I don't mind your repeat topics because you explain them in different ways or add graphics, slo mo and pauses that help me see/get a point that did not sink in before. Excellent coaching!
@@ericliao2088 A good tennis instructor seeks to teach you to be your own coach out on the court, translate and take action on all the things they are telling you....and help you understand a better way of thinking and doing out on your own.
Interestingly he has no wrist lag. Thank you this is Devine timing for me. I've been having trouble with my forhand and today just realised that my natural swing and bent arm contact point is not wrong . Also may natural wrist lag as seen here does not flop behind like often taught but actually there from my take back. I have struggled because i have been doubting my self trying to rewire my natural technique into what other people are teaching thinking I'm muscling it to much or my wrist it too tight or my arm is not straight enough etc. But what Djokovic is doing us almost exactly what I feel like I naturally do when I'm not thinking and just hitting it where it feels good. Thank you
Great video. It also shows he didn’t actively using his wrist through out the forward swing but rather keeps it at a fix angle. The top spin comes from swing path and not from his wrist
@@bournejason66 The wrist comes into play usually when your closer to the net. These players especially the high level ones aren't being very "wristy" at all during a baseline rally, the power is generated by the bigger muscles and leverage, but the shots that are tough and closer to the net, you may see more buggy whip, wrist snappy type swings. But it's also important to remember these players have great technique so they can vary it up with much more success than your average rec. player.
@@ldeue4837 I agree and that’s why I pay special attention to his wrist. As you may know many people think wrist plays a big role in forehand but that’s not the case at all.
Not many coaches talk about "muscle memory" (or mylan i believe is the scientific name) It's not actually stored in the muscles but stored in the fat cells in your body. This is why progression are so effective. The more you do something wrong...forehand, backhand, serve, the harder it is to change that habit. You have to take small steps and stay proactive. I cannot recommend a more effective strategy than shadow swings 3-4 times a week minimum.(as long as your technique is solid)
@@Timothy_Pitt Video tape yourself, that's the best way to make sure you are doing it correctly. You can even video your own shadow swings from the comfort of your home.
Also, with this precise and compact motion, he can turn ever so slightly - on a dime - and burn you in any direction with complete disguise. That's why he's so good.
What l like is the emphasis on a stable wrist on contact. The most famous coach not named Rick Macci literally has his students flailing at the forehand with no wrist stability. Can someone master this if they practice long enough yes. But l believe that part of the reason for the dominance of the big 3 is that they were all taught correctly to have a stable wrist at impact which allows for more control under pressure. All of the truly great forehands share this characteristic.. Look at Lendl, Agassi, Becker, Federer, etc. all of them had stable wrists at impact. The only person I ever saw where l felt that the unstable wrist was ok was Illie Nastase. But he might have been the most physically gifted man to ever pick up a tennis racquet, so the rules don't apply to him. Would love to hear your thoughts here.
Hi Ryan! Thank you for the explanation. If the angle remains the same, where is lag and snap then? I have a problem to use lag and snap for more spin and not for (too much) power. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Good job, Ryan. Nice slow-mo, visuals/whiteboarding, and advice. Thanks for sharing. I am a pickleball player hoping to incorporate a topspin into my game. I am assuming the principles are similar (but with a more compact /if-any backswing
great instructional video as always. In addition to all of your observations about this swing, it amazing just how still Novak's body is from the racket drop until after contact. He sends the arm from the body, but all aspects of the body are exquisitely still through a very long phase prior to and through contact - perhaps a good topic for you to explore as a topic? thank you!
Take the challenge when you go out on the court to be aware of your head and upper torso and the way that it leans. There are times you will be off balance but if you can keep your body still through the swing/contact you will hit the ball much cleaner, always.
The half loop swing say that for today's game that is getting faster is better to have the hand under the shoulder to take the ball early¡! What you think about it¿? The opposite what Nole is doing
I'm trying to figure out his grip. Does his index finger extend down the grip and have a space between the middle finger OR is his index finger up against his middle finger? Which way do you recommend?
Yes, there's a space between his index finger and middle finger, he grips the racquet with his index finger spreaded, sort of a "trigger finger". As far as I've seen, almost every pro has this spread. I've rarely seen a pro chocking the grip with a close fist style.
How hard one grabs the racquet to maintain that angle you explain? I've seen people trying to keep that angle end up tightening their motion when bringing racquet to back swing. I feel that angle between racquet and forearm is like a golf club. Great graphics.
It should be natural, intuitive....forcing it will get your nowhere....the only thing I would say that may help some is to bounce in and out of that angle with your wrists while your wait for the ball will both hands on the racket. The prep phase can be used as are reminder of where you want that wrist to be at contact.
Thanks millons! I have question. Could you tell me what grip djokovic use? I think semi-western grip.🤔 But a lot of people tell me he use full western grip. If you don't mind please tell me about that.
Nice video but it would be great to dive a little bit more on how the racket changes from butt cap first to eventually racketface faces front. I think there is something going on there that is very subtle.
It’s great there’s someone like you who pays attention to this detail which I think most coaches don’t go into. I think because they think it’s natural as you continue the swing forward your racket face will eventually open up and get to the ball. It’s not natural if you force the buttcap to continue going towards the ball. If you time the ball in front of you the buttcap won’t get there because your arm, and the buttcap, will start circling to the left, pivoting around your shoulder. But also there’s a subtle rotation of your forearm. It’s very small but important because if you don’t do that your racket face will be closing down too much at the ball contact. The forearm rotation is either called supination or pronation, which I’m always confused so I don’t know which.
@@tehatte Thanks for your comments. Just a few more thoughts on this. There's something i realized just yesterday and that is Novak's forehand technique is not suitable if you have a straight arm forehand (like me). I've been trying to copy his forehand swing but i just can't seem to get any power and i realized that it was because my arm was too straight. If i try to bend my arm i get more power but the timing becomes tricky. I also think that this is why i got a little confused about how his racket transitions from butt cap first to racket face impacts ball. With a bent arm, it becomes more natural.
Hello Ryan , thank you for this video ! Could you please explain how do Roddik and Karlovic serve , and how can they generate this very high speed . Espcially Andy Roddik , I like his serve
here Djok stops keeping the ball in focus when it's ~5-6 feets ahead and controls the stroke by peripheral vision. right, that's just another comfortable ball during another training session, he did it a million times, so he relays on his huge experience and still catches the ball on the sweepspot. but if he did so handling real Nadal topspin the result would be a bit predictable. DO NOT COPY THAT
I don't mind your repeat topics because you explain them in different ways or add graphics, slo mo and pauses that help me see/get a point that did not sink in before. Excellent coaching!
Totally agree! I think the repetition is necessary to reinforce the concepts.
@@ericliao2088 A good tennis instructor seeks to teach you to be your own coach out on the court, translate and take action on all the things they are telling you....and help you understand a better way of thinking and doing out on your own.
Immediately made a huge difference. Thanks!
Hey that’s awesome!! Thanks!!
This video was awesome. I’m just getting into tennis, but am fairly athletic and pick things up quick. This is exactly what I needed.
The raquet going back high, completely changed my forehand that now is very solid. Thanks.
Great videos, super valuable explanations, short and clear. Thanks a lot! 🇬🇪
Interestingly he has no wrist lag. Thank you this is Devine timing for me. I've been having trouble with my forhand and today just realised that my natural swing and bent arm contact point is not wrong .
Also may natural wrist lag as seen here does not flop behind like often taught but actually there from my take back.
I have struggled because i have been doubting my self trying to rewire my natural technique into what other people are teaching thinking I'm muscling it to much or my wrist it too tight or my arm is not straight enough etc.
But what Djokovic is doing us almost exactly what I feel like I naturally do when I'm not thinking and just hitting it where it feels good.
Thank you
Great video. It also shows he didn’t actively using his wrist through out the forward swing but rather keeps it at a fix angle. The top spin comes from swing path and not from his wrist
It looks like Nole is doing something with the wrist at impact or maybe slightly after.
@@Mickey_McD the ball has gone when he started to move his wrist. I think it’s part of the follow through
@@bournejason66 The wrist comes into play usually when your closer to the net. These players especially the high level ones aren't being very "wristy" at all during a baseline rally, the power is generated by the bigger muscles and leverage, but the shots that are tough and closer to the net, you may see more buggy whip, wrist snappy type swings. But it's also important to remember these players have great technique so they can vary it up with much more success than your average rec. player.
@@ldeue4837 I agree and that’s why I pay special attention to his wrist. As you may know many people think wrist plays a big role in forehand but that’s not the case at all.
Wrist issue is very confusing for me
It looks like wrist is generating top spin.
But it is not
Is an illusion
Am I correct, please?
I really appreciate your efforts and passion.
Must watch video!!!
wow thank you so much!
Perfect video 👍
Not many coaches talk about "muscle memory" (or mylan i believe is the scientific name) It's not actually stored in the muscles but stored in the fat cells in your body. This is why progression are so effective. The more you do something wrong...forehand, backhand, serve, the harder it is to change that habit. You have to take small steps and stay proactive. I cannot recommend a more effective strategy than shadow swings 3-4 times a week minimum.(as long as your technique is solid)
Yes
But is hard to know what is right & what is wrong
Is easy once you know
@@Timothy_Pitt Video tape yourself, that's the best way to make sure you are doing it correctly. You can even video your own shadow swings from the comfort of your home.
Also, with this precise and compact motion, he can turn ever so slightly - on a dime - and burn you in any direction with complete disguise. That's why he's so good.
What l like is the emphasis on a stable wrist on contact. The most famous coach not named Rick Macci literally has his students flailing at the forehand with no wrist stability. Can someone master this if they practice long enough yes. But l believe that part of the reason for the dominance of the big 3 is that they were all taught correctly to have a stable wrist at impact which allows for more control under pressure. All of the truly great forehands share this characteristic..
Look at Lendl, Agassi, Becker, Federer, etc. all of them had stable wrists at impact.
The only person I ever saw where l felt that the unstable wrist was ok was Illie Nastase. But he might have been the most physically gifted man to ever pick up a tennis racquet, so the rules don't apply to him.
Would love to hear your thoughts here.
Great video
This channel is underrated 😭 Anyways thx for the tips
Wow thank you so much!!! Appreciate the kind words. 🎾🎉😊👍
Thank you 👍
I like your videos because i learn tennis and practice my english
...with American accent.
Nothing wrong with that, just saying
Hi Ryan! Thank you for the explanation. If the angle remains the same, where is lag and snap then? I have a problem to use lag and snap for more spin and not for (too much) power. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Good job, Ryan. Nice slow-mo, visuals/whiteboarding, and advice. Thanks for sharing.
I am a pickleball player hoping to incorporate a topspin into my game. I am assuming the principles are similar (but with a more compact /if-any backswing
great instructional video as always. In addition to all of your observations about this swing, it amazing just how still Novak's body is from the racket drop until after contact. He sends the arm from the body, but all aspects of the body are exquisitely still through a very long phase prior to and through contact - perhaps a good topic for you to explore as a topic? thank you!
Take the challenge when you go out on the court to be aware of your head and upper torso and the way that it leans. There are times you will be off balance but if you can keep your body still through the swing/contact you will hit the ball much cleaner, always.
this looks more like a sw grip than the Western grip? Ryan can you confirm?
Djoker never uses a western grip. He’s always a semi western. Good eye!
This video is very helpful what I recommend to see yourself is stand in front of a house windows or something of that kind and use the reflection. Lol
The half loop swing say that for today's game that is getting faster is better to have the hand under the shoulder to take the ball early¡! What you think about it¿? The opposite what Nole is doing
I teach hand near shoulder level but if a rec player likes a bit lower than that then it's fine with me.
@@2MinuteTennis for all levels you teach that¿?
As most people...they need to be told OVER and OVER AGAIN...much to my detriment lol. Thanks for the vids!!
I'm trying to figure out his grip. Does his index finger extend down the grip and have a space between the middle finger OR is his index finger up against his middle finger? Which way do you recommend?
Yes, there's a space between his index finger and middle finger, he grips the racquet with his index finger spreaded, sort of a "trigger finger". As far as I've seen, almost every pro has this spread. I've rarely seen a pro chocking the grip with a close fist style.
How hard one grabs the racquet to maintain that angle you explain? I've seen people trying to keep that angle end up tightening their motion when bringing racquet to back swing. I feel that angle between racquet and forearm is like a golf club. Great graphics.
It should be natural, intuitive....forcing it will get your nowhere....the only thing I would say that may help some is to bounce in and out of that angle with your wrists while your wait for the ball will both hands on the racket. The prep phase can be used as are reminder of where you want that wrist to be at contact.
Thanks millons! I have question. Could you tell me what grip djokovic use? I think semi-western grip.🤔 But a lot of people tell me he use full western grip. If you don't mind please tell me about that.
Semi Western
maybe it make sens to notice, what grip he has, as the trajectory depend of that, as well?
Novak is eastern I believe.
Semi western
Nice video but it would be great to dive a little bit more on how the racket changes from butt cap first to eventually racketface faces front. I think there is something going on there that is very subtle.
It’s great there’s someone like you who pays attention to this detail which I think most coaches don’t go into. I think because they think it’s natural as you continue the swing forward your racket face will eventually open up and get to the ball. It’s not natural if you force the buttcap to continue going towards the ball. If you time the ball in front of you the buttcap won’t get there because your arm, and the buttcap, will start circling to the left, pivoting around your shoulder. But also there’s a subtle rotation of your forearm. It’s very small but important because if you don’t do that your racket face will be closing down too much at the ball contact. The forearm rotation is either called supination or pronation, which I’m always confused so I don’t know which.
@@tehatte Thanks for your comments. Just a few more thoughts on this. There's something i realized just yesterday and that is Novak's forehand technique is not suitable if you have a straight arm forehand (like me). I've been trying to copy his forehand swing but i just can't seem to get any power and i realized that it was because my arm was too straight. If i try to bend my arm i get more power but the timing becomes tricky. I also think that this is why i got a little confused about how his racket transitions from butt cap first to racket face impacts ball. With a bent arm, it becomes more natural.
@@dboystipsandtricks408 Yes agreed with western grip and bent elbow it’s more natural.
does he move his wrist on contact point
Hello Ryan , thank you for this video !
Could you please explain how do Roddik and Karlovic serve , and how can they generate this very high speed .
Espcially Andy Roddik , I like his serve
How much speed was Roddick, anyone?
Hi bro thx for making this vid u listened to me and now this will help me and can u make a djokovic backhand vid also pls pin me thx luv u ❤️❤️
Yes, a great video. But don't forget that Vic Braden explained this 30 years ago.
You are correct. His system is the system I teach. Thanks!!
Was not aware of this guy
Never copy anyone ! Be your own light!
True. But some fundamentals need to be copied for success. Thanks!!
Hello sir.👋
Btw first comment
here Djok stops keeping the ball in focus when it's ~5-6 feets ahead and controls the stroke by peripheral vision. right, that's just another comfortable ball during another training session, he did it a million times, so he relays on his huge experience and still catches the ball on the sweepspot. but if he did so handling real Nadal topspin the result would be a bit predictable. DO NOT COPY THAT
All the magic is in the shoulder internal rotation ! Pay attention on where his right elbow is pointing prior to contact an just after...
Whole body experience, no?
Shoulders, core, legs, arms, hands...
Tomorrow i will film My moviments. ..I m so curios
Yep! Awesome to hear. Let me know what you find out about your forehand. Thanks!!!
Taking video of yourself is really the only way to get better I think. Stop watching! Start videoing! 😂
Yes
But this remains awkward to do for many club players