Play Better Tennis In 15 Minutes - Instant Tennis Improvements
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- Play Better Tennis In 15 Minutes - Instant Tennis Improvements
We all want to improve our tennis game faster, we want to feel good when we're hitting, we want to have energy on court and enjoy the game.
But so many of us neglect three important elements of tennis and it costs us big time. In this free tennis lesson, coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will show you how to play better tennis in 15 minutes for instant tennis improvements.
There are a few golden rules that all tennis players should follow, regardless of skill or playing level. These simple tricks will help you play better tennis each and every time you step out on the court, whether it's for practice or you're playing a tennis match.
Play Better Tennis In 15 Minutes - Instant Tennis Improvements:
Tip One - Track the ball at all times. The golden rule of tennis - watch the ball. Yet how often do we all forget to actually do just that? When was the last time you stepped out on the tennis court and purposely put all your focus and attention on doing the main task in tennis, tracking the tennis ball during the entire rally or point?
So often, tennis players of all levels, from complete beginners to the very best players in the world, including even Federer and Nadal, will forget to focus on and zone in on the tennis ball. This normally results in hitting the ball off-center or shanking the shot.
When you truly focus on the tennis ball, from the time it leaves your opponent's racket until the point it hits your strings, you'll be setting yourself up with the best possible chance to hit the shot cleanly, in the middle of the sweet spot on your tennis racket.
Focus on the ball when it's bouncing on your opponent's side of the court, as it's rising up to their racket, as they make contact, see how quickly you can pick up if the ball is coming to your forehand or backhand side, if the ball is coming deep or short, if the shot has topspin, slice or is flat, and as it's passing the net. See the ball land on your side of the court, see it rise up towards your racket, see the blur of the contact point and then see the ball travel towards your opponent. Repeat this entire process for the full duration of the rally or point.
The more you practice this, the better you'll get at focusing solely on the tennis ball.
Tip Two - Take a deep breath. The majority of tennis players will make this crucial error when they play tennis - hold their breath when they make contact. There are three main types of tennis breathers:
1. The tennis player who holds their breath during contact then exhales, often using a grunt
2. The tennis player who holds their breath during most of the rally or point, taking emergency air only when they're about to collapse
3. The tennis player who exhales during the strike zone and inhales deeply between shots (Federer style)
When you hold your breath, two main things happen, firstly your body is tense when you make contact so the swing is not as fluid or loose as it can be, and secondly, the body gets tired much quicker.
When you exhale during the contact point, however, the body can stay relaxed and you'll be fresher, for longer.
Focus on inhaling as you prepare for the shot, the backswing, then start to exhale as you swing towards the ball.
This will set you up really well to produce effortless power!
Tip Three - Margins. Often, when tennis players make unforced errors, it's not because of a particular stroke being bad or weak but the type of shot they've gone for. The two main obstacles on the tennis court that we must avoid and be aware of are:
1. The net
2. The lines
You almost want to take the net out of play, by hitting with two or even three net levels. Think about Nadal on clay, he rarely hits balls into the net because of his massive net clearance.
But by hitting higher over the net, we also have to get the ball to dip before the lines, this is best achieved by hitting with good levels of topspin.
If you eliminate the net and get the ball to dip, you'll reduce your unforced errors massively.
Crosscourt vs down the line. The other major thing that will help you become more consistent and a better tennis player, in general, is hitting mainly crosscourt. By hitting crosscourt, you're hitting over the lowest part of the net, into the most amount of court and you'll reduce your recovery steps to being in position.
So, the next time you play tennis, focus on just tracking the ball properly for the first five minutes, once you feel like you're zoned in, focus on your breathing patterns and finally focus on increasing your margins.
Video Timeline:
00:00 - Play Better Tennis In 15 Minutes Intro
00:29 - How To Watch The Ball Properly In Tennis
1:58 - The Key To Early Racket Preparation
3:38 - How To Stay Relaxed When Playing Tennis
5:01 - The Main Reason Tennis Players Get Tight When Hitting
7:35 - How To Reduce Your Unforced Errors In Tennis
9:58 - Crosscourt vs Down The Line?
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1. Track the ball
2. Breathe (I like to quietly say the word "easy" as I hit/swing)
3. Increase margins, topspin and big targets
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All the best
Simon
How to hit better Spin with two handed Backhand. Love your vids, greetings from Germany
So cringe bro
I really would want to see a footwork lesson about approaching the ball correctly,i have hard time spacing it and finding the right steps towards the ball and I am out of balance many times,but when im in perfect position the shots are really decent,but i have hard time finding that perfect position
We'll add it to the list
Agreed
same problem to me
I’d love to see it too!
Same problem🤦
this was much appreciated thanks for the tips! i never thought of the value of going cross court like that, i do always try to push it down the line and i often hit in the net or out
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial yooo appreciate the response! I’ve been learning about how and when to approach the net, but I struggle with how to hit the ball when I am charging. Not just as far as where to hit it but just the technical aspects of how to hold and swing the racquet when Im in that position
Like I usually find myself with the racquet straight up and I have decent reaction time so i don’t feel uncomfortable close to the net but I also catch myself just swatting at the incoming ball legit like a fly swatter and I know that’s not good haha
Haha it happens, try to time your split step when the opponent makes contact, it will give you time to react and not feel rushed. Try to keep in in front of you and block not hit (imagine you are a wall) and move forward with your feet rather than with your hand. Hope that helps! …oh and appreciate letting us keep the Tennis Ball in Cup magic trick vid on Love Tennis Media!! 👍🎾 Alex
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I will def try that, thanks man! And yooo that’s too funny I didn’t realize the channels were connected 😂😂
INSTANT it was! Thanks Simon! Straight sets, best rhythm in my match llay for months, possibly years! I found for me to breath IN at the split step as my opponent made contact was the final piece... it seemed to totally connect me to a continous focused rhythm. You have helped in so many ways... lie you 6 o'clock picture. Many thanks from the wet coast of Canada!
Awesome to hear Ross
When I see comments like this, it motivates me to keep going 100%
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Simon
best youtube tennis coach ever, every video is a winner.
Thank you for the support, much appreciated
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Simon
True 👍
Your videos have greatly improved my understanding of the game. Tracking the ball, breathing, and hitting cross courts regularly can go a long way in helping me evolve as a player... Thank you for this free knowledge... I am extremely grateful for your content ...
Thanks for watching Barath
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Simon
Thank you! This is the best instructive video I have come across so far (and I have watched quite a few)-- clear language, fundamental tips illustrated with live examples of play AND a wrap-up summary of it all-- Excellent teaching approach!
Many thanks for the support 🙏
This helped a lot, I‘ve been at a low point in my tennis game lately, and I think I‘ll try these tips, especially the breathing one to relax a bit
Great tips Simon. While listening to the instructions, I visualised myself implementing these changes. I see changes the way I play immediately. I am sure it will show on court as well.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching Vijay
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Awesome tips here. Especially, the breathing technique, which is hugely overlooked by most coaches that I have worked with. Inefficient breathing leads me to be gassed out during long points, make bad decisions on the tennis court and also has a spillover effect on the next point and the next and so on and so forth. THANK YOU!
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Simon
Very valuable tips which will benefit many players including me.Thank you Simon.
Thanks for watching Alan
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Simon
Thanks a lot! Just being pure in tennis without noise, being clear to transmit your golden value knowledge is super precious!
Thanks for watching
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Simon
Yes of course, I would really like to hear your analysis on current matches, to hear about how do you read phenomenal games and approaches of skillful top players. Thanks!!!
These tips where so helpful for playing a
Better shot. I can get a better steady position and good eye contact with the incoming ball. Thank You!!
Thanks for watching 👍
And good luck with the improvements
You are great Simon..Thank you...
Thanks for watching and for the support Miguel
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Simon
Coach Simon, I need a video on how to "construct" points. What are some good shot patterns? I guess I'm looking more for a strategy video, although I do enjoy these "fundamentals" lessons as well.
We have a bunch of strategy lessons on the way but check out these lessons - czcams.com/play/PLJP-Wou-v6z2RFwFLIqS588hrVtFxl2eI.html
Great advice👍Thanks Simon.
Thank you for the support James
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Simon
As always, very important tips that make all the difference !
Really good !
Thank you for the support
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Simon
The technique is very important, but when we move from training to the game, the mental part makes the difference.
I would like to know how to overcome the fear that often prevents us from playing our best tennis when we are in competition.
Thanks
Nice tips! Helped to improve my tennis! Thank You!
Thanks for watching
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Simon
Thanks, hopefully I'll remember to put these tips in effect today!
Thanks for watching
Take it step by step, tracking the ball firstly, then the breathing patterns and finally your strategy.
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial oh no this is perfect, I need to implement this before requesting more. Thanks
Nice lesson guys. Thank You! I've returned after 15 years. Now I'm playing with mates every weekend. Feel really great :)
Awesome to hear 👍
Great tips! Thanks. Love the white racquet :-)
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Simon
This is what i need the most. Im out of breath during even rallies. I get tired easily. Will follow this always.Thank you to my brother who shared this channel to me. Thank you.
Good luck with the improvements 🙏
Very good tips on gaining better focus.
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Simon
Thanks, awesome tips!
Glad it was helpful!
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Simon
Great Video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching
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Simon
I like very much your channel you have great advices!!!!! Good work
Thanks for watching Edgar
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Simon
Tip 2 is superb. Never heard of this from others. Thanks Simon and TTT.
Thank you for watching 👍
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon, I would love to see you and Alex coaching someone who is an intermediate level player and going through the process. It would be much beneficial to all of us.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Frederico
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Simon
Great tips thank you
Thanks for watching Dipika
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Simon
Amazing ! Thank you Simon !
Thank you for the support
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon ! I woudl really appreciate a defensive backhand slice video. Fed style, ball is too high on the left for the one-hander, goes to the slice as last resort .. know what I mean right ? on the run defending high balls etc... Thank you , All the Best
Love your content!!✨🎾
Thank you for watching Ayaka
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It will help me a lot
Great videos! keep up the good work!!
Many thanks 🙏
Breathing during shots is so basic, but so easy to forget during a point. I'll try holding on to the image of "blowing through" the ball. Thanks for the quick back-to-basics lesson!
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Overhead on the backhand side; slice forehand; two missing pieces in my game. Thank you!
Well done. Love listening about tracking the ball. The quick snippet of the player identifying long or short ball is great. Notice how ones body needs to be reactive. And furthermore the psyche you need to instill in yourself to be able to react to any shot while you’re tracking. Well done.
How about breaking down how to maintain warm up rally before match starts. From rally pace, how to calmly hit, volley, overhead, and lob. I can’t tell ya how many times I’ve seen both players simply not knowing how to maintain a fair warm up pace. And then it affects their psyche because they’re simply not use to it. Especially the volleys, overheads, and even lobs.
Also please please remind every viewer why POSTURE is absolutely important!!! The way how you’re standing during your videos speaks volumes. SO MANY PLAYERS overlook that. I constantly stress to my students, your footwork will improve... BUT ALWAYS maintain your posture!!! Running and hitting. Ugghhh.
Overall love the video. I hope one day you can explore the aspects of tracking the ball. It’s something people don’t know much about.
We just filmed a lesson on tracking the ball a few days ago, it should be ready in a few weeks time
In our workout videos, we often mention the scapula exercises - czcams.com/video/TCBaMGobwVI/video.html
Thanks!
Thanks for watching
Thanks for this very useful video. Here is an idea for your next video- Effective footwork, drills that will help you.
Footwork lessons on the way
Brilliant 👏
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Simon
thanks, good video!
Thanks for watching
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Simon
Thanks for the advises!
Thanks for watching
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial
You know, Simon, I'm not familiar to any rating system which defines a tennis skill level of a person.
But if we imagine a scale from 0 to 10 by which a person who never held a tennis racket would be "0" and Federer/Nadal and other top 100-200 people in the world would be "10" then I'd consider myself a "2".
Also I'm not a kid. I'm in my 30s.
So being such a beginner in tennis I'm all for basics like these in the video. Watching the ball, breathing, hitting cross, keeping the ball deep and high above the net... very basic things. I guess that's all what I need to remember now during practices/matches.
Maybe I'd be also interested in tennis gear opinions and basic "rules". Like "this type of frame gives you this" and "this type of string with this tension gives you this" and such. There's an ocean of gear stuff which beginners are not certain and confused about. Many racket frames, even more strings... too stiff frame and/or too stiff strings = tennis elbow. I don't wanna become injured but I also do want to feel comfortable, find the right gear solution(s) for me and forget about it to focus on my game and on improving from "2" to "3", then to "4" etc.
That's the point where I am now.
I try to get much of what you guys advise and I'm grateful. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for this.
Thanks for watching 👍
Tracking the ball often builds the difference between a player with a good technique and a very good player in general. ( in my opinion)
Very good video btw 👌👍🏼
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Simon
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons I’d love to have a video about a perfect stop
thanks for the video
Thank you for watching 👍
Thanks
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Molto interessante! Bravo!
Grazie per la visione
Ci sono lezioni che vorresti vedere nel prossimo futuro?
Ti auguro il meglio
Simon
this is helpful cause I'm gonna practice tennis this summer so I can play in high school
Thank you, My girlfriend keeps hitting home runs. Now that she knows about top spin hopefully we can actually play tennis.
Thanks for the helpful video. When I ran to hit a shot, often my body got too close to the ball and got jammed. Can you do a video how to avoid this problem, for both the forehead and backhand strokes? For overhead smash, I had same problem: the ball fly to me fast and gets too close to the body. Thanks
We'll try to make a lesson on the topic soon
All the best
Simon
Simon, can you please be the first tennis channel to make a video about behaviors on the tennis court, like for example, controlling anger, frustration, and dropping ego.
Thank you for the suggestion.
We'll try to make some mental lessons in the next few weeks
All the best
Simon
What a great-great tips... Can't wait to practice it on the court. Btw... How you suggest breath circulation at the 'Serve' condition? Do you think should i do the inhale when throw the ball to the air and exhale when hit the serve?
I like to inhale on the way into the trophy position, then start the exhale then, sometimes I'll even exhale slowly from the start and then speed it up as I go along, it takes some practice on the serve
Watch Breath Relax Hit! 10x improvement instantly! Thanks for the video 💯
Thanks for watching 🙏
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Dang brother, them strokes rit up their w/Feds! :)
Thanks for the support 🙏
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Simon
Thank you!
Thank you for watching Mykola
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Simon, in case I have I will post as I can see that you really put an effort to make excellent videos for the posted request. I'll try to implement your suggestions to improve my precision, thanks!
You are great at explaining, congratulations with that and with your videos in general.Very nice tips. Everyone kan get better by listening your videos carefully and that is what I think is wonderful about your channel.
Which kind of exercises, in your opinion, are best for getting ready to play? Running, bicycle...? Thanks on advance.
I appreciate that!
The best exercises include interval training, footwork drills, resistance band exercises, check out this video - czcams.com/video/rqhDFwTFnes/video.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks a lot! I'm kind of 'coming back' to play after many years without even touching a racket and It feels just great. I go all in but I'm kind of scared about getting my arm injured, somewhere. Have you made a video about stretching or doing routines to avoid injuries? That I 'need' to see! 😊😄
Not yet, but we have it on the to-do list soon
good stuff
👍
Best tennis coach
Thank you for the support
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Simon
A video suggestion! Show us the difference between the grips (how to hold the racquet) and then do a forehand and backhand demonstration using those grips.
Good suggestion, we'll add it to the list
All the best
Simon
That's super helpful
Thanks for watching Mohammad
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Simon
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It's my pleasure to watch your videos
I do struggle with the contact point in my shots so I'd like to learn more about hitting more consistent shots
What is the most important thing to focus on when you're playing tennis?
To keep the ball in play?
do not hate the players, hate the game
Having fun!
I think its keep your head still during contact and not decelerate🤔
footwork
Hello I play tennis and I have a question on Is serving and backhand that I can put A back Span on the tennis and I don't know how I do that
Thanks Sam for the helpful tips. Would you be able to go ever one handed backhand in the same way you did this lesson? Thanks
Have you watched these lessons - czcams.com/play/PLJP-Wou-v6z0KORN4JNFVPEii1mxYaymB.html
Awesone video! Just a question, what is the name of your full white racket?
Many thanks 🙏
It’s a prototype
Absolutely spot on! Thank you for posting! I read the comment about wanting a video on "how to construct points". I think that I have an understanding of how to construct points, but when I'm in a rally, I always feel that I'm on defense, I never get the opportunity to "construct" a point. I'll hit a good deep ball to their backhand, the opponent slices a short angle cross-court to my backhand, and I'm running! The planned construction of a point never seems to happen for me. What can I do to improve my defensive posture?
Try to train certain patterns in practice over and over again.
One of the drills I do with my players is you rally crosscourt and one player is the boss, whenever they want to, they hit down the line and the point is open.
Change over so both players get that chance.
This is the simplest yet most effective pattern to work on from the baseline
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Sounds like a good one. I'll try it with my partner today! (Are you releasing the forehand slice video soon? I'm finding it hard and getting mixed advice from other players. Thanks.)
Thank you for a great video. These three things sound pretty basic but are so important.
Thanks for watching
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Would love some basics for one handed backhand video if possible please. Maybe some simple and easy tips to execute it consistently? Thank you very much, Simon.
Hi! I have tryouts in a week and my problem is I get very conscious when my coach watches me! I never hit my best when this happens. Any tips?
Thanks for the breathe remark, I was not aware of that.
Happy to help!
How to hit better Spin with two handed Backhand. Love your vids, greetings from Germany
Thank you for the support Nico
Check out the second drill in this video - czcams.com/video/PBguk3yRPgI/video.html
I think tracking the ball is toughest to get used to. I think Djokovic is among the top players who are not constantly looking at the ball especially at contact point. At recreational level, I think it is hard to anticipate the positioning of the opponent which makes it difficult for me to hit without keeping an eye of where the opponent is going to be. I will give it a try but it will be unnatural for me. Simon, could you please make a video about how to return heavy and/or fast balls from the baseline? I faced such player and I felt I did not know how to use the energy of the ball and got tired. Thank you!
When your opponent makes contact, if you're tracking the ball, you'll see where they are so it will give you clues about their intentions.
I'll add that video to the list, dealing with fast balls on the baseline
Thanks for great video. I have just one question about tracking the ball. If you watch Federer, he stays looking at the contact point after shot, so he can't track the ball when it is flying to the opponent, right?
His head might stay down but his eyes can move, he might lose it for a split second or two but that would be worth the clean contact and those initial few feet when the ball comes off your own racket would be a time that tracking isn't as important as at all other times
What racket do you recommend? I just switched from pro staff to clash 100, thinking Blade instead. Any idea in wilson for advanced players?
I would test out as many different frames as you can get your hands on and see which one suits your game
New kick serve videos would be great. And explained about speed. When I try to do the brush up, it does not work yet well enough. Maybe some slowed down videos from side angle. I can hit about 105 km/h flat serve (not every time), but struggling with the kick serve and slice serve. How to start practicing slowly and how to do it at proper speed.
I am 72 years old (young :) ) and started my tennis playing 2,5 years ago. 20 years ago I couched young players, but I myself never played properly, so my lessons and my tennis stopped when I could not give more advice to my students. I have looked through most of your videos.
I have also made some Word documents by taking some situations photos from your videos to explain to myself and some of my senior tennis friends and putting explanation in English and in Finnish to those documents. Sometimes a good picture of the situation would be also nice (in your videos or separately).
Thanks for the feedback.
I'll keep that in mind for future lessons.
Have you watched this kick serve drills lesson - czcams.com/video/3nCowmjgN6w/video.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Yes I have. On Monday training again inside on tennis court. I would like to know how to have that speed (even more speed compared to flat serve) and still get kick serve going over the net and bouncing.
Coach Simon ur the man!!! -@jordanschultz aka top tennis top fan!
Thank you for the support Jordan!
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Simon
Is there any tip to track the high ball playing in summer in scorching sun? I often wonder how players track high balls in sun? My little boy tries it and often complains about sun getting in eyes particularly when no sun glasses. Thank you
It's a constant battle in the sun, you have to try to adjust as best as you can.
There's no easy fix really
Sir please make a video on doing a fast and high flat service
Flat serves are high risk unless you're tall, I would aim to get more power on serve using these drills - czcams.com/video/2fJgWjcEUC8/video.html
Great video. Very informative.
Thanks for watching
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Simon
Simon and Alex, why don't you guys do equipment reviews (rackets, strings etc)? It would be nice to know your opinions since you guys are so high level compared to the rest of the people on youtube
We did do a few in the past:
1 - czcams.com/video/TVEAjSObotA/video.html
2 - czcams.com/video/xAOPr56I6GI/video.html
3 - czcams.com/video/ANW2bq3gyPA/video.html
It takes a lot of work for one video, we focus more on lessons for players and they seem to be what 90% of the subs want but if enough people want us to restart the review videos, we would do it
こんばんは！What do you thing kimiko date form?I thing about effective form. My tennis level is intermediate.I try rising tennis!
Kimiko Date used very compact swings which allowed her to take the ball early and control play by taking time away from her opponents.
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial simonさん、thank you so much!
Good video
Thank you for watching
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Simon
Hi maybe a video on approaching the ball?
Or lobbing
Could you make a video on how to hit your 2 hand backhand flat and powerful. Thanks
Check out this lesson on backhand power - czcams.com/video/GmgG1rJVaB0/video.html
The sum if youtube tennis knowledge in 10 minutes... Wow
Thank you for watching
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Simon
would you mind telling us what string do you use for your racquet? Thanks
I use poly strings for all my rackets, a small, unknown brand currently
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons How about the tension of the string?
Normally around 48-50 lbs
which racquet do you use ?
thanks
The all white frame is a prototype
1. Always track the ball. Also if the Ball is on the other side of the field.
2. Breath out while you swing, dont breath out after the swing and hold your Breath while you're swinging.
3. Don't try to play the ball at the lines and dont try to play the ball near over the net. Try to play the ball a lot over the net and away from the lines.
You get great Topspin and height if you let the racket drop low before you hit the ball.
4. If you play Cross court you Can recover longer.
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial netter tips when playing doubles
How do we improve tracking the ball. Are there any drills ??
Yes, there are many.
We have a video coming soon with a few
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial thank you for the videos in advance :)
Should i stand back at wait for the ball to bounce because im always too early or too late for the ball.
Yes
Hi Simon, I’m a solid player but too often I come off the ball and don’t take a full swing. It’s a mental thing but over time it has shortened up my forehand stroke. Any advice to address this?
Get your coach or partner to feed you balls and hold the finish for 2-3 seconds on every shot, make sure the coach doesn't feed the next ball until you've held the finish.
This will reinforce the ending and help you remember when you go back to hitting
You could start every session with 5-10 minutes of holding the finish
All the best
Simon
use a ball machine...easiest way to get better timing and focus on full/relaxed swing
How do I serve
I “played” tennis for the first time yesterday. And yeah. Cleared the fence and everything. Body hurts today
Can you please say wich Racket this is?
A prototype frame
Simon what raqcuet were you using this video?
The all white racket is a prototype
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial thanks
Guys make it look so easy..
Thanks for watching
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
4:50 whoa, imagine if Nadal, Djokovic knew about this trick, they would have won like 5-10 more grand slams ;-)
Lol I'm sure they both know and work on it, but the stress of the match kicks in and they forget.
Djokovic is a hawk with his eyes and is very good at the breathing, sometimes he does hold his breath in when in matches though, in practice I always hear him exhaling through the strike zone
the intro reminded me of steve backstual
Stroke no.1 : aaaaahhhh
Stroke no.2 :ouuufffff
Sounds are important for finding differences between the strokes 😂
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How do I lag if that was the word... How do I lag without the racket aiming up or down? It’s like when I swing normally with some of the lag on the racket it’s like the racket has a seizure and the ball is hit up or a whole different angle somehow
Check out this lesson - czcams.com/video/9T6ixfsb9Bc/video.html
grass is always greener on the other side....Bang goes that Theory, thanks to Simon's back-garden....
I wish this was my garden, we’d have a lot more lessons if it was
I am confused on how to track the ball. Whenever I watch the ball, I end up watching my own shot and I struggle to tell where the opponent's shot is going and how deep it will be. As a result, I react late, am out of position and either leave an easy ball for my opponent or make an error myself. Generally, because of this, I have always struggled against hard hitters. Anyone have any tips??? Thank you in advance, I love your videos!
Part of tracking the ball is also watching your shot, seeing where it lands and moving into the right position as you do so. Maybe you are doing what I like to call "admiring your own shot" this is where you stop and watch instead of move and watch.
If you stay active with your feet, this problem should be simple to solve
Which racket is that?
The all white frame is a prototype, painted to protect the racket identity
String tension question.
What string tension are you playing with?
I've just changed strings and tension from really high tension (maybe 28 kg) to 24 kg and are noticing a drastic effect. Some positive effects but also the added power makes the flat shots more prone to get out of control.
Would be great to hear you speak about string tension and how to evaluate your personal perfect tension.
Thanks for all the great content!
I normally get my racket strung around 48-50lbs
We need to make an in-depth video on the subject
Oh that’s pretty low tension.
Just got of the court and was thinking of raising the tension up a bit or working on the technique to be able to control it..
Such video would be much appreciated.
@@henrikbrolin2765 Racquet tension, to some degree , is determined by the type of string you use; for example, Luxilon is strung at 10% lower, so if you want 55 lbs in the mains, for example, using Lux you would string it at 50lbs. Incidentally, Roger uses a "soft" string (like natural gut or Wilson NXT) in the mains and Lux (which is kinda like piano wire) in the crosses. As a general rule: lower tension for more power, higher tension for more control. Remember Borg, who had his (wooden) Donnay Borg Pro strung at 78 lbs? I've seen, on TV, his frame implode from the high tension. But at the end of the day, "it ain't about the bike"; it's about what Simon says in this video. However, he (probably out of kindness, or possibly instructor apathy) neglected one other MAJOR factor, the thing most amateurs hate to hear (or do): SPLIT STEP! Oh God, why did I have to say THAT!!
@@meafordmichael Yeah I can imagine there is a whole lot of variables to take into consideration. Can't say I really remember Borg, being too young when he was active, but as a Swede he has fore sure been a big part of the interest in tennis. There also were a lot of courts built during the 80:s in Sweden and a lot of them open to the public for free.