Hi Tomas Thank for your videos. I have been playing for about 30 years and have had different coaches. But I have never been able to produce a solid hard forehand. But after having seen your videos I can say NOW I GET IT! That is an amazing feeling and for which I am very grateful. Keep up the good work👍
He really is the best on youtube. His videos on contact point and timing changed my game. I worked those drills and my stroke fell into place and my shots were fire. I honestly think timing and hitting late are the biggest things beginners make mistakes on.
The rally ball mindset is crucial to having a consistent game. I had to consciously stop myself from trying to hit my best shot and as a result my consistency shot up dramatically. This coupled with the "how high to hit the ball" video really changed my ability to play for the better!
You should have emphasized the gravity assist you get when accelerating the racket head during the downward phase of the swing path. This further adds to a more effortless/smooth acceleration of the racket.
Thank you! Perhaps the biggest fault in my game is the racket momentum is too late, I started to think more and more about the Nike symbol, because it's so similar to what you're explaining in this video.
Hi Tomaz, I tried to hit the ball with your roller-coaster technique. It's really effortless and it's an easy hit. it is quite stable. But lag and snap technique is more effective in short and hard balls to catch when my timing is good. Am I right?
Tomaz I found that sliding my hand down so my little finger is almost off the bottom of the racket handle is a great help in hitting forehand’s. I have better control and racket head speed. Does this sound correct?
I think these are two different things, in the other video, gradually means in the preparation before hitting the ball and in this video he's talking about constant acceleration after the contact point
Feel Tennis Instruction Oh！Hey！I never expect Tomaz use a Volkl . It is so rare thesedays to see people using a Volkl racket. By the way, I use an organix 8 Volkl racket
Hi, I thought you said in another lesson that the motion of the racket is a slow and steady motion during the winding of the body followed by a "woooosh" motion during the uncoiling of the body. I have been practicing this idea and that whoosh feels like it is an acceleration but I could be interpreting this wrong? Edit: It makes sense after watching this again
I was thinking the exact same thing because in the other video with hitting it like vroom instead of boom I thought he was saying to accelerate through the swing gradually but in this video he is saying you don't accelerate but you keep the same speed so I'm confused.
First time I don 't agree with your ideas.. I think this approach id counterproductive unless you are teaching middle aged to old guys who just want to keep the ball in play without too much effort. I have a very limited understanding of tennis but one of the few things I understand is that acceleration is key, and anything that stops that is a mistake. I think the problem is instead that a lot of player (including me) have the tendency to accelerate when they are too close to the ball, or even after they hit, causing those horrible movements you show at the beginning of the video, when the arms bends during contact or immediately after. I think the cause is typically late preparation, weak timing and the intuitive (but wrong) feeling the the only part that counts to impart spin and momentum to the ball is the one close to impact. I have found that alternating shadow swings and real swings helps but I would love to see some exercises to develop and reinforce a good preparation, a clean and efficient "start of the swing".
need to emphasize that acceleration of the roller coaster is done by gravity alone not with the arm. As recreational players will tense up the arm for acceleration too early
You can accelerate gradually reaching whatever racquet speed you want and then strike the ball and follow through steadily, without anymore acceleration, so to speak.
Word of wisdom -- only listen to coaches who can actually play like Tomaz. Another good channel is Top Tennis but other guys who play like crap and you can see don't listen to them.
Don't watch essential tennis, they just do it for money. Watch Tomaz a true instructor with good intentions. Essential tennis is same regurgitated material over with not originality.
This is the smartest explanation I've heard in a long time.....love it, Tomaz.
Hey Ian, thanks, great to see you stopping by!
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I too, follow both your guy's channels.
Hi Tomas
Thank for your videos. I have been playing for about 30 years and have had different coaches. But I have never been able to produce a solid hard forehand. But after having seen your videos I can say NOW I GET IT!
That is an amazing feeling and for which I am very grateful.
Keep up the good work👍
Thank you !! Best tennis coach on youtube
He really is the best on youtube. His videos on contact point and timing changed my game. I worked those drills and my stroke fell into place and my shots were fire. I honestly think timing and hitting late are the biggest things beginners make mistakes on.
It is always a pleasure to see your new tennis lessons Tomaz. Great explanation on the main elements of tennis strokes. Many thanks. You are the best.
The rally ball mindset is crucial to having a consistent game. I had to consciously stop myself from trying to hit my best shot and as a result my consistency shot up dramatically. This coupled with the "how high to hit the ball" video really changed my ability to play for the better!
Brilliant explanation. So helpful!
this guy is absolutely the best tennis coach ever. keep following!
Incredible explanation. Congratulations.
Great coaching, i found the advice very helpful. espacially about the Momentoum!!
Always wondered how the pros hit so effortlessly when warming up. Great video!
Great video Tomaz, clear description about when and how to accelerate the racket. I share it!
You should have emphasized the gravity assist you get when accelerating the racket head during the downward phase of the swing path. This further adds to a more effortless/smooth acceleration of the racket.
Hi Thomas, great explanation to get solid and deep drives.
Great instruction. Thanks coach.
Wow, this explains why all the training to hit the a relative short ball does not work for behind the baseline balls. Thanks a lot.
Thank you, great video.
Thank you! Perhaps the biggest fault in my game is the racket momentum is too late, I started to think more and more about the Nike symbol, because it's so similar to what you're explaining in this video.
Great video....
This will help my friend. He keeps straining his arm. Thanks
Very good tip.
Hi Tomaz,
I tried to hit the ball with your roller-coaster technique. It's really effortless and it's an easy hit. it is quite stable. But lag and snap technique is more effective in short and hard balls to catch when my timing is good. Am I right?
Tq Coach 🙏
Amazing ,explanation as always,is it possible to have a video whey you explain balance during the shot ?thanx
Amazing
Tomaz I found that sliding my hand down so my little finger is almost off the bottom of the racket handle is a great help in hitting forehand’s. I have better control and racket head speed. Does this sound correct?
You are best
What is racket head speed? Please explain.
Great advice. Thank you
Great video tomaz!
So you advocate two types of swings? This one and the gradual increase of racket head speed? Which do high level players use?
They almost always accelerate except when they have to return serves or hit half-volleys.
Only if every ball hit to us was a serve or a half volley. Tennis would be so much fun!
I think these are two different things, in the other video, gradually means in the preparation before hitting the ball and in this video he's talking about constant acceleration after the contact point
Hi Tomaz, may I ask what is the brand and model of the racquet you are using in this video?
It's a Volkl V1 Classic.
Feel Tennis Instruction Oh！Hey！I never expect Tomaz use a Volkl . It is so rare thesedays to see people using a Volkl racket. By the way, I use an organix 8 Volkl racket
Hi, I thought you said in another lesson that the motion of the racket is a slow and steady motion during the winding of the body followed by a "woooosh" motion during the uncoiling of the body. I have been practicing this idea and that whoosh feels like it is an acceleration but I could be interpreting this wrong?
Edit: It makes sense after watching this again
I was thinking the exact same thing because in the other video with hitting it like vroom instead of boom I thought he was saying to accelerate through the swing gradually but in this video he is saying you don't accelerate but you keep the same speed so I'm confused.
First time I don 't agree with your ideas.. I think this approach id counterproductive unless you are teaching middle aged to old guys who just want to keep the ball in play without too much effort. I have a very limited understanding of tennis but one of the few things I understand is that acceleration is key, and anything that stops that is a mistake. I think the problem is instead that a lot of player (including me) have the tendency to accelerate when they are too close to the ball, or even after they hit, causing those horrible movements you show at the beginning of the video, when the arms bends during contact or immediately after. I think the cause is typically late preparation, weak timing and the intuitive (but wrong) feeling the the only part that counts to impart spin and momentum to the ball is the one close to impact.
I have found that alternating shadow swings and real swings helps but I would love to see some exercises to develop and reinforce a good preparation, a clean and efficient "start of the swing".
Tech Publica maybe you could incorporate both. Accelerate arm and racket on down swing, then lag and snap like usual at impact.
Thank you Tomaz
need to emphasize that acceleration of the roller coaster is done by gravity alone not with the arm. As recreational players will tense up the arm for acceleration too early
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hit like this the ball is to weak and your opponent will control your ball easily. High racquet speed is very important
You can accelerate gradually reaching whatever racquet speed you want and then strike the ball and follow through steadily, without anymore acceleration, so to speak.
but is easy when the ball that you are hitting is going at 10 km/h.
You need to try to do the same when the ball is coming to you at 60 km / h, that is the whole point of my video.
Anyone else saw a horse in the background?
Good eye, I think there are 2
Hi
Word of wisdom -- only listen to coaches who can actually play like Tomaz. Another good channel is Top Tennis but other guys who play like crap and you can see don't listen to them.
Don't watch essential tennis, they just do it for money. Watch Tomaz a true instructor with good intentions. Essential tennis is same regurgitated material over with not originality.
Don't tell us what to do.