmIkQ4/v-deo.html
Jeff needs to fix his pinky!!! His pinky in the thumbnail pic looks broken crooked.
Not sure
I suggest recording a video of yourself to get complete clarity on it.
My big problem is framing the shot so hard to keep head down like Federer
I’m actually too far away from the ball.
Great self-awareness, thanks for watching. Try this tip and let me know how it goes!
yes
Work on the tennis tips discussed and let me know how it works for you.
Yes, I'm too close to the ball.
Great self-awareness. Give the tennis tips provided in the lesson a try and let me know how it goes.
Yes. In my head I think I look like what it should be and then I watch footage and I'm always way too close...
Practice this concept off the court and in front of the mirror.
another amazing video coach. its almost like having an egg in your armpit and trying not to crush it.
Thanks, spot on!
It seems all the new pros are coming across the body and aren't extending at the finish.
YES, I make a poor first move! "T Rex arms," for sure.