tom i'm so impressed with your steadfast enthusiasm and that's no jkoke...i admire this............you always or seem to always pick up your non dominent foot on your forhand and backhand....what would you tell yourself on this point....is this god or bad ...the weight transfer is there for sure....i love the wall.......i use to shovel the snow at the school wall so i could hit in 6 degrees..i use the wall all the time...and when i do play a match i'm not nearly as rusty....hit'em high...thanks
Jimmy, You must learn to slice these low shots. With slice the racquet face is slightly open at contact. This will give you net clearance and allow you to get under these low balls. With slice you'll have a lot of options as well, such as drop shot, deep, short angle. All the best, Tom
That was really helpful. Your points about focus on a couple of things and having the ball bounce twice was good. I have not been using the wall as effectively as I can. Thank you.
Tom, What a great Professional you are!!! I have really taken many tips from you and improving my tennis on daily basis. This is again a very good technique and quality efforts from you. Thanks a lot for providing us all these stuffs for FREE!! Anthony
Great video, Tom. It’s the first time I see something like that. Now I know how to use and enjoy wall training more. I felt it’s just a waste of time before, but now I know how to use it better. Thanks!
great lesson tom, yes you are very good with technique..i like this one on hitting against the wall. you can't lose against the wall. i go behind one of the big store walls where i live and tune up my game....all seasons, even winter..the wall is always available.
Tom, yes, I’ve used the wall with almost all my students for 20 ears and I speak to many coaches about the benefits. I’m former ATP Tour coach and USTA HP trained and I can’t inagine a great tennis program without a warm-up wall. Thanks for the great video.
Tom, your videos helped me a lots. I'm self study tennis player, and your lessons are awesome!!!! and your video about the kick serve tell me how to pratice this techinical easily, Thank you SOOOOOOOOO MUCCCCCH!!!!!
Tom, fantastic video. I use the walk most my lessons as a warm-up and to teach the different size strokes. You’re a great presenter. Steve, Uspta Elite
man i did the federer workout. and since i havent done any exercise for a bout 2 year a decided to do half the time u suggested. so i went 30 secs in every exercise...... next day i couldnt walk :(((( my body hurt so much. i hope to get well soon and try the full time. can make some more exercise videos please thank you :)
Yes I noticed I have an easier time returning low shots with a double hand backhand. I find it easier to bend my knees low for that. for whatever reason, bending low for a forehand shot is very tricky for me. My positioning gets screwed up and my shot looks all weird. Maybe because for the double backhand I have a closed posture that makes it more natural to bend more? I'll do a bit more experiments this weekend. lots to learn.
I love practicing against the wall! You inspired me to go practice some more. Did you really use to practice in 30 degrees fahrenheit? That's commitment. :)
so, when the ball is low and close to the net you have 2 obstacles: the height of the net and the length of the court. your shot has to be high enough for it to surpass the net and then it has to land inside the court. you should practice getting really low with your lower body, bending the knees a lot and then when making contact use that knee bend to generate a low-to-high movement, so that your shot has height and some topspin so that the ball can land inside. its all about your feet
Hi Tom, I am Ahmed from Egypt , I am 47 years old & I started playing in the veterans tournaments . First of all thank you so much for your precious tennis lessons that I keep on watching every time I have an important match & now I need to ask you for what shall do when facing an opponent who is always one to two steps inside the court with an excellent volley as he jeopardises me running after his balls from the far right to the far left of the court while he remains standing in his place in the centre of the court knowing that my strokes are spins but not as accurate as his . Shall I hit flat strokes to be faster or what shall I do . Thank you in advance .
+Ahmed Salah Sounds like you're up against a formidable player. First of all your groundstrokes need to land deep, as close to the baseline as possible to prevent your opponent from stepping inside the court. When he does step inside try sending back a high deep lob or hit your topspin dipping at his feet. If you can hit flat with some accuracy try moving him around. All the best, Tom
Try to get back far enough so the ball can bounce twice before you hit... this gives you time to focus on the stroke... anywhere from 30-40 feet if possible. To your tennis success, Tom
Hi Tom, My tennis partner hits me these ridiculously low flat balls with no power. The ball is literally less than a foot from the ground. Now I use semi-western grip, and there is no room for me to get under the ball. How do I return these ridiculous shots?
Hi Tom ... thanks for the video. I have a question regarding wall practice in racquetball courts. It's winter and tough to get outdoors to hit but I have access to a racquetball court at the gym. What stuff can I do in there ? Wondering what your thoughts are. I know its not ideal but anything I can still work on ?
Quality video! Just a question, is it better to hit groundstrokes on the wall on the 1st or 2nd bounce like you showed on the vid? And I cant quite get the volley thus i usually end up doing half volleys.. how do i fix the volleys? Btw 100th comment xD
Two bounces gives you more time to really dial in on your technique if you need to improve that. One bounce you've got to turn the shoulders quickly so it helps you with quick preparation. As far as volleys go you must stand close and take a very short backswing to make it work... think quick. To your tennis success, Tom
a big tip for practice in general, work on your weak areas, that way you can improve instead of staying at the same level if you practice what you already know
He has this bad habit of lifting his right foot (4:24) on forehand and his left (5:08) on backhand. Don't copy it, it costs you energy and power in play.
Sorry, but I completely disagree with you. Tom is doing it right. In modern tennis, you have to pivot off either foot to generate power or jump to pivot about your body. Go watch videos by David Bailey on footwork. You will see what I'm talking about.
"Go For The Homerun" means you're not holding back.... many players hold back with their overhead smash they're not certain of the shot and have no confidence in the shot. "Going for the homerun is the opposite of that mentality.... you're swinging away with full confidence! To your tennis success, Tom
tom i'm so impressed with your steadfast enthusiasm and that's no jkoke...i admire this............you always or seem to always pick up your non dominent foot on your forhand and backhand....what would you tell yourself on this point....is this god or bad ...the weight transfer is there for sure....i love the wall.......i use to shovel the snow at the school wall so i could hit in 6 degrees..i use the wall all the time...and when i do play a match i'm not nearly as rusty....hit'em high...thanks
I like the double bounce idea and the volleys look really beneficial to concentrate on swing speed 👍
Double bounce really helps you focus on technique!
To your tennis success,
Tom
I am a beginner and could really use these tips thank you very much Tom and more power to you..God Bless
My left ear enjoyed this.
Jimmy, You must learn to slice these low shots. With slice the racquet face is slightly open at contact. This will give you net clearance and allow you to get under these low balls. With slice you'll have a lot of options as well, such as drop shot, deep, short angle. All the best, Tom
That was really helpful. Your points about focus on a couple of things and having the ball bounce twice was good. I have not been using the wall as effectively as I can. Thank you.
You're welcome!! Glad it was helpful!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Tom,
What a great Professional you are!!!
I have really taken many tips from you and improving my tennis on daily basis.
This is again a very good technique and quality efforts from you.
Thanks a lot for providing us all these stuffs for FREE!!
Anthony
Very clear, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, Tom. It’s the first time I see something like that. Now I know how to use and enjoy wall training more. I felt it’s just a waste of time before, but now I know how to use it better. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Very Very Good lesson, thanks Tom !
You're welcome!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Good to see you again Tom...you're on great shape!! ;-) many greetings from Italy!!
The wall is your best teacher in reflexes and technique
Fantastic tool to improve your game!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Very informative video. Thank you Tom and BestTennis, much appreciated :)
Thanks Tom
it helps a lot, especially I have not always find a partner for practice. Everybody is after for match.
Thanks, much appreciated.
All the best,
Tom
Yes, continental is the best for slice. All the best, Tom
Great drill - thank you for sharing!
You're welcome!
To your tennis success,
Tom
great lesson tom, yes you are very good with technique..i like this one on hitting against the wall. you can't lose against the wall. i go behind one of the big store walls where i live and tune up my game....all seasons, even winter..the wall is always available.
+William Byrne Thanks!! All the best, Tom
Thanks, Tom. Very good advice concerning the use of the wall!
+Pedro DaSiva Thanks!!! All the best, Tom
+Pedro DaSiva I think you mean you can never win :)
Tom, yes, I’ve used the wall with almost all my students for 20 ears and I speak to many coaches about the benefits. I’m former ATP Tour coach and USTA HP trained and I can’t inagine a great tennis program without a warm-up wall. Thanks for the great video.
You're welcome!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Good one!!
Thanks!!
Tom
Tom, your videos helped me a lots. I'm self study tennis player, and your lessons are awesome!!!! and your video about the kick serve tell me how to pratice this techinical easily, Thank you SOOOOOOOOO MUCCCCCH!!!!!
totally agree. Tom has not updated the youtube channel for a while. Tom, please, we are missing you.
+Dao Duy Tan Thanks!!! All the best, Tom
Very active now... more videos to come!!
Tom
Tom, fantastic video. I use the walk most my lessons as a warm-up and to teach the different size strokes. You’re a great presenter. Steve, Uspta Elite
Thanks Steve! I spent a lot of time with the wall when I was learning how to play.
All the best,
Tom
man i did the federer workout. and since i havent done any exercise for a bout 2 year a decided to do half the time u suggested. so i went 30 secs in every exercise...... next day i couldnt walk :((((
my body hurt so much. i hope to get well soon and try the full time.
can make some more exercise videos please
thank you :)
Very useful video! Thanks, coach!
You're welcome!!
Tom
Thanks you Tom , I hit the wall all the time ,your Technic really help
+joseph dao Thanks!! All the best, Tom
Yes I noticed I have an easier time returning low shots with a double hand backhand. I find it easier to bend my knees low for that. for whatever reason, bending low for a forehand shot is very tricky for me. My positioning gets screwed up and my shot looks all weird. Maybe because for the double backhand I have a closed posture that makes it more natural to bend more? I'll do a bit more experiments this weekend. lots to learn.
I love practicing against the wall! You inspired me to go practice some more. Did you really use to practice in 30 degrees fahrenheit? That's commitment. :)
toujours des bonnes explications et des bonnes démonstrations. tes vidéos practice sont bien détaillées, ya pas à dire, t'es le meilleur tom.
Thanks!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Good stuff coach...btw, few months back you "tweaked your knee". How long did it take to get back to 100% ??...I tweaked my knee today :-(
so, when the ball is low and close to the net you have 2 obstacles: the height of the net and the length of the court. your shot has to be high enough for it to surpass the net and then it has to land inside the court. you should practice getting really low with your lower body, bending the knees a lot and then when making contact use that knee bend to generate a low-to-high movement, so that your shot has height and some topspin so that the ball can land inside. its all about your feet
Very good .. Thanks
Hi Tom,
I am Ahmed from Egypt , I am 47 years old & I started playing in the veterans tournaments . First of all thank you so much for your precious tennis lessons that I keep on watching every time I have an important match & now I need to ask you for what shall do when facing an opponent who is always one to two steps inside the court with an excellent volley as he jeopardises me running after his balls from the far right to the far left of the court while he remains standing in his place in the centre of the court knowing that my strokes are spins but not as accurate as his . Shall I hit flat strokes to be faster or what shall I do . Thank you in advance .
+Ahmed Salah Sounds like you're up against a formidable player. First of all your groundstrokes need to land deep, as close to the baseline as possible to prevent your opponent from stepping inside the court. When he does step inside try sending back a high deep lob or hit your topspin dipping at his feet. If you can hit flat with some accuracy try moving him around. All the best, Tom
Thank you so much tom I started playing 3 years ago and I watched your channel, i don't think I could play anywhere near as good as I can without u
+Kellie Mellerick
Thank you!!
Tom
You are great Tom, much appreciate.
What should be minimum distance between wall and your position
Try to get back far enough so the ball can bounce twice before you hit... this gives you time to focus on the stroke... anywhere from 30-40 feet if possible.
To your tennis success,
Tom
This dude rocks !! Thank you ! :)
You're welcome!
All the best,
Tom
very good thanks
You're welcome!!
All the best,
Tom
I don't even play tennis but I can tell this guy knows his stuff.
+undeadpresident Thanks!!! Start playing it's tons of fun. All the best, Tom
At 3.5 - 4. The low to high forehand is some gold info for beginners
Hi Tom,
My tennis partner hits me these ridiculously low flat balls with no power. The ball is literally less than a foot from the ground. Now I use semi-western grip, and there is no room for me to get under the ball. How do I return these ridiculous shots?
I was searching for a channel who teachs tennis pretty well, i think i've found it. 😄
Great, glad to hear that!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Nice one.
Merci beaucoup! Tom
Hi Tom ... thanks for the video. I have a question regarding wall practice in
racquetball courts. It's winter and tough to get outdoors to hit but I
have access to a racquetball court at the gym. What stuff can I do in
there ? Wondering what your thoughts are. I know its not ideal but anything I can still work on ?
If it's a hardwood floor it will be very fast off the bounce..... you'll REALLY have to be prepared early... good practice!!
All the best,
Tom
Thanks very much, Tom.
Ya tomé notas. Pero este video lo voy a coleccionar.
Great thanks for the visit!!!
Quality video! Just a question, is it better to hit groundstrokes on the wall on the 1st or 2nd bounce like you showed on the vid? And I cant quite get the volley thus i usually end up doing half volleys.. how do i fix the volleys? Btw 100th comment xD
Two bounces gives you more time to really dial in on your technique if you need to improve that. One bounce you've got to turn the shoulders quickly so it helps you with quick preparation. As far as volleys go you must stand close and take a very short backswing to make it work... think quick.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Excellent video
+Simon Ng Thanks!! Best, Tom
a big tip for practice in general, work on your weak areas, that way you can improve instead of staying at the same level if you practice what you already know
Great! Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
All the best,
Tom
i always watch your videos and follow ur tips
but always i seem to have a problem with the slice
Is that Vinyeards Park
Cool
Yes Vineyards.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Do you know Spike Gonzales he is my coach.
Yes, he's a good pro!
To your tennis success,
Tom
I knew top spin was not a solution to everything lol. I'm guessing continental grip should be used in this case?
tom how to can you do a fast return on a match but making it in
Racquet head SPEED and a little topspin.
All the best,
Tom
Thank you
How can i beat a perdón con tournament when there serves are fast and return hard
A person i meant
Racquet head SPEED and a little topspin.
All the best,
Tom
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Thats where the "tennis ball throw against the wall" video was registered
Throwing against the wall with good tecnique and a loose arm will improve your serve.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Good coach like you can make upper five figures a year .
Sign me up!!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
"Nice and loose like spaghetti. " ^^
Yes, loose equals more power with less effort.
To your tennis success,
Tom
He has this bad habit of lifting his right foot (4:24) on forehand and his left (5:08) on backhand. Don't copy it, it costs you energy and power in play.
Equilibrium cost!
Sorry, but I completely disagree with you. Tom is doing it right. In modern tennis, you have to pivot off either foot to generate power or jump to pivot about your body. Go watch videos by David Bailey on footwork. You will see what I'm talking about.
We all play a little different!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Go for the home run - what does that even mean...
"Go For The Homerun" means you're not holding back.... many players hold back with their overhead smash they're not certain of the shot and have no confidence in the shot. "Going for the homerun is the opposite of that mentality.... you're swinging away with full confidence!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Lol ur not very good at tennis but its good that ur trying
where's your views and fans
+kervens jasmin Oh there everywhere bro