We should tell everything that is really good, so things are valued as they needed. I have seen tons of tennis instruction videos out there, and Thomas is one of the topst there is. Thanks master!
Dear Dr Feel Good Tennis.Your instruction on breaking the elbow turned on a light bulb for me. I tried it and it fixed my forhand. I always struggle and never seemed to feel my forehand right, but know I can feel my swing and improved my control. So grateful. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
Thank you I am a Japanese amateur player Aiming to win the tournament Your play was very helpful I would like to continue watching your videos and practicing
Excellent video. What I notice, and I think is important is that, in spite a using the complete kinetic chain from the hips through the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, the majority of the wrist acceleration is after contact. The wrist is a bit more static during contact. If you accelerate the wrist more during impact, it receives more shock and therefore, possible injuries. I know because that was a big problem that I had to correct in my technique. I notice in slow motion, that the amount of wrist movement you have before and during impact is miminum. It expresses itself more after contact, almost as a release.
I have a question on the topspin topic. Is it absolutely necessary to avoid using the Eastern FH grip in order to effectively play with topspin? Because we have Roger Federer who uses the Eastern FH grip and he is among the best. What would be the advice for recreational players? I think most pro players today do not use an Eastern FH grip and there must be a reason for that. The game has definitely evolved to the point where it is all about topspin, so that may explain why. Do we still have players who turn pro and use the Eastern FH grip? Maybe more common in the WTA.
On the baseline you say that there are two segments the shoulder and the wrist, but no elbow. I've got your effortless forehand course but you don't talk about these two segments from the baseline..... , or the forehand as segments, I don't think? Describing the forehand in this way is very illuminating. BTW if anyone doesn't have this course , buy it, it is amazing
Thanks, Tomaz. When playing warm-up/mini tennis with your opponent, are you using the bent elbow technique on your forehand shots -- or is that a different case?
First, keep in mind there is no such thing as a completely flat shot, meaning that the ball wouldn't spin. Even when we hit "flatter" groundstrokes, the ball has some topspin. All my basic instruction if teaching such flatter shots so you can start with the Forehand playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLIpl812rQ_RfkLppFXO3hbApul5oO50SX.html and with the One-Handed Backhand playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLIpl812rQ_ReTgtuD2t_ffgJSmFAKcWy9.html
I'm not so sure about this one. I see players hitting with a straight arm bending their elbow after the contact as a result of relaxation, not to produce more topspin. players hitting with a bend arm maintain the angle between their forearm and their bicep after contact. That can't happen if you use your elbow to produce topspin, the angle would diminished like Thomas does. I think what gives topspin is only the pronation of the forearm or shoulder
The elbow bends after contact because the forearm was starting to accelerate just before contact. Surely I know what I am doing and surely you can see the heavy topspin I produce with the move I demonstrate. If the player is not looking for produce extra topspin then sure, their elbow can bend because of relaxation. By the way, I am a professional tennis coach since 1993 and not some amateur so there is no way I am wrong in anything I show or teach. There are many other amateur tennis online coaches and with those you can have a debate what's right and what isn't.
Thanks Thomas! Great video. So, are we still attempting to BOWL and LIFT the ball while keeping our arms parallel to each other as you clearly demonstrate in your other tutorials? How does that technique apply here? Thanks
Wow! I didn't expect that kind of answer from you. What's wrong about a viewer in a respectful way questioning what you teach. I honestly don't see that heavy topspin you say you produce, but beyond you being right or wrong, you say there is no way you could be wrong because you have been teaching since 1993. Why not. There is also the possibility you have been teaching this the wrong way since 1993, and since you are not the kind of person that doesn't question your self and think there is no way you can be wrong, I don't see how you could have evolve and improve in almost 30 years of teaching. I also can't see how a good teacher don't invite their students to debate and question, so I'll follow your advice. I will watch other tennis channels where coaches are Secure enough to debate, I'll unsubscribe and you will only have those kinds of comments where they tell you "good for you Thomas", "you are the best Thomas". I see that's what works for you.
@@feeltennis I also wonder why it is so bad (as a high level junior player and now coach). Ian from Essential Tennis also has specific drills on it and has a whole chapter in his book about it. He calls it the Half C (mirrored I guess). And actually your drill around 12:30 that's where you are practically doing it. I do see why it is very important to first get the fundamentals correct. But I still have a lot of beginners that have good balance, a decent Unit turn, uncoiling, finishing high, but yet do something weird around contact, namely flicking the wrist backwards ending up not hitting topspin but slice. When I do one simple lesson of the wind shield wiper (or C drill) from Essential Tennis, I have it fixed and they now hit topspin on every ball. Of course after that it is important to go back to hitting through the ball again etc.
At 18:06 when demonstrating the right use of holding the grip (index finger a bit wider and the thumb on the middle finger for more looseness) he is actually doing the perfect wind shield wiper. So in all honesty I also really wonder why you are against it Tomasz. Don't mean to be disrespectful. Just really curious. What in your view is the eind shield wiper (and in which way different from what you are demonstrating yourself).
This guy really knows what he's talking about, such a rare occurence these days.
We should tell everything that is really good, so things are valued as they needed. I have seen tons of tennis instruction videos out there, and Thomas is one of the topst there is. Thanks master!
Inspiring, excellent video for a any level, your knowledge is very helpful thanks so much
This is the best explanation and I have watched so many tennis videos. Gracias!
great tips and drills - some of the best I have seen!
Dear Dr Feel Good Tennis.Your instruction on breaking the elbow turned on a light bulb for me. I tried it and it fixed my forhand. I always struggle and never seemed to feel my forehand right, but know I can feel my swing and improved my control. So grateful. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
Glad it helped, thanks for the feedback!
Awesome this video Tomaz.
The drill makes me easier to understand what your explanations.
Glad to help
A very clear and useful video.
He has the point about sweet spot, many club player doing top spin balls always goes out the court. Good tips man, thanks.
Thank you
I am a Japanese amateur player
Aiming to win the tournament
Your play was very helpful
I would like to continue watching your videos and practicing
Great lesson as always and very dedication to tennis addict fans.
Thanks.
Excellent video. What I notice, and I think is important is that, in spite a using the complete kinetic chain from the hips through the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, the majority of the wrist acceleration is after contact. The wrist is a bit more static during contact. If you accelerate the wrist more during impact, it receives more shock and therefore, possible injuries. I know because that was a big problem that I had to correct in my technique.
I notice in slow motion, that the amount of wrist movement you have before and during impact is miminum. It expresses itself more after contact, almost as a release.
Thanks to this comment, I got a deeper understanding. Thank you very much.
Fantastic. I was looking for different videos about wrist lag etc and this video was published. The coach comes if the student is ready 🙂
After long wait a upload of ur masterclass teachings thank you Thomas the very in-demand techniques needed for game to play correctly .
Very nice explanation. Thank you
Very nice explanation sir
I have a question on the topspin topic. Is it absolutely necessary to avoid using the Eastern FH grip in order to effectively play with topspin? Because we have Roger Federer who uses the Eastern FH grip and he is among the best. What would be the advice for recreational players? I think most pro players today do not use an Eastern FH grip and there must be a reason for that. The game has definitely evolved to the point where it is all about topspin, so that may explain why. Do we still have players who turn pro and use the Eastern FH grip? Maybe more common in the WTA.
Thanks!
Great video , amazing master class :)
Great video !!!
Great! Tomaz thanks. By the way, what grip did you apply on this lesson?
superb
Thanks a lottttt
On the baseline you say that there are two segments the shoulder and the wrist, but no elbow. I've got your effortless forehand course but you don't talk about these two segments from the baseline..... , or the forehand as segments, I don't think? Describing the forehand in this way is very illuminating. BTW if anyone doesn't have this course , buy it, it is amazing
Tons of knowledge as always. Thanks Tomaz!
Agradecemos sua compra!
Nice to see you again
Thanks, Tomaz. When playing warm-up/mini tennis with your opponent, are you using the bent elbow technique on your forehand shots -- or is that a different case?
Hi Shawn, when I play mini tennis in general I don't spin much but if I do (for an exercise) then yes, I do exactly like I demonstrated.
Good instruction on top spin fh, but what I can't find on your channel is flat drive shot, both fh and bh. Thanks!
First, keep in mind there is no such thing as a completely flat shot, meaning that the ball wouldn't spin. Even when we hit "flatter" groundstrokes, the ball has some topspin. All my basic instruction if teaching such flatter shots so you can start with the Forehand playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLIpl812rQ_RfkLppFXO3hbApul5oO50SX.html and with the One-Handed Backhand playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLIpl812rQ_ReTgtuD2t_ffgJSmFAKcWy9.html
Need drills for topspin on 2-hand backhand. Please assist! Thank you.
They are exactly the same.
I wish i was on that trampoline
Great vid ... Thank you
Great , thanks ❤️
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I'm not so sure about this one. I see players hitting with a straight arm bending their elbow after the contact as a result of relaxation, not to produce more topspin. players hitting with a bend arm maintain the angle between their forearm and their bicep after contact. That can't happen if you use your elbow to produce topspin, the angle would diminished like Thomas does. I think what gives topspin is only the pronation of the forearm or shoulder
The elbow bends after contact because the forearm was starting to accelerate just before contact. Surely I know what I am doing and surely you can see the heavy topspin I produce with the move I demonstrate. If the player is not looking for produce extra topspin then sure, their elbow can bend because of relaxation. By the way, I am a professional tennis coach since 1993 and not some amateur so there is no way I am wrong in anything I show or teach. There are many other amateur tennis online coaches and with those you can have a debate what's right and what isn't.
@@feeltennis good for you Tomaz 👍👍👏👊
If you don’t like and believe the video don’t subscribe and don’t watch them 🤷♂️it’s very simple.
Thanks Thomas! Great video.
So, are we still attempting to BOWL and LIFT the ball while keeping our arms parallel to each other as you clearly demonstrate in your other tutorials? How does that technique apply here? Thanks
Wow! I didn't expect that kind of answer from you. What's wrong about a viewer in a respectful way questioning what you teach. I honestly don't see that heavy topspin you say you produce, but beyond you being right or wrong, you say there is no way you could be wrong because you have been teaching since 1993. Why not. There is also the possibility you have been teaching this the wrong way since 1993, and since you are not the kind of person that doesn't question your self and think there is no way you can be wrong, I don't see how you could have evolve and improve in almost 30 years of teaching. I also can't see how a good teacher don't invite their students to debate and question, so I'll follow your advice. I will watch other tennis channels where coaches are Secure enough to debate, I'll unsubscribe and you will only have those kinds of comments where they tell you "good for you Thomas", "you are the best Thomas". I see that's what works for you.
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Why windshield wipper nonsense ?
I'll make a video on that, it's very bad advice for recreational level of tennis.
@@feeltennis Ok, I'll watch the video.
@@feeltennis I also wonder why it is so bad (as a high level junior player and now coach). Ian from Essential Tennis also has specific drills on it and has a whole chapter in his book about it. He calls it the Half C (mirrored I guess). And actually your drill around 12:30 that's where you are practically doing it.
I do see why it is very important to first get the fundamentals correct. But I still have a lot of beginners that have good balance, a decent Unit turn, uncoiling, finishing high, but yet do something weird around contact, namely flicking the wrist backwards ending up not hitting topspin but slice. When I do one simple lesson of the wind shield wiper (or C drill) from Essential Tennis, I have it fixed and they now hit topspin on every ball. Of course after that it is important to go back to hitting through the ball again etc.
At 18:06 when demonstrating the right use of holding the grip (index finger a bit wider and the thumb on the middle finger for more looseness) he is actually doing the perfect wind shield wiper. So in all honesty I also really wonder why you are against it Tomasz. Don't mean to be disrespectful. Just really curious. What in your view is the eind shield wiper (and in which way different from what you are demonstrating yourself).
Great video , amazing master class :)
Thanks!
Thanks!