Yes. I don't recover as I can run down most balls but...i am then scrambling vs. Being in good balance and able to hit better shots. Will start implementing this.
I have not put any effort or thought into practicing recovery after shots even though it's been many years since I started to learn. Have to start now. Thanks Tomaz for this informative video.
Fantastic, although I can move well, after I hit I freeze and wait to see where I need to go and I am late. Now I will focus on the “ worst case “ and move right after i hit the ball. Thanks. Tom
You’re welcome, glad that the videos helped! It’s bit "stressful" at first to be in this worst case scenario mental state all the time but eventually we get used to it and is just a type of high concentration state…
I realized form your videos in this series that I “planned” to get to the ball when the ball was there - in other words, I somehow had the incorrect idea that I should be efficient and get there at the same time as the ball. I’ve been working on changing that mindset and intending instead to get their before the ball arrives so I have time to set up properly.
Hey Sandra, yes, that’s the intuitive way of moving to the ball which we need to ‘override’. Glad that you realised that and you’re now on the right track!
Thanks Tomaz, the "worst in case" series have been invaluable to me. I've already started to implement it during my practice sessions and it was not easy since my body was so used to the "conservation of energy" state. Still need to consciously force my body to move much earlier than what it was so used to be lol. Second, and I hope you don't mind because this is a different topic, is there any of your video that explain stances in serve? During the ongoing Australia Open, I see most of the players are using pinpoint serve stance. Does it have clear advantage over the platform stance? Really curious to know the pros and cons of those two, Thanks a lot
Good to hear you're on the right track! As for serve stances, if the coach is smart they will let the player find their preferred serve stance by experimenting. What tends to happen most of the times is that players who have more explosive leg power will opt for platform stance and players who don't have that explosiveness will opt for pin point stance. So generally speaking most tall players serve in pin point and most "not so tall" players serve platform stance. The platform stance is in theory better because the player is much more stable as they are initiating the service motion. That helps with accuracy of the toss and generating power upwards towards the ball. I don't see any huge benefit of a pin point stance. Players mostly choose it because they can't feel and take advantage of the platform stance. Since they can't generate power upwards well they tend to look for power more in a horizontal plane so you will see that they tend to more "fall" into the court rather than push off up towards the ball. That's why this mostly works only for very tall players who don't need to push off so high to get a better downward angle.
Greattt 😻 the day after I've seen this video, I beat in the same day 😱 two my storical winner opponents, only by applying these simple instructions! You changed my tennis, thank you forever Master 🤩 credo che non perderò più 😝
Great food for thought, Tomaz. Much appreciated. Could you debunk a common myth, a subset to this subject. Running for a short or wide ball, stop and hit the ball ? Or run through the ball, hit then stop? Our tennis group think you must stop by using small steps before you get to the ball. I have more success hitting while running at a good pace, then taking on last step.
Hi Terry, if you have the time to stop or at least slow down a lot, then that’s better than running through. Running is causing a lot of small movements of the racket head and that affects precision and ability to hit sweet spot. But small steps are often overrated as there is no time to do them in most situations. You have to position well with 3-4 steps and then it’s time to hit already…
Nice video. Question for you, Tomaz: let’s say we are stretched out so wide that we have no chance to get to the correct recovery position by the time the opponent is striking the ball. Should we split step in the wrong spot, or keep on shuffling over and pray for the best ?
Very good and important question, Jay! We must split step as opponent hits the ball where ever we are. So even if we didn't make it to the ideal recovery position and opponent hits the ball, we need to split step. The reason is that we need to be ready for wrong footing shots. If you don't split step, you will be wrong footed many times. You can choose sometimes to just run towards the open court but you must consciously choose that as a gamble. Pros sometimes do that but they make a conscious decisions. Rec players tend to make a subconscious decision because they panic.
Thank you Tomaz.. all your videos are exceptionally clear on technique and feel…I have been a keenly watching all your videos….i have started implementing the ‘just in case’ movements on the court… as of now they make me a lot hassled as I am running around thinking what to do next at the same time… it will be a great help if you can suggest a tip wherein I can play relaxed and stable in spite of all the movements and running around. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! Make sure you are breathing correctly as you play: ua-cam.com/video/3ncD61w69og/v-deo.html - and keep telling yourself to stay calm even though you may be moving fast.
This channel is too thoughtful and professional. Thank you very much! I am big fan for over long time ⌛️
Thanks!
I just made this mistake. You are the best tennis coach online
Complicated moves explained in a very simple way that's where Tomaz Sir do it. Thanks for excellent vedio. 🙏
So clear! Another 10 my friend 👏
Yes. I don't recover as I can run down most balls but...i am then scrambling vs. Being in good balance and able to hit better shots. Will start implementing this.
I have not put any effort or thought into practicing recovery after shots even though it's been many years since I started to learn. Have to start now. Thanks Tomaz for this informative video.
Wonderful, thanks for the feedback!
Fantastic, although I can move well, after I hit I freeze and wait to see where I need to go and I am late. Now I will focus on the “ worst case “ and move right after i hit the ball. Thanks. Tom
You’re welcome, glad that the videos helped! It’s bit "stressful" at first to be in this worst case scenario mental state all the time but eventually we get used to it and is just a type of high concentration state…
Great set of videos, as I suspect is the case for most of your viewers all of the examples apply to me sometimes!
Fantastic information. I feel I have way more time when I use these ideas.
I also have more options when I get to the ball early,
Thank you
Excellent, that’s the main idea, buying yourself more time by getting ready and preparing just in case…
Great video as always and congratulations on 200K subs sir 😎
Thank you so much 😀
I realized form your videos in this series that I “planned” to get to the ball when the ball was there - in other words, I somehow had the incorrect idea that I should be efficient and get there at the same time as the ball.
I’ve been working on changing that mindset and intending instead to get their before the ball arrives so I have time to set up properly.
Hey Sandra, yes, that’s the intuitive way of moving to the ball which we need to ‘override’. Glad that you realised that and you’re now on the right track!
Thanks Tomaz, the "worst in case" series have been invaluable to me. I've already started to implement it during my practice sessions and it was not easy since my body was so used to the "conservation of energy" state. Still need to consciously force my body to move much earlier than what it was so used to be lol.
Second, and I hope you don't mind because this is a different topic, is there any of your video that explain stances in serve? During the ongoing Australia Open, I see most of the players are using pinpoint serve stance. Does it have clear advantage over the platform stance? Really curious to know the pros and cons of those two, Thanks a lot
Good to hear you're on the right track! As for serve stances, if the coach is smart they will let the player find their preferred serve stance by experimenting.
What tends to happen most of the times is that players who have more explosive leg power will opt for platform stance and players who don't have that explosiveness will opt for pin point stance. So generally speaking most tall players serve in pin point and most "not so tall" players serve platform stance.
The platform stance is in theory better because the player is much more stable as they are initiating the service motion. That helps with accuracy of the toss and generating power upwards towards the ball.
I don't see any huge benefit of a pin point stance. Players mostly choose it because they can't feel and take advantage of the platform stance.
Since they can't generate power upwards well they tend to look for power more in a horizontal plane so you will see that they tend to more "fall" into the court rather than push off up towards the ball. That's why this mostly works only for very tall players who don't need to push off so high to get a better downward angle.
Amazing! Thanks Tomaz for the comprehensive answer
Greattt 😻 the day after I've seen this video, I beat in the same day 😱 two my storical winner opponents, only by applying these simple instructions!
You changed my tennis, thank you forever Master 🤩 credo che non perderò più 😝
That's wonderful, thank you for the feedback!
Excellent! Thanks
Great food for thought, Tomaz. Much appreciated. Could you debunk a common myth, a subset to this subject. Running for a short or wide ball, stop and hit the ball ? Or run through the ball, hit then stop? Our tennis group think you must stop by using small steps before you get to the ball. I have more success hitting while running at a good pace, then taking on last step.
Hi Terry, if you have the time to stop or at least slow down a lot, then that’s better than running through. Running is causing a lot of small movements of the racket head and that affects precision and ability to hit sweet spot. But small steps are often overrated as there is no time to do them in most situations. You have to position well with 3-4 steps and then it’s time to hit already…
Nice video. Question for you, Tomaz: let’s say we are stretched out so wide that we have no chance to get to the correct recovery position by the time the opponent is striking the ball. Should we split step in the wrong spot, or keep on shuffling over and pray for the best ?
Very good and important question, Jay! We must split step as opponent hits the ball where ever we are. So even if we didn't make it to the ideal recovery position and opponent hits the ball, we need to split step. The reason is that we need to be ready for wrong footing shots. If you don't split step, you will be wrong footed many times. You can choose sometimes to just run towards the open court but you must consciously choose that as a gamble. Pros sometimes do that but they make a conscious decisions. Rec players tend to make a subconscious decision because they panic.
One of my opponents regularly wrong foots me. Now I know why. Thanks for your insights.
Thanks a lot...
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Thank you Tomaz.. all your videos are exceptionally clear on technique and feel…I have been a keenly watching all your videos….i have started implementing the ‘just in case’ movements on the court… as of now they make me a lot hassled as I am running around thinking what to do next at the same time… it will be a great help if you can suggest a tip wherein I can play relaxed and stable in spite of all the movements and running around. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! Make sure you are breathing correctly as you play: ua-cam.com/video/3ncD61w69og/v-deo.html - and keep telling yourself to stay calm even though you may be moving fast.