Tennis Forehand WRIST - Lag and Snap Explained

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  • čas přidán 15. 07. 2018
  • What is the role of the wrist in the ATP forehand? How do I achieve the wrist lag position? How relaxed should the wrist be? Let's dive into today's video where we explain the wrist motion, proper wrist position, and myths about the lag and snap.
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Komentáře • 756

  • @sunnyjha9090
    @sunnyjha9090 Před 5 lety +361

    how can I pay you the best video i ever watched , after 4 weeks I am ripping balls like I never did in my 10 years of playing tennis

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 5 lety +28

      Thanks so much for that sunny! So glad to hear it. It means the world to us that you are watching our videos and they have a real impact.
      If you'd like, you can check out our full Forehand Course here: www.racquetflex.com/forehand

    • @MrLjpadk11
      @MrLjpadk11 Před 5 lety

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    • @kenmtb
      @kenmtb Před 5 lety +80

      @@MrLjpadk11 sir you may try concentrating on what is important: The lesson.

    • @G2thesecondpower
      @G2thesecondpower Před 5 lety +62

      @@MrLjpadk11 Your comment sucks. If you're concentrating on his hair, perhaps a rethink of your priorities is in order? (PS, I love the hair!)

    • @JH-fs8es
      @JH-fs8es Před 5 lety +17

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  • @navindjoonucksingh5502
    @navindjoonucksingh5502 Před 4 lety +40

    This guy is a genius. Never seen a video so well explained, so technically detailed, so well illustrated with images. Bravo

    • @Charmander009
      @Charmander009 Před rokem

      Yea he said everything except how to actually hit the ball . So it’s useless

  • @seventhsteel1415
    @seventhsteel1415 Před 4 lety +52

    Sometimes the CZcams algorithm is magic. Been trying to fix my forehand for a while and the only videos I've found are 16 minutes of badly miked lectures. This is high quality stuff. Thanks.

  • @mariodorado3730
    @mariodorado3730 Před 5 lety +9

    I've been a tennis teaching professional for over 3 decades, and this is, by far, one of the most (if not the most) complete, in-detail scientifically researched, objectively instructional, professionally edited video I've ever seen! Extremely well done, gentlemen! You've made me a devoted follower. Keep up the great job, and THANK YOU for going the extra mile into making such a fantastic video!

  • @alantony123
    @alantony123 Před 2 lety +17

    You are 100% the real deal. This concept is so hard to understand and much less explain. There is a wealth of tennis garbage on the internet but you are a tennis Guru. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us mid-levels. Mastering this concept will take your game to the next level. Thanks again!!!

  • @MichaelSasser
    @MichaelSasser Před 5 lety +208

    Quality Quality Quality. Information, breakdown, and then even drills to get it right at the end. Keep it up!

  • @AndreLimaBH
    @AndreLimaBH Před 5 lety +141

    Dude, this video was one of the best ones I have ever watched about instructions here... Great job!

  • @DannyGrubs
    @DannyGrubs Před 5 lety +11

    Content is killer. Can’t wait to play again today! Thanks for the tips man

  • @ianbuick8946
    @ianbuick8946 Před 3 lety +5

    After 10 years of playing tennis. I finally unlocked the wrist lag power thank to this video! For me, it's the hip/chest rotation with relax of the hand (not just the wrist) as well as watching the ball and timing. It feels so effortless to hit the ball. To me, tennis is like, the more you loosen up the better.

  • @eventhorizon908
    @eventhorizon908 Před 5 lety +11

    Wow! You mentioned Rick Macci! I automatically knew that you know what you are talking about, what you are teaching, and what you are doing. Good Professors always use references to prior work, to Top Researches, etc. (Rick Macci is the Numbr One Top Tennis Researcher, Scientist and Teacher. ) And you did just that. You produced almost Scientific and Academic video lesson!

  • @notsohandytim5090
    @notsohandytim5090 Před 5 lety +4

    For the first time ever I finally understand the relevance of the butt cap toward the net concept.

  • @torrubirubi
    @torrubirubi Před 5 lety +7

    I guess this is the best video on the topic in CZcams!

  • @paulwbate
    @paulwbate Před 5 lety +1

    One of the best sets of vids I have seen. Professional, technical and really useful. Thanks a lot. Paul.

  • @4evrjustintime
    @4evrjustintime Před 5 lety +1

    This is probably the most complete and accurate wrist lag explanation video I've ever seen. On top of that it flows and was edited well, great job!

  • @conj1124
    @conj1124 Před rokem +1

    I have gone back to tennis after 5 years of not holding a racket. I used to just hit my forehands flat and after wanting to learn the modern tennis forehand, I am glad I found this video. My friends are amazed at my new modern forehand and I can easily hit the ball with so much pace effortlessly. They thought I had a secret tennis coaching but I tell them to watch your videos. Thanks a lot! Much respect and gratitude from your student in SE Asia!

  • @davidhale8034
    @davidhale8034 Před 2 lety

    I love the clarity of your videos, brilliant.

  • @Polarcupcheck
    @Polarcupcheck Před 5 lety +7

    This video is fantastic. I can tell so much that you guys have really put the work in mentally and physically.

  • @dzuckman
    @dzuckman Před 4 lety +2

    I'm just starting out in tennis and I've got to say this is one of the best, tightest and most technically dense explanations of the use of the wrist lag in the forehand that I've seen. Thanks for the video.

  • @stavros5540
    @stavros5540 Před 4 lety

    best video i've seen yet. answers to many questions and makes it easy to practice the motion with logical natural movements versus forced movements that some other videos portrayed. well done

  • @louiscyphre7023
    @louiscyphre7023 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video - good to see someone finally explained wrist lag

  • @arsenalforever5877
    @arsenalforever5877 Před 5 lety

    One of the best forehand videos I’ve seen. Very clearly & simply explained with great demonstrations.

  • @ovidragos5118
    @ovidragos5118 Před 4 lety

    Racquet Flex - Great job ! I was working on developing some innovative double drills, and on CZcams it popped your video. When I saw the title I clicked it ! For a long time I was teaching about the importance of the wrist , non dominant hand, position etc but this is the first video the explains so clearly the role of the wrist . Congratulations !

  • @cindysayavong8672
    @cindysayavong8672 Před 5 lety +6

    I took so many lessons and didn’t get it until now. Thank you!!

  • @stephenwon6007
    @stephenwon6007 Před 5 měsíci

    I don't know if you came up with the ball and socket to explain the path of the racket, but if you did, you are a genius! I mean it. This gave me so much insight.

  • @147score
    @147score Před 5 lety +1

    wow this must be the best video for explaining this topic, well structured and it's only ten minutes long, congratulations!

  • @futurebrighter
    @futurebrighter Před 5 lety

    You giving them all of it. Very thorough and good delivery, visuals and effects. 👍🏾

  • @andreaho4841
    @andreaho4841 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn, it's the best explanation so far. Some other pro teachers need to watch it, too.

  • @motorbreath22
    @motorbreath22 Před 5 lety

    I love the quickfire info and the repeated views it makes your point very clear, great video. Keep it up

  • @jameshuang304
    @jameshuang304 Před 5 lety +2

    Oh my god, I have been looking for such detail for a long time. From other channels, staying loose is the only information they can deliver and I ended up trying out all kinds of theory on court. All the elements you mentioned in your vid are partly my practice focuses but never have I combined them together. THIS is the perfect video explanation of the modern forehand technique!

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks, James. That is exactly we set out to do with this video project. Lots of research and personal experimentation went into gathering and presenting this video. Hope it helps your forehand!

  • @gbanks3339
    @gbanks3339 Před 4 lety

    This video is by far the most helpful, detailed, and clear instructional video I have seen, and I have been working on this shot for several years! I changed my grip a while back, and this has cleared up several areas of confusion for me. Very, Very well done!! I don't know if you are doing any tennis instruction or coaching, but it seems to me you have a real gift for making the process clear! Great Work! I am a now a subscriber for sure!

  • @kenseewald7301
    @kenseewald7301 Před 3 lety

    This video is the best one on the modern forehand anywhere. Your analysis is clear, concise and the video is excellent too. Great job...thanks!!

  • @russellong843
    @russellong843 Před 3 lety

    This is the best tutorial for the modern forehand I've come across. As an old competitive player from his high school and college days 20 years ago, I've had to breakdown my fundamentals to add the new modern mechanics. I've watched many videos and but I only fully understood how to remake my shot with your instruction. Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @finalnarutosy
    @finalnarutosy Před 2 lety

    HI! I'm a physiotherapist and Tennistrainer. There are so many Tennis instruction videos on youtube, that are not necessarily bad, but you realize they dont have a deep understanding of the movement and the actual physics behind it. To be honest, when i clickt on your video i expected exactly that. But, wow! This is the first video i think i ever watched, where i couldn't find a single misinterpretation. Props to you! It's a high quality video and easy to understand. Even with step by step exercises! Well done! Keep it up!

  • @seanki
    @seanki Před 5 lety

    Undoubtedly one of the best informative tennis videos I've ever watched, awesome!

  • @PavelSTL
    @PavelSTL Před 4 lety

    This is superb content ! I've been learning to get better at playing and my wrist with the forearm have been hurting badly. I've been forcing the shots with too much tension in the grip while swinging. This explains why. The fact that you also provide drills how to re-train yourself is outstanding!

  • @sosacouldi3566
    @sosacouldi3566 Před 3 lety

    Such a good video and explanation! Best I have seen yet! Congrats!!!

  • @uefets
    @uefets Před 4 lety

    Holy crap. This is hands down the best tennis instruction video on youtube I've seen so far! Thanks for the great advice man!

  • @Yoshi-nj7lq
    @Yoshi-nj7lq Před 3 lety

    Wow! The best forehand drill I have ever used...solved my arming issue! I will watch all your videos. Thank you.

  • @angelnotes2991
    @angelnotes2991 Před 3 lety

    This is the first video I watch on your channel. That's amazing! One of the best videos about the matter, really. Thanks a lot for this guys.

  • @mr.h3603
    @mr.h3603 Před 4 lety

    Liked and Subscribed!!! By far the best explanation & instructional video on tennis forehand. I'm so glad youtube algorithm worked because I just spent the last 3 days watching countless videos about forehands to no avail! Look forward to the others 👍👍

  • @Rexerco
    @Rexerco Před 5 lety +1

    Perhaps the best forehand video I've seen! Great Job!

  • @newmennium
    @newmennium Před 4 lety

    Best forehand vid on CZcams. Great analysis!!

  • @abossdaman
    @abossdaman Před 5 lety +2

    I've been looking for a video like this for two years now. I'm going to take these lessons and hammer them out over the next few weeks and see if my forehand improves, and I'll update this accordingly

  • @youssefsaid5422
    @youssefsaid5422 Před 5 lety

    Dude ! Years of experience .. summarized in this video!! Bravo

  • @Guitarplayer219
    @Guitarplayer219 Před 5 lety

    Absolutely brilliant video man. I mean I don't even know what to say really. You laid out the information in a very informative and detailed way while keeping it easy to understand and practice, bravo.

  • @connorchin8377
    @connorchin8377 Před 5 lety

    I've watched many CZcams videos and none, absolutely NONE have been as clear and as informative as this video. More beginners need to watch this video. Awesome job!!!

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 5 lety

      Thanks a lot, Connor! We are very glad that this video found you. Hours of research and personal experimentation went into this video project. Our goal was to provide comprehensive and accurate tutorial on a very complex part of the modern forehand.

  • @rafadenkiewicz3933
    @rafadenkiewicz3933 Před 5 lety +1

    this is my holy grail of forehand technique, great vid!

  • @ragnarrok257
    @ragnarrok257 Před 5 lety

    GREAT video. The way you repeatedly rewind and replay the swing really drives the point home about how loose the wrist can be to get good wrist lag.

  • @Slimmy7
    @Slimmy7 Před 5 lety +2

    Dude. This was a really quality video, honestly lol. Good stuff, keep it up!

  • @liammorrow96
    @liammorrow96 Před 5 lety

    This channel is far and away the best tennis learning channel on youtube. Very modern style of editing is exactly what tennis tutorials needed. Keep going!

  • @andreilima3512
    @andreilima3512 Před 5 lety +8

    Best video I 've ever saw about forehand!! I'll try to use these tips tomorrow!! Greetings from Brazil!!

    • @joaodenilli
      @joaodenilli Před 5 lety

      tb cara.. achei um dos mlehores q vi tb!

  • @itrapzii3311
    @itrapzii3311 Před 5 lety

    Probably the best explanation on how to use the forehand and why. Great job.

  • @CSwift-vr1qg
    @CSwift-vr1qg Před 3 lety

    Damn. The most articulate analysis on this subject I’ve seen.. and it’s coming from someone who has a heck of a forehand. Quality stuff

  • @adamromero
    @adamromero Před 5 lety +1

    This is really helpful, I've never seen this amount of detail on the forehand!

  • @maleman67
    @maleman67 Před 5 lety +1

    Best technical explanation of the modern forehand ever. Great job!

  • @frankiewong2215
    @frankiewong2215 Před 5 měsíci

    The best of this video is that I can see the contact point from different angles. Thank you so much for your content

  • @sidhanthmishra8488
    @sidhanthmishra8488 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this sublime video. It corrected a few things I had been doing wrong coupled with a heavier frame than I should have been using.

  • @bdlmax16h
    @bdlmax16h Před 5 lety

    A to Z explanation and proper technique on the tennis forehand-Great job!

  • @averageboy5
    @averageboy5 Před rokem

    I'm yet to find a better forehand video....great content and the delivery too was so on point too!

  • @jjswitch887
    @jjswitch887 Před 3 lety

    Sick video. Love the way you've approacher this. Loving the tunes on your videos too. Watched a bunch of videos trying to explain this. Absolutely top job.

  • @danieljordan4931
    @danieljordan4931 Před 5 lety

    Yo this video is amazing because the way youre teaching the wrist motion in the forehand is not strict. Many videos are very strict with rules that “you must do” when really it depends on the ball you get. Great stuff!

  • @tihomirmiskic5852
    @tihomirmiskic5852 Před 5 lety +1

    Think too, this video is one of the best I have ever watched if it is about forehand technique. Simply and brilliant!

  • @Tennisismdotcom
    @Tennisismdotcom Před 5 lety

    Best video on the forehand lag. Great job, guys!

  • @bassmaster1953
    @bassmaster1953 Před 3 lety

    I have watched many videos on hitting forehands like Federer. This is the first one I have seen that addresses grip pressure and relaxing the wrist. Well done. I am now subscribed.

  • @sxl109220
    @sxl109220 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for amazing video. This is the best video for forehand stroke I've ever watched.

  • @ClaudioPrado-em3dq
    @ClaudioPrado-em3dq Před rokem

    I have never seen such a well explained tennis class. Excellent, thank you very much.

  • @informedconsent3560
    @informedconsent3560 Před 3 lety

    Phenomenal video. The biomechanics explanations makes it all make sense.

  • @Popieldavid2
    @Popieldavid2 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful analysis, wonderfully explained. Best I've seen. Typical of your site. Keep it up.

  • @fgbw11
    @fgbw11 Před 2 lety

    This is deep analysis I never had in youtube. Thank you.

  • @clash1469
    @clash1469 Před rokem

    Excellent explanation and examples. Very, very helpful.

  • @luiksuarez1274
    @luiksuarez1274 Před 2 lety

    A lot of amazing information in one video. Thank you so much!

  • @atllzable
    @atllzable Před 3 lety

    Dude..!! This was intense..!! Thank you...will watch over & over & OVER,..till I get it..!!!

  • @leossptm
    @leossptm Před 2 lety

    What Amazing coaching!!!
    Special and rare complete instruction

  • @stefanandjelic0
    @stefanandjelic0 Před 5 lety

    This is the best forehand video i have ever com across

  • @LanceJordan
    @LanceJordan Před 5 lety

    Wow! I've heard so many people talk about this, and I've tried to incorporate it for the last few years. But you did an amazing job of breaking it down in this video. NIce work.

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 5 lety

      Thank you, Lance. Hopefully, this debunks the mystery and explains the truth once and for all!

  • @topsecret3003
    @topsecret3003 Před 2 lety

    This channel is outstanding. No one can teach this things perfectly like you.
    Thanks❤🙏

  • @markaiwa
    @markaiwa Před 3 lety

    Loads of great tips in this video! Nice one.

  • @GT-hb2bd
    @GT-hb2bd Před 5 lety

    I have watched hundreds if not thousands of tennis instruction on CZcams. Your knowledge of the modern forehand stroke and ability to explain its execution is possibly the best i've seen. You are a gift to the CZcams tennis world. Thank you.

    • @RacquetFlex
      @RacquetFlex  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the kind words, Gajan :) We appreciate it.

  • @thetennisplayer7420
    @thetennisplayer7420 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much for creating this video for us tennis players who want to have great success on the court and have fun! I’m a junior player and this really set me on the right path!😁🎾

  • @agustin6541
    @agustin6541 Před 3 lety

    Man, this video is the definition of perfection. Greetings from Argentina!

  • @t14dann18
    @t14dann18 Před 4 lety

    This is the clearest advice I've ever heard on the forehand

  • @cflores5683
    @cflores5683 Před 5 lety

    So glad I found this channel! Amazing breakdown

  • @jaskiratsandhu5785
    @jaskiratsandhu5785 Před rokem

    Excellent use of video and pictures… great break down!

  • @tenismalaga1499
    @tenismalaga1499 Před 3 lety

    The best Forehand Video that i have ever seen before, and i have seen a lot.

  • @iRacer3
    @iRacer3 Před 5 lety

    always great to hear different takes on strokes!

  • @matheussilqueira1788
    @matheussilqueira1788 Před rokem

    Very good video bro!! Loved your technical analysis of wrist movements. It really clarified most of my doubts about forehand basics.

  • @norbertobibera2160
    @norbertobibera2160 Před 5 lety

    Excellent instructional video. Makes you want to watch more.

  • @sahilpatel0701
    @sahilpatel0701 Před 5 lety

    This is the best forehand video I’ve ever seen. Great job 👍

  • @christinelee5191
    @christinelee5191 Před 2 lety

    why did I discover your channel only now! been struggling with loosening the wrist. this video is saving me from many injuries! thanks!

  • @newmennium
    @newmennium Před 5 lety +3

    Brilliant! This is something rarely understood of talked about.

  • @andrehanderson
    @andrehanderson Před 2 lety

    This deserves 5 million views. So so well done

  • @harkirehal258
    @harkirehal258 Před 4 lety

    Wow. Just wow. What a video. Superb explanations. Thanks so much!

  • @Namenono76
    @Namenono76 Před rokem

    years later, i still come back to your content to freshen up. thank you

  • @aymanzein7
    @aymanzein7 Před 5 lety +61

    We need a similar video for the one handed back hand... Please

  • @ogtaylor
    @ogtaylor Před rokem

    Great content, plethora of useful information, much appreciated

  • @venureddy2550
    @venureddy2550 Před 3 lety

    Found a gem of a coach in youtube! The best of all

  • @dbarker79
    @dbarker79 Před 4 lety

    Nicely done man. Details thoroughly covered....love it. 👏👏👏

  • @FarroShirazi
    @FarroShirazi Před 4 lety

    Great all round coverage of the concept!

  • @ArdentMusicLover
    @ArdentMusicLover Před 5 lety

    Excellent video man! Loved it! Brilliant. Keep up the good work

  • @DoubleHarmony22
    @DoubleHarmony22 Před 4 lety

    Mission accomplished. This is precise and explanatory. Thank you.