Something I found really helpful with the fluidity of my swing (especially forehand) was just concentrating on rotating my hips and relaxing a lot more, too may of us are trying to power the racket with our small muscles instead of letting our large core muscles do all the work, would be great for you to do a video on that as I think it would help a lot of people.
Again, your lesson is brutally true. I heard exactly the same from a semi-pro (or even closer to pro) about three weeks ago. It was: "keep the ball a bit longer on the racquet, while accelerating the head". Otherwise not much of control. Now I see where to take that time from - from the continuous extension. Thanks a lot!
Karou, one of your POV vids really helped me level up to the point that I'm consistently hitting much more impactful rally balls than previously. One thing I don't know if you mentioned, but might be of value to some people here is that I strictly picked one specific thing to focus on for say a week (or longer if necessary). For me the first one from your POV vid was point of contact out front. I didn't care about hitting fast or hard, or even well. I just wanted 100% of the balls I hit to be out in front. Once I developed that I started visualizing the ball. Again, not focusing on anything but seeing the ball and where I wanted to hit it (i.e. back of the ball for a flatter shot, or under it to change the depth/spin).
Yes. I am planning on making videos on this. A great way of training is picking one thing to focus on for a week or a few days and just work on that until is automatic
Good point, mate. Fluidity is the key in tennis. Start slow and accelerate to produce more power. I like the way you explain things because you look at things from a different perspective as an ex-player and a hitting partner.
This might be the best tennis channel on youtube. Thanks again Karou - I've been able to keep up with some top ten players in my state thanks to you. Looking forward to tuning in again.
How this channel stands out from most others on CZcams is that Karue speaks from experience you can tell he is a veteran at the sport and the way he teaches is 100% from experience. I’m a 3.5 myself looking to improve my game and I find this series and my tennis HQ in general very helpful! Thanks guys keep up the good work! Fan from Canada! ✌🏻❤️
Something my coach changed to get more fluidity was to relax my shoulders and arms. you don't want to muscle in the ball but let the racquet be as loose as possible while using your legs and hips to generate the majority of the power
Have a playoff match tomorrow and will keep these tips in mind! I usually tank my important matches because instead of focusing on the ball, I'm looking too quickly at where I want the ball to go.
Its funny how my coach was telling me I had the same exact problem with my stroke as I turn too early like in this video. My coach kept telling me to "throw" the racket as yours to "move forward 6 inches after the contact". Since then my stroke has improved and this video gives me more tips and inspiration to practice more!! Keep up the video man.
Footwork totally for me. Becos you gotta be in the right spot before you can hit it right. I still have a huge tendency to eaither wait for the ball (lazy) or get too near especially while running to cover wide angles. Being at the right spot in time makes it so much easier and smoother to hit the shot
Awesome video series! Thanks very much. I'm a 3.5 wanting to move up and play at 4.0 and these are just the type of tips I need to reinforce my fundamentals. Cheers.
I'm somewhere between 4.5 and 5.0, the best forehands I see around all have their finishes well in front of the body instead of over the left shoulder (for righties of course). Extension is key, mastering this while relaxing the whole stroke process just brings any forehand to the next level. Ciao!
The "extension" as you point out is so importent. It also help you hittin on the backside of the ball and not the in or outside ( of the ball )which create the great and right topspin. The extrem way Raffa and other pros. manipulate the ball is very difficult to do .You have to play many hours to do this compensativ shots. Bue even Raffa youes extension when he has the time.Befour you try to hit fast I think as you you must be a master of extension to the target.You have a great tecnic and don"t complicate things.Great video.Thanks from Denmark.
Karue, at 4:28 where you say 'it's impossible for the racquet go like that'. That happens to me on occasion if I do not consciously pull it around. It's like a mental block/fear of loss of control. I posted on another video of yours about the feeling of loss of control at full extension. I think that may be a common issue with amateurs and why they attempt to control the racquet path like you say in this video.
This is something i really struggle !! I have a pretty good OHBH but my FH is pure garbage! way too much racquet head speed. This video really made me realize what my biggest mistake is. I do exactly what you said about bringing back way too fast on the left side the racquet. I need to keep that in mind next time. THX
This is great. My forehand has suffered from (1) not following through all the way (stopping short) and (2) being ok in practice but tensing up when playing matches and trying to generate the power from the shoulder instead of being relaxed and fluid off the ground.
Really great instruction. Only Karue is teaching fluidity. I fell into the habit of hitting all my forehands from hip to hip. I needed to hear this! Thank You!
I injured my wrist twice in ten years, each time out 10 months, (just genetic weakness/arthralgia) using a continental grip and pushing forward more time on the strings as you demonstrated. After the second injury recovered I decided to hit towards my strength which is towards my thumb on a semi-wrstern grip,, rather than hitting with the palm forward. So I make this 'mistake' intentionally to preserve the pink side of my wrist.
This is one of those things that you can definitely see when you watch high level players. Rather than hitting the ball it feels like they're catching it on their racket and then launching it back. For amateurs the contact is obivously way shorter.
Focusing on the ball is a very good advice to shut your ego from overthinking, and giving instructions. You have to let your unconscious mind do the work already knows, without judgment !
I have developed more fluid groundstrokes over the years due to spending alot of time on technique. It has paid dividends and there's continuous improvement! Your video is very valuable to player's at all levels!
Actually, according to the book "Technical Tennis", the ball only stays on the racket for around 3-5 milliseconds on an average groundstroke. At this small time interval the racket only moves less than 6", so it is not possible to keep the ball on the racket quite as long as you suggest, Karue. Nevertheless I think you are absolutely correct in describing the swing path because that will establish the direction and spin of the ball. Turning too quickly to the side will make it far more difficult to accurately aim the ball and, by reducing the low-to-high motion of the correct swing path, will also hamper topspin production.
You have already helped me be a better coach and understand the game better. I like your explanation better than the one I was using. Only started watching your videos for a couple weeks. I love your explanation and how you try to get your audience to understand the why.
This was excellent Karue, thank you. Had a practice and match tonight, and on my groundstrokes staying relaxed, while keeping the racquet head in front of me, for a longer time through the contact point made a big difference in the fluidity, consistency, depth, power, and spin of my shots. As you said the racquet will naturally go to the side, however you don't want to force it to the side too soon.
This is an older video, but how important is it to follow through all the way around your body where your hand goes all the way to side of the head, elbow to middle of neck? I think my follow through finish isn’t all the way over to the side, so I’m wondering if I should focus on following through all the way
I watch a TON of Tennis instructional videos....yours are some of the best IMO. Love the channel.....just subscribed. I wish I had someone like you to hit with every day. I love your attitude and outlook. PLEASE....keep em coming. :)
excellent video, bro.. tks for the great content.. i also liked when you talked quickly about having the eyes always on the ball.. we all know that but many amateur players still have problems with that just because it is "too easy" (in terms) to do so we kinda neglect it many times or at least not completing until the contact.. cheers from brazil bro!
Sounds super obvious and common sense but I have found that unless I consciously think about it, I don't extend extend the point of contact. My groundstrokes have been struggling but I think this will help a lot!
You're describing the exact problem I have. I'm hurting my wrist because I'm bringing it to the side to early. What kind of drill i should do to fix it ?
Just a tip tennis is all naturall movement, you should not feel uncomfortable when hitting a shot, it should feel natural while you are doing. a goot tip with working on forehand fuidity is to hold you buttcap with 2 fingers right at the bottom and then let the raquet drop, if you drop and hit a few ball doing this you will see that all you did was let the raquet go through its natural path and you should hit a decent shot.
Thanks for the tutorial again! Big fan of your channel. Are you going to be Naomi's rally partner again? Anyways i have been on hiatus for 5 years and back playing tennis again recently. I have posted up some of my tennis videos on my youtube channel recently just for fun. Would greatly appreciate if you can give some advice on improvements on my strokes. Cheers!
Something I found really helpful with the fluidity of my swing (especially forehand) was just concentrating on rotating my hips and relaxing a lot more, too may of us are trying to power the racket with our small muscles instead of letting our large core muscles do all the work, would be great for you to do a video on that as I think it would help a lot of people.
Yes. That's the perfect place to focus on. I tell that to all my players
Arm fiesta and then plevis and leg lag behind?.
More shoulders than hips. Hips should stay pretty still actually as part of kinetic chain.
Could you make a video about short angled forehand strokes please?
This mini series has been phenomenal so far. Thanks.
thank you!
I wish I found these videos a couple years ago, but finding them now is great too!
Thanks Ben!
Again, your lesson is brutally true. I heard exactly the same from a semi-pro (or even closer to pro) about three weeks ago. It was: "keep the ball a bit longer on the racquet, while accelerating the head". Otherwise not much of control. Now I see where to take that time from - from the continuous extension. Thanks a lot!
Very important point - thank you!
Karou, one of your POV vids really helped me level up to the point that I'm consistently hitting much more impactful rally balls than previously. One thing I don't know if you mentioned, but might be of value to some people here is that I strictly picked one specific thing to focus on for say a week (or longer if necessary). For me the first one from your POV vid was point of contact out front. I didn't care about hitting fast or hard, or even well. I just wanted 100% of the balls I hit to be out in front. Once I developed that I started visualizing the ball. Again, not focusing on anything but seeing the ball and where I wanted to hit it (i.e. back of the ball for a flatter shot, or under it to change the depth/spin).
Yes. I am planning on making videos on this. A great way of training is picking one thing to focus on for a week or a few days and just work on that until is automatic
Good point, mate. Fluidity is the key in tennis. Start slow and accelerate to produce more power. I like the way you explain things because you look at things from a different perspective as an ex-player and a hitting partner.
This might be the best tennis channel on youtube. Thanks again Karou - I've been able to keep up with some top ten players in my state thanks to you. Looking forward to tuning in again.
Thank you for the kind words!
How this channel stands out from most others on CZcams is that Karue speaks from experience you can tell he is a veteran at the sport and the way he teaches is 100% from experience. I’m a 3.5 myself looking to improve my game and I find this series and my tennis HQ in general very helpful! Thanks guys keep up the good work! Fan from Canada! ✌🏻❤️
Karue thanks a lot from Moscow, your videos are highly useful and encourage me to improve my tennis futher and futher!
Something my coach changed to get more fluidity was to relax my shoulders and arms. you don't want to muscle in the ball but let the racquet be as loose as possible while using your legs and hips to generate the majority of the power
Have a playoff match tomorrow and will keep these tips in mind! I usually tank my important matches because instead of focusing on the ball, I'm looking too quickly at where I want the ball to go.
Its funny how my coach was telling me I had the same exact problem with my stroke as I turn too early like in this video. My coach kept telling me to "throw" the racket as yours to "move forward 6 inches after the contact". Since then my stroke has improved and this video gives me more tips and inspiration to practice more!! Keep up the video man.
I've watched hundreds of tutorials and videos, I must say your style is my favorite. Thank you.
Awesome! We got a big library of lessons. Check it out
Footwork totally for me. Becos you gotta be in the right spot before you can hit it right. I still have a huge tendency to eaither wait for the ball (lazy) or get too near especially while running to cover wide angles. Being at the right spot in time makes it so much easier and smoother to hit the shot
Awesome video series! Thanks very much. I'm a 3.5 wanting to move up and play at 4.0 and these are just the type of tips I need to reinforce my fundamentals. Cheers.
What a great coach. Clearly knows how to explain tennis
I'm somewhere between 4.5 and 5.0, the best forehands I see around all have their finishes well in front of the body instead of over the left shoulder (for righties of course). Extension is key, mastering this while relaxing the whole stroke process just brings any forehand to the next level. Ciao!
The "extension" as you point out is so importent. It also help you hittin on the backside of the ball and not the in or outside ( of the ball )which create the great and right topspin.
The extrem way Raffa and other pros. manipulate the ball is very difficult to do .You have to play many hours to do this compensativ shots. Bue even Raffa youes extension when he has the time.Befour you try to hit fast I think as you you must be a master of extension to the target.You have a great tecnic and don"t complicate things.Great video.Thanks from Denmark.
Precisely! Manipulating the ball like the pros is very difficult and takes a lot of time. Gotta stick to basics first
This is the best Chanel at youtube ,I just find a week ago and I my game change after the first videos Thank you very much Karue
Karue, at 4:28 where you say 'it's impossible for the racquet go like that'. That happens to me on occasion if I do not consciously pull it around. It's like a mental block/fear of loss of control. I posted on another video of yours about the feeling of loss of control at full extension. I think that may be a common issue with amateurs and why they attempt to control the racquet path like you say in this video.
This is something i really struggle !! I have a pretty good OHBH but my FH is pure garbage! way too much racquet head speed. This video really made me realize what my biggest mistake is. I do exactly what you said about bringing back way too fast on the left side the racquet. I need to keep that in mind next time. THX
This is great. My forehand has suffered from (1) not following through all the way (stopping short) and (2) being ok in practice but tensing up when playing matches and trying to generate the power from the shoulder instead of being relaxed and fluid off the ground.
happy to help!!
Really great instruction. Only Karue is teaching fluidity. I fell into the habit of hitting all my forehands from hip to hip. I needed to hear this! Thank You!
Such a valuable lesson. Another great RusticC video! One of these days I'm gonna catch you there.
Hahah unless they kick me out
Like the watch the bounce and simplifying the stroke
Another super tutorial. I love how you go back to your office/apartment and sum things up!!
I injured my wrist twice in ten years, each time out 10 months, (just genetic weakness/arthralgia) using a continental grip and pushing forward more time on the strings as you demonstrated. After the second injury recovered I decided to hit towards my strength which is towards my thumb on a semi-wrstern grip,, rather than hitting with the palm forward. So I make this 'mistake' intentionally to preserve the pink side of my wrist.
Hey man, you've probably covered this in another video, but are you still pursuing tennis as a career? If not why not? Great videos!
I could make a video on it. Would you guys be interested?
@@KaruesellHQ Yes, definitely. Please do
@@KaruesellHQ yes
@@KaruesellHQ yeee
@@KaruesellHQ yeah!!!
This is one of those things that you can definitely see when you watch high level players. Rather than hitting the ball it feels like they're catching it on their racket and then launching it back. For amateurs the contact is obivously way shorter.
Focusing on the ball is a very good advice to shut your ego from overthinking, and giving instructions. You have to let your unconscious mind do the work already knows, without judgment !
The inner game!
I have developed more fluid groundstrokes over the years due to spending alot of time on technique. It has paid dividends and there's continuous improvement! Your video is very valuable to player's at all levels!
Thank you! Good luck on your journey
Great tips. Especially about being careful not to hit a jerky forehand. Thank you
I have done your advice to go longer on the ball and it helpt so muche, i really feel it longer on my racket.. thxs and greets from the netherlands
Actually, according to the book "Technical Tennis", the ball only stays on the racket for around 3-5 milliseconds on an average groundstroke. At this small time interval the racket only moves less than 6", so it is not possible to keep the ball on the racket quite as long as you suggest, Karue. Nevertheless I think you are absolutely correct in describing the swing path because that will establish the direction and spin of the ball. Turning too quickly to the side will make it far more difficult to accurately aim the ball and, by reducing the low-to-high motion of the correct swing path, will also hamper topspin production.
Great vid as always, Karue. Just from my own experiences, I feel like many NTRP
precisely! The contact is fast and the more you try to do with your wrists after the hit, the less accurate you'll be
You have already helped me be a better coach and understand the game better. I like your explanation better than the one I was using. Only started watching your videos for a couple weeks. I love your explanation and how you try to get your audience to understand the why.
Great vid, been watching it every week 😂
Great video Other video makers say various things but this video makes the intention of the stroke clear. Brilliant!
Awesome video with clear explanation. Indeed playing and talking at the same time ain't easy. Thanks a lot.
Insight forehand lesson to me. You fantastic instructor ever
Came to this video after watching #1 and having very positive results.
One of the best tennis lessons! I instantly improved my forehand and backhand after watching your video. Thank you!
This was excellent Karue, thank you. Had a practice and match tonight, and on my groundstrokes staying relaxed, while keeping the racquet head in front of me, for a longer time through the contact point made a big difference in the fluidity, consistency, depth, power, and spin of my shots. As you said the racquet will naturally go to the side, however you don't want to force it to the side too soon.
That is so awesome to hear!! I am glad the tips helped
Again that is so simple but very practical - thx
This page is amazing. Thanks a lot, Karue !!! Being a recreational player who has just started I need to keep things simple.
Bro!!!!
You the Mantis 👊
Karu, thank you for the videos and information you give to the tennis community, your the BEST !
thanks for the kind words. I am happy I can help many people improve
Excellent and actionable tips and cues - not too much information! Thanks a billion.
You have such good advice lol. Amazing vid
Another great lesson, thanks Karou!
This is an older video, but how important is it to follow through all the way around your body where your hand goes all the way to side of the head, elbow to middle of neck? I think my follow through finish isn’t all the way over to the side, so I’m wondering if I should focus on following through all the way
I watch a TON of Tennis instructional videos....yours are some of the best IMO. Love the channel.....just subscribed. I wish I had someone like you to hit with every day. I love your attitude and outlook. PLEASE....keep em coming. :)
Thank you for the kind words! Will most definitely keep them coming
Thanks coach.
You got a fan here now and gonna share your video to others!
Definitely straight forward and wonderful demo.
Thanks.
amazing the difference in noise 3:00 from a clean fluid shot!
Indeed 🎾
Wonderful Thanks! You found missing part in my forehand!🙏
Awesome!!
Really enjoyed the content. I think I'll help my game. Thanks!
I know this is sort of not the point you're making, but even when you do the wrong, whippy to the side technique it looks smooth and cool haha
Hi Karue: Excellent tips on the ground strokes, I tried it today and it really works, thanks!
Love to hear that!
That is exactly my problem, swinging too fast.trying to fix the problem by unit turning .thank you
Incredibly valuable and applicable advice - thank you so much!
thanks,
great tips, I think it is the best tips that I found on youtube
Thank you!
Really, really good advice simply explained. Thanks Karue.
Thank you!
I try to remember it as taking the middle of my forearm (inside) pointing out towards my target. Then the lag is much more natural with less effort.
Maravilha sua aula! Simples, objetiva e eficaz. Sua didatica tb é muto boa. Parabens Karue! Tem ajudado muito meu jogo, especialmente na fluidez.
Great video man! Thank you for imparting your knowledge with us.
Another fantastic session cutting to what’s really important! So valuable and helpful, thanks Karue
Appreciate the kind words
Great points. It's always important to review the basics. Thanks for the video
thank you for these videos, part 1 really improved my game and mums!
That’s great to hear 👍🏼
Great series, keep up the good work, it's helping us all a lot!
You look and sound very professional.
Thank you! Will continue to make series
Can you do a video about serve maybe kick, slice and flat. Because i love how you teach tennis.
excellent video, bro.. tks for the great content.. i also liked when you talked quickly about having the eyes always on the ball.. we all know that but many amateur players still have problems with that just because it is "too easy" (in terms) to do so we kinda neglect it many times or at least not completing until the contact.. cheers from brazil bro!
Multi obrigado Joao! Olho na bola sempre
@@KaruesellHQ hahaha.. muito obrigado amigo!
Such a good video. Thank you Karue!
Very clear video. Thank you
Sounds super obvious and common sense but I have found that unless I consciously think about it, I don't extend extend the point of contact. My groundstrokes have been struggling but I think this will help a lot!
Many coaches teach early prep and footwork in a decoupled way. Any chance you could share some drills that put them together?
Watching this before my weekly tennis session, can't wait to try this and a few other tips out tonight. Really enjoying the videos. Got a sub from me!
amazing work! I love your channel and these tips are gold!! You manage to simplify tennis and help us improve at a more holistic level. Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words, Marc. Improving at a holistic level is exactly my goal with the channel!
Another key here with fluid strokes is that you can save a ton of energy and play more efficiently which comes into play for longer matches
big help. thank you so much 🎾
Something that I found helpful is to slow down my backswing and accelerate and to hold my finish. Also using my legs alot more than arm
Yes!
You're describing the exact problem I have. I'm hurting my wrist because I'm bringing it to the side to early. What kind of drill i should do to fix it ?
Great video, love this new series!
Thank you!
Good point! I Like your forehand!
Thanks 👍🏼
hello Karue, can you give me some information on your racket and string?
(racket weight and string tension)
thanks!!
Really explained well
Looking forward to hearing Karue's review of the VCORE pro 97 racquets!!!!
great stuff, thanks Carue!
awesome- thanks a lot
Thank you so much!
Just a tip tennis is all naturall movement, you should not feel uncomfortable when hitting a shot, it should feel natural while you are doing. a goot tip with working on forehand fuidity is to hold you buttcap with 2 fingers right at the bottom and then let the raquet drop, if you drop and hit a few ball doing this you will see that all you did was let the raquet go through its natural path and you should hit a decent shot.
Great vids thanks
Nice class!
Great stuff as always!
Thank you
Thanks. What about the racquet face? In your example swings it looks like you have it slightly angled forward. Is that intentional or natural?
You’re the man karue!
Thanks!
Super useful
Great content!
Thank you
Thanks for the tips. Where are these courts?
Thanks for the tutorial again! Big fan of your channel. Are you going to be Naomi's rally partner again? Anyways i have been on hiatus for 5 years and back playing tennis again recently. I have posted up some of my tennis videos on my youtube channel recently just for fun. Would greatly appreciate if you can give some advice on improvements on my strokes. Cheers!