Stop Making This SHOT SELECTION MISTAKE - Forehand Strategy Lesson

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @KaruesellHQ
    @KaruesellHQ  Рік тому +50

    Enjoyed the lesson? Don’t forget to smash that like button, it really helps the channel!

    • @AC852HK
      @AC852HK Рік тому +1

      Smashed hard bruh

    • @agradina
      @agradina Рік тому

      i will smash it on the backhand side of the oponent.

    • @IGNSanity
      @IGNSanity Рік тому +1

      is this at South Bay Tennis Center in Torrance?

    • @SleepDeprivedEzOne
      @SleepDeprivedEzOne Рік тому

      ​@@IGNSanitydefinitely is lol

    • @italianharris
      @italianharris Рік тому

      Well done you tested LMNT Electrolytes - i commented on one of your videos recently to try it, how did you find it and also by looking at the ingrediants - how good its it , any other brands you recommend over this = as im curious n looking to improve

  • @silverwolfgecko7064
    @silverwolfgecko7064 Рік тому +15

    Hi, Tennis trainer from switzerland here. We call this situational awareness the "stop light system" basically. It's introduced very early already with kids. Red is defensive, orange neutral, and green is offensive (or as I like to say, there is an option to go aggressive, which does not mean you need to).
    Now the important thing to remember is that your orange shot might be a red or a green shot for someone else. The priority is to understand when YOU can attack not when the guy next to you could.
    Plus, you could hit a winner off of a red shot and make a big mistake on your green shot. This does not necessarily indicate that you misjudged a ball, but that you just played well or not well.
    Further, understanding the broad spectrum of a neutral shot is very important. Usually I say that an orange shot is one that is trying to create a green shot for you at a later stage in the rally. This might even be the case with a green shot. Green doesn't mean instant winner, it means you can apply more pressure to your opponent and hope that the next green ball will be even easier.

  • @AK-kw1sk
    @AK-kw1sk Рік тому +23

    Watched this video and found myself watching Djokovic v Fritz and calling out what each shot in a rally should be. It really illustrated how much Djokovic is really just able to dominate with neutral balls in rallies. He's like a python once he gets his grip on a rally it's more often than not his. This channel is such a great resource for players young and old to add things to, as well as think about the game in a different way. Karue is really giving everyone a bunch of cheat codes for how to improve & use tactics better throughout matches. I wish to god there was a resource like this when I was playing juniors. I hope you're all taking notes!

    • @KaruesellHQ
      @KaruesellHQ  Рік тому +7

      thank you for the kind words! Glad the content is resonating with people

  • @WinstonDu
    @WinstonDu Рік тому +2

    2:35 was SMOOTH

  • @zachenroe4715
    @zachenroe4715 Рік тому +24

    Great video. Great takeaways: We (should) live in neutral and you don't have to keep hitting offensive shots one after the other. You can hit a single offensive shot then go back to neutral.

    • @TheTennisDream7
      @TheTennisDream7 Рік тому +5

      true, but if your offensive shot makes you have another easy ball then don't be afraid to do offensive, otherwise you would lose a chance to attack.

  • @marcdhumeaux9718
    @marcdhumeaux9718 Рік тому +23

    You're playing really well Winston! Keep it up

  • @EveryTimeIDavid
    @EveryTimeIDavid 6 місяців тому +1

    It's so nice seeing Winston step into shots more now. He used to have such an off the back foot, grinder game.

  • @billbill454
    @billbill454 Рік тому +56

    do some nice Vuori-style, minimal tennis clothing before strings - I'd pay good money for that. Way too many string brands on the market

  • @WinstonDu
    @WinstonDu Рік тому +8

    forehands look kinda nice tho 😎

  • @vubot1
    @vubot1 Рік тому +4

    The most helpful video I've seen for 4.0 + players. Thanks.

  • @justinchan9858
    @justinchan9858 Рік тому +3

    Hi Karue, not sure if you will see this but all I wanna say is thanks. I have played tennis for 7 years and through tons of coaching, videos and practice. I have t achieved the level I aspired to achieve until I came across your channel. Your guidance and practice have taught me so much that now I am actually comfortable hitting shots and moving faster than ever. I love your videos and I can't thank you enough ❤

  • @nasgordude
    @nasgordude 7 місяців тому

    Sell is a great coach. I enjoyed watching him feeding the ball to Winston. Clear feedback and supportive call.

  • @tantennis
    @tantennis Рік тому +3

    Will work on this. It should be really helpful for my game. Thanks!

  • @collusj
    @collusj Рік тому

    Winston- ive seen a bunch of your videos. The drill with Karue where you hit 1 neutral ball back and then pounce on the next ball is where your footwork is the best ive seen for you (i pay attn to it because i am more stationary like u and trying to become more mobile like Karue). Nice work!

  • @gms9073
    @gms9073 Рік тому +2

    Great lesson, Karue! Winston Du"s game looks much better.

  • @rentarouyamada4439
    @rentarouyamada4439 Рік тому +4

    This is definitely one of the important elements I need to work on. Great drill to call it out! Really shows that decision making and paying attention to the ball impact how well you play 👍

  • @svyatoslavmarusev9071
    @svyatoslavmarusev9071 3 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed the lesson, like that it comes from real practice , helping u to build and upgrade ur own game

  • @edreyes5381
    @edreyes5381 Рік тому +2

    Karu, this was an excellent, excellent video! I wish more coaches would put out content like this explaining all the different possibilities and ways to go about winning matches and decisions that create mistakes. Thank you for your passion and dedication in helping others to accomplish their dreams and goals on the court.

  • @adriantanskanen3914
    @adriantanskanen3914 Рік тому +2

    This video reminded me of a new play pattern ive been having a lot of success with lately. I find a draw an error a lot when I go from hitting several offensive shots and then just throwing in a neutral or even loopy shot and forcing my opponent to go from defense to neutral/offense. People get so used to hitting one type of ball.

    • @BriceBriceBabyy
      @BriceBriceBabyy Рік тому

      Wow i am going to try this now.

    • @silverwolfgecko7064
      @silverwolfgecko7064 Рік тому

      This is called breaking up the rythm of your opponent. Can also be done with the serve. In general you can change speed, angle, height, and rotation of your ball to keep your opponent on his toes.

  • @rsmith02
    @rsmith02 Рік тому +1

    Great way to think about tennis points, I wish this had been part of my training.

  • @MochiNPRA
    @MochiNPRA 3 місяці тому

    As an aggressive baseliner, this is great tips for trying to improve my game.

  • @theintentionalist
    @theintentionalist Рік тому +3

    Good stuff. At 4.5 the Pete Sampras running defense to offense fearhand or the Meddy/Fed squash are doable from the corner if you wanna flex on em.

  • @dpadron
    @dpadron Рік тому +20

    Thanks for the lesson Karue, as usual you provide great advice for all of us. But I insist, have Winston put all those lessons to the test and send him to play tournaments at the 4.5 level.

    • @WinstonDu
      @WinstonDu Рік тому +18

      if Karue could come with to film and coach that could be a good video idea

    • @KaruesellHQ
      @KaruesellHQ  Рік тому +12

      Definitely down

    • @dpadron
      @dpadron Рік тому +1

      Great! I predict that would be a hit video. That would also allow Karue to evaluate other aspects of Winston game, such as the mental component. Looking forward to it!

    • @BrazilDan1
      @BrazilDan1 Рік тому

      Go for it!@@WinstonDu

    • @robertjames5034
      @robertjames5034 Рік тому +1

      I’m in the UK so we don’t have NTRP. However, Winston seems like a pretty strong 4.5 to me, at least on his ground strokes. Has he played at a higher level in the past?

  • @guest16163
    @guest16163 Рік тому +1

    Du, your FH and 2h BH strokes are getting better and cleaner.

  • @joseraposo1494
    @joseraposo1494 Рік тому +1

    Aula muito Boa Karue! Fundamentos básicos indispensáveis para otimização das possibilidades dentro do ponto. Mas o q me chama mais atenção na sua aula é o modo como você se desloca com leveza pela quadra fazendo parecer fácil a batida e como você parece ter sempre tempo para escolher o golpe certo para cada batida! Feliz com seu retorno aos torneios ATP! Manda ver!!

  • @victoralmager2411
    @victoralmager2411 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Karel for the instruction. My forehand and backhand strokes are too often hit offensively (flat), and the stroke tactics, court position, and stroke decision-making will be put into practice with my hitting partners. Obrigado pela instrucao de tenis util e omportante!

    • @thugzclub4070
      @thugzclub4070 Рік тому

      Love what he is doing for us mere mortals

  • @mskcrc
    @mskcrc Рік тому

    This is expensive coaching. Love it. Thanks Karue, Winston and hitting partner.

  • @ShawnRealty
    @ShawnRealty 2 місяці тому

    Karue, your videos are great! I just watched two videos and so much I can work on my game. Thanks

  • @airborne13579
    @airborne13579 Рік тому +2

    One of the best videos I have seen. Keep it up.😀

  • @letrantrung1
    @letrantrung1 Рік тому +1

    Great video for intermediate players who want to step up!

  • @yaxx1
    @yaxx1 Рік тому +4

    Great drill! I will definitely do it myself and with my students!

  • @PauloSergio-bf9kr
    @PauloSergio-bf9kr Рік тому +1

    Amazing explanation!!! Thanks!!

  • @jonz94
    @jonz94 Рік тому +17

    Identifying attacking opportunities is such an under-discussed aspect of tennis mental game. Great video!
    Maybe as a follow-up, could you do a video on "point-construction"? I hear this term often, but don't actually understand what it means in practice. It's something like "sequencing shots with the right spin, trajectory, angle, pace to force an offensive opportunity" but how? Is it just a matter of hitting alternating corners to make the opponent run?

    • @joaoribeiro4142
      @joaoribeiro4142 Рік тому

      great idea

    • @TenisAmador
      @TenisAmador Рік тому +2

      I think getting into that becomes just "engineering". Tennis is fluid. It is impossible to define what is the ball you are going to hit, because there are just endless opportunities of the shots you are going to receive. Point constructions depends on your opponent. Is he heavy? Can he run and hit well angled ball that make him come up instead of only staying side to side? Is he consistent or does he rush shots going for difficult winners? Is he a "pusher"?
      IMO point construction can't really be thaught in an obvjective manner. You need awareness on what are your opponent weaknesses, on how your balls are impacting your opponent and with that info create a gameplan that can benefit from that information. It is WAY easier said than done. Or you could spend all day with Wardlaw Directionals, and live with that.
      The key point? Fitness. If you are able to improve your fitness, you will be in a better position every single time. We tend to overlook stuff and trying to dig into complex things when correcting the simple and basic usually is the answer.

    • @user-oj7co5wm8g
      @user-oj7co5wm8g Рік тому +2

      It’s really not as deep as the guy above is making it. Especially at the rec level. It’s basically having “plays” or sequences in your head that you initiate when you get certain balls. I almost exclusively hit neutral balls until I can roll a deep top spin ball DTL to the backhand. That will usually illicit a shorter ball at which point my “play” starts. Should they go back down the line then short angle crosscourt , finish volley if they manage to get to it. If they send a weak ball back from a poor backhand I drop shot only because it’s my specialty but you play to your strengths at that point. But like Karue says, it’s about the ball that’s coming to you so it doesn’t always work. I may not get the short ball. I may not hit a great angle crosscourt. If it doesn’t go as planned you reset the point hitting neutral until you can restart the sequence.
      The lower the player level the less amount of plays you should have in your head. 1-2 max at 3.5-4.0 and you’ll win more matches simply because you take the indecision out of your game. Obviously more options when you’re 4.5 and up. You’ll have plenty of chances outside of your “play” to end points but that’s based off your opponent’s mistakes that you didn’t force. Those again are a matter of court position (both of you) and what your strong suits are. Watch Iga and you’ll see how few plays she runs which is by her coaches design. She was too indecisive so he removed drop shots entirely from her game and only recently encouraged more volleys. Check out the MTHQ video for this same sequence.
      m.ua-cam.com/video/Qc45HyziCX4/v-deo.html

  • @jameshenderson3192
    @jameshenderson3192 5 місяців тому

    That's a good lesson experience for me to learn. I enjoyed the video. Thanks.

  • @jimmyliu630
    @jimmyliu630 Рік тому

    i like the last tip, don't really have to run to my forehand if I have a good backhand

  • @alastairtheduke
    @alastairtheduke Рік тому

    I love the advice is catered to each player's style. Great stuff.

  • @mrchuckles1022
    @mrchuckles1022 Рік тому

    This lesson is really important stuff that does not get enough attention. I will definitely be working on this.

  • @EatsThinksAndReviews
    @EatsThinksAndReviews Рік тому

    wow winston's footwork has improved!! good work you two!

  • @LiamApilado
    @LiamApilado Рік тому +1

    Can you nake a video reacting to your old matches? And maybe going through things you do better now compared to back then?

  • @grantchen2324
    @grantchen2324 Рік тому +2

    Can you encourage Winston to play in the upcoming USTA tournaments? that'd be very interesting to watch

  • @JeffLewistennis
    @JeffLewistennis Рік тому

    Great that your “flat” graphic still has some upward swing path. Nice work coach!

  • @wallacegrigsby8522
    @wallacegrigsby8522 Рік тому +1

    Extremely helpful. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @jonizefox
    @jonizefox Рік тому

    4:33 major advice. Great exercise to name the shot before the hit

  • @tobiaslejnerborn2238
    @tobiaslejnerborn2238 Рік тому

    Winston! You play like a GOAT, what a development!

  • @Nic0coo
    @Nic0coo Рік тому

    Really helpful. Thanks so much.
    My coaches never make us play NEUTRAL. it s alway defense/offense...

  • @Singedl
    @Singedl Рік тому +1

    Wauw, again you deliver top notch tennis tips and another good tennis video. Thanks;)
    I am planning on trying to
    live I California and currently I play tennis in Denmark.
    Do you know any tennis clubs that could give lots of tennis sessions for an advanced player ?

  • @joshl3643
    @joshl3643 8 місяців тому

    LMNT is actually so good

  • @rafapazos06
    @rafapazos06 Рік тому

    Short socks but definitely acceptable socks at last. That’s also part of the next step. Well done Winston. Playing really nice.

  • @cks2020693
    @cks2020693 Рік тому +1

    great stuff

  • @rb75361
    @rb75361 Рік тому

    Hi Karue, Great lesson! I love ur videos. Is there a way to have a private lesson? Do you come to Tampa sometimes? Cheers.

  • @andresf1984
    @andresf1984 Рік тому

    Best video so far, great job!

  • @hkjudoka
    @hkjudoka Місяць тому

    Great topic!

  • @mikec6688
    @mikec6688 Рік тому

    great video. going to try this next time out

  • @jamesmckinnon9473
    @jamesmckinnon9473 Рік тому

    Great video, now I how to beat Holger as well.

  • @perryloh695
    @perryloh695 Рік тому

    Wow Winston's striking has gotten crisp!

  • @douglasvdmerwe11
    @douglasvdmerwe11 9 місяців тому

    Hi all you lovely people at My Tennis HQ
    I have added timestamps to your video.
    To convert the timestamps to chapters in your video:
    1. Copy the timestamps I shared.
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    ⭐ Contents ⭐
    ⌨ (0:00:00) Intro
    ⌨ (0:00:53) Ball information
    ⌨ (0:01:16) Learn how to feel
    ⌨ (0:02:13) Have a decision before the ball bounces
    ⌨ (0:03:40) Decision making plays a huge role
    ⌨ (0:04:58) Offense to neutral
    ⌨ (0:05:33) Fatigue
    ⌨ (0:06:55) Working on Winston’s shots
    ⌨ (0:09:39) Combos
    ⌨ (0:12:19) The Winston Shot
    ⌨ (0:13:12) Winston’s thoughts
    ⌨ (0:15:47) Final thoughts

  • @Hanswerner1903
    @Hanswerner1903 Рік тому

    Great video! Thanks

  • @bmanbusee3812
    @bmanbusee3812 Рік тому +1

    Let’s get it!

  • @rantonasoavinaraoelson9503
    @rantonasoavinaraoelson9503 Рік тому

    Nice content, very helpful

  • @davebeery_youtube
    @davebeery_youtube Рік тому +4

    The neutral/offense drill reminds me of baseball. Waiting out the balls and looking for the right pitch to get on base. Great perspective!

  • @mellowfellowfishing
    @mellowfellowfishing Рік тому

    Good stuff! Watching both of you has inspired me to get back into a competitive mindset again. Thanks!

  • @js-my3iu
    @js-my3iu Рік тому +1

    Good morning, Coach.

  • @rtatennis86
    @rtatennis86 Рік тому

    Great video! This will help out Juniors and Rec players a ton!

  • @cjddl
    @cjddl Рік тому

    the video is so good!! 😄😄😄

  • @jhamal41080
    @jhamal41080 Рік тому

    great vid!

  • @hkizzle888
    @hkizzle888 Рік тому

    Best lesson ever

  • @huntsail3727
    @huntsail3727 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, best tennis content out there. Great job!

  • @iAshwin
    @iAshwin Рік тому

    I think sometimes the tricky bit is to differentiate between a ball that you should play neutrally and a ball that you should play offensively especially near the baseline. Its clear the you can hit an offensive shot when you are stepping well into the court, however at the baseline, its not very clear yet when to play neutral vs offensive - it looked like even Winston was unsure of that couple of times - may be it can be the next video?

  • @abhinavgarg6487
    @abhinavgarg6487 Рік тому

    excellent coaching on living in neutral!

  • @hayden401
    @hayden401 Рік тому

    interesting on the LMNT stuff having no sugar, do they have a suger option? I mention it because my understanding is that glucose is a large part of the body absorbing the salts and other minerals to re-hydrate. I wonder what they use instead?

  • @TechnicalRookie
    @TechnicalRookie Рік тому

    Hi Karue. Just wanted to comment that Winston’s forehand at times looks unstable. Noticed that his right foot often lifts off when he does a forehand. This seems to indicate that he may not be turning his upper torso and then naturally letting his lower torso keep up. Your forehand seems much more relaxed and smooth and I can see that your feet stays more grounded as well and naturally turns after you do a forehand. Kinda like taking a golf swing when you let your right foot heel up a bit after you take a swing. Anyway just my observation, maybe totally wrong. I have this tendency to do like what Winston does and only noticed it when I watched a video of myself doing forehands.

  • @marcelovoto3536
    @marcelovoto3536 Рік тому

    Excelente lição! às vezes algo que pode parecer tão óbvio é necessário treinar para realmente usar. #weliveintheneutral ! rsrsrs

  • @gianfrancolaurino2736
    @gianfrancolaurino2736 Рік тому

    Hello, good afternoon over there. Thank you for your free assistance on this platform; it's been really helpful for me. I'm writing to inquire if there's a possibility to get in touch with you to propose something that I believe could add a lot to your work. Greetings from Argentina, and I hope you're doing great. Regards, Gian

  • @dirtyreiner
    @dirtyreiner Рік тому

    That was a cool lesson! Can't you fly to germany and teach me the same please ;D

  • @josesaurooo
    @josesaurooo Рік тому +1

    Incrível 👏

  • @cracacola
    @cracacola Рік тому

    Winston looks like he actually is good in this video. All his videos hes playing against guys way yo good for him.

  • @harryherman5371
    @harryherman5371 Рік тому

    You need to do a new video on loading the heel, or heel to toe. That old video is great but I think it needs expanding. It’s a huge piece of the puzzle missing in a lot of amateurs thought process.

  • @BDHo98
    @BDHo98 Рік тому +1

    Interesting that Karue made the call on shot type much earlier than Winston. The quick decision making then allowed more time for everything else to execute smoothly (stroke mechanics, directional control, etc.). Anyway to improve decision making speed aside from playing a 1000 matches?

    • @KaruesellHQ
      @KaruesellHQ  Рік тому +2

      nope. There is no hack. You need to do this every time you are on court until it becomes completely second nature

  • @maskinowich4326
    @maskinowich4326 Рік тому +1

    Lets all appreciate Winston have socks on😂

  • @Frank-pg7xx
    @Frank-pg7xx Рік тому

    The coaching style is so good

  • @bhnaparalela
    @bhnaparalela Рік тому +1

    a leitura de bola e a capacidade de execução do Karu é incrível kkkkk, até parei o vídeo nos 2 min pra escrever, claro q pra alguem do nível dele é simples, mas ainda assim muito legal de ver
    Karu's ball reading and execution is incredible kkkkk, I even stopped the video at 2 min to write about, of course that in his level this is very simple, but still so cool to watch
    abraço do Brasil

  • @GershonBenYitzhak
    @GershonBenYitzhak Рік тому

    Help Winston with his serve!

  • @alfandosavant4639
    @alfandosavant4639 Рік тому

    Wow, here i can see how karue thinks. I would call most of the shots to be neutral & def, but in some karue's cases, he often decided to offense instead.

  • @gilbertamthor5098
    @gilbertamthor5098 Рік тому

    Great video! You would such a great coach to work with

  • @sailingalone5562
    @sailingalone5562 Рік тому

    I like Winston’s hair cut.

  • @gvjain1
    @gvjain1 Рік тому

    I wish you could train with you in person. One day maybe..

  • @MrStrangerinthewind
    @MrStrangerinthewind Рік тому

    go go go 3k likes . Support support 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @youngsuit
    @youngsuit Рік тому

    @MYTENNISHQ - i'd love to be able to share a tip that i used to help players make these decisions faster: there are three elements to what determines a an opportunity:
    - court position (the obvious one)
    - contact point (below/above hip/shoulder, in front/behind body)
    - balance (sometimes less obvious, but perhaps the most important one honestly.)
    these variables depend on the player, for rafa obviously, he can have a low contact point and deep positioning but still whip a forehand. (hence why i think balance is often the most important one even though it's the least obvious.) players find out that i love to hit a flat offensive ball of high balls because that's a shot i learned.
    however, once a player decides what is good-bad for them amongst these three, they can then use simple rules, like "if i have 2/3, that's neutral; 3/3 offense; 1/3 defense; 0/3 defense"

  • @vitorrios9842
    @vitorrios9842 Рік тому

    Será que a LMNT manda pro Brasil Karue!!! KKKK

  • @sarahburns1579
    @sarahburns1579 Рік тому +1

    👏 👏

  • @diver049
    @diver049 Рік тому

    Congrats. You got Winston to wear higher socks. Next step Crew?

  • @anhvu3780
    @anhvu3780 Рік тому

    Good drills + advice but too tough. Winston is very fit but still made mistakes. I would be out of juice after the first drill. I can't play singles anymore....

  • @sarahburns9929
    @sarahburns9929 Рік тому

    👏🏻 👏🏻

  • @rafaelojeda2777
    @rafaelojeda2777 Рік тому +2

    Winston using higher socks! NO WAY! KARUE MADE IT HAPPEN!

  • @Cheese25264
    @Cheese25264 Рік тому

    Letssss gooooo

  • @RubixCuteQQ
    @RubixCuteQQ Рік тому

    is Winston getting bigger or just the haircut lol

  • @youngsuit
    @youngsuit Рік тому

    man i bet that club costs a fortune to play at

  • @salenikola7881
    @salenikola7881 7 місяців тому

    still i think he is too stiff in swing, elbow or something, he rushs!!!!

  • @javierlombardo6213
    @javierlombardo6213 Рік тому

    trying to topspin a slice short ball its delusional

  • @watcher687
    @watcher687 Рік тому

    Take home message: almost always neutral lol.