Tennis Forehand Transformation - How To Improve Your Forehand Alone (5 DRILLS)

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  • Tennis Forehand Transformation How To Improve Your Forehand Alone (5 DRILLS) - The tennis forehand is very complex and there are many different elements that you have to master in order to build a reliable forehand weapon. Often you may not have access to a coach, a good training partner, a tennis practice wall, or a tennis ball machine, so how can you improve your tennis forehand alone? In this free tennis lesson, Coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will show you five ways you can transform your tennis forehand alone. Inside the lesson, we'll cover the ideal contact point and how to find it, the forehand lag phase and how to master it, the perfect power position for your forehand, the movement to and from the shot, and how to improve your accuracy and direction on your forehand.
    All of these 5 drills can be done alone, so no more excuses!
    Step One - The perfect contact point on your tennis forehand. The ideal contact point will change depending on whether you use an extended arm forehand or a bent elbow forehand. Either way, you'll want to make contact out in front of your body. With the extended forehand, you'll be able to make contact further in front of your body, since the arm is much more extended.
    Drill one: Start off with your racket around the contact zone and drop feed a ball, this can bounce or you can hit it in the air, like a drive volley. The main focus will be on brushing up the ball, if you imagine the ball as a flat clock face, focus on hitting up the ball from 6-12 o'clock if you're hitting down the line or 5-11 o'clock if you are hitting crosscourt.
    Finish with the tip of the tennis racket pointing up to the sky, this will help you build a low to high swing path during the strike zone, vital for hitting topspin and getting good net clearance.
    Step Two - How to master forehand lag. Prior to contact, you'll want the racket to lag behind the grip and hand. This action happens naturally if you're relaxed and have built good technique but to really engrain it, you can also isolate the forehand lag and master the stroke from there.
    Drill Two: Start off with your racket head in the lag position, you can play around with the angle of the strings here, the more topspin you want, the more you'll close the strings to the ground. Drop feed yourself a ball and finish the forehand either over your non-hitting shoulder or across your chest.
    Step Three - The perfect forehand power position. When you study the best players in the world, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and many others, you'll see that many of them reach a very similar power position. Try to focus on having your racket head higher than the grip level in this position, this will create leverage in your racket and hand, the non-hitting hand should be across your body, the upper body coiled and storing energy in the trunk muscles.
    Drill Three: Start off in your perfect power position and drop feed yourself a ball and simply hit your forehand from that position. Once again, you can let the ball bounce or hit it in the air.
    Step Four - Tennis Forehand Movement. Getting into the right position to hit a good tennis forehand is half the battle. As soon as you land on your split step, and recognize you can hit your forehand, you'll want to pivot around your right foot (left foot for left-handers). At the same time your foot pivots, you'll start your unit turn with the body. You'll then run to the ball in a side-on position with normal running steps whenever you can. From here you now hit the forehand and focus on recovery, back into a good position.
    Drill Four: Start off in your normal ready position, do a split-step, and then pivot around your right foot and start running towards the sideline. Once you reach there, you should have reached the power position on your forehand, now you can drop feed yourself a ball to hit your forehand and then recover.
    Step Five - Tennis forehand accuracy. The next step is now to aim your forehand. The two main targets when hitting your forehand will be crosscourt and down the line.
    Drill Five: Feed yourself one forehand that you'll aim to hit crosscourt, followed by one that you'll aim down the line. Repeat this sequence. You can also mix up your feeds, some higher balls, some lower balls, some deeper and some shorter.
    Video Timeline:
    00:00 - Intro To The Forehand Lesson
    00:48 - Overview of the Lesson
    1:17 - Finding The Ideal Contact Point
    3:27 - Drill One
    4:46 - Racket Lag on the Forehand
    6:32 - Drill Two
    8:29 - Free Forehand Download
    8:50 - The Perfect Forehand Power Position
    10:44 - Drill Three
    11:46 - Footwork and Movement To The Forehand
    12:52 - Drill Four
    13:38 - Forehand Accuracy
    Download our FREE forehand guide here - www.top-tennis-training.com/f...
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Komentáře • 187

  • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial

    Download our FREE forehand guide here - www.top-tennis-training.com/forehand-guide/

    • @ArielBerloto
      @ArielBerloto Před 3 lety

      guys, your email automation was spamming on me with this guide, check out your email setup.

  • @Rin_o7
    @Rin_o7 Před 4 lety +10

    Every time I come here, I learn something new or realize something I need to adjust to better my game in every aspect. Thank you TTT

  • @julianszymanski6711
    @julianszymanski6711 Před 4 lety +4

    Good lesson 👍 not biting arround bushes, good English as well. There are also older players and they shouldn't be forgotten. Amen.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @francescomancuso4960
    @francescomancuso4960 Před 4 lety +16

    Simon, this is fantastic and seriously good especially because a lot of us end up playing a lot of matches etc with friends but not spending time on proper training and good to practice alone especially in times when money to tight for a lot of people. Thank you again
    Will you create a similar one for the Backhand? Please please please please please 😊 🙏

  • @colinmerry4854
    @colinmerry4854 Před 4 lety +16

    please do a similar video for the backhand if you can, loved this one

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      We'll do our best!

    • @robertgurtler3777
      @robertgurtler3777 Před 3 lety

      Collin do you have idea how to play and whats is really important to do ? or you just learn from videos like this?

    • @colinmerry4854
      @colinmerry4854 Před 3 lety

      @@robertgurtler3777 hey there, no i'm a pretty seasoned player, 4.0 USTA, so i'm no professional but i know my way around the court. I'm always looking to improve and since this pandemic am especially looking for more drills to do on my own.

    • @robertgurtler3777
      @robertgurtler3777 Před 3 lety

      @@colinmerry4854 Hi Colin..Thats nice and good that you try to improve in these time as much is possible just I wanna give you advice be aware what you going to do on the court or better say what you going to implement in your tennis techinque..I dont want disapoint you but the things what Simon speaks about are complytely unuseful..For following reasons...If you imeagine that you wanna try hit 22 M long ball but you use this brushing way plus you will get up from your knees you can try to find the ball on the moon or in some another state of USA..Yes maybe you creat a big spin but the ball has not lengh not energy and many of them you dont hit cleary..you need extremly lot energy creat the spin but the ball are not really dangerous...
      Check Sampras Federer Agassi or Djokovic if they do this brushing...If you want you can contact me privatly and I explain you more deeply..Have a nice day.

    • @ODSfilms
      @ODSfilms Před 3 lety +1

      @@robertgurtler3777 Well, if you're referring to Agassi that's a bit strange as he personally recommends executing similar drill for the forehand. Well, the only difference is that you'll need one more person to feed you the balls. If you're curious, you can check it's short video preview in Agassi's online course here: www.udemy.com/course/andreagassi/?fbclid=IwAR2jRTWPWs32BvPe-ejgiOyqSbLOX6-YB3UnXXAKc7xrcTaRrJ-i9yIFnyo&ROW-FB-PROS-DPA-Evergreen-ROW-Smartly-EN-ALL_._ci__._sl_ALL_._vi__._sd_All_._la_EN_._&._pd_1041352_._&._ag_row_highest_spenders_19h1_non_cp_lal_3_._ad_6202652679288_._
      Andre's forehand section.
      If you can create a good spin for the almost still ball, you will definitely can make it with the ball coming from the other side of the court. Most of the coaches I met say that you have to brush the ball to make a spin. All the drills in Simon's video are not about the power, it is about the technic at each stage of the full motion. No sense in working on power if your technic is weak. There're multiple cases when beginners simply can't handle a specific part of the motion while doing the rest of it correctly. Don't want to argue, actually - I'm not a pro, and haven't played more than 15 years, and now starting from scratch. But what I'm confident in, is that Simon tells so many tips and details in his videos, which I've never heard from any of the coaches I dealt for the last several months.
      of course, training alone isn't a panacea, but what else should you do if you do not have a training wall near, or a partner, or money to pay for coach and regular training? I think this is better than nothing.

  • @MrMrlosteruk
    @MrMrlosteruk Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent as usual, and the slow mo at the end illustrates the points trained. Great work 👍 👍 👍

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @BrunoatCanada
    @BrunoatCanada Před 2 lety +1

    Simon, Very good video. I will try by myself in the park. Thanks for your help.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for watching 👍
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      Best regards,
      Simon

  • @alejandrotoledo763
    @alejandrotoledo763 Před 4 lety +2

    Tks for sharing this lessons Simon
    I've been learning allot and using them with my students

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @RossCallen2028
    @RossCallen2028 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! What an awesome video. Very helpful! People don’t realize how important it is to do those exact drills even when your at an advanced level. With all the new ways of hitting you need to find the exact way that works for you and this is how you find it. I’m an advanced player and I still do these types of drills by myself when I feel I have to work on something!! Excellent!! Great job and very detailed!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the nice comment Ross
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @grantdelmege2724
    @grantdelmege2724 Před 4 lety +1

    Some great drills here Simon. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ChiTsang
    @ChiTsang Před 3 lety +2

    Helps a lot, thanks

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful!
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @marcomarchionni4617
    @marcomarchionni4617 Před 4 lety +1

    this is what I'm going to do next thursday. Thanks Simon. Always extremely helpful.

  • @augustblood6810
    @augustblood6810 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this video, so useful.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much.
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @djalilz7901
    @djalilz7901 Před 3 lety +2

    This video is the exact answer of what I've asked, as always these are top videos and explanations 👍🏼👍🏼🔥💥

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @jeffcoffey8970
    @jeffcoffey8970 Před 3 lety +1

    Phenomenal coaching! Thank you!!!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching, we hope the videos have helped your game!
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @jdromero2130
    @jdromero2130 Před 26 dny

    Great video Simon! This is perfect for me as I train most of the time by myself, I get the chance to play with a hitting partner on very few ocassions! I would appreciate if you could make another video on training forehand alone and also one for two handed backhand

  • @aleksandarnorsic9970
    @aleksandarnorsic9970 Před 3 lety +1

    Great lesson! BIG thank you!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @alangoudie2299
    @alangoudie2299 Před 4 lety +1

    Another very helpful lesson.A good practice if you are on your own. Thank you.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @jimclarke6344
    @jimclarke6344 Před 2 lety +1

    This was great

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the support 🙏
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @jdogfunk100
    @jdogfunk100 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great tutorial, thanks.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @aulacoelho
    @aulacoelho Před 3 lety +3

    Hey, guys. I just want let you know that your videos made possible my transformation on the forehand to wide stance. I am lean but heavy and these new way of play completely transformed my game. Can not wait for a video with tips on the inside out forehand. Great work!!

  • @youguess8979
    @youguess8979 Před 3 lety +1

    Sir , I am thankful. Thanks for this video.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching 👍
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @MD-of2xv
    @MD-of2xv Před 2 lety +1

    Great drills. Great conscious of tennis mechanics. Many thanks. You are one of the best tennis coach online I found and I watched really a lot of staff. I'm passioned of tennis and I'm greatful for your entire work. Regards

  • @ral4187
    @ral4187 Před 4 lety +3

    Useful self training. I would awesome some sort of self training to improve the one hand backhand

  • @sauliuszickus3582
    @sauliuszickus3582 Před 4 lety +1

    Hy Simon, many time takes me to training tennis alone. Thank you..Best regards from senior.:)

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @user-vx4wm9mv3l
    @user-vx4wm9mv3l Před 4 lety +6

    I dont have questions this lesson is perfect

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you so much.
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @user-vx4wm9mv3l
      @user-vx4wm9mv3l Před 4 lety +2

      Do you have a video with banana forehand ?

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +4

      No, we do inside one of our courses but not on CZcams.
      If enough people would like to see it, we'll make one

  • @tomn1066
    @tomn1066 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for this Simon! Late to the party with this one. Used the video today on the court and it really helped me with my forehand and footwork. Excellent video! Would be great to see of these for a one hand backhand if possible?? Thanks Tom

  • @namjinjung1726
    @namjinjung1726 Před 3 lety +1

    your teaching is wonderful, it is easy to understand. Additionally please give a one hand backhand lesson!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the support
      Here are some one-handed backhand lessons - czcams.com/play/PLJP-Wou-v6z0KORN4JNFVPEii1mxYaymB.html

  • @ScottySmith1957
    @ScottySmith1957 Před 4 lety +1

    Ayyy I feel heard. Thanks for this!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching
      Any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @ScottySmith1957
      @ScottySmith1957 Před 4 lety

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I think a strategy video could be interesting. I feel like I've never seen a tutorial on how to win points, or different strategies you can take during a match to pick up easy points. I'm not sure if tennis can be broken down that way, but it might be interesting if you had a lot of insight into that. There's reviews of existing matches, but never any ideas for drills or ways to practice that are built around setting up points like a chess game, or a play in a football textbook. Just an idea for ya though
      Thanks again!

  • @jcelerin
    @jcelerin Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing video. Thanks for your work, Simon. Take care, all the best. :)

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @jcelerin
      @jcelerin Před 4 lety

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I love your videos. Always inspirating and helpful. Well if I can say, I would be grateful for some tactic guide -for ex. in which situation is better play cross than down the line, when you want to attack and when is just good idea to defense and wait etc...:) I would be also curious how you would play against pretty athletic heavy lefty puncher who attacks almost every ball :) I struggle with this when i play one of my mates :)
      All the best,
      Jan

  • @nltennis2429
    @nltennis2429 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing video. The best out there for tennis coaching

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Appreciate that!
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @nltennis2429
      @nltennis2429 Před 4 lety

      Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons Honestly the only thing I would want to see is injury prevention. I had knee pain for a while and splints as well. You guys cover every stroke really really well

  • @fumpapumps
    @fumpapumps Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video

  • @samanharahap6815
    @samanharahap6815 Před měsícem +1

    Love this vidio..

  • @simonelsley7795
    @simonelsley7795 Před 4 lety +3

    One/Two Handed Backhand Transformation Video Please!!!!
    If focus drills could be shot from the side as well as back would be great
    Awesome work as always TTT Long time fan

  • @lsc21
    @lsc21 Před 3 lety +1

    Very very good video. I struggle with contact point timing. I think these drills will help.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @mikeobiwon
    @mikeobiwon Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for posting this video. Great content as always! I'm generally not available to play or hit at the same time as most of my tennis friends, so these solo drills are great for me to utilize.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @mikeobiwon
      @mikeobiwon Před 3 lety

      Honestly, just continue to do what you guys are doing because you're creating great content for us tennis enthusiasts!

  • @michaelvincentmamongcara1208

    Thank you coaches!

  • @TheNteesh
    @TheNteesh Před 4 lety +1

    I was struggling with my contact point and this video addresses that. Thanks a lot ttt

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @TheNteesh
      @TheNteesh Před 4 lety

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial more videos on how to improve strokes alone similar to this video

  • @pinnacletennisacademy6375

    Great Drills Simon

  • @brucezidane
    @brucezidane Před 4 lety +2

    Simon, that forehand of yours is way too good, great tips by the way.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much.
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @keshavahuja6359
    @keshavahuja6359 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you sir
    I really appreciate the fact that u are regularly uploading videos for us. Again ty very much. Hope to see these types of videos in the future too. These kind of high class content for the viewers is really appreciably.👍🏻

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏
      Any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @keshavahuja6359
      @keshavahuja6359 Před 4 lety +1

      Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons i want see a lesson regarding your match with one of the best coach from team TTT or any other player which has a game like yours.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      @@keshavahuja6359 Many people have enjoyed this match - czcams.com/video/DvPSQkrvLLg/video.html

    • @keshavahuja6359
      @keshavahuja6359 Před 4 lety +1

      Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons I had already seen it but what I mean is that we want a proper match with scoring and all and also want a good competitor. Hope to see in the future.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      @@keshavahuja6359 Ok, we'll do our best

  • @santoshbenda6092
    @santoshbenda6092 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks ttt because I learned a lot from you and might come and meet you in person

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you so much.
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @santoshbenda6092
      @santoshbenda6092 Před 4 lety

      About tactics for matches or more about fitness

  • @alexnguyen9606
    @alexnguyen9606 Před 4 lety +3

    Could you make a video, explaining more in depth on how to use racket lag? I couldn’t quite understand it from watching the video on the atp forehand.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +3

      I cover lag and show a simple drill to improve it in this lesson but check out these lessons:
      Video one - czcams.com/video/OW9bUB5C5tA/video.html
      Video two - czcams.com/video/896_TAzFGd4/video.html
      Video three - czcams.com/video/RBvVQ98fBF8/video.html

  • @jandifraser313
    @jandifraser313 Před 3 lety +1

    Please do more lessons for Lefties!

  • @user-sj8ng1wy4h
    @user-sj8ng1wy4h Před 4 lety +2

    Mr.Simon, do you think you could show a sideways(right preferably) view of your demonstration next time you make a video because i think that would really help people understand better?

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Will do, thanks for the feedback
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

    • @user-sj8ng1wy4h
      @user-sj8ng1wy4h Před 4 lety

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Wow....ok, i would like to see a video on the serve, especially when it comes to how to practice alone. The proper technique of the serve is one that i dont really understand yet and i know you will be able to help. Thank you for asking!!!!

  • @PL-fh8cz
    @PL-fh8cz Před 4 lety +11

    Someone forgot to water the grass court.

  • @mphomorake6989
    @mphomorake6989 Před 3 lety +1

    Would you please make a video on anxiety, I tend to be anxious amd stiffwhen things get tough

  • @Geetu-qc3lr
    @Geetu-qc3lr Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks ttt for such good lessons, just had a question how to increase endurance

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +5

      For tennis, it's important to do a lot of interval training. Stop and start, just like a tennis match.
      But for pure endurance, longer runs are the best. In my playing days, I would do my long runs the day before my off day.
      That would normally be a Saturday, Sunday would be my rest day. So on Saturday's I would normally train 2 hours in the morning 730-930 on court, play some sets etc or work on strategy, then do an hour of weight lifting, go home, eat and have a nap for two hours, then around 4pm go for my long run. Between 2-3 hours most weeks. Then Sunday I rest and Monday I've recovered.
      Check out this workout too - czcams.com/video/-QSS3RAlslM/video.html

  • @karanpanwar7344
    @karanpanwar7344 Před 3 lety +1

    Super....Thanks Simon...Wat grip you play with Simon...can we change our grip ...according to the ball we get.Thanks again....Cheers!!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Karan
      I use the eastern forehand grip and a continental (bottom hand) and eastern forehand (top hand) on my backhand.
      If you constantly change grips on a particular stroke, you won't build up a consistent, reliable weapon, you'll always have to adjust the strike zone, I've never seen a pro player constantly change grips.
      All the best
      Simon

  • @chenko5729
    @chenko5729 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, I'm a beginner player, with your videos I improved my forehand (and topspin) in few months, and so first of all, thanks! I have a question: from your videos, I don't understand how much is important the body weight during the shot. I see you shift it from right to left leg. It's correct? Is that weight's shift that help me to have more boost to the ball? Because I don't succeed in having deep shoots. Ok topspin, but my balls are "short". Thanks a lot!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Try to work on using the neutral stance more often and transfer the body weight from the back leg to front as you make contact. That will help you with depth and power
      All the best
      Simon

  • @powerslavenegi
    @powerslavenegi Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video ; what is that white colour racket ? I see the other is Dunlop srixon 95 .

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      The all white racket is a prototype frame.
      Thank you for watching
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @rahulrajaram6138
    @rahulrajaram6138 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Simon, what green strings and tension are you using? Sounds nice off the racket.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      They are cheap poly strings, strung at 50lbs but they're much looser now, probably less than 40lbs
      They haven't been strung for a good year

  • @franciscomelendez238
    @franciscomelendez238 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi Simon, thank you for the video. I was wondering, can we let the ball bounce before hitting it when doing the drills instead of hitting it before it reaches the ground as you show in the video?

  • @andrewhornby5880
    @andrewhornby5880 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your videos! Could you please do a video about the swing path of groundstrokes and explain the difference between swinging from inside to outside rather than outside inside? Thanks!

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Andrew
      When you say inside to outside vs outside to inside, I don't know what you're referring to exactly?
      I've heard an online coaches use that terminology but there could be a few ways to take that

    • @andrewhornby5880
      @andrewhornby5880 Před 4 lety +1

      Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons I don’t mean hitting an inside out shot, I’m talking about the way you take the racquet back away from your body then bring it in closer to the body before swinging away from your body and out to the ball (inside to outside). And that same swing path applies for both cross court or down the line shots. It’s something I’m trying to correct on my forehand at the moment as I tend to take the racquet back and start swinging to the ball while my racquet head is far from my body causing me to have more of an outside to inside swing path. Is that a bad thing? Why/why not?

  • @youngsuit
    @youngsuit Před 4 lety +4

    I just want to know how to find these beautiful grass courts

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      This was filmed in Oxford, England.
      Visit us in the UK and you'll find many grass courts

    • @youngsuit
      @youngsuit Před 3 lety

      @@Charmander009 yo. people's moms be dying in hospitals with covid right now, make this comment when the vaccine comes thanks

  • @PapperStipes
    @PapperStipes Před 3 lety +1

    When moving from the power position to the lag position. So basically the dropping of the racket. Should you just extend your forearm or should you drop the racket from your shoulder. Just trying to figure out how to connect the to positions

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      The entire arm will drop if you have used a loop, a circle.
      At the same time the arm drops, the forearm starts to open and the racket starts to lag
      All the best
      Simon

  • @thecasualmuslim
    @thecasualmuslim Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Simon, can there be variation in power position?

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, absolutely.
      There are many different power positions, I speak about this at 8:55 in the video

  • @degrad9
    @degrad9 Před 4 lety +1

    Should the racket strings face completely downwards when I initiate the swing from the "racket drop position" (using semi-western grip)? I've been trying to find the right "angle" during practices and to me it feels like it does affect the ball trajectory.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      At 6:18 in this video, I talk about this.
      When you close the strings more towards the ground, it's easier to get more topspin and when you keep them facing the right side of the court, it's easier to flatten out the shot

  • @santoshbenda6092
    @santoshbenda6092 Před 4 lety +1

    When will be your next camp?

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      We'd love to know ourselves honestly, we were thinking to do one in London in September and maybe Malta in November but who knows what will happen with the travel restrictions.
      We're working on it though

  • @eduardohsb
    @eduardohsb Před 4 lety +1

    I practiced so many hours and took so many lessons, actually spent a lot of money on it but my forehand is garbage.
    My serve is good, backhand, slices, volley, everything BUT the forehand. I gave up and actually haven't played much tennis since it is very frustrating.
    I think this it's nice to see people who already know what they are doing practicing like this but I believe not everyone can learn it, especially by themselves.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Well if you film yourself hitting forehands and then compare it to the forehands in this lesson -czcams.com/video/aZj7DIEftPg/video.html You might spot what you're doing wrong and can fix it!

    • @eduardohsb
      @eduardohsb Před 4 lety +1

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial thank you, I must have watched all your videos multiple times, you make really excellent content. I'll give it another try :)

  • @EricHan
    @EricHan Před 3 lety +2

    Simon, quick question. My club coach says self feeding doesn't help your game because the ball is stationery, whereas in a proper game, the ball is coming to you, not stationery. Thus, won't improve your game. Thoughts?

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +4

      I see his point but I don't agree with him.
      A stationary ball is the ideal way to improve your technique and focus solely on what you're doing with your racket/body.
      Self-feeding can be a great way to improve your strokes alone, especially when you don't have a training partner, coach, wall or machine.
      When you work on technique, even with a coach, the majority of good coaches will start off with drop feeds, where the ball is "dead" then progress on to live feeding, hitting then points.
      To dismiss something totally is never a good idea
      All the best
      Simon

  • @lungchan1729
    @lungchan1729 Před 3 lety +2

    someone dislike those tips... how dare them???

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      😂 Thank you for the support
      Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
      All the best
      Simon

  • @historyisthebest5831
    @historyisthebest5831 Před 3 lety +1

    Sorry how do you work on closing the strings. Sometimes when I'm trying to brush it up, I open my strings too much and the ball goes high in the air.

  • @santoshbenda6092
    @santoshbenda6092 Před 4 lety +3

    Sir, I work very hard on each and every ball my coaches are not giving me enough attention and time.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +6

      The only thing you can do is keep working hard and see what happens.
      As long as you focus on building good technique yourself, and work hard (and smart) then you'll improve and the coaches should take notice. If they don't after a while, time for new coaches!!!
      All the best
      Simon

  • @zurabshelia143
    @zurabshelia143 Před 3 lety +1

    I hit always late time on contact point why??? Thank you

  • @shekharguptaSG
    @shekharguptaSG Před 3 lety +1

    Well, I use these drills for training alone but when it comes to matches, I have hard time applying the learnt techniques.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes, it takes much practice and progressions to apply it in matches.
      Check out this video - czcams.com/video/XVuOnYv64OE/video.html

    • @shekharguptaSG
      @shekharguptaSG Před 3 lety

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for the reply. Great videos by the way and these videos are helping me a lot. A big thank you from all the newbies out here.

  • @BarathManohar
    @BarathManohar Před 4 lety +1

    I have a small doubt and this might sound silly... I would like to know what exactly is a split step?...Is it getting off the ground by jumping or spreading the feet slightly wide before getting ready for the shot. I am a beginner tennis player and would appreciate your clarification..

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      When you're just starting tennis, you can focus more on having a good ready position, feet around 1.5 shoulder widths apart, knees slightly bent and your body weight on the balls of your feet.
      From there, it will be easier to push off into the direction of the ball.
      As you advance, you'll use that same stance but progress to jumping up off the court slightly to initiate the push towards the ball, using the ground like a springboard

    • @BarathManohar
      @BarathManohar Před 4 lety

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thank you for the response Mr Simon..I have begun practicing split step drills after watching one of your videos on footwork drills..I believe it would help me to improve my footwork..

  • @jpleaae5126
    @jpleaae5126 Před 3 lety +1

    Where did you get that racket!? @ 0:12

  • @npjpro475
    @npjpro475 Před 3 lety +1

    what is that white racket

  • @dmitryprivate6558
    @dmitryprivate6558 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you have a video on "how to improve your forehand alone without tennis balls, racquet, and the court"? :)

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +3

      Come on now Dmitry!
      That's too easy!
      I thought you were going to challenge me, something like "How to improve your forehand when sleeping" or "How to improve your tennis when cooking dinner"

    • @dmitryprivate6558
      @dmitryprivate6558 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I like to start with easy questions; in this country we call it "playing softball"

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      😂

  • @anishjoshi9485
    @anishjoshi9485 Před 4 lety +1

    Ok so we have to coil, and then rech towards the ball right??

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      Coil and pivot around the right foot then sprint towards the ball. The footwork will change when dealing with deep or short balls though

    • @anishjoshi9485
      @anishjoshi9485 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for that !!! :-):-):-):-)

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +1

      @@anishjoshi9485 You're most welcome

  • @historyisthebest5831
    @historyisthebest5831 Před 3 lety +2

    But sometimes when I brush up, it goes too high. Haha.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Work a lot on drill one and two, the contact and lag phases
      The more you practice, the better you'll get at it

  • @casperjansen53
    @casperjansen53 Před 3 lety +1

    Those Nikes fall out smaller then the size hey! I have 2 pair of those. Is that why your shoe leases are lose? Again I do the same.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      They aren't the most comfortable shoe that's for sure.
      I keep them open so they don't dig into my feet as much!
      Won't be getting another pair for sure

  • @kyousuke8512
    @kyousuke8512 Před 4 lety

    Isn’t it preferable to take two big steps during the movement drill rather than several small steps?

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +2

      Yes, when you have bigger distances to cover, bigger steps work better of course.
      It all depends on how much court you need to cover, to get in the right position.

    • @kyousuke8512
      @kyousuke8512 Před 4 lety

      Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons I guess I’m just thinking in terms of “train the way you play”. If I’m running to the sideline for a ball I’m going to do two large steps then try to take the ball open, so that’s the way id think to do the drill. I really was trying to ask if you think it’s better to do the drill the way you demonstrated, and if so, why?
      Your game is light years ahead of mine and your drills always make intuitive sense to me as to why they are the way they are, but this one had me scratching my head a bit.

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 4 lety +3

      @@kyousuke8512 Feel free to use big steps.
      In my demo, I'm focused more on coiling and getting the racket set in the power position, I'm also not under pressure here to cover distance at high speeds, so I can focus more on my technique.
      But like I said, feel free to use whichever method makes more sense to you.
      The lessons are a guide, not a tennis bible

  • @alezinocarazo1113
    @alezinocarazo1113 Před 4 lety

    Robot

  • @robertgurtler3777
    @robertgurtler3777 Před 3 lety

    Simon Please dont teach people this bulshit...

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      The only bullshit here is your comment. Alex

    • @TopTennisTrainingOfficial
      @TopTennisTrainingOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      @Robert - Debunk the video and send us a link when it's done.
      Looking forward to having a good laugh at you trying to teach tennis with that serve Robbie!