I'm just at a level 3 and already I've made an impression with my WTA serve thanks to a video your trainer did on that. I'll be out there now practicing these forehand swings of our greatest male players. Bravo to you and your extremely clear instructions!
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial you deserve it and much more. Id like to take lessons with you in a real court. Too expensive for me at the moment, but i know some day im gonna visit Britain and im gonna meet u. Its a dream of mine. Cheers
Simon is simply excellent, the best you can find online by far. I improved my tennis a lot following his videos. Here in US the words tennis "pro" is badly overused, but for me you need a background like the one Simon has in order to be classified as a tennis "pro". Anyways, independently on his background, he really knows what he is talking about. I saw many times fantastic tennis players who were not really aware of what they actually do, they were telling me "do this like I do" and I was pointing them out that "no man, you are not doing that...". One example is a video of Mark Philippousis explaining how to hit a kick serve, and anybody who plays tennis can understand that he is not aware that in fact he is not doing the movement he thinks is doing...
Your videos are the best I have found on tennis by far. I especially appreciate how you intersperse your tips with actual slo mo footage of the pros. Something very well done and professional. I just have one suggestion, that you stand in the actual positions on the court you would be swinging from. It's a bit disconcerting to see you with your back to the net. As a viewer I have to guess or imagine where your feet and hips should be pointing based on your words, rather than being able to see it.
Thank you for watching and your honest feedback I always try to stand in the correct positions, however, often it's due to the sunlight that I end up changing position, the wind also plays a factor. I filmed a few videos back in the day where my face was half shadow or full shadow and it turns out really bad when you edit it etc so the viewer doesn't see my face properly, looks like a shadow speaking Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for the reply! I would love to see a video about the strategy and technique behind the first serve. I know you have a lot about slice, pronation, kick, etc., but I would like to see a video specifically about a flat, first serve, if that makes any sense?
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Hey there Simon! would be good to properly analyse the balance of the body and legs position when approaching difficult shots. Cheers Leonardo
Love this very detailed explanation and analysis, and how easy it is to understand and to make out the differences and similarities between the two amazing players. Thanks for the video! Also, you are very handsome ❤️
Hey guys, thanks for awesome videos. Simon, can you please analyse your own forehand. It's the most beautifull one I've seen. I would really like to see video about how to learn to hit forehand like you.
That was a solid analysis. Very detailed. It makes me think these subtle differences give Federer that extra pinpoint accuracy in hitting flatter balls
Fernando the beast Gonzalez. Loved his forehand. I watched him play Igor Andreev at Wimbledon years ago, on one of the outside courts so I was front row. It was five sets and Fernando was killing the ball with his forehand, he lost the match and snapped a few rackets. As he walked past he gave me one of them haha Memories
I love these videos where pro strokes get analyzed in such detail and exactly how they look from the first to the last step. Quick question, in your opinion Simon, what do you think is the biggest factor that pro players can hit so much more spin and pace than your general tennis players, even if those players have good technique. Is it their insane athletic ability and fast twitch muscles, or so much practice and mileage that they can hit such clean balls always? I see pro players and they are even warming up and not using legs at all, standing still, just swinging extremely casual and almost seems somewhat slow (based on their standards) and yet the ball flies ott with such pace and spin that regular players can't even hit when they swing with 100% everything they have.
Good question Alen. I think it comes down to two main factors. Most pros are very high level athletes. Even the guys considered "skinny" on tour are very strong physically compared to your average club player. And strong in the right muscles. Not beach body strong but tennis strong. Plus they have incredible timing and racket head speed, that combination equates to that effortless power as you mention. Add to that the years of playing tennis and we see the end result. Thanks for tuning in. All the best Simon
We have filmed those clips at various events. When I started TTT in 2011, I spent a good few years filming clips and saving them in the library to use for the future coaching videos, now we have 9 years worth of footage Thanks for watching Any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Why Nadal,Federer,Djokovic are the best players ? have they a magic recipe ? Many players have a very good drive a very good back hand a very good serve but they are not the bests players...what are their strengths ? Playing near the lines ? Training more than the others ? Mentally very strong ? Etc...If any good player ( Monfils Zverev Kyrgios etc..) make every day exactly what Nadal Federer o Djokovic do can he became a player like them ? Thanks
Great video. I’m not sure if the buggy whip actually gives you more spin. It certainly gives you more height over the net but that doesn’t necessarily always mean more spin. It’s the same logic as using a windshield wiper finish over the traditional over the shoulder follow through. The windshield wiper gives you more power and spin despite having a much lower finish than the classic follow through.
You're right about the net clearance. The buggy whip will allow for more. The topspin levels is a debate for another time. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon
People always assume greater height means more spin but that’s just one aspect of it. Jack sock actually has more spin than Nadal despite the fact that he has much lower net clearance. Nadal at times does struggle with his forehand when his ball lands short. The buggy whip will give you more height but does have the tendency to leave the ball short.
Is there any evidence to show that Sock has more topspin than Nadal on his forehands? The last major study done on tennis forehands showed Nadal has the highest spin rates ever recorded on the forehand, that study was done before Sock came along though. Would be interesting to see.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Sock was rated highest then Nadal and If I'm not wrong it was Thiem and Shapovalov at 4th. Can't find the study tho, just saw the stats during a match.
Some studies have shown Nadal has more rpms while others have show sock has more. Regardless all the articles I’ve read have shown that their spin levels are really similar. Nadal being a lefty definitely helps him get more spin. He is able to hit with a straight arm with extreme grips like western and semi western which is impossible for righty’s. I think that’s why they say lefty’s naturally get more power and spin.
I somehow missed this comparison of what you call maybe the 2 best forehands ever(I agree). Outstanding analysis. They have such similar forehands with the straight arms and independent arm action, where they really throw/whip the racquet head into the ball.
I would like to watch some analysis of Murray / Djoko / Anderson / Cilic/ Dimitrov / Goffin / Stan / Delpo / Nishi / Thiem / Zverev / Tsisipras forehand. And backhand, volley, service, return ....
Roger likes to hit the ball out in front for two main reasons: 1. When you make contact out in front of the body you can watch the ball well using both eyes. When you make contact more on side, the eye closest to the ball will be the dominant force. 2. When you make contact on side of the body, the arm is mainly taking the load, elbow, wrist and shoulder. When you make contact out in front like Federer, you have the support of the entire body. Thanks for watching All the best Simon
How about Djokovic and Del Potro? Reasons for the topic: - Out of nowhere Del Potro drives with huge power. I believe he already hits a very flat shot but there are some that are even more flatten. - Djokovic on the other hand moves all his body but his head to execute his forehand. It is amazing.
Both are awesome in their own ways. Nadal’s forehand is like a hurricane coming towards you, constantly, and you have to keep fending it off. I obviously haven’t faced him, but I’m guessing every Nadal forehand results in the ball, no matter what surface you play one, would keep growing on you, getting taller and bigger on you after it bounces. I’m guessing it would be an overwhelming feeling for anyone who faces Nadal and gets targeted by his forehand. It would definitely fatigue your arm(s). And then, having a one-handed backhand, against Nadal on clay, and Nadal regularly targeting your one-handed backhand, can’t imagine how fatiguing and stressful that would be. Federer’s on the other looks elegant, is really smooth, and creates a nice balance between top-spin/dip and flat shots. It obviously creates really good angles.
Penn Su, Nadal’s forehand is more consistent though, and Nadal hits wayyy less unforced errors than Federer, but that’s also got to do with their styles. Nadal is a baseline hitter, and Federer is an opportunist in a way, he constantly attacks.
So my problem is sometimes I’ll hit with a straight arm and sometimes I’ll hit with a bent arm. I notice I do this unknowingly. Is that normal or should I stick to one?
A slight bend is better than forcing full extension to occur. However if there is a big bend, that will throw off your timing. Thanks for watching All the best Simon
I would say if there is some sort of radial deviation it's not intentional or forced. In both forehands the fundamentals allow for great lag of the racket head so they achieve great wrist extension in that phase. What would be the purpose of radial deviation and in what phase of the swing are we talking about here?
Really need to consider the position of the racket in relation to the grip. If you used eastern grip with Nadal swing, racket position would change and look much like Federer
Theoretically, what would combining certain aspects each players forehand do? For example Semi western grip, keeping racket face at net, but with a closer elbow to the body, etc.
@David - Yes they have modified the preparation phase for sure. I think in Federer's case he done it to help him take the ball on the rise more often, in Nadal's case not sure why. He still plays 15 feet behind the baseline on hard court. One of the reasons he keeps getting injuries. Hate to see the guy injured due to game style.
I think Rafa kept his fundamentals more than Federer tbh. Nadal forehand rarely is shanked and he hardly hits errors. Federer, on the other hand, has made HUGE technical changes and when he is not feeling great, he will shank the forehand and make a bucket full of errors. Nadal's forehand right now looks like he is gone back to more or less his 2008 forehand. Federer shortened his swing from 07-18. Almost like every year, it's getting shorter for the Fed. Federer forehand is more destructive when he is feeling hot but Rafa forehand will be a steady 8/10 every week. Roger will hit levels like 9/10 or 10/10 some weeks with it and others he will be down at 3/10. Out of the two, I would side with Nadal's forehand.
Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online in Nadals case he made sure to get that follow through across the chest more consistently for a change up in his trajectory, he’s way better when it comes to flattening out his strokes nowadays, when he steps in he makes sure to get that ball in front of his body and position himself squarer
Yes if you don't use the non hitting hand to help you prepare. However if you use that hand properly, the tension in the hitting hand should stay low as the work is being done by that top hand. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon
I prefer Federer's preparation. As I mentioned in the video Federer is more relaxed when compared to Nadal. However Nadal does get a lot of wrist extension because of that starting position.
Nadal is almost as good as Federer, but I still like Federer more. They both are the best players in Tennis history. They're improving each others' skills from every match.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Oh you're absolutely welcome! The videos did and surely will help me a lot in the future. I don't currently have any suggestions YET because the videos are so abound - I don't even have time to check them all. The videos, I believe, covered all the topics I needed right now. Thanks!
Great video guys. I'd say Federer has the best forehand as he has more variation on it plus Rafa has copied federers segmented forehand technique over the years. Just my opinion and observation though!
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This is the best analysis and comparison i have ever seen in my whole life in the web. Great job
Thank you so much for the nice comment Alalos.
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Coach, nice analysis. Could you analyse Ivan Lendl's forehand please ?
Thanks for watching.
If 100 people like your comment I'll do the Lendl forehand analysis haha
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I taught myself to play like Federer and I'm still in progress since last year, thanks for the heads up on some steps that I missed. Great Job Simon!
Awesome to hear.
Thanks for watching.
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I'm just at a level 3 and already I've made an impression with my WTA serve thanks to a video your trainer did on that. I'll be out there now practicing these forehand swings of our greatest male players. Bravo to you and your extremely clear instructions!
Thanks for watching
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Simon
This could be my favorite video on this entire channel. Can't believe I'm only discovering it now; great work.
Many thanks for the support 🙏
Great video! Thanks to your forehand videos I realized how important the preparation is for the shot.
Thanks for watching.
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One of the best if not the best instructional video on forehands I have ever seen. Great job Simon.
Thank you for your kind words Jan and thanks for watching.
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Simon and Alex, Kings of web tennis teaching.
Greatest comment of 2018.
Haha thanks for the support Sebashtian.
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial you deserve it and much more. Id like to take lessons with you in a real court. Too expensive for me at the moment, but i know some day im gonna visit Britain and im gonna meet u. Its a dream of mine. Cheers
Where are you based?
We will be running tennis clinics in 2019 in various locations
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial im in Argentina. Bs As. I hope u come here on ur tour.
Thanks Simon, I asked you about Nadal fh on a comment about your outstanding Del Po analysis. This one also outstanding.
Thanks for watching
Any lessons you want to see from us in 2020?
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Thanks simon for a another great vedio👍🏻 ..
Thanks for watching Shivender.
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Congratulations for reaching 100k subs so happy for you I watched your channel grow and improve love you videos
Thank you for the support.
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The most talented tennis player with the best technique ever.
Which one, Rafa or Roger?
Simon, of course.
@@marianpalko2531 yeah
Lesson being, don't get fixated on details but in principles. Great video.
Exactly, focus on the fundamentals.
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Simon is simply excellent, the best you can find online by far. I improved my tennis a lot following his videos. Here in US the words tennis "pro" is badly overused, but for me you need a background like the one Simon has in order to be classified as a tennis "pro". Anyways, independently on his background, he really knows what he is talking about. I saw many times fantastic tennis players who were not really aware of what they actually do, they were telling me "do this like I do" and I was pointing them out that "no man, you are not doing that...". One example is a video of Mark Philippousis explaining how to hit a kick serve, and anybody who plays tennis can understand that he is not aware that in fact he is not doing the movement he thinks is doing...
Thank you so much for your kind words Simone.
Comments like this one keep me motivated to do my best.
All the best
Simon
Your videos are the best I have found on tennis by far. I especially appreciate how you intersperse your tips with actual slo mo footage of the pros. Something very well done and professional. I just have one suggestion, that you stand in the actual positions on the court you would be swinging from. It's a bit disconcerting to see you with your back to the net. As a viewer I have to guess or imagine where your feet and hips should be pointing based on your words, rather than being able to see it.
Thank you for watching and your honest feedback
I always try to stand in the correct positions, however, often it's due to the sunlight that I end up changing position, the wind also plays a factor. I filmed a few videos back in the day where my face was half shadow or full shadow and it turns out really bad when you edit it etc so the viewer doesn't see my face properly, looks like a shadow speaking
Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020?
All the best
Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for the reply! I would love to see a video about the strategy and technique behind the first serve. I know you have a lot about slice, pronation, kick, etc., but I would like to see a video specifically about a flat, first serve, if that makes any sense?
Love to see an analysis of the Kyrgios FH. He appears to have a much abbreviated back swing but still generates a ton of pace.
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
That before and after picture at 6:08. I swear its like 2 different players are being showed. His style changed alot. His served changed to
simply amazing vid as always 10/10.
Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome video. Yes, it would be nice to get more comparisons between players. Thanks.
Thanks for watching.
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Perfect analysis 👏🏿👏🏿
Thank you for watching.
Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future?
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where can i watch the footage alone of Rafa's forehand view from behind as in 8:27?
On our second channel - Love Tennis
Top quality tennis analysis 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Hey there Simon!
would be good to properly analyse the balance of the body and legs position when approaching difficult shots.
Cheers
Leonardo
This helps me big time by gaining that techniques on Nadal forehand... Thanks Coach Simon
Thank you for watching Elle
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial so far none I'll stay in tune for your new videos as well
Love this very detailed explanation and analysis, and how easy it is to understand and to make out the differences and similarities between the two amazing players. Thanks for the video! Also, you are very handsome ❤️
I really enjoyed this video. How about Mischa Zverev's volleys and Mike or Bob Bryan's volleys? I think the comparison would be fascinating
Thanks for watching Gregory.
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Thank you amazing analysis!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial yes very helpful! Maybe, the different types of grips of some of the top players would be fun!
Awesome explanation! Thanks so much.
Thanks for watching.
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Maybe you should analyse Alex and your forehand
I like it Hai.
Thanks for watching.
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Hey guys, thanks for awesome videos.
Simon, can you please analyse your own forehand. It's the most beautifull one I've seen.
I would really like to see video about how to learn to hit forehand like you.
That's very kind of you.
Not sure how many people would be interested in that though haha
Thanks for watching.
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fantastic video. Thank you
Thanks for watching.
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That was a solid analysis. Very detailed. It makes me think these subtle differences give Federer that extra pinpoint accuracy in hitting flatter balls
Thanks for watching
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Simon
Can you do the Forehand Analysis of Fernando “El Bormbardero de la Reina” Gonzalez, pure tnt from Chile 🇨🇱!!! I miss him on tour!!!
Fernando the beast Gonzalez.
Loved his forehand. I watched him play Igor Andreev at Wimbledon years ago, on one of the outside courts so I was front row.
It was five sets and Fernando was killing the ball with his forehand, he lost the match and snapped a few rackets.
As he walked past he gave me one of them haha
Memories
I would like a video or explanation on how to do a straight arm
Thanks ttt
Here you go - ruclips.net/video/CcG11r6tOrg/видео.html
Me too
Simon also maybe you could analyse Andy Roddick's forehand and back hand
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Simon
Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online haha that means “no”
Wondering if you can add the third type of swing that at times is even faster . Del Potro. May have spelt that wrong
I love these videos where pro strokes get analyzed in such detail and exactly how they look from the first to the last step. Quick question, in your opinion Simon, what do you think is the biggest factor that pro players can hit so much more spin and pace than your general tennis players, even if those players have good technique. Is it their insane athletic ability and fast twitch muscles, or so much practice and mileage that they can hit such clean balls always? I see pro players and they are even warming up and not using legs at all, standing still, just swinging extremely casual and almost seems somewhat slow (based on their standards) and yet the ball flies ott with such pace and spin that regular players can't even hit when they swing with 100% everything they have.
Good question Alen.
I think it comes down to two main factors.
Most pros are very high level athletes. Even the guys considered "skinny" on tour are very strong physically compared to your average club player. And strong in the right muscles. Not beach body strong but tennis strong.
Plus they have incredible timing and racket head speed, that combination equates to that effortless power as you mention.
Add to that the years of playing tennis and we see the end result.
Thanks for tuning in.
All the best
Simon
Great vid Simon... loved the compari7with video clips of the points under discussion
Thanks Jim
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Amazing video 😃👍🏻
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Hey love the videos! Question : where do you get the videos of pros playing? Isn't it all copyrighted?
We have filmed those clips at various events.
When I started TTT in 2011, I spent a good few years filming clips and saving them in the library to use for the future coaching videos, now we have 9 years worth of footage
Thanks for watching
Any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020?
All the best
Simon
Very goog video. Thanks
Thanks for watching
Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future?
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Why Nadal,Federer,Djokovic are the best players ? have they a magic recipe ? Many players have a very good drive a very good back hand a very good serve but they are not the bests players...what are their strengths ? Playing near the lines ? Training more than the others ? Mentally very strong ? Etc...If any good player ( Monfils Zverev Kyrgios etc..) make every day exactly what Nadal Federer o Djokovic do can he became a player like them ? Thanks
Great video. I’m not sure if the buggy whip actually gives you more spin. It certainly gives you more height over the net but that doesn’t necessarily always mean more spin. It’s the same logic as using a windshield wiper finish over the traditional over the shoulder follow through. The windshield wiper gives you more power and spin despite having a much lower finish than the classic follow through.
You're right about the net clearance. The buggy whip will allow for more.
The topspin levels is a debate for another time.
Thanks for watching.
All the best
Simon
People always assume greater height means more spin but that’s just one aspect of it. Jack sock actually has more spin than Nadal despite the fact that he has much lower net clearance. Nadal at times does struggle with his forehand when his ball lands short. The buggy whip will give you more height but does have the tendency to leave the ball short.
Is there any evidence to show that Sock has more topspin than Nadal on his forehands?
The last major study done on tennis forehands showed Nadal has the highest spin rates ever recorded on the forehand, that study was done before Sock came along though.
Would be interesting to see.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Sock was rated highest then Nadal and If I'm not wrong it was Thiem and Shapovalov at 4th. Can't find the study tho, just saw the stats during a match.
Some studies have shown Nadal has more rpms while others have show sock has more. Regardless all the articles I’ve read have shown that their spin levels are really similar. Nadal being a lefty definitely helps him get more spin. He is able to hit with a straight arm with extreme grips like western and semi western which is impossible for righty’s. I think that’s why they say lefty’s naturally get more power and spin.
Hey simon!! i have a doubt. Do all pro players start their forehand leading/using with his elbow?
Thanks TTT ☺☺
No, some players go back with the wrist aligned with the elbow, others lead with the wrist/racket.
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Nadal forehand on 2013 was like thiem right? Leading with his elbow?
I somehow missed this comparison of what you call maybe the 2 best forehands ever(I agree). Outstanding analysis. They have such similar forehands with the straight arms and independent arm action, where they really throw/whip the racquet head into the ball.
Absolutely. Thanks for tuning in
amazing video
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Thank you 😊
Thank you for watching.
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Simon
OMG they are both so great! Each unique and own great qualities! Both are GREAT!
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
I would like to watch some analysis of Murray / Djoko / Anderson / Cilic/ Dimitrov / Goffin / Stan / Delpo / Nishi / Thiem / Zverev / Tsisipras forehand. And backhand, volley, service, return ....
That's a lot of analysis videos haha
If you had to narrow it down, which strokes would you like to be compared the most?
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Cilic and Stan for the Forehand and maybe Goffin and Zverev backhand?
Well done. Rodger at times looks - to me - like he is extending or ' reaching out ' to the ball. Why do you think he does this ?
Roger likes to hit the ball out in front for two main reasons:
1. When you make contact out in front of the body you can watch the ball well using both eyes. When you make contact more on side, the eye closest to the ball will be the dominant force.
2. When you make contact on side of the body, the arm is mainly taking the load, elbow, wrist and shoulder. When you make contact out in front like Federer, you have the support of the entire body.
Thanks for watching
All the best
Simon
How about Djokovic and Del Potro?
Reasons for the topic:
- Out of nowhere Del Potro drives with huge power. I believe he already hits a very flat shot but there are some that are even more flatten.
- Djokovic on the other hand moves all his body but his head to execute his forehand. It is amazing.
Thanks for the suggestions Vinicius
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Simon
Which forehand do you prefer and why?
Both are awesome in their own ways.
Nadal’s forehand is like a hurricane coming towards you, constantly, and you have to keep fending it off. I obviously haven’t faced him, but I’m guessing every Nadal forehand results in the ball, no matter what surface you play one, would keep growing on you, getting taller and bigger on you after it bounces. I’m guessing it would be an overwhelming feeling for anyone who faces Nadal and gets targeted by his forehand. It would definitely fatigue your arm(s). And then, having a one-handed backhand, against Nadal on clay, and Nadal regularly targeting your one-handed backhand, can’t imagine how fatiguing and stressful that would be.
Federer’s on the other looks elegant, is really smooth, and creates a nice balance between top-spin/dip and flat shots. It obviously creates really good angles.
Simon, I prefer your forhand. Its time for an analyse Video.🤗
Haha brilliant.
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Federer forehand...looks simple , elegant , powerful , relaxed
Penn Su, Nadal’s forehand is more consistent though, and Nadal hits wayyy less unforced errors than Federer, but that’s also got to do with their styles. Nadal is a baseline hitter, and Federer is an opportunist in a way, he constantly attacks.
So my problem is sometimes I’ll hit with a straight arm and sometimes I’ll hit with a bent arm. I notice I do this unknowingly. Is that normal or should I stick to one?
A slight bend is better than forcing full extension to occur.
However if there is a big bend, that will throw off your timing.
Thanks for watching
All the best
Simon
What is the simply and the fastest preparation between us ?
What’s the better technique to copy?
Would you say there is active or intentional radial deviation on both forehands? Forcing the wrist?
I would say if there is some sort of radial deviation it's not intentional or forced.
In both forehands the fundamentals allow for great lag of the racket head so they achieve great wrist extension in that phase. What would be the purpose of radial deviation and in what phase of the swing are we talking about here?
Very interesting.
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
Roger, strong Eastern
Rafa, mild Semi Western 1:00
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Another video you could is how to reduce tennis elbow on all the strokes to serves to forehand and others
I need to improve my second serve currently use a slice one is there any vids that can help
There are PLENTY videos for the serve from this same channel.
This is the video you need - ruclips.net/video/yjpi0cMrkyw/видео.html
Great video! A comparison of two hand backands would also be great. Djokovic and Nishikori? Agassi?
Love it. Added to the list.
Thanks for watching.
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Simon
And a comparison of the Theim & Wawrinka backhands... Especially after the Theim v. Rafa semi at the US Open.
Another great video thanks / merci.
Really need to consider the position of the racket in relation to the grip. If you used eastern grip with Nadal swing, racket position would change and look much like Federer
Karen khachanov forehand please🙏🏻
An interesting swing, that's for sure.
I'll add it to the list.
Thanks for watching.
All the best
Simon
Theoretically, what would combining certain aspects each players forehand do? For example
Semi western grip, keeping racket face at net, but with a closer elbow to the body, etc.
How about comparing Roger’s backhand with Stan’s backhand?
You should compare Nadal and Verdasco and then Del Potro and Federer!
Thanks for the suggestions.
All the best
Simon
That’s a GREAT idea!
Would you say both of them had bigger swings when they first started winning majors?
David Oldham Yep they shortened the backswing to adapt to the conditions
@David - Yes they have modified the preparation phase for sure.
I think in Federer's case he done it to help him take the ball on the rise more often, in Nadal's case not sure why.
He still plays 15 feet behind the baseline on hard court.
One of the reasons he keeps getting injuries.
Hate to see the guy injured due to game style.
I think Rafa kept his fundamentals more than Federer tbh. Nadal forehand rarely is shanked and he hardly hits errors. Federer, on the other hand, has made HUGE technical changes and when he is not feeling great, he will shank the forehand and make a bucket full of errors. Nadal's forehand right now looks like he is gone back to more or less his 2008 forehand. Federer shortened his swing from 07-18. Almost like every year, it's getting shorter for the Fed. Federer forehand is more destructive when he is feeling hot but Rafa forehand will be a steady 8/10 every week. Roger will hit levels like 9/10 or 10/10 some weeks with it and others he will be down at 3/10. Out of the two, I would side with Nadal's forehand.
Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online in Nadals case he made sure to get that follow through across the chest more consistently for a change up in his trajectory, he’s way better when it comes to flattening out his strokes nowadays, when he steps in he makes sure to get that ball in front of his body and position himself squarer
Doesnt extending the wrist cause tension?
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Yes if you don't use the non hitting hand to help you prepare. However if you use that hand properly, the tension in the hitting hand should stay low as the work is being done by that top hand.
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial but Nadal accentuate a lot this extension, is it good?
I prefer Federer's preparation.
As I mentioned in the video Federer is more relaxed when compared to Nadal.
However Nadal does get a lot of wrist extension because of that starting position.
What is the brand of the racket anyone?
The all white racket is a prototype racket.
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Nadal is left-handed, and that messed up my orientation
Alrighty then haha.
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What is your racket?
The all white racket is a prototype.
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Nadal is almost as good as Federer, but I still like Federer more. They both are the best players in Tennis history. They're improving each others' skills from every match.
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Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Oh you're absolutely welcome! The videos did and surely will help me a lot in the future. I don't currently have any suggestions YET because the videos are so abound - I don't even have time to check them all. The videos, I believe, covered all the topics I needed right now. Thanks!
This is why nadal has so many injuries , if he had a balance between top spin shot and flat shot , then it will reduce the strain in his body.
One of the reasons.
His game is so demanding in general, he has to hustle so hard to win points.
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Bruh, you got to meet federer? I didn't know y'all had connections like that.
Alex trained with him - ruclips.net/video/rCdpjHVPgTc/видео.html
Nadal drops the racket while putting his elbow inward
Yes, then he extends his arm again for the contact point
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Great video guys. I'd say Federer has the best forehand as he has more variation on it plus Rafa has copied federers segmented forehand technique over the years.
Just my opinion and observation though!
fed serve vs rafa server
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Exactly.
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Prefiero la del Maestro Suizo
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