I just started playing tennis (3 weeks ago) and been watching your videos for a week now, the difference you have made in my playing abilities is incredible! My buddies who’ve been playing for years, hated playing with or against me because I mess up so much, in 1 week, they all said “how in the world did you improve this much?” I told them “I know a good coach on YT” 😂😂 thanks John!!! 👍🏼
Wow, thank you for the great feedback! It thrills me to know I am helping aspiring tennis players like you learn, improve and enjoy our great sport! Please reach out to me anytime through this link: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/. Kindly, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis thank you John! I’ll post some of the before and after videos so everyone can see even an old guy starting to play tennis late in life, can be decent and improve with your help and videos 💪🏼
John, so many excellent points were made. The "Nutmegger" from Naples believes you're at the apex of online instructors. Keep up the great work. Best wishes to you and your family.
Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 1:33 Trophy Position 3:48 Continental Grip 4:52 Balance Checkpoint 6:11 Toss/Contact Point 8:36 Non Dominant Arm 9:58 Stop On Contact Point Drill 14:58 Swing Up And Slow 16:57 Slow Down 18:59 Outro
John, I really love your teaching. Wish I could be at Newport Beach to take a lesson from you. For now, I'll watch your videos from the state of Washington.
Hi Henry, Thanks so much for your kind comment and feedback. I am planning to host a Newport Beach Tennis Masterclass next year. If you are interested, click here and I will add you to my list to keep you updated: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/. Best, John
Thanks John. It's quite intstructive to watch. Have you tried starting backwards, from contact. It seems that the student is not getting / feeling your "stop and pop," point because he's focusing on too many other things, like the legs. It seems to me that getting the wring swing path / motion down first is the most important and it becomes harder when too many other things are in one's head. Stop & pop + circular path + keeping the elbow up make adding the legs, getting the right toss etc. because it gives a reason & goal for those things.
Hi and thanks for your comments and keen perspective. Yes, I have started with the contact and swing first, and then worked from there as well, and in this case, it cold have helped with the stop and pop drill. Thanks, John
Hi John This lesson is wonderful. It’s so helpful to see the corrections you made to Angel’s body positions, particularly for the trophy position and also at the contact point. Could you clarify, please, at 12:35 when you guide his racket and arm, is the racket face passing sideways over his head? This would be a different swing path from the racket swinging up vertically and then hitting the back of the ball. I hope this makes sense. Many thanks
Hi and thanks for the great question. Yes, the racquet is pursuing the ball on edge at this point. There is a subtle difference when hitting topspin for example. In this case, the right elbow stays back and the swing path is more vertical to the ball and more left to right vs. a slice or flatter serve. Please let me know if you have more questions. Best, John
hi John, do you think your student's racket drop is breaking the plane/dropping the racket a bit too steep? I had a similar swingpath as his since my racket also travelled diagonally behind my back. But I was gradually fixing it and it is now pretty straight forward again.
Hi Mark, He certainly is breaking the plane, but not sure about too steep. The issue will resolve when he improves the sequencing / coordination of his leg drive and tossing arm. Then the racquet will fall and rise naturally. Best, John
Hi David, Thanks for the great questions. The sequence is very close, but ultimately I believe the tossing arm leads slightly and triggers the leg drive. Best, John
Hi Jack, Having played a lot of basketball, I think you can relate the leg drive to the free throw. I just watched Michael Jordan free throws here on RUclips, and certainly he uses and times his legs to store and create upward energy and rhythm. Of course the upper body and serve motion are completely different, but the leg rhythm is similar. Here is a link if you are interested in a serve analysis: performanceplustennis.com/performance-plus-serve-stroke-video-analysis-description/ Best, John
Like the guy says that was amazing.
John you’re more than a coach, you’re a (great) Teacher.
Bravo 👏
Thank you so much! Kindly, John
This is one of the most helpful serve videos I have seen on RUclips.
Thank you so much! Please keep me updated on your progress. Thanks, John
I just started playing tennis (3 weeks ago) and been watching your videos for a week now, the difference you have made in my playing abilities is incredible! My buddies who’ve been playing for years, hated playing with or against me because I mess up so much, in 1 week, they all said “how in the world did you improve this much?” I told them “I know a good coach on YT” 😂😂 thanks John!!! 👍🏼
Wow, thank you for the great feedback! It thrills me to know I am helping aspiring tennis players like you learn, improve and enjoy our great sport! Please reach out to me anytime through this link: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/. Kindly, John
@@PerformancePlusTennis thank you John! I’ll post some of the before and after videos so everyone can see even an old guy starting to play tennis late in life, can be decent and improve with your help and videos 💪🏼
John, so many excellent points were made. The "Nutmegger" from Naples believes you're at the apex of online instructors. Keep up the great work. Best wishes to you and your family.
Hi Thomas, Thanks so much for the kind comments. Things are good in California. All the best to you and your family as well! Kindly, John
Very good lesson. Glad to see the improvement the student has at the end.
Thanks Jason! (Jack) Best, John
This was a game-changer. Thank you so much for the tips and patience. The next one will be hitting 120’s.
Thanks Angel. We will do it again! Best, John
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
1:33 Trophy Position
3:48 Continental Grip
4:52 Balance Checkpoint
6:11 Toss/Contact Point
8:36 Non Dominant Arm
9:58 Stop On Contact Point Drill
14:58 Swing Up And Slow
16:57 Slow Down
18:59 Outro
John, I really love your teaching. Wish I could be at Newport Beach to take a lesson from you. For now, I'll watch your videos from the state of Washington.
Hi Henry, Thanks so much for your kind comment and feedback. I am planning to host a Newport Beach Tennis Masterclass next year. If you are interested, click here and I will add you to my list to keep you updated: performanceplustennis.com/contact-us/. Best, John
Thanks John. It's quite intstructive to watch. Have you tried starting backwards, from contact. It seems that the student is not getting / feeling your "stop and pop," point because he's focusing on too many other things, like the legs. It seems to me that getting the wring swing path / motion down first is the most important and it becomes harder when too many other things are in one's head. Stop & pop + circular path + keeping the elbow up make adding the legs, getting the right toss etc. because it gives a reason & goal for those things.
Hi and thanks for your comments and keen perspective. Yes, I have started with the contact and swing first, and then worked from there as well, and in this case, it cold have helped with the stop and pop drill. Thanks, John
brilliant explanations. many thanks.
Thanks for the great feedback! Kindly, John
Amazing !!! You nailed it. It was very helpful
Thank you so much! Glad you benefitted from the from lesson! Be sure to browse the rest of the channel for more helpful lessons! Best, John
Hi John This lesson is wonderful. It’s so helpful to see the corrections you made to Angel’s body positions, particularly for the trophy position and also at the contact point. Could you clarify, please, at 12:35 when you guide his racket and arm, is the racket face passing sideways over his head? This would be a different swing path from the racket swinging up vertically and then hitting the back of the ball. I hope this makes sense. Many thanks
Hi and thanks for the great question. Yes, the racquet is pursuing the ball on edge at this point. There is a subtle difference when hitting topspin for example. In this case, the right elbow stays back and the swing path is more vertical to the ball and more left to right vs. a slice or flatter serve. Please let me know if you have more questions. Best, John
One more thing to point out : he double bends his knees, meaning he bends his knees when he tosses which he shouldn't be doing it
Hi, Yes he does, and we have addressed too. Thanks for the feedback and contribution to the video. Best, John
Helpful. Thanks.
hi John, do you think your student's racket drop is breaking the plane/dropping the racket a bit too steep? I had a similar swingpath as his since my racket also travelled diagonally behind my back. But I was gradually fixing it and it is now pretty straight forward again.
Hi Mark, He certainly is breaking the plane, but not sure about too steep. The issue will resolve when he improves the sequencing / coordination of his leg drive and tossing arm. Then the racquet will fall and rise naturally. Best, John
Hi Jon, is it true that we should we move the left arm before the leg drive?
Hi David, Thanks for the great questions. The sequence is very close, but ultimately I believe the tossing arm leads slightly and triggers the leg drive. Best, John
Can you use a leg drive like is used for a free throw in basketball? I have a hard time separating my motion into segments
Hi Jack, Having played a lot of basketball, I think you can relate the leg drive to the free throw. I just watched Michael Jordan free throws here on RUclips, and certainly he uses and times his legs to store and create upward energy and rhythm. Of course the upper body and serve motion are completely different, but the leg rhythm is similar. Here is a link if you are interested in a serve analysis: performanceplustennis.com/performance-plus-serve-stroke-video-analysis-description/ Best, John
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