Hi Karue, a few ideas for a series: 1. Running forehand and backhand in different situations. 2. How to hit a neutral - offensive lob and when to hit them. 3. Serving and volleying series since many rev players play doubles.
Your return series was 🔥. The tip that helped me the most was when you mentioned that the returner isn't supposed to be winning most of the points and his/her goal is to bring the point to neutral. That mindset shift improved my return game a lot, especially against big servers. Maybe a series on the serve would be beneficial, with some tips for players that don't have as big of a serve or are more on the shorter side? Keep up the great work!
Glad to hear that! The mindset shift is definitely one of the key changes any player can make to improve returns, so I'm glad that I could help you with that!
Hi Karue, I think your tennis lessons are the most helpful! somehow it all makes sense to me! It’s way more detailed! And it goes straight to the point! I wish you good luck in your professional endeavors, and I am following you every step of the way! I live in Sydney Australia, I have a court in my complex! It will be my absolute honor to have you here playing a match or two if you ever come down under one day!
Took this to the court after finding this channel and series of videos on return of serve today and instantly boosted my ability to return serves and confidence. Hit a few winners off the serve as well! Thanks Karue!
This video is a huge injection of wisdom strait to the brain! Another great one demystifying the mindset of a top tennis player! Thanks so much once again Karue!!!
I'm not even on the same planet as your level, but staying mobile on the 2nd serve really hit home for me. Many people I play basically float their second serve -- it's tempting to try to hit it offensively, but I often end up reaching for the ball. I'd almost rather face a "big" server at my level -- less time to think and just getting a racket on the ball is an accomplishment.
I know what you mean, most players make this same mistake! But staying mobile makes things completely different, and over time as you get more used to this idea, you will see how that will make things easier on the court!
Extremely useful series, especially for a shorter guy like me that doesn't have a strong service game and needs to do more on returns. I especially liked the moving forward BEFORE the split step part and the racket height preparation tips! Huge content, keep up the good work, team! :-)
Big targets. Bring the point to neutral. Great stuff! I’ve been struggling with returning dink second serves of 3.5 level players. Slow, sleepy, loopy serves. I tend to hit too hard or too soft and make unforced errors. I’ll try the big targets and bring the point to neutral technique. 👍
Thank you so much for these vids, i have started to keep things more simple, use my body more and not going for the tiny targets. I have seen a huge change in my game and my results.
Funny this video appears in my list today. Just yesterday I found myself having problems returning second serves from a player that had a huge first serve, but a kinda slow, short, and very spinny second serve because I was getting "stuck" after my split step, miscalculating the time the ball will get to me. I think I missed more of his second serves than his big first serves, which I was basically blocking back to his court. Great video!
Shot selection during match play would be an excellent series (summarizing patterns of play) singles women's and singles men's games by strengths/ weaknesses and doubles too! Ty!
Great video series K. Thank you for all the effort and upkeep of the production quality. I am wondering if you could do a set of series on "hitting on the run" eg, side to side on the baseline, going towards the net etc. when under pressure. Otherwise, Thanks again and keep up the great work! MM
I'd like to see something on how to break through the 4.5 level ceiling. I feel like there is a clear difference from the 4.5 to 5.0 on up. What is it that can take my game to the next level, what type of training, playing more, etc?
Hey Karue. The serve return was a great series. I’m trying to not be stubborn and over hit. Big target for sure. I think a cool video or series from you would be a neutral ball domination series. It’s almost like there are too many options or I think too much when I earn the neutral / attackable ball. Love the stuff you are creating!
Great content on return of serves Karue! I really enjoyed it and this helped me against a big server a few weeks ago. It actually does make returning a lot more fun now. haha. I looked for small cues on where he would serve and I was able to get quite a few back to neutral or make him frustrated with himself. I would love a series on the different types of serves you can do like flat, slice or kick serves. It would even help on explaining the mindset of serving which you do so well in your other videos. I think that is the key thing in many of these videos that have helped me think about tennis.
Loving this "series" of content Karue. In depth information and great tips. Can't wait to see what series is next - perhaps the serve and serve +1 part of the game?
Do you have a video on how to return body serves? I keep defaulting to my backhand and hitting in an awkward position when I think I could be hitting with my forehand.
thanks for the videos, this week I played my first game in 5 years since a knee ligament injury and your videos really helped me with technique and mindset. The game was close but I ended up falling short with an inconsistent serve and over thinking my plays leading to unforced errors but hopefully with time I get better. Thanks again
@@K4R3N train every other muscle in your leg to take the strain off of your knee, particularly your thighs and hamstring. Squats, split squats, leg press. Stuff like that are ideal. I struggled with lateral movements which is quite important in tennis so look for lateral movement weight transfer exercises. Biggest thing I would say is to listen to your knee, if it's causing a lot of pain, it's best to stop ice it and continue on another day, a little bit of pain is manageable but it got to a point for me where I couldn't walk properly. The pain stopped me from doing all sports because when I tried to get back into exercise I went in too hard. But start small and build up the amount you are doing.
I’d like to see a series on how to finish points. Im pretty good at working the point to get a short ball but once I get it, struggle with short balls. Do I hit it cross court? Down the line? Forehand? Backhand? Topspin? Slice? Dropshot? I know it all depends but I feel like it’s too many options.
If it's on your backhand side hit a backhand and viceversa. If you managed to put your opponent off court, hit it on the other side, you'd rather hit slow but accurate than fast but off court. If you think you can catch your opponent off guard you can pull off a drop shot or a short ball as well
My notes: More mobile More shoulder rotation (still a short swing) Aim for the opponent's weakness. If you see this, I have a question Karue, would you say you have to wait a little more on the second serve? I find I sometimes go too early and end up skying the second serve.
Now I notice why I return 2nd serve better on Adv side, because I actively move around for forehands. Great tip on staying mobile! BTW, as a big fan of your first person on court videos, I saw a DJI action 2 camera commercial today, which can be magnetically attached to your tshirt / forehead. My first though was omg that’s perfect for Karue! Maybe you can check that out.
I would love to see a series on the progression and build up of points. You have done returning serves but it would be useful to see a series on controlling and playing out the rallies and then choosing a good moment to try to play a finisher and when certain shots are appropriate
May have missed it, but you said you would do a video or a series on where to aim on the court - sounded like you had a simple idea such as "same place where it came from"? Be interested in some ideas of where/how to aim volleys and Oh if at the net for beginner, immediate, advanced if possible. Love your here work matey.
Hi Karue. Really like the return series! It will be great if you can explain how to return serve with a 1HBH since it is very difficult to hit open stance and with a high contact point. Is the technique different? Thanks so much!
Awesome video series! Could you do a video series on the serve to include the technical aspects and also the tactical aspects to hold serve more easily like serve plus 1's etc👍
Olá Karue, boa dicas táticas com a adequação da respectiva técnica. Aproveito para te perguntar se a newsletter está a funcionar. Já tentei inscrever-me mas não tenho a confirmação via e-mail. Consegues ajudar? Abraço de Portugal.
I love your videos and they are in details which make you learn little things you just uncovered. How about "the state of mind"? I coach my daughter before the matches but it seems to overwhelm her but without it seems her mind seems to be stateless. What should your state of mind be at 30-30? Attacking to reach 30-40 and be ready for that 1 point to get the game. What should your mind be when you play tie breakers, play ultra conservative because very few points at stake? Knowing tennis is a game of who makes the most errors. What is your mind set before the match, start slowly and don't aim too close the line or start pounding at the opponent weakness to take an early lead? Wondering what is your take on this crucial aspect of the game. The mind. Thank you in advance.
Yes, head playing the last few videos with the vcp 97 d 18x20 I'm playing with the vcp97hd (previous version of the 18x20) as well as gravity pro and speed pro.. really interested if it is worthwhile to upgrade my vcp97hd to the vcp97d
Vi agora que voce é brasileiro, excelente canal. Meu professor de tênis aqui em Fortaleza se chama Alfredo Mota, ele morou e jogou por 5 anos aí na California, em Palm Springs, conhece? Trabalho excelente, parabéns
@MyTennisHQ / Karue / Guy - do you play one handed backhand at all and have you returned with 1HBH? I wonder if you have any 1H recommendations or if the 2H return is just superior?
What happened with the strings? Seems at the beginning of the video you had some ready to be changed. Silly but I noticed that and now I'm curious. Thx. for a great video. Second serve instruction on mobility is crucial for young players like my daughter. I was puzzled for a long time why she had so many problems returning easy 2nd serve. And you gave the anwer 😉
Bro, those are not weak. The ones I face are just bunted in mostly flat or slice. Do you have any specific thoughts on that? Congrats on the new ranking @karuesell
Karue brother you gotta level your sound better. Your content is superb, your game is enviable, and your visual framing is always good. But some bits of your video (e.g. intro here) are super loud, whereas your first indoor shot is much quieter. The level on your court footage is perfect. I've noticed this in your other videos also, I watch them pretty religiously.
The biomechanics are a little different on the 1-H backhand but the key principles Karue has been discussing still apply, like having less time for a full turn, loading off your outside leg and not pre-setting into your neutral stance before contact. For a 1hbh, you can't "play through" an open stance without feeling off balance, but what you CAN do is prepare for the ball in a semi-open stance, and then step through into your normal neutral stance just AFTER contact. If you look at great returners off that wing (like Roger Federer in 2017) you'll notice that they actually hit the return in mid-air, since they load in a semi-open stance, move their body weight forward through contact and then land with their step through after the ball is already gone.
Hi Karue, a few ideas for a series: 1. Running forehand and backhand in different situations. 2. How to hit a neutral - offensive lob and when to hit them. 3. Serving and volleying series since many rev players play doubles.
Your return series was 🔥. The tip that helped me the most was when you mentioned that the returner isn't supposed to be winning most of the points and his/her goal is to bring the point to neutral. That mindset shift improved my return game a lot, especially against big servers. Maybe a series on the serve would be beneficial, with some tips for players that don't have as big of a serve or are more on the shorter side? Keep up the great work!
Glad to hear that! The mindset shift is definitely one of the key changes any player can make to improve returns, so I'm glad that I could help you with that!
@@KaruesellHQThanks Karue!!
Hi Karue, I think your tennis lessons are the most helpful! somehow it all makes sense to me! It’s way more detailed! And it goes straight to the point! I wish you good luck in your professional endeavors, and I am following you every step of the way! I live in Sydney Australia, I have a court in my complex! It will be my absolute honor to have you here playing a match or two if you ever come down under one day!
I just love the friend in the background stretching against the wall(1:49). He's had to hit a lot of consecutive serves.
Even in his late Backassi days, Andre was doing this and it seemed to work out for him ;) Thanks Karue!
Enjoyed this. I think Mouratoglou recently characterised receiving the 2nd serve as taking a penalty kick: bury it somewhere.
Took this to the court after finding this channel and series of videos on return of serve today and instantly boosted my ability to return serves and confidence. Hit a few winners off the serve as well! Thanks Karue!
This video is a huge injection of wisdom strait to the brain! Another great one demystifying the mindset of a top tennis player! Thanks so much once again Karue!!!
I'm not even on the same planet as your level, but staying mobile on the 2nd serve really hit home for me. Many people I play basically float their second serve -- it's tempting to try to hit it offensively, but I often end up reaching for the ball. I'd almost rather face a "big" server at my level -- less time to think and just getting a racket on the ball is an accomplishment.
I know what you mean, most players make this same mistake! But staying mobile makes things completely different, and over time as you get more used to this idea, you will see how that will make things easier on the court!
This is a no joke tennis instruction for serious players. A class on its own. You guys need to set up Patreon for donations.
Thank you! We do have a patreon: www.patreon.com/mytennishq
One of the best tennis instructors on the planet!
Extremely useful series, especially for a shorter guy like me that doesn't have a strong service game and needs to do more on returns.
I especially liked the moving forward BEFORE the split step part and the racket height preparation tips!
Huge content, keep up the good work, team! :-)
Great series. Structured and comprehensive. Thanks
You're very welcome!
Big targets. Bring the point to neutral. Great stuff! I’ve been struggling with returning dink second serves of 3.5 level players. Slow, sleepy, loopy serves. I tend to hit too hard or too soft and make unforced errors. I’ll try the big targets and bring the point to neutral technique. 👍
Thank you so much for these vids, i have started to keep things more simple, use my body more and not going for the tiny targets. I have seen a huge change in my game and my results.
Wonderful!
Funny this video appears in my list today. Just yesterday I found myself having problems returning second serves from a player that had a huge first serve, but a kinda slow, short, and very spinny second serve because I was getting "stuck" after my split step, miscalculating the time the ball will get to me. I think I missed more of his second serves than his big first serves, which I was basically blocking back to his court. Great video!
another great video! this is the sort of content i just don't see on other channels! very nicely done!
I appreciate that!
Thanks for the content. I hope you enjoy making it and continue!
Shot selection during match play would be an excellent series (summarizing patterns of play) singles women's and singles men's games by strengths/ weaknesses and doubles too! Ty!
Stay tuned!
Great video series K. Thank you for all the effort and upkeep of the production quality.
I am wondering if you could do a set of series on "hitting on the run" eg, side to side on the baseline, going towards the net etc. when under pressure.
Otherwise, Thanks again and keep up the great work!
MM
Great suggestion!
@@KaruesellHQ Cheers!
GREAT STUFF, KARUE!
Great video thank you for sharing. What is the name of the mic company you are using?
Thank you.
this dude is an awesome coach
thank you Karue, great content !
I'd like to see something on how to break through the 4.5 level ceiling. I feel like there is a clear difference from the 4.5 to 5.0 on up. What is it that can take my game to the next level, what type of training, playing more, etc?
Play balls to the wall with no fear mindset.
I’m kidding btw. Commenting here so I can see what the answer would be.
Offensive shots need to become natural and consistent. Mental game is a big part of it. Fitness. Gl
Valuable coaching chief, thanx!
Best tips on the net!!
Thanks really enjoyed this series
GREAT SERIES ✅
How about a video on how to structure a practice session ?
Hey Karue. The serve return was a great series. I’m trying to not be stubborn and over hit. Big target for sure. I think a cool video or series from you would be a neutral ball domination series. It’s almost like there are too many options or I think too much when I earn the neutral / attackable ball. Love the stuff you are creating!
Great content on return of serves Karue! I really enjoyed it and this helped me against a big server a few weeks ago. It actually does make returning a lot more fun now. haha. I looked for small cues on where he would serve and I was able to get quite a few back to neutral or make him frustrated with himself. I would love a series on the different types of serves you can do like flat, slice or kick serves. It would even help on explaining the mindset of serving which you do so well in your other videos. I think that is the key thing in many of these videos that have helped me think about tennis.
Loving this "series" of content Karue. In depth information and great tips. Can't wait to see what series is next - perhaps the serve and serve +1 part of the game?
Coming soon!
Do you have a video on how to return body serves? I keep defaulting to my backhand and hitting in an awkward position when I think I could be hitting with my forehand.
Great series! Can you do a 1 handed backhand for this series? Its kinda hard to do open stance for 1HBH.
Plz what setup do you use with de vcore pro? Is it D H ? String and string? Thx 😁
thanks for the videos, this week I played my first game in 5 years since a knee ligament injury and your videos really helped me with technique and mindset. The game was close but I ended up falling short with an inconsistent serve and over thinking my plays leading to unforced errors but hopefully with time I get better.
Thanks again
Yeah, keep practicing and always seeking for improvement, you'll get better for sure! Thanks for watching the video!
Any knee health exercises you can recommend?
@@K4R3N train every other muscle in your leg to take the strain off of your knee, particularly your thighs and hamstring. Squats, split squats, leg press. Stuff like that are ideal. I struggled with lateral movements which is quite important in tennis so look for lateral movement weight transfer exercises. Biggest thing I would say is to listen to your knee, if it's causing a lot of pain, it's best to stop ice it and continue on another day, a little bit of pain is manageable but it got to a point for me where I couldn't walk properly. The pain stopped me from doing all sports because when I tried to get back into exercise I went in too hard. But start small and build up the amount you are doing.
@@novaxela thanks man. Yes I know my limit, about 3 sets of singles tennis per day. Or 3 miles jog/day.
@@K4R3N look up kneesovertoesguy, his whole channel is about this topic, try some of those exercises, too
I’d like to see a series on how to finish points. Im pretty good at working the point to get a short ball but once I get it, struggle with short balls. Do I hit it cross court? Down the line? Forehand? Backhand? Topspin? Slice? Dropshot? I know it all depends but I feel like it’s too many options.
If it's on your backhand side hit a backhand and viceversa. If you managed to put your opponent off court, hit it on the other side, you'd rather hit slow but accurate than fast but off court. If you think you can catch your opponent off guard you can pull off a drop shot or a short ball as well
@@fabiopergami8582 what if that’s just what they’re expecting!? What if he knows what I’m about to do? And what if he knows that I know he knows? 🧐
My notes:
More mobile
More shoulder rotation (still a short swing)
Aim for the opponent's weakness.
If you see this, I have a question Karue, would you say you have to wait a little more on the second serve? I find I sometimes go too early and end up skying the second serve.
Now I notice why I return 2nd serve better on Adv side, because I actively move around for forehands. Great tip on staying mobile!
BTW, as a big fan of your first person on court videos, I saw a DJI action 2 camera commercial today, which can be magnetically attached to your tshirt / forehead. My first though was omg that’s perfect for Karue! Maybe you can check that out.
I would love to see a series on the progression and build up of points. You have done returning serves but it would be useful to see a series on controlling and playing out the rallies and then choosing a good moment to try to play a finisher and when certain shots are appropriate
Thanks for the idea!
May have missed it, but you said you would do a video or a series on where to aim on the court - sounded like you had a simple idea such as "same place where it came from"?
Be interested in some ideas of where/how to aim volleys and Oh if at the net for beginner, immediate, advanced if possible. Love your here work matey.
Hi Karue. Really like the return series! It will be great if you can explain how to return serve with a 1HBH since it is very difficult to hit open stance and with a high contact point. Is the technique different? Thanks so much!
Awesome video series! Could you do a video series on the serve to include the technical aspects and also the tactical aspects to hold serve more easily like serve plus 1's etc👍
This is great I'm going to apply it this week! Great content!
Glad it was helpful!
Olá Karue, boa dicas táticas com a adequação da respectiva técnica. Aproveito para te perguntar se a newsletter está a funcionar. Já tentei inscrever-me mas não tenho a confirmação via e-mail. Consegues ajudar? Abraço de Portugal.
Olá Rui! Sim, a newsletter está funcionando, e vamos enviar mensagens toda semana! (provavelmente toda quinta). Obrigado por participar!
I love your videos and they are in details which make you learn little things you just uncovered. How about "the state of mind"? I coach my daughter before the matches but it seems to overwhelm her but without it seems her mind seems to be stateless. What should your state of mind be at 30-30? Attacking to reach 30-40 and be ready for that 1 point to get the game. What should your mind be when you play tie breakers, play ultra conservative because very few points at stake? Knowing tennis is a game of who makes the most errors. What is your mind set before the match, start slowly and don't aim too close the line or start pounding at the opponent weakness to take an early lead? Wondering what is your take on this crucial aspect of the game. The mind. Thank you in advance.
Thanks you for great content! I wish there would be a way to like this video more 😎
Great lesson, GREAT SERIES. Thanks Karue! Will you do a review on this new Vcore Pro? Looks like a good stick
Yes, head playing the last few videos with the vcp 97 d 18x20
I'm playing with the vcp97hd (previous version of the 18x20) as well as gravity pro and speed pro.. really interested if it is worthwhile to upgrade my vcp97hd to the vcp97d
He did a review a few weeks ago on the lineup - ua-cam.com/video/XiSEmjDNY3I/v-deo.html
Love the hat, where’s it from?
Vi agora que voce é brasileiro, excelente canal. Meu professor de tênis aqui em Fortaleza se chama Alfredo Mota, ele morou e jogou por 5 anos aí na California, em Palm Springs, conhece? Trabalho excelente, parabéns
Wow! Claro que conheço. Treinamos juntos por muitos anos em Itajai quando eu era junior. Que mundo pequeno!
Very good content lately Karue! I would like to have videos like that but on Serve! Good job!
More to come!
i like the panda shock absorber.
How to return kickers that jump up so high towards shoulder height backhand?
@MyTennisHQ / Karue / Guy - do you play one handed backhand at all and have you returned with 1HBH? I wonder if you have any 1H recommendations or if the 2H return is just superior?
Great stuff, thanks again!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks
Thank you
Welcome!
Serving series next??
What happened with the strings? Seems at the beginning of the video you had some ready to be changed. Silly but I noticed that and now I'm curious. Thx. for a great video. Second serve instruction on mobility is crucial for young players like my daughter. I was puzzled for a long time why she had so many problems returning easy 2nd serve. And you gave the anwer 😉
My suggestion is "game patterns", combinations of shots to win points (not single winners).
Bro, those are not weak. The ones I face are just bunted in mostly flat or slice. Do you have any specific thoughts on that? Congrats on the new ranking @karuesell
😂 I am pleased I don't have to return against anyone who is kicking second serves to shoulder height.
Which yonex 97 is that? Did u switch? Are u ever in the southeast? Would love to do a lesson or hitting session!
It's the 2021 Vcore Pro
@@K4R3N Yeah but is it the 310g 320g or 330g
Karue brother you gotta level your sound better. Your content is superb, your game is enviable, and your visual framing is always good. But some bits of your video (e.g. intro here) are super loud, whereas your first indoor shot is much quieter. The level on your court footage is perfect. I've noticed this in your other videos also, I watch them pretty religiously.
Thanks for the tip, I'll try to do that for the next videos!
@@KaruesellHQ Cheers
Great Tips Karue but will these work on the almighty bunny serve? Jk... Love all your content. Your channel has kept me from quitting tennis.
vcore 95 changed ?)
No! I used the Vcore Pro for a couple of videos only because my racquets were being restrung! I like this one, but I won't change from the 95.
4:20 “Ba, ba, ba, ba”. What do you expect? He’s from Brazil, this is his way of dancing, on the tennis court. Just add music.
Do you want to open stance with a one handed backhand as well? That feels so out of balance, at least to me.
The biomechanics are a little different on the 1-H backhand but the key principles Karue has been discussing still apply, like having less time for a full turn, loading off your outside leg and not pre-setting into your neutral stance before contact. For a 1hbh, you can't "play through" an open stance without feeling off balance, but what you CAN do is prepare for the ball in a semi-open stance, and then step through into your normal neutral stance just AFTER contact. If you look at great returners off that wing (like Roger Federer in 2017) you'll notice that they actually hit the return in mid-air, since they load in a semi-open stance, move their body weight forward through contact and then land with their step through after the ball is already gone.
👍👍👍
Transitioning between grips looks very second nature in your videos.. I have trouble with it recently.
Maybe I'm just overthinking it
like carousel?
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Points won on second serves????????
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Great video! Thanks for posting.