Thank you very much for your advice. It happened to me very often, but I knew I was doing something wrong and now I have a clearer idea. Greetings from Peru.
John check out Coco Gauff grip changes and how her forehand looks in 2025. Her work with Matt Daly is paying off. Off to a second straight win over Swiatek, looking dangerous for the Grand Slams in 2025.
Hi John I often hit my left shin which makes me reluctant to swing faster. Could you explain, please, what the swing path would be if you were serving flat down the T? Would you hit Randy? Also, would you say that flat down the T is the easiest serve to focus on when learning pronation? Many thanks for a great lesson.
Hi and thanks for your great question and contribution to the video. The swing path would remain slightly left to right (for a right hander) even for a flat of flat slice serve down the T. Here is a link to Felix Auger-Aliassime hitting both a flat slice serve down the T and a kick serve out wide in the ad court: ua-cam.com/users/shorts7TMjjeQchAo. I think Randy would be safe on the Serve down the T. Best, John
I see in the video you seeming to hit your right leg. I hit my left leg on the follow-through. I guess it is the same problem. I hit it at the bottom of the swing while following through.
My early tennis days, I hit my shin with (Jimmy Connors) T2000 racquet. Imagine the nicks of the metal wire frame digging into you skin. Glad tennis racquets have improved and now I play with the ultra expensive and limited edition Yonex Regna 98 from Japan.
Hi Joan, Yes. Check out the comparison of swing paths for a flat-slice vs a topspin/ kick serve by Felix Auger-Aliassime: ua-cam.com/users/shorts7TMjjeQchAo. Best, John
I hit my opposite shin last weekend hitting a kick serve. I have no idea how the hell I did it, but it hurt like hell and even bled a little. I don't recommend it.
Had to click on this just to find out how in the world someone could hit their own leg on a serve. Been playing a long time and never even occurred to me that enough people actually do this that a video is needed.
@@tomrymal8130 Sounds awful, hope you fix it. I have been playing since I was 6 years old (many years competitively) and I can’t ever remember seeing anyone do this. You learn something new every day.
@@eincan1313 It is a common issue. Still happens to me about twice a year... Can't remember if it is my back leg shin or front leg shin. And if there is any particular significance if it is the back leg or front leg...Which leg is more common? And does hitting the back leg suggest a different cause than hitting the front leg? 🤔
When i wanna hit flat serve before i hit the ball my pronation is not on the edge and not pointing the sky its like 45° degrees angle.is it fine or i should make it exactly on edge for getting better serve . And after it hit the ball my probation is very good and i don't have problem there
Thanks for the great question. It's more important to have more pronation going into contact than after, as the pronation into contact is where the additional racquet head speed is created. Keep up the practice and keep em updated on your progress. Best, John
I can't understand English well, but I understand your language, thank you!
Thank you so much, Peter! Best, John
Thank you very much for your advice. It happened to me very often, but I knew I was doing something wrong and now I have a clearer idea. Greetings from Peru.
Thank you and greetings from the US! Best, John
Very useful tip for my daughter. Thanks
John check out Coco Gauff grip changes and how her forehand looks in 2025. Her work with Matt Daly is paying off. Off to a second straight win over Swiatek, looking dangerous for the Grand Slams in 2025.
Yes, improved for sure, and along with it the confidence to compete and win at the top...it will be an interesting year! Best, John
Hi John I often hit my left shin which makes me reluctant to swing faster. Could you explain, please, what the swing path would be if you were serving flat down the T? Would you hit Randy? Also, would you say that flat down the T is the easiest serve to focus on when learning pronation? Many thanks for a great lesson.
Hi and thanks for your great question and contribution to the video. The swing path would remain slightly left to right (for a right hander) even for a flat of flat slice serve down the T. Here is a link to Felix Auger-Aliassime hitting both a flat slice serve down the T and a kick serve out wide in the ad court: ua-cam.com/users/shorts7TMjjeQchAo. I think Randy would be safe on the Serve down the T. Best, John
Incredible tips, thank you
I see in the video you seeming to hit your right leg. I hit my left leg on the follow-through. I guess it is the same problem. I hit it at the bottom of the swing while following through.
Yes, same problem. I hope the lesson is helpful to you! Best, John
Really good advice
My early tennis days, I hit my shin with (Jimmy Connors) T2000 racquet. Imagine the nicks of the metal wire frame digging into you skin. Glad tennis racquets have improved and now I play with the ultra expensive and limited edition Yonex Regna 98 from Japan.
John, is the swing path motion you're demonstrating here for a flat serve?
Hi Joan, Yes. Check out the comparison of swing paths for a flat-slice vs a topspin/ kick serve by Felix Auger-Aliassime: ua-cam.com/users/shorts7TMjjeQchAo. Best, John
I hit my opposite shin last weekend hitting a kick serve. I have no idea how the hell I did it, but it hurt like hell and even bled a little. I don't recommend it.
I have done that many times. Yep, it does hurt, and bleed.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope this video is most helpful to you! Best, John
I’ve done this hitting a kick serve as well, luckily just hurt, no bleeding!
Had to click on this just to find out how in the world someone could hit their own leg on a serve. Been playing a long time and never even occurred to me that enough people actually do this that a video is needed.
You would be surprised! Just look at the comments so far...thanks, John
Yup. Happens QUITE a bit actually.
I have marks on my leg, the shin, that would prove that it happens. I have drawn blood many times doing it. Yep, it hurts.
@@tomrymal8130 Sounds awful, hope you fix it. I have been playing since I was 6 years old (many years competitively) and I can’t ever remember seeing anyone do this. You learn something new every day.
@@eincan1313 It is a common issue. Still happens to me about twice a year... Can't remember if it is my back leg shin or front leg shin. And if there is any particular significance if it is the back leg or front leg...Which leg is more common? And does hitting the back leg suggest a different cause than hitting the front leg? 🤔
You will never have this problem if your hitting arm shoulder is tilted up like a see-saw at the time of contact.
Great point! Best, John
Sometimes I hit the front leg (shin) on the follow-through with the edge of my racket
Hopefully this video will help you avoid hitting your shin going forward. Best, John
Hi, do you still swing up and away on a slice serve? If so, can you please do a video so we can see what that looks like?
Yes, here is a perfect example of a Slice serve down the T from Felix Auger-Aliassime: ua-cam.com/users/shorts7TMjjeQchAo. Best, John
Good tips!
When i wanna hit flat serve before i hit the ball my pronation is not on the edge and not pointing the sky its like 45° degrees angle.is it fine or i should make it exactly on edge for getting better serve . And after it hit the ball my probation is very good and i don't have problem there
Thanks for the great question. It's more important to have more pronation going into contact than after, as the pronation into contact is where the additional racquet head speed is created. Keep up the practice and keep em updated on your progress. Best, John
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