It's amazing how much speed and court coverage you can make up for simply by reading the racket. If you are reading the ball after the opponent hits it, you are too late. I read the angle of the body, the racket, then position myself for the ball. Anticipation is everything and makes you appear much faster than you have are or need to be. As a general rule, if the racket is below the waist, charge the net as it is going to be a slice or a drop shot. If it is at the waste, it's going to be a ground stroke. If the racket is above the head, it is a smash and you should take a few quick steps back to defend. This is all done by reading the racket, not the ball (which is too late).
Definitely would like more videos about this clinic! Or any other. On another topic, for sure people realize of your accent, they either knew you, as that's why they went to your clinic, or didn't care ✌🏼
I find spin difficult to read when I play someone who only hits flat or slice because it could come flat and deep or with a little bit of slice and short which is really hard to play against especially if you're wanting to hit top spin yourself. These type of players are really annoying to play against because they're so hard to read. I really hate that 'nothing ball' that dribbles over the net for a winner all the time.
A great opponent to practice your reading skills with. My guess is that you don’t normally ‘actively’ look for the signals. I’m sure they’re there if you look hard enough!
Ash, off topic, when in the US where did people think you were from based on your accent? I was surprised when I was in the southern US recently that people often couldn't tell I had an English accent.
By simply practicing in this way, your reading skills will improve through training your brain to look for the signals. The more you do it, the more accurate and fast your judgement becomes.
Would to see the rest of this clinic, yes! Great stuff!
The fans deserve the whole presentation!!!
Coming
Definitely more of this training, please!!!
Brilliant video as always Ashley, as a tennis coach myself I love having new drills to try with students. They will love these.
I hope they enjoy them! Thanks for watching
Ash is a true pro 👏🏻👏🏻
Definitely 👌🏼
Well done my friend
Gracias amigo
It's amazing how much speed and court coverage you can make up for simply by reading the racket. If you are reading the ball after the opponent hits it, you are too late. I read the angle of the body, the racket, then position myself for the ball. Anticipation is everything and makes you appear much faster than you have are or need to be. As a general rule, if the racket is below the waist, charge the net as it is going to be a slice or a drop shot. If it is at the waste, it's going to be a ground stroke. If the racket is above the head, it is a smash and you should take a few quick steps back to defend. This is all done by reading the racket, not the ball (which is too late).
Exactly! That is the only way to play tennis, lol. Is it news?
I love this. I actively do all those things when im on the court.
Definitely would like more videos about this clinic! Or any other. On another topic, for sure people realize of your accent, they either knew you, as that's why they went to your clinic, or didn't care ✌🏼
Back in the day I used to watch video tapes of pros to guess their direction of serve and groundies.
The only problem is, reading Sampras is probably easier than reading Derek from Social Mix in 😆
Great demonstration, thank you for invaluable lesson, I would take this the next time on court
Damn sooo good thank you 😊........you gained a new sub
Thanks, great to have you here! 🤝
This is SO good! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
More please
Yes,of course
Please show all the presentation in a video to make us better
I did this on my DCA... Perception drill. I'm going back a few years 🤣👴🏼
DCA shows your age 😅
If you don’t know if an approaching ball is forehand or backhand as it crosses the net. You need to trade your racket in.
I find spin difficult to read when I play someone who only hits flat or slice because it could come flat and deep or with a little bit of slice and short which is really hard to play against especially if you're wanting to hit top spin yourself. These type of players are really annoying to play against because they're so hard to read. I really hate that 'nothing ball' that dribbles over the net for a winner all the time.
A great opponent to practice your reading skills with. My guess is that you don’t normally ‘actively’ look for the signals. I’m sure they’re there if you look hard enough!
@ It’s definitely something I need to work on!
So, you're saying that the way to be able to read the ball earlier is to practice trying to read the ball earlier.
Simple, right?! 😁
Ash, off topic, when in the US where did people think you were from based on your accent? I was surprised when I was in the southern US recently that people often couldn't tell I had an English accent.
Haha. I think most realised but I didn’t ask, so maybe some didn’t 🤷
Gone super short this time! Only 6 minutes!
Too short?
@@TheTennisMentor No I think it's good to mix it up. A bit like my serve direction. Net, long, wide etc
Nowadays people can't read for long ;)
Are the 5 Rs of tennis like the 5 Ds of dodgeball?
😂😂 Dodge, dip, duck, dive and dodge
So? How exactly do I read it? This just says Do it and practice
By simply practicing in this way, your reading skills will improve through training your brain to look for the signals. The more you do it, the more accurate and fast your judgement becomes.
that dude looks like Sinner
paan si..