This is one of the best lessons on proper spacing of the forehand that I have ever received. You have a gift to teach, ie, make the complex simple. This video instruction fixed my problem! I was too close to the ball and was unaware. Watching your demo allowed me to mimic you. Now, I am able to create insane racquet head speed and more importantly play freely and fearlessly. My coach noticed the difference of speed, power, topspin, and confidence. Thank you!
I see this video was posted more than a year ago. I had no reason to see it then since I just began playing tennis this past January (2020) at the age of 69, but I still want to write because I have to tell you, your insights amaze me. I watch a lot of tennis video instruction nearly every day, slowly separating the mediocre from the superior, and you are right at the top of the heap. Your insights are amazing and simple, but simple only after being exposed to them. Thanks a ton. You are helping me, and my game-play, more than you will likely ever know...
This is such a common problem. I’m working on it now. It’s hard when your so used to hitting close to body( but it looks so restricted and wrong on video playback) Thanks Jeremy.
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Hi Jeremy. Update:- This is probably the most valuable video in the entire series. I have continued to practice the progressions in this video and it’s helped my ground strokes more than I could have ever imagined. I’ve almost made it a habit and I’m hitting the ball cleaner and with more power than I ever have. Thanks mate.
Hi Jeremy. I did the progressions and it worked out great I had a much more confident swing into the ball and a much cleaner hit off the strings. But you were right as soon as I went to play a match I went back to my old habit. I guess it’s a work in progress. I need to video myself to make sure I’m actually doing it correctly.
David Colman certainly need to do it in progressions. From least pressure situations to slowly more pressure. And easiest progressions and slowly increase difficulty. Videoing yourself is a great idea.
Es un error tremendamente común. Sobre todo cuando llegamos en movimiento hacia la bola. En España decimos "Te comes la bola". Te acercas tanto a ella que te quedas sin espacio para golpear
Every new video of yours I watch I say, "Aha, THAT'S my problem!" Could it be that I actually have every problem in existence? Isn't that some sort of Guinness World Record? Do I win something?
Jeremy nice tips. However, I found that spacing is more mental. No matter how good your technique is, your mind has to keep your body at the optimal distance from the ball.
Hey Jeremy. This is a great video, Im sure this applies to me. I’m ready to do the progressions. Let you know how it works out. Have you ever done a video on Overheads. I’d sure be interested.
Hi Jeremy, thanks for all the fantastic videos you make. Your instructions have really helped me, and I especially like this video since I tend to get too close to the ball. After seeing this I've worked hard on getting my elbow up and away from my body in my preparation, like you show here. However I just started taking lessons with the tennis pro at my club, and he has exactly the opposite advice. He emphasized keeping the hand and elbow close to the body during the preparation. He always says "get into the slot" and "swing inside out" from the hip outward to the ball. I've heard those phrases a lot from good tennis players, and I see that same advice in a lot of other RUclips tennis instruction too. I was curious what you think about that common advice, since you don't recommend it here and your own strokes don't seem to do that. You keep your hand and elbow far away from your body throughout the whole preparation and swing. In your opinion, is "getting into the slot" and "swinging inside out" just bad advice? Thanks again!
Benjamin Ramsay hi, thanks for the comment. Those tips are accurate. If your spacing is fine then u have nothing to worry about. If getting the elbow closer to body during prep gets u too close to the ball then I would talk with your pro about it and experiment with both to see what works best. You don’t want the elbow as high as your shoulder during the takeback. The upper arm should be at about a 30 degree angle to the torso. I’m happy to talk to the pro if need be.
Thanks, Jeremy for your simple but effective instructional videos! Can you please show us with an exclusive single-handed backhand video on the causes and fix for correcting the late hitting? I think this is the hardest thing to fix for the one-handers!
A lot of people talk about this problem but I find myself sometimes having problems with the opposite, being a tad far where I have to arm over-extend to strike the ball.
im doing this on purpose...I kinda generate lots of spin when i lean on the ball and pull it with my thorso...but I loose my footwork and I did injure my wrist....need to fix this
you are not swinging inside to out which is necessary for power. Certainly if you start close and stay close that is a problem but going from the slot which is inside and swinging out to contact is the racquet path you want. I notice your swing path is unusual in that is doesn't really follow that path.
what about rising your elbow? it immediately creates the space. we saw it by Sempres on the forehand, Kirgios does it quite often..., i tried to do it on the backhand side as well, kind of samurai position with both elbows lifted and it works well, only problem is: it takes a bit more time to prepare your shot on BH side. but if your feet work ok, you'll get all the space you need. i have a request though. something i'm struggling with and something that is i think very essential. how to read the incoming ball? because you can have the best technique, but if you read the ball coming to you incorrectly, you can not hit the decent shot. thank you.
Too much space isn't good either. Like in golf. I'd say, in forehand, keep your right ellbow 90 degrees, keep your left hand on racket during first half of unit turn backswing, with left forearm horizontally, and it gets you in a pretty good/ neutral load position from where you can start experimenting from. Complicated? Just try slow motion step by step as said, and it becomes a pretty simple concept. My two cents, you need a clear platform plan that you can start from, best is to videotape yourself.
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Like others have said, this is exactly what I was looking for. A rare topic, yet so pertinent.
This is one of the best lessons on proper spacing of the forehand that I have ever received. You have a gift to teach, ie, make the complex simple. This video instruction fixed my problem! I was too close to the ball and was unaware. Watching your demo allowed me to mimic you. Now, I am able to create insane racquet head speed and more importantly play freely and fearlessly. My coach noticed the difference of speed, power, topspin, and confidence. Thank you!
Great to hear Craig! Thank you!
Great, simple advice. Prepare with space to have space!
You made my day! I wish I had a coach like you. I tried the above spacing and every one was surprised at the speed of my shots. Thank you so much.
Best video about spacing on RUclips! Amazing all the Videos I watched!
I see this video was posted more than a year ago. I had no reason to see it then since I just began playing tennis this past January (2020) at the age of 69, but I still want to write because I have to tell you, your insights amaze me. I watch a lot of tennis video instruction nearly every day, slowly separating the mediocre from the superior, and you are right at the top of the heap. Your insights are amazing and simple, but simple only after being exposed to them. Thanks a ton. You are helping me, and my game-play, more than you will likely ever know...
Start playing at 37 and this is my main problem. Cant wait to try your lessons. Thanks from the Philippines!
This vidéo on this specific topic is the best One ever made. Listen and do it
You're an excellent coach. I wish you were living in NY.
This is such a common problem. I’m working on it now. It’s hard when your so used to hitting close to body( but it looks so restricted and wrong on video playback) Thanks Jeremy.
Jeremy, you are the ultimate coach. These are the best instructional videos. Thank you!
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I feel like all your lessons are exactly what I need atm. Great advice. Can't wait to try it out.
Jacob Sherf good luck and let me know if you have any questions
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!
@Huxley Connor instablaster :)
@Dwayne Issac I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Dwayne Issac It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my ass !
Hi Jeremy. Update:- This is probably the most valuable video in the entire series. I have continued to practice the progressions in this video and it’s helped my ground strokes more than I could have ever imagined. I’ve almost made it a habit and I’m hitting the ball cleaner and with more power than I ever have. Thanks mate.
David Colman glad to hear it. Well done in putting in the work 👍
I never looked at it in quite this way. Thanks! I am exciting to practice this!
Hi Jeremy. I did the progressions and it worked out great I had a much more confident swing into the ball and a much cleaner hit off the strings. But you were right as soon as I went to play a match I went back to my old habit. I guess it’s a work in progress. I need to video myself to make sure I’m actually doing it correctly.
David Colman certainly need to do it in progressions. From least pressure situations to slowly more pressure.
And easiest progressions and slowly increase difficulty. Videoing yourself is a great idea.
Fantastic video, this is exactly what I need. I was preparing without space and could get no power. Thank you Jeremy.
michael chang1990 thank you!
good stuff
Thanks Jeremy , indeed very helpful .
Valuable instruction . I will try it right now. Thanks Jeremy
Simple tip but effective. Thank you Jeremy.
David H Lin thanks!!
Very useful advice, Thank You!
Love your videos. As said by Jacob your lessons are exactly what I need too. Thanks!!!
Great tips. Now I learned. Thanks.
Excellent tip!
Es un error tremendamente común. Sobre todo cuando llegamos en movimiento hacia la bola. En España decimos "Te comes la bola". Te acercas tanto a ella que te quedas sin espacio para golpear
I just see your channel. Thank you very much for valuable drill about tennis. Very useful and help me to improve tennis
Τhe best video for that i found among thousands.. Thank you
Good clear video
Great tips, I have this difficult of positioning my self and hitting the ball with straight arms.
Love your videos. They are very practical and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thanks for this video- I get jammed sometimes on my forehand- I will try this out! Appreciate your help.
You're the best couch Jeremy. Thank you very much for your worthwhile tips. God blesses us all. Rahayu rahayu rahayu.🌞🌛🙏
Every new video of yours I watch I say, "Aha, THAT'S my problem!" Could it be that I actually have every problem in existence? Isn't that some sort of Guinness World Record? Do I win something?
James Davis haha if only!
@@FundamentalTennis Dude, you are the fastest reply-er in all of RUclips-dom!
Simple and efficient . Great video
Thanks, Helped a lot.
great advice, just wish the sound was higher.
Nice job, Jeremy! I love the progression:)
Ramon Osa thanks!!!
Great tip ! Thanks
Jeremy nice tips. However, I found that spacing is more mental. No matter how good your technique is, your mind has to keep your body at the optimal distance from the ball.
Wally Friend yes, reading the incoming balls characteristics is key
Excellent points!!!
R. Forrest Blount thank you!
Damn this video is so true and good. Why did you stop making videos!?!🤦🏼♂️
Fantastic tips. Thank you
Sz Ki thanks. My pleasure!
Hey Jeremy. This is a great video, Im sure this applies to me. I’m ready to do the progressions. Let you know how it works out.
Have you ever done a video on Overheads. I’d sure be interested.
David Colman i’m looking forward to hearing how it goes. I’m sure I will be doing an overhead video at some point. Hopefully sooner than later 👍
I saw a video where nick Bolettieri says put a tennis ball Under the arm to keep the arm closer to the body !?
Hi Jeremy, thanks for all the fantastic videos you make. Your instructions have really helped me, and I especially like this video since I tend to get too close to the ball. After seeing this I've worked hard on getting my elbow up and away from my body in my preparation, like you show here. However I just started taking lessons with the tennis pro at my club, and he has exactly the opposite advice. He emphasized keeping the hand and elbow close to the body during the preparation. He always says "get into the slot" and "swing inside out" from the hip outward to the ball. I've heard those phrases a lot from good tennis players, and I see that same advice in a lot of other RUclips tennis instruction too. I was curious what you think about that common advice, since you don't recommend it here and your own strokes don't seem to do that. You keep your hand and elbow far away from your body throughout the whole preparation and swing. In your opinion, is "getting into the slot" and "swinging inside out" just bad advice?
Thanks again!
Benjamin Ramsay hi, thanks for the comment. Those tips are accurate. If your spacing is fine then u have nothing to worry about. If getting the elbow closer to body during prep gets u too close to the ball then I would talk with your pro about it and experiment with both to see what works best. You don’t want the elbow as high as your shoulder during the takeback. The upper arm should be at about a 30 degree angle to the torso. I’m happy to talk to the pro if need be.
@@FundamentalTennis Ok thanks, I'll tinker with both concepts. Appreciate the response. Happy new year!
great tip Jeremy.. thank you! What do you think about the idea of doing the chicken wing prep for ground strokes and volleys?
Thanks, Jeremy for your simple but effective instructional videos! Can you please show us with an exclusive single-handed backhand video on the causes and fix for correcting the late hitting? I think this is the hardest thing to fix for the one-handers!
Saru Ponn hi Saru, glad you found it helpful. I will be doing a video that should help you with that in the near future!
This is very helpful! This is exactly what I needed to resolve! Thank you! 😊
Norrie took this insight personally
Great tip👌🏻
A lot of people talk about this problem but I find myself sometimes having problems with the opposite, being a tad far where I have to arm over-extend to strike the ball.
You deserve more subs, excellent lessons
ROGER HILL thanks Roger. Just started my channel a few months ago. Tell your friends!
Like it. Well done
Gadget Tennis thanks mate!
Thank you, Jeremy. Excellent suggestions! Btw, in which state do you live and coach? (In case someone is looking for on-site lessons)
Dmitry Private thank you!
im doing this on purpose...I kinda generate lots of spin when i lean on the ball and pull it with my thorso...but I loose my footwork and I did injure my wrist....need to fix this
you are not swinging inside to out which is necessary for power. Certainly if you start close and stay close that is a problem but going from the slot which is inside and swinging out to contact is the racquet path you want. I notice your swing path is unusual in that is doesn't really follow that path.
what about rising your elbow? it immediately creates the space. we saw it by Sempres on the forehand, Kirgios does it quite often..., i tried to do it on the backhand side as well, kind of samurai position with both elbows lifted and it works well, only problem is: it takes a bit more time to prepare your shot on BH side. but if your feet work ok, you'll get all the space you need. i have a request though. something i'm struggling with and something that is i think very essential. how to read the incoming ball? because you can have the best technique, but if you read the ball coming to you incorrectly, you can not hit the decent shot. thank you.
Boris Nahalka Here you go ruclips.net/video/NqVUCi6mBJs/видео.html
Yes. Video yourself hitting! It's effective but bitter medicine. (Also watch the video before posting comments about anyone else's game.)
rite u say exagerate the distance so when u play u are at the rite distance uh
Too much space isn't good either. Like in golf.
I'd say, in forehand, keep your right ellbow 90 degrees, keep your left hand on racket during first half of unit turn backswing, with left forearm horizontally, and it gets you in a pretty good/ neutral load position from where you can start experimenting from. Complicated? Just try slow motion step by step as said, and it becomes a pretty simple concept. My two cents, you need a clear platform plan that you can start from, best is to videotape yourself.
Wow…okay!
I blame it on too much baseball as a kid. My natural tendency is to center myself on the ball. Doesn't work for tennis.
Wow max Verstappen coach tennis 🤣