Growing up in the UK and now living in Canada, I've had very little clay court experience, so I can't comment from that perspective. But based on the pro's, yes if you have the flexibility and strength to allow it, it seems advantageous.
@@TennisHacker Of course people DO slide on hard surface too; I've always thought it was a bit unnecessary with proper footwork though. So on the third variation - the running step - you're striking the ball with essentially a closed stance, right?
Yes, I do... so everyone else. The video is for the movement is great just not enough demonstration of practice. The other thing it is missing (I know it was about the movement) is the movement to hit the high balls that jumped above your head. You showed the reversed forehand there but nothing about flat or slice. In general - nice details.
Thanks for your comment / feedback. I'll try to add in more demo's in future videos. The movement to a really higher ball is a little different, so I'll make a separate video on it. The reason I didn't mention the flat or slice is because generally you'll be hitting a topspin shot from these positions. On the easier wide ball, yes you could flatten out and attack, but hitting a topspin shot to a bigger target is a higher percentage play. My general experience playing 4.0's is that they give me way too many points by going for low percentage shots.
Excellent analysis of running shots with very good solution! Thanks!
Fantastic video. All your content is world class. Thank you for helping all us hackers
Outstanding clarity. Inspiring.
Thanks, glad you found it helpful.
thanks. very useful, and for once with the left hand ! ; )
Happy to help! As my left hand improves hopefully I'll be able tot do better demos.
I been looking for this for so long for my sport which is one wall handball.
I haven’t studied footwork patterns in handball specifically but there is a lot of carry over for fundamental athletic movements between sports 😀
Hi Richard, the Pro players often on red clay usually slide when they are attacked. Is it worthwhile to try to learn it ?
Growing up in the UK and now living in Canada, I've had very little clay court experience, so I can't comment from that perspective. But based on the pro's, yes if you have the flexibility and strength to allow it, it seems advantageous.
@@TennisHacker Of course people DO slide on hard surface too; I've always thought it was a bit unnecessary with proper footwork though. So on the third variation - the running step - you're striking the ball with essentially a closed stance, right?
Do you struggle on the wide ball?
Yes, I do... so everyone else. The video is for the movement is great just not enough demonstration of practice. The other thing it is missing (I know it was about the movement) is the movement to hit the high balls that jumped above your head. You showed the reversed forehand there but nothing about flat or slice. In general - nice details.
Thanks for your comment / feedback. I'll try to add in more demo's in future videos. The movement to a really higher ball is a little different, so I'll make a separate video on it. The reason I didn't mention the flat or slice is because generally you'll be hitting a topspin shot from these positions. On the easier wide ball, yes you could flatten out and attack, but hitting a topspin shot to a bigger target is a higher percentage play. My general experience playing 4.0's is that they give me way too many points by going for low percentage shots.
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