Ok, this is the best, most informative and clearly presented tennis instructional video I've ever watched, no exaggeration. I sound like I'm on a commission. Ain't so. Wowz. 🙏
Spacing is indeed so difficult. It requires you to correctly anticipate where the ball will bounce, and how high and how forward it will jump after the bounce. Since your ideal position (relative to the ball) depends on all those 3 factors, it's really hard. And even when we anticipate that correctly, many of us are clueless about different ideal positions for different balls. I have played many years and I still get myself into the wrong position every single time I play, lol.
This!!! I would always wait until the ball would drop until some better players started to push me back so far I has no space for my backswing 😁 Now my focus is to be on time and always hit in the front. This alone makes tennis ten times more enjoyable!
I came to playing tennis with lots of experience playing organized baseball and basketball. There were definitely crossover skills that seemed to come naturally as I developed my tennis skills.
Good stuff. Question, have you ever done anything on when hitting a short ball do you follow in to the net, or back up to the baseline? The default is to go into the net, but it's not always the right move.
Thanks my friend! To be honest, I don’t advise sliding on hard courts to most. If you ask those that slide on hard courts how they learned they probably wouldn’t be able to tell you as it ‘just happens’ when you’re moving and stopping at extreme speeds. These athletes have trained for many years to be able to move and stop at speed, their ankles are robust and ready for it. If you try to slide before your body is ready, you’re likely to become badly injured. However, if you’re already training at that intensity and speed, then sliding will come quite naturally. Don’t force it!
@@TheTennisMentor thanks so much for that, I find it easier to do it on clay but find it tricky HC. The footwork drill is really good I will try to implement it.
Great video ! I can see a lot of top players and good players on the backhand side use the close stance when the ball is too far and in my opinion (of course it depends what kind of ball you receive and the level) it gives much more power than the open stance. What is your opinion about the close stance on the backhand ? Thank you
Dear Ashley as you said we have to adapt in all drills situations but as usual everyone adapt better to his dominant eye and in my case as lefty one better to do it in neutral stance but depends if you play doubles you have to adapt as well too , always thankful for your videos greets from Mexico 🇲🇽 / E.
Thanks for watching and for your comments! I’m intrigued about the eye dominance theory and the research that backs its effects in tennis… would love to read up on it if you have any links?
With pleasure dear Ashley the best to follow is Patrick Mouratoglou he has plenty of videos in the web , Instagram FB and You tube for this item and by all means it's a fact that you have to placement in a better sense to tracking on the ball with your dominant eye , with myself I made the amendment on this and it's true greetings ! @@TheTennisMentor
I'm a right handed upper intermediate advanced player with a singe handed back hand and one of the most important shots I have learned is the open stance backhand where you hit off your left foot usually by hopping in the air. You would use for a return on your backhand and for a backhand on the run out wide so you won't have that stance issue. Its hard but if your athletic you can do it!
I've heard this many times - in stance, to get "behind the ball", like what does that mean - does the foot need to be placed so that if I dont hit the ball it will hit my leg ? Surely that is too close to swing with straight arm during contact or im just not getting the concert right...
I think one of the most common footwork mistakes I see playing in comps is when the person serving fails to take a step back after serving only to find a good return landing the ball at their feet!
Thanks. I’d say that all of the tips can be practiced for free with a hitting partner. Yes, it would be easier to use a ball machine or hit with a coach, but the real skill is being able to do it when you’re receiving unpredictable shots. 1. Spacing - Whilst warming up, practice hitting some on the fall, some at the peak and some on the rise. 2. Recovery - Beat the hit. Recover before your opponent contacts the ball (easily practiced) 3. Stances - Raise your awareness of your stances during a normal practice. You may not be able to get as many repeatable reps in but you’ll definitely improve through being more aware!
I think your explanation of open stance on single backhand isn’t quite correct. You’re setting up open but essentially you’re hitting in closed stance. Hitting in open is nigh on impossible to generate pace unless you’re Stan.
Amazing tips. I do sooo well with footwork when hitting for fun but as soon as we're keeping score, it all goes out the window.
You’re content is far superior to that of some other well known coaches on this site. Much appreciated.
That’s very kind of you to say, thanks! 😊
Awesome, I never thought of hitting the ball at peak or rise. I usually wait for it to drop. Thanks
Ok, this is the best, most informative and clearly presented tennis instructional video I've ever watched, no exaggeration. I sound like I'm on a commission. Ain't so. Wowz. 🙏
Spacing is indeed so difficult. It requires you to correctly anticipate where the ball will bounce, and how high and how forward it will jump after the bounce. Since your ideal position (relative to the ball) depends on all those 3 factors, it's really hard. And even when we anticipate that correctly, many of us are clueless about different ideal positions for different balls.
I have played many years and I still get myself into the wrong position every single time I play, lol.
This is what makes tennis both the most rewarding and frustrating sport!!😁 Thanks for your comments
Ooooo ... Didn't think about Tip 2! Love it! I'm slow getting back for the next shot a little too often 😅
Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Lots of people admire their shot or check where it’s landed before they even think about recovering 😅
This!!! I would always wait until the ball would drop until some better players started to push me back so far I has no space for my backswing 😁 Now my focus is to be on time and always hit in the front. This alone makes tennis ten times more enjoyable!
I came to playing tennis with lots of experience playing organized baseball and basketball. There were definitely crossover skills that seemed to come naturally as I developed my tennis skills.
Thanks Ashley!
Thanks for the video. I agree with all your points. The only thing I would add, albeit the most simple, would be a proper split step.
Yes, a fundamental that is often missed!
Thank you so much I greatly appreciate all the tips.
You’re very welcome!
really love your teaching tips! Would you mind to make a video focusing spacing drills. Thanks
Hey, thanks for the suggestion, I’ll work on it!
Hi, I love your videos con you please make a video with some tips obout the serve and the racket customization ❤❤❤ thank you❤❤❤❤
I’ve made a few on the serve! Here is one on racket customisation: czcams.com/video/-c3PnXuk89A/video.htmlsi=dZJ3rdgQxlmphzrn
Good stuff. Question, have you ever done anything on when hitting a short ball do you follow in to the net, or back up to the baseline? The default is to go into the net, but it's not always the right move.
one of the best tennis youtubers thanks ashley, can you also do a video on sliding on hard courts
Thanks my friend!
To be honest, I don’t advise sliding on hard courts to most. If you ask those that slide on hard courts how they learned they probably wouldn’t be able to tell you as it ‘just happens’ when you’re moving and stopping at extreme speeds. These athletes have trained for many years to be able to move and stop at speed, their ankles are robust and ready for it.
If you try to slide before your body is ready, you’re likely to become badly injured.
However, if you’re already training at that intensity and speed, then sliding will come quite naturally. Don’t force it!
@@TheTennisMentor thanks so much for that, I find it easier to do it on clay but find it tricky HC. The footwork drill is really good I will try to implement it.
Bro thanks for another great video! Need more of them!
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it!
thanks Coach 🙏👨🏫🎾 excellent teaching 🤜🤛
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Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
❤ your lessons coach Ash 😮😂😂.
That makes so much sense. Thank you
Very good instructional vid for footwork! Open stance BH is a higher level technique... requires significant core strength and excellent technique.
thnaks for the tips!
You’re welcome!
I just subscribed and love your channel thanks for the tips ❤
Awesome, welcome aboard! I hope you like my other videos too! 🙏
brilliant content, amazing tips.
Thanks my friend
Amazing advice!
Thanks for watching!
Tip 2 is gold
⭐️⭐️
Great video ! I can see a lot of top players and good players on the backhand side use the close stance when the ball is too far and in my opinion (of course it depends what kind of ball you receive and the level) it gives much more power than the open stance. What is your opinion about the close stance on the backhand ? Thank you
can you make a video on doubles strategy? i’m trying to make my schools varsity team and i need help knowing when to poach and do other things
I made this one recently that should help! czcams.com/video/stnjmHzUey0/video.htmlsi=Lgr2viho8HqLXuoQ
Thanks Ashley!, I wish ask you if the course has subtitles in english or others?
If Sinner watches your videos then I’m subscribing! Very good video by the way.
Welcome aboard!
Dear Ashley as you said we have to adapt in all drills situations but as usual everyone adapt better to his dominant eye and in my case as lefty one better to do it in neutral stance but depends if you play doubles you have to adapt as well too , always thankful for your videos greets from Mexico 🇲🇽 / E.
Thanks for watching and for your comments! I’m intrigued about the eye dominance theory and the research that backs its effects in tennis… would love to read up on it if you have any links?
With pleasure dear Ashley the best to follow is Patrick Mouratoglou he has plenty of videos in the web , Instagram FB and You tube for this item and by all means it's a fact that you have to placement in a better sense to tracking on the ball with your dominant eye , with myself I made the amendment on this and it's true greetings ! @@TheTennisMentor
I'm a right handed upper intermediate advanced player with a singe handed back hand and one of the most important shots I have learned is the open stance backhand where you hit off your left foot usually by hopping in the air. You would use for a return on your backhand and for a backhand on the run out wide so you won't have that stance issue. Its hard but if your athletic you can do it!
Please can you do a bag check
Yes, coming soon!
@@TheTennisMentor love you thanks so much you are my idol
I've heard this many times - in stance, to get "behind the ball", like what does that mean - does the foot need to be placed so that if I dont hit the ball it will hit my leg ? Surely that is too close to swing with straight arm during contact or im just not getting the concert right...
I think one of the most common footwork mistakes I see playing in comps is when the person serving fails to take a step back after serving only to find a good return landing the ball at their feet!
Those are seriously good points, but very difficult to practice consistently without breaking the bank.
Thanks. I’d say that all of the tips can be practiced for free with a hitting partner. Yes, it would be easier to use a ball machine or hit with a coach, but the real skill is being able to do it when you’re receiving unpredictable shots.
1. Spacing - Whilst warming up, practice hitting some on the fall, some at the peak and some on the rise.
2. Recovery - Beat the hit. Recover before your opponent contacts the ball (easily practiced)
3. Stances - Raise your awareness of your stances during a normal practice. You may not be able to get as many repeatable reps in but you’ll definitely improve through being more aware!
@@TheTennisMentor very well said 👍
Superb video 🔥🔥 Those who haven't subscribed please do it now he deserves a lot more!!
Thanks buddy 🙏🙏
Is that a blue speed or is it just the lighting?
It’s glossy black, must be the light!
Is that an all black head dampener? If so where is that bad boy from?
It is, it’s a precious relic from many years ago! I haven’t seen them made since ☹️
Does Federer's statement make De Minaur the goat? 🤔🤔
this comment make you look dumb. :D
thanks
Moving != Speed
Movement is more than speed - listen to Franco Herrero at 49:00 on the functional podcast
My opponents don’t have a choice. They only need to practice hitting balls as they drop because I pin them to the back fence! #humble
What is that thing on his shirt?
A microphone
I think your explanation of open stance on single backhand isn’t quite correct. You’re setting up open but essentially you’re hitting in closed stance. Hitting in open is nigh on impossible to generate pace unless you’re Stan.
Тебе не надоело каждый год это повторять?
I actually don’t recall covering this topic on here 😅
Not much wrong with a wide ball closed stance on the one hander if you swing that back foot/hip out on the finish, like Thiem
You’re right, extremely difficult to hit a oney with an open stance!
@@TheTennisMentor But you're right too should be in the arsenal! Oney return is open stance of course