This is EXTREMELY HELPFUL advice, Nick. I had blown out my shoulder because of serves last year - had to rest for 6 months. And even after that I am again feeling a little pain again while serving last week. Now I know the issue is TECHNIQUE. I am not warmed up enough and my contact point is above my head…. Wish i had seen this video earlier. Thanks Nick 🙏
I can relate to late forehand destroying a shoulder. Recently, I played an evening match with very bad lighting. I could not see the ball properly and was late with preparation and was late with my forehand. Next 3-4 days I couldn't lift my arm more than 45 degrees as my shoulder was killing me. This is an excellent series about injuries caused by the incorrect technique. If only you did that a month earlier :) , it would save me few days of pain as I wouldn't play in bad lighting. Lesson learned!
Great video. I have noticed/ had a similar shoulder issue with serving in the past but didnt know exactly the problem only the gist. My shoulder would hurt only during serves/ overheads but would be fine everywhere else so the solution would be not to serve or play points. It sucks as serving practice is important and there's only one way to gain match experience
Amazing the serve tip. Ultra good! appreciated. I have been facing shoulder issues since I have decided to smash the ball more in my serve and the comment about the contact point is clearly an issue I have. I'll try to record myself to improve this. Thanks!
I got a shoulder impingement when I first started with tennis due to poor technique on my serve and forehand, it was nearly 8 weeks of not being able to lift my arm above my head. Very useful video, that was 2 of the most uncomfortable and annoying months I’ve ever experienced
Great video and good timing for me. I hurt my shoulder when practicing serve a few days ago and have to rest up for a week and see how it recovers. Will keep these great tips in mind for future trainings. Thanks.
I have also found that while it doesn't "blow my shoulder out", poor contacts on the serve leave me with a sore shoulder perhaps from the additional vibration and also from "forcing" the contact if my ball toss or timing are poor.
Chasing a wind blown toss on my first serve did in my labrum. All better now. I just added about 10 shoulder rehab (rotator cuff too) exercises to my "lift" over the years. Now bench pressing is replaced by face pulls. Wrist rolls help with the polyester strings.
Re the slice serve on the deuce court, I studied Pete Sampras. So, I cannot toss the balll slightly to the right and hit it, doesn't feel right. I toss the ball slightly to the left and come over the ball with slice, perhaps it adds a bit of topspin as well. When the ball pitches it takes off a bit. I also have a good slider on the ad court.
i experimented with a forehand style that relies a lot on wrist for extra topspin for a few months and at one point i had to save a ball that landed almost past my body and it fucked up my wrist for the next six months... sometimes it's hard to realize it's bad technique until something goes wrong
Going through shoulder pain right now, not sure if its just muscle pain or something else in upper side of the arm. What exercise would you recommend for fastest recovery?
I dealt with shoulder pain on both sides until a physical therapist pointed out that i tend to round my shoulders foreward while playing. Gradually strengthen your trapezius muscles and learn to keep your scapulae flat/chest up and you will be fine! I try to emulate Djokovic's posture as much as possible!
I tend to hunch my shoulder during the serve, and after a match, I feel it. I try to stay more loose, but it's often also caused by nervous tension that is difficult to control. I am still trying to find a solution...
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Yes! Find a PT who knows tennis and DO THE EXERCISES. We tend to overwork the big muscles that show and neglect the little ones that hold our shoulders and spine in proper alignment. Work those traps and stay in the game!
I’m guessing you’re using the bubba just for this video when you demonstrate the incorrect techniques so you don’t hurt yourself doing them since bubba is forgiving
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You can definitely get injured on a wet court.
Yep - there’s nothing like hitting heavy water soaked balls for arm health!
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This is EXTREMELY HELPFUL advice, Nick. I had blown out my shoulder because of serves last year - had to rest for 6 months. And even after that I am again feeling a little pain again while serving last week. Now I know the issue is TECHNIQUE. I am not warmed up enough and my contact point is above my head…. Wish i had seen this video earlier. Thanks Nick 🙏
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I can relate to late forehand destroying a shoulder. Recently, I played an evening match with very bad lighting. I could not see the ball properly and was late with preparation and was late with my forehand. Next 3-4 days I couldn't lift my arm more than 45 degrees as my shoulder was killing me. This is an excellent series about injuries caused by the incorrect technique. If only you did that a month earlier :) , it would save me few days of pain as I wouldn't play in bad lighting. Lesson learned!
Great video. I have noticed/ had a similar shoulder issue with serving in the past but didnt know exactly the problem only the gist. My shoulder would hurt only during serves/ overheads but would be fine everywhere else so the solution would be not to serve or play points. It sucks as serving practice is important and there's only one way to gain match experience
Find a solution 🙏
Amazing the serve tip. Ultra good! appreciated. I have been facing shoulder issues since I have decided to smash the ball more in my serve and the comment about the contact point is clearly an issue I have. I'll try to record myself to improve this. Thanks!
thank you Nick, you are best!
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Thanks very much!
I got a shoulder impingement when I first started with tennis due to poor technique on my serve and forehand, it was nearly 8 weeks of not being able to lift my arm above my head.
Very useful video, that was 2 of the most uncomfortable and annoying months I’ve ever experienced
Great video and good timing for me. I hurt my shoulder when practicing serve a few days ago and have to rest up for a week and see how it recovers. Will keep these great tips in mind for future trainings. Thanks.
Great video Nick, thank you! 😀😀
My pleasure! Thank u Hans
Can you do about wrist injury at serve. Thanks for this and future videos
Serve waiter's tray and using the shoulder for power instead of long axis rotation are also very dangerous for the shoulder.
I have also found that while it doesn't "blow my shoulder out", poor contacts on the serve leave me with a sore shoulder perhaps from the additional vibration and also from "forcing" the contact if my ball toss or timing are poor.
How can I schedule a private class ? Is it possible ?
Chasing a wind blown toss on my first serve did in my labrum. All better now. I just added about 10 shoulder rehab (rotator cuff too) exercises to my "lift" over the years. Now bench pressing is replaced by face pulls. Wrist rolls help with the polyester strings.
Re the slice serve on the deuce court, I studied Pete Sampras. So, I cannot toss the balll slightly to the right and hit it, doesn't feel right. I toss the ball slightly to the left and come over the ball with slice, perhaps it adds a bit of topspin as well. When the ball pitches it takes off a bit. I also have a good slider on the ad court.
i experimented with a forehand style that relies a lot on wrist for extra topspin for a few months and at one point i had to save a ball that landed almost past my body and it fucked up my wrist for the next six months... sometimes it's hard to realize it's bad technique until something goes wrong
Be careful
What do you think of Shift racquets? Their stiffness rating is relatively high (68) and has an L version which is 285 grams.
Going through shoulder pain right now, not sure if its just muscle pain or something else in upper side of the arm. What exercise would you recommend for fastest recovery?
Wonder what racquet is Nick using here
nice video
I dealt with shoulder pain on both sides until a physical therapist pointed out that i tend to round my shoulders foreward while playing. Gradually strengthen your trapezius muscles and learn to keep your scapulae flat/chest up and you will be fine! I try to emulate Djokovic's posture as much as possible!
I tend to hunch my shoulder during the serve, and after a match, I feel it. I try to stay more loose, but it's often also caused by nervous tension that is difficult to control. I am still trying to find a solution...
Apart from all techniques, a good reminder for all of us: WARM UP! We adults really need it - don't compare ourselves to our school kids anyway :(
Will the knees be next?
Could be…
2nd this. Knees are so important
Damn, I guess I'm lucky. I just injured my shoulder hitting a two handed backhand 😅 Posterior dislocation of the right shoulder during the swing
What about serving so hard that the elbow feels the pain inside the bone. The speed force makes it hurt.
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I stopped playing Tennis because of shoulder pain years ago...
Physical therapy is your best friend if you are an active individual that pushes themselves.
Yes! Find a PT who knows tennis and DO THE EXERCISES. We tend to overwork the big muscles that show and neglect the little ones that hold our shoulders and spine in proper alignment. Work those traps and stay in the game!
Getting kimura’ed in mma definitely messed up my tennis. If you are serious tennis player, don’t do mma or bjj
I’m guessing you’re using the bubba just for this video when you demonstrate the incorrect techniques so you don’t hurt yourself doing them since bubba is forgiving
Is that a Big Bubba?
Small bubba 117
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