I really would want to see a footwork lesson about approaching the ball correctly,i have hard time spacing it and finding the right steps towards the ball and I am out of balance many times,but when im in perfect position the shots are really decent,but i have hard time finding that perfect position
this was much appreciated thanks for the tips! i never thought of the value of going cross court like that, i do always try to push it down the line and i often hit in the net or out
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial yooo appreciate the response! I’ve been learning about how and when to approach the net, but I struggle with how to hit the ball when I am charging. Not just as far as where to hit it but just the technical aspects of how to hold and swing the racquet when Im in that position
Like I usually find myself with the racquet straight up and I have decent reaction time so i don’t feel uncomfortable close to the net but I also catch myself just swatting at the incoming ball legit like a fly swatter and I know that’s not good haha
Haha it happens, try to time your split step when the opponent makes contact, it will give you time to react and not feel rushed. Try to keep in in front of you and block not hit (imagine you are a wall) and move forward with your feet rather than with your hand. Hope that helps! …oh and appreciate letting us keep the Tennis Ball in Cup magic trick vid on Love Tennis Media!! 👍🎾 Alex
INSTANT it was! Thanks Simon! Straight sets, best rhythm in my match llay for months, possibly years! I found for me to breath IN at the split step as my opponent made contact was the final piece... it seemed to totally connect me to a continous focused rhythm. You have helped in so many ways... lie you 6 o'clock picture. Many thanks from the wet coast of Canada!
Awesome to hear Ross When I see comments like this, it motivates me to keep going 100% Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon
Your videos have greatly improved my understanding of the game. Tracking the ball, breathing, and hitting cross courts regularly can go a long way in helping me evolve as a player... Thank you for this free knowledge... I am extremely grateful for your content ...
Awesome tips here. Especially, the breathing technique, which is hugely overlooked by most coaches that I have worked with. Inefficient breathing leads me to be gassed out during long points, make bad decisions on the tennis court and also has a spillover effect on the next point and the next and so on and so forth. THANK YOU!
Thank you! This is the best instructive video I have come across so far (and I have watched quite a few)-- clear language, fundamental tips illustrated with live examples of play AND a wrap-up summary of it all-- Excellent teaching approach!
This is what i need the most. Im out of breath during even rallies. I get tired easily. Will follow this always.Thank you to my brother who shared this channel to me. Thank you.
Well done. Love listening about tracking the ball. The quick snippet of the player identifying long or short ball is great. Notice how ones body needs to be reactive. And furthermore the psyche you need to instill in yourself to be able to react to any shot while you’re tracking. Well done. How about breaking down how to maintain warm up rally before match starts. From rally pace, how to calmly hit, volley, overhead, and lob. I can’t tell ya how many times I’ve seen both players simply not knowing how to maintain a fair warm up pace. And then it affects their psyche because they’re simply not use to it. Especially the volleys, overheads, and even lobs. Also please please remind every viewer why POSTURE is absolutely important!!! The way how you’re standing during your videos speaks volumes. SO MANY PLAYERS overlook that. I constantly stress to my students, your footwork will improve... BUT ALWAYS maintain your posture!!! Running and hitting. Ugghhh. Overall love the video. I hope one day you can explore the aspects of tracking the ball. It’s something people don’t know much about.
Breathing during shots is so basic, but so easy to forget during a point. I'll try holding on to the image of "blowing through" the ball. Thanks for the quick back-to-basics lesson!
Coach Simon, I need a video on how to "construct" points. What are some good shot patterns? I guess I'm looking more for a strategy video, although I do enjoy these "fundamentals" lessons as well.
Yes of course, I would really like to hear your analysis on current matches, to hear about how do you read phenomenal games and approaches of skillful top players. Thanks!!!
Great tips Simon. While listening to the instructions, I visualised myself implementing these changes. I see changes the way I play immediately. I am sure it will show on court as well.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tracking the ball often builds the difference between a player with a good technique and a very good player in general. ( in my opinion) Very good video btw 👌👍🏼
Simon, can you please be the first tennis channel to make a video about behaviors on the tennis court, like for example, controlling anger, frustration, and dropping ego.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon, I would love to see you and Alex coaching someone who is an intermediate level player and going through the process. It would be much beneficial to all of us.
Thanks for watching Take it step by step, tracking the ball firstly, then the breathing patterns and finally your strategy. Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon
The technique is very important, but when we move from training to the game, the mental part makes the difference. I would like to know how to overcome the fear that often prevents us from playing our best tennis when we are in competition. Thanks
I think tracking the ball is toughest to get used to. I think Djokovic is among the top players who are not constantly looking at the ball especially at contact point. At recreational level, I think it is hard to anticipate the positioning of the opponent which makes it difficult for me to hit without keeping an eye of where the opponent is going to be. I will give it a try but it will be unnatural for me. Simon, could you please make a video about how to return heavy and/or fast balls from the baseline? I faced such player and I felt I did not know how to use the energy of the ball and got tired. Thank you!
When your opponent makes contact, if you're tracking the ball, you'll see where they are so it will give you clues about their intentions. I'll add that video to the list, dealing with fast balls on the baseline
A video suggestion! Show us the difference between the grips (how to hold the racquet) and then do a forehand and backhand demonstration using those grips.
Thanks for the helpful video. When I ran to hit a shot, often my body got too close to the ball and got jammed. Can you do a video how to avoid this problem, for both the forehead and backhand strokes? For overhead smash, I had same problem: the ball fly to me fast and gets too close to the body. Thanks
Kimiko Date used very compact swings which allowed her to take the ball early and control play by taking time away from her opponents. Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon
What a great-great tips... Can't wait to practice it on the court. Btw... How you suggest breath circulation at the 'Serve' condition? Do you think should i do the inhale when throw the ball to the air and exhale when hit the serve?
I like to inhale on the way into the trophy position, then start the exhale then, sometimes I'll even exhale slowly from the start and then speed it up as I go along, it takes some practice on the serve
New kick serve videos would be great. And explained about speed. When I try to do the brush up, it does not work yet well enough. Maybe some slowed down videos from side angle. I can hit about 105 km/h flat serve (not every time), but struggling with the kick serve and slice serve. How to start practicing slowly and how to do it at proper speed. I am 72 years old (young :) ) and started my tennis playing 2,5 years ago. 20 years ago I couched young players, but I myself never played properly, so my lessons and my tennis stopped when I could not give more advice to my students. I have looked through most of your videos. I have also made some Word documents by taking some situations photos from your videos to explain to myself and some of my senior tennis friends and putting explanation in English and in Finnish to those documents. Sometimes a good picture of the situation would be also nice (in your videos or separately).
Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep that in mind for future lessons. Have you watched this kick serve drills lesson - ruclips.net/video/3nCowmjgN6w/видео.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Yes I have. On Monday training again inside on tennis court. I would like to know how to have that speed (even more speed compared to flat serve) and still get kick serve going over the net and bouncing.
Thanks for great video. I have just one question about tracking the ball. If you watch Federer, he stays looking at the contact point after shot, so he can't track the ball when it is flying to the opponent, right?
His head might stay down but his eyes can move, he might lose it for a split second or two but that would be worth the clean contact and those initial few feet when the ball comes off your own racket would be a time that tracking isn't as important as at all other times
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial You know, Simon, I'm not familiar to any rating system which defines a tennis skill level of a person. But if we imagine a scale from 0 to 10 by which a person who never held a tennis racket would be "0" and Federer/Nadal and other top 100-200 people in the world would be "10" then I'd consider myself a "2". Also I'm not a kid. I'm in my 30s. So being such a beginner in tennis I'm all for basics like these in the video. Watching the ball, breathing, hitting cross, keeping the ball deep and high above the net... very basic things. I guess that's all what I need to remember now during practices/matches. Maybe I'd be also interested in tennis gear opinions and basic "rules". Like "this type of frame gives you this" and "this type of string with this tension gives you this" and such. There's an ocean of gear stuff which beginners are not certain and confused about. Many racket frames, even more strings... too stiff frame and/or too stiff strings = tennis elbow. I don't wanna become injured but I also do want to feel comfortable, find the right gear solution(s) for me and forget about it to focus on my game and on improving from "2" to "3", then to "4" etc. That's the point where I am now. I try to get much of what you guys advise and I'm grateful. Thank you for your videos.
Absolutely spot on! Thank you for posting! I read the comment about wanting a video on "how to construct points". I think that I have an understanding of how to construct points, but when I'm in a rally, I always feel that I'm on defense, I never get the opportunity to "construct" a point. I'll hit a good deep ball to their backhand, the opponent slices a short angle cross-court to my backhand, and I'm running! The planned construction of a point never seems to happen for me. What can I do to improve my defensive posture?
Try to train certain patterns in practice over and over again. One of the drills I do with my players is you rally crosscourt and one player is the boss, whenever they want to, they hit down the line and the point is open. Change over so both players get that chance. This is the simplest yet most effective pattern to work on from the baseline
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Sounds like a good one. I'll try it with my partner today! (Are you releasing the forehand slice video soon? I'm finding it hard and getting mixed advice from other players. Thanks.)
Is there any tip to track the high ball playing in summer in scorching sun? I often wonder how players track high balls in sun? My little boy tries it and often complains about sun getting in eyes particularly when no sun glasses. Thank you
You are great at explaining, congratulations with that and with your videos in general.Very nice tips. Everyone kan get better by listening your videos carefully and that is what I think is wonderful about your channel. Which kind of exercises, in your opinion, are best for getting ready to play? Running, bicycle...? Thanks on advance.
I appreciate that! The best exercises include interval training, footwork drills, resistance band exercises, check out this video - ruclips.net/video/rqhDFwTFnes/видео.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks a lot! I'm kind of 'coming back' to play after many years without even touching a racket and It feels just great. I go all in but I'm kind of scared about getting my arm injured, somewhere. Have you made a video about stretching or doing routines to avoid injuries? That I 'need' to see! 😊😄
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon ! I woudl really appreciate a defensive backhand slice video. Fed style, ball is too high on the left for the one-hander, goes to the slice as last resort .. know what I mean right ? on the run defending high balls etc... Thank you , All the Best
Simon and Alex, why don't you guys do equipment reviews (rackets, strings etc)? It would be nice to know your opinions since you guys are so high level compared to the rest of the people on youtube
We did do a few in the past: 1 - ruclips.net/video/TVEAjSObotA/видео.html 2 - ruclips.net/video/xAOPr56I6GI/видео.html 3 - ruclips.net/video/ANW2bq3gyPA/видео.html It takes a lot of work for one video, we focus more on lessons for players and they seem to be what 90% of the subs want but if enough people want us to restart the review videos, we would do it
Hi Simon, I’m a solid player but too often I come off the ball and don’t take a full swing. It’s a mental thing but over time it has shortened up my forehand stroke. Any advice to address this?
Get your coach or partner to feed you balls and hold the finish for 2-3 seconds on every shot, make sure the coach doesn't feed the next ball until you've held the finish. This will reinforce the ending and help you remember when you go back to hitting You could start every session with 5-10 minutes of holding the finish All the best Simon
1. Always track the ball. Also if the Ball is on the other side of the field. 2. Breath out while you swing, dont breath out after the swing and hold your Breath while you're swinging. 3. Don't try to play the ball at the lines and dont try to play the ball near over the net. Try to play the ball a lot over the net and away from the lines. You get great Topspin and height if you let the racket drop low before you hit the ball. 4. If you play Cross court you Can recover longer.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Simon, in case I have I will post as I can see that you really put an effort to make excellent videos for the posted request. I'll try to implement your suggestions to improve my precision, thanks!
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Would love some basics for one handed backhand video if possible please. Maybe some simple and easy tips to execute it consistently? Thank you very much, Simon.
String tension question. What string tension are you playing with? I've just changed strings and tension from really high tension (maybe 28 kg) to 24 kg and are noticing a drastic effect. Some positive effects but also the added power makes the flat shots more prone to get out of control. Would be great to hear you speak about string tension and how to evaluate your personal perfect tension. Thanks for all the great content!
Oh that’s pretty low tension. Just got of the court and was thinking of raising the tension up a bit or working on the technique to be able to control it.. Such video would be much appreciated.
@@henrikbrolin2765 Racquet tension, to some degree , is determined by the type of string you use; for example, Luxilon is strung at 10% lower, so if you want 55 lbs in the mains, for example, using Lux you would string it at 50lbs. Incidentally, Roger uses a "soft" string (like natural gut or Wilson NXT) in the mains and Lux (which is kinda like piano wire) in the crosses. As a general rule: lower tension for more power, higher tension for more control. Remember Borg, who had his (wooden) Donnay Borg Pro strung at 78 lbs? I've seen, on TV, his frame implode from the high tension. But at the end of the day, "it ain't about the bike"; it's about what Simon says in this video. However, he (probably out of kindness, or possibly instructor apathy) neglected one other MAJOR factor, the thing most amateurs hate to hear (or do): SPLIT STEP! Oh God, why did I have to say THAT!!
@@meafordmichael Yeah I can imagine there is a whole lot of variables to take into consideration. Can't say I really remember Borg, being too young when he was active, but as a Swede he has fore sure been a big part of the interest in tennis. There also were a lot of courts built during the 80:s in Sweden and a lot of them open to the public for free.
How do I lag if that was the word... How do I lag without the racket aiming up or down? It’s like when I swing normally with some of the lag on the racket it’s like the racket has a seizure and the ball is hit up or a whole different angle somehow
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial It's my pleasure to watch your videos I do struggle with the contact point in my shots so I'd like to learn more about hitting more consistent shots
Lol I'm sure they both know and work on it, but the stress of the match kicks in and they forget. Djokovic is a hawk with his eyes and is very good at the breathing, sometimes he does hold his breath in when in matches though, in practice I always hear him exhaling through the strike zone
I am confused on how to track the ball. Whenever I watch the ball, I end up watching my own shot and I struggle to tell where the opponent's shot is going and how deep it will be. As a result, I react late, am out of position and either leave an easy ball for my opponent or make an error myself. Generally, because of this, I have always struggled against hard hitters. Anyone have any tips??? Thank you in advance, I love your videos!
Part of tracking the ball is also watching your shot, seeing where it lands and moving into the right position as you do so. Maybe you are doing what I like to call "admiring your own shot" this is where you stop and watch instead of move and watch. If you stay active with your feet, this problem should be simple to solve
Hey guys, this is not related to the video but I wasn’t sure where else to post this. It would be really nice to see you guys use and analyze some women tennis players as well.
right when the ball makes contact with your racket is when you know if youve screwed up or not. you cant see where the ball gets hit, but you can feel it.
Some people say that people who play with two hands are more powerful but some people also play really good with one hand. I'm more of a one hand player.
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1. Track the ball
2. Breathe (I like to quietly say the word "easy" as I hit/swing)
3. Increase margins, topspin and big targets
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How to hit better Spin with two handed Backhand. Love your vids, greetings from Germany
So cringe bro
@@danfabergas4059stop that's great tips
I really would want to see a footwork lesson about approaching the ball correctly,i have hard time spacing it and finding the right steps towards the ball and I am out of balance many times,but when im in perfect position the shots are really decent,but i have hard time finding that perfect position
We'll add it to the list
Agreed
same problem to me
I’d love to see it too!
Same problem🤦
this was much appreciated thanks for the tips! i never thought of the value of going cross court like that, i do always try to push it down the line and i often hit in the net or out
Thanks for watching 👍
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial yooo appreciate the response! I’ve been learning about how and when to approach the net, but I struggle with how to hit the ball when I am charging. Not just as far as where to hit it but just the technical aspects of how to hold and swing the racquet when Im in that position
Like I usually find myself with the racquet straight up and I have decent reaction time so i don’t feel uncomfortable close to the net but I also catch myself just swatting at the incoming ball legit like a fly swatter and I know that’s not good haha
Haha it happens, try to time your split step when the opponent makes contact, it will give you time to react and not feel rushed. Try to keep in in front of you and block not hit (imagine you are a wall) and move forward with your feet rather than with your hand. Hope that helps! …oh and appreciate letting us keep the Tennis Ball in Cup magic trick vid on Love Tennis Media!! 👍🎾 Alex
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I will def try that, thanks man! And yooo that’s too funny I didn’t realize the channels were connected 😂😂
INSTANT it was! Thanks Simon! Straight sets, best rhythm in my match llay for months, possibly years! I found for me to breath IN at the split step as my opponent made contact was the final piece... it seemed to totally connect me to a continous focused rhythm. You have helped in so many ways... lie you 6 o'clock picture. Many thanks from the wet coast of Canada!
Awesome to hear Ross
When I see comments like this, it motivates me to keep going 100%
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
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Your videos have greatly improved my understanding of the game. Tracking the ball, breathing, and hitting cross courts regularly can go a long way in helping me evolve as a player... Thank you for this free knowledge... I am extremely grateful for your content ...
Thanks for watching Barath
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best youtube tennis coach ever, every video is a winner.
Thank you for the support, much appreciated
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True 👍
Awesome tips here. Especially, the breathing technique, which is hugely overlooked by most coaches that I have worked with. Inefficient breathing leads me to be gassed out during long points, make bad decisions on the tennis court and also has a spillover effect on the next point and the next and so on and so forth. THANK YOU!
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Thank you! This is the best instructive video I have come across so far (and I have watched quite a few)-- clear language, fundamental tips illustrated with live examples of play AND a wrap-up summary of it all-- Excellent teaching approach!
Many thanks for the support 🙏
This helped a lot, I‘ve been at a low point in my tennis game lately, and I think I‘ll try these tips, especially the breathing one to relax a bit
This is what i need the most. Im out of breath during even rallies. I get tired easily. Will follow this always.Thank you to my brother who shared this channel to me. Thank you.
Good luck with the improvements 🙏
These tips where so helpful for playing a
Better shot. I can get a better steady position and good eye contact with the incoming ball. Thank You!!
Thanks for watching 👍
And good luck with the improvements
Well done. Love listening about tracking the ball. The quick snippet of the player identifying long or short ball is great. Notice how ones body needs to be reactive. And furthermore the psyche you need to instill in yourself to be able to react to any shot while you’re tracking. Well done.
How about breaking down how to maintain warm up rally before match starts. From rally pace, how to calmly hit, volley, overhead, and lob. I can’t tell ya how many times I’ve seen both players simply not knowing how to maintain a fair warm up pace. And then it affects their psyche because they’re simply not use to it. Especially the volleys, overheads, and even lobs.
Also please please remind every viewer why POSTURE is absolutely important!!! The way how you’re standing during your videos speaks volumes. SO MANY PLAYERS overlook that. I constantly stress to my students, your footwork will improve... BUT ALWAYS maintain your posture!!! Running and hitting. Ugghhh.
Overall love the video. I hope one day you can explore the aspects of tracking the ball. It’s something people don’t know much about.
We just filmed a lesson on tracking the ball a few days ago, it should be ready in a few weeks time
In our workout videos, we often mention the scapula exercises - ruclips.net/video/TCBaMGobwVI/видео.html
Breathing during shots is so basic, but so easy to forget during a point. I'll try holding on to the image of "blowing through" the ball. Thanks for the quick back-to-basics lesson!
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Overhead on the backhand side; slice forehand; two missing pieces in my game. Thank you!
Coach Simon, I need a video on how to "construct" points. What are some good shot patterns? I guess I'm looking more for a strategy video, although I do enjoy these "fundamentals" lessons as well.
We have a bunch of strategy lessons on the way but check out these lessons - ruclips.net/p/PLJP-Wou-v6z2RFwFLIqS588hrVtFxl2eI
Thanks a lot! Just being pure in tennis without noise, being clear to transmit your golden value knowledge is super precious!
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Yes of course, I would really like to hear your analysis on current matches, to hear about how do you read phenomenal games and approaches of skillful top players. Thanks!!!
Great tips Simon. While listening to the instructions, I visualised myself implementing these changes. I see changes the way I play immediately. I am sure it will show on court as well.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching Vijay
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Tracking the ball often builds the difference between a player with a good technique and a very good player in general. ( in my opinion)
Very good video btw 👌👍🏼
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Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons I’d love to have a video about a perfect stop
Simon, can you please be the first tennis channel to make a video about behaviors on the tennis court, like for example, controlling anger, frustration, and dropping ego.
Thank you for the suggestion.
We'll try to make some mental lessons in the next few weeks
All the best
Simon
Tip 2 is superb. Never heard of this from others. Thanks Simon and TTT.
Thank you for watching 👍
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon, I would love to see you and Alex coaching someone who is an intermediate level player and going through the process. It would be much beneficial to all of us.
Very valuable tips which will benefit many players including me.Thank you Simon.
Thanks for watching Alan
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Nice lesson guys. Thank You! I've returned after 15 years. Now I'm playing with mates every weekend. Feel really great :)
Awesome to hear 👍
You are great Simon..Thank you...
Thanks for watching and for the support Miguel
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Thanks, hopefully I'll remember to put these tips in effect today!
Thanks for watching
Take it step by step, tracking the ball firstly, then the breathing patterns and finally your strategy.
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial oh no this is perfect, I need to implement this before requesting more. Thanks
As always, very important tips that make all the difference !
Really good !
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The technique is very important, but when we move from training to the game, the mental part makes the difference.
I would like to know how to overcome the fear that often prevents us from playing our best tennis when we are in competition.
Thanks
Very good tips on gaining better focus.
Thanks for watching
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Great videos! keep up the good work!!
Many thanks 🙏
Thanks for this very useful video. Here is an idea for your next video- Effective footwork, drills that will help you.
Footwork lessons on the way
I think tracking the ball is toughest to get used to. I think Djokovic is among the top players who are not constantly looking at the ball especially at contact point. At recreational level, I think it is hard to anticipate the positioning of the opponent which makes it difficult for me to hit without keeping an eye of where the opponent is going to be. I will give it a try but it will be unnatural for me. Simon, could you please make a video about how to return heavy and/or fast balls from the baseline? I faced such player and I felt I did not know how to use the energy of the ball and got tired. Thank you!
When your opponent makes contact, if you're tracking the ball, you'll see where they are so it will give you clues about their intentions.
I'll add that video to the list, dealing with fast balls on the baseline
A video suggestion! Show us the difference between the grips (how to hold the racquet) and then do a forehand and backhand demonstration using those grips.
Good suggestion, we'll add it to the list
All the best
Simon
Thanks for the helpful video. When I ran to hit a shot, often my body got too close to the ball and got jammed. Can you do a video how to avoid this problem, for both the forehead and backhand strokes? For overhead smash, I had same problem: the ball fly to me fast and gets too close to the body. Thanks
We'll try to make a lesson on the topic soon
All the best
Simon
What racket do you recommend? I just switched from pro staff to clash 100, thinking Blade instead. Any idea in wilson for advanced players?
I would test out as many different frames as you can get your hands on and see which one suits your game
Great advice👍Thanks Simon.
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こんばんは！What do you thing kimiko date form?I thing about effective form. My tennis level is intermediate.I try rising tennis!
Kimiko Date used very compact swings which allowed her to take the ball early and control play by taking time away from her opponents.
Thanks for watching
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial simonさん、thank you so much!
What a great-great tips... Can't wait to practice it on the court. Btw... How you suggest breath circulation at the 'Serve' condition? Do you think should i do the inhale when throw the ball to the air and exhale when hit the serve?
I like to inhale on the way into the trophy position, then start the exhale then, sometimes I'll even exhale slowly from the start and then speed it up as I go along, it takes some practice on the serve
Awesone video! Just a question, what is the name of your full white racket?
Many thanks 🙏
It’s a prototype
New kick serve videos would be great. And explained about speed. When I try to do the brush up, it does not work yet well enough. Maybe some slowed down videos from side angle. I can hit about 105 km/h flat serve (not every time), but struggling with the kick serve and slice serve. How to start practicing slowly and how to do it at proper speed.
I am 72 years old (young :) ) and started my tennis playing 2,5 years ago. 20 years ago I couched young players, but I myself never played properly, so my lessons and my tennis stopped when I could not give more advice to my students. I have looked through most of your videos.
I have also made some Word documents by taking some situations photos from your videos to explain to myself and some of my senior tennis friends and putting explanation in English and in Finnish to those documents. Sometimes a good picture of the situation would be also nice (in your videos or separately).
Thanks for the feedback.
I'll keep that in mind for future lessons.
Have you watched this kick serve drills lesson - ruclips.net/video/3nCowmjgN6w/видео.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Yes I have. On Monday training again inside on tennis court. I would like to know how to have that speed (even more speed compared to flat serve) and still get kick serve going over the net and bouncing.
Thanks for great video. I have just one question about tracking the ball. If you watch Federer, he stays looking at the contact point after shot, so he can't track the ball when it is flying to the opponent, right?
His head might stay down but his eyes can move, he might lose it for a split second or two but that would be worth the clean contact and those initial few feet when the ball comes off your own racket would be a time that tracking isn't as important as at all other times
Great tips! Thanks. Love the white racquet :-)
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Watch Breath Relax Hit! 10x improvement instantly! Thanks for the video 💯
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I like very much your channel you have great advices!!!!! Good work
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Thanks for the advises!
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You know, Simon, I'm not familiar to any rating system which defines a tennis skill level of a person.
But if we imagine a scale from 0 to 10 by which a person who never held a tennis racket would be "0" and Federer/Nadal and other top 100-200 people in the world would be "10" then I'd consider myself a "2".
Also I'm not a kid. I'm in my 30s.
So being such a beginner in tennis I'm all for basics like these in the video. Watching the ball, breathing, hitting cross, keeping the ball deep and high above the net... very basic things. I guess that's all what I need to remember now during practices/matches.
Maybe I'd be also interested in tennis gear opinions and basic "rules". Like "this type of frame gives you this" and "this type of string with this tension gives you this" and such. There's an ocean of gear stuff which beginners are not certain and confused about. Many racket frames, even more strings... too stiff frame and/or too stiff strings = tennis elbow. I don't wanna become injured but I also do want to feel comfortable, find the right gear solution(s) for me and forget about it to focus on my game and on improving from "2" to "3", then to "4" etc.
That's the point where I am now.
I try to get much of what you guys advise and I'm grateful. Thank you for your videos.
Hi! I have tryouts in a week and my problem is I get very conscious when my coach watches me! I never hit my best when this happens. Any tips?
would you mind telling us what string do you use for your racquet? Thanks
I use poly strings for all my rackets, a small, unknown brand currently
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons How about the tension of the string?
Normally around 48-50 lbs
Absolutely spot on! Thank you for posting! I read the comment about wanting a video on "how to construct points". I think that I have an understanding of how to construct points, but when I'm in a rally, I always feel that I'm on defense, I never get the opportunity to "construct" a point. I'll hit a good deep ball to their backhand, the opponent slices a short angle cross-court to my backhand, and I'm running! The planned construction of a point never seems to happen for me. What can I do to improve my defensive posture?
Try to train certain patterns in practice over and over again.
One of the drills I do with my players is you rally crosscourt and one player is the boss, whenever they want to, they hit down the line and the point is open.
Change over so both players get that chance.
This is the simplest yet most effective pattern to work on from the baseline
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Sounds like a good one. I'll try it with my partner today! (Are you releasing the forehand slice video soon? I'm finding it hard and getting mixed advice from other players. Thanks.)
Is there any tip to track the high ball playing in summer in scorching sun? I often wonder how players track high balls in sun? My little boy tries it and often complains about sun getting in eyes particularly when no sun glasses. Thank you
It's a constant battle in the sun, you have to try to adjust as best as you can.
There's no easy fix really
Nice tips! Helped to improve my tennis! Thank You!
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You are great at explaining, congratulations with that and with your videos in general.Very nice tips. Everyone kan get better by listening your videos carefully and that is what I think is wonderful about your channel.
Which kind of exercises, in your opinion, are best for getting ready to play? Running, bicycle...? Thanks on advance.
I appreciate that!
The best exercises include interval training, footwork drills, resistance band exercises, check out this video - ruclips.net/video/rqhDFwTFnes/видео.html
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks a lot! I'm kind of 'coming back' to play after many years without even touching a racket and It feels just great. I go all in but I'm kind of scared about getting my arm injured, somewhere. Have you made a video about stretching or doing routines to avoid injuries? That I 'need' to see! 😊😄
Not yet, but we have it on the to-do list soon
Thanks for this.
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How do we improve tracking the ball. Are there any drills ??
Yes, there are many.
We have a video coming soon with a few
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial thank you for the videos in advance :)
Amazing ! Thank you Simon !
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon ! I woudl really appreciate a defensive backhand slice video. Fed style, ball is too high on the left for the one-hander, goes to the slice as last resort .. know what I mean right ? on the run defending high balls etc... Thank you , All the Best
Great video, thanks for sharing
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Thanks Sam for the helpful tips. Would you be able to go ever one handed backhand in the same way you did this lesson? Thanks
Have you watched these lessons - ruclips.net/p/PLJP-Wou-v6z0KORN4JNFVPEii1mxYaymB
Great tips thank you
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Hello I play tennis and I have a question on Is serving and backhand that I can put A back Span on the tennis and I don't know how I do that
Love your content!!✨🎾
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Simon and Alex, why don't you guys do equipment reviews (rackets, strings etc)? It would be nice to know your opinions since you guys are so high level compared to the rest of the people on youtube
We did do a few in the past:
1 - ruclips.net/video/TVEAjSObotA/видео.html
2 - ruclips.net/video/xAOPr56I6GI/видео.html
3 - ruclips.net/video/ANW2bq3gyPA/видео.html
It takes a lot of work for one video, we focus more on lessons for players and they seem to be what 90% of the subs want but if enough people want us to restart the review videos, we would do it
which racquet do you use ?
thanks
The all white frame is a prototype
thanks for the video
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Hi Simon, I’m a solid player but too often I come off the ball and don’t take a full swing. It’s a mental thing but over time it has shortened up my forehand stroke. Any advice to address this?
Get your coach or partner to feed you balls and hold the finish for 2-3 seconds on every shot, make sure the coach doesn't feed the next ball until you've held the finish.
This will reinforce the ending and help you remember when you go back to hitting
You could start every session with 5-10 minutes of holding the finish
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Simon
use a ball machine...easiest way to get better timing and focus on full/relaxed swing
Thank you, My girlfriend keeps hitting home runs. Now that she knows about top spin hopefully we can actually play tennis.
1. Always track the ball. Also if the Ball is on the other side of the field.
2. Breath out while you swing, dont breath out after the swing and hold your Breath while you're swinging.
3. Don't try to play the ball at the lines and dont try to play the ball near over the net. Try to play the ball a lot over the net and away from the lines.
You get great Topspin and height if you let the racket drop low before you hit the ball.
4. If you play Cross court you Can recover longer.
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial netter tips when playing doubles
Thank you!
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Simon, in case I have I will post as I can see that you really put an effort to make excellent videos for the posted request. I'll try to implement your suggestions to improve my precision, thanks!
Great Video! Thanks!
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Could you make a video on how to hit your 2 hand backhand flat and powerful. Thanks
Check out this lesson on backhand power - ruclips.net/video/GmgG1rJVaB0/видео.html
How to hit better Spin with two handed Backhand. Love your vids, greetings from Germany
Thank you for the support Nico
Check out the second drill in this video - ruclips.net/video/PBguk3yRPgI/видео.html
Simon what raqcuet were you using this video?
The all white racket is a prototype
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial thanks
Thank you for a great video. These three things sound pretty basic but are so important.
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@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Would love some basics for one handed backhand video if possible please. Maybe some simple and easy tips to execute it consistently? Thank you very much, Simon.
Brilliant 👏
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Can you please say wich Racket this is?
A prototype frame
Sir please make a video on doing a fast and high flat service
Flat serves are high risk unless you're tall, I would aim to get more power on serve using these drills - ruclips.net/video/2fJgWjcEUC8/видео.html
String tension question.
What string tension are you playing with?
I've just changed strings and tension from really high tension (maybe 28 kg) to 24 kg and are noticing a drastic effect. Some positive effects but also the added power makes the flat shots more prone to get out of control.
Would be great to hear you speak about string tension and how to evaluate your personal perfect tension.
Thanks for all the great content!
I normally get my racket strung around 48-50lbs
We need to make an in-depth video on the subject
Oh that’s pretty low tension.
Just got of the court and was thinking of raising the tension up a bit or working on the technique to be able to control it..
Such video would be much appreciated.
@@henrikbrolin2765 Racquet tension, to some degree , is determined by the type of string you use; for example, Luxilon is strung at 10% lower, so if you want 55 lbs in the mains, for example, using Lux you would string it at 50lbs. Incidentally, Roger uses a "soft" string (like natural gut or Wilson NXT) in the mains and Lux (which is kinda like piano wire) in the crosses. As a general rule: lower tension for more power, higher tension for more control. Remember Borg, who had his (wooden) Donnay Borg Pro strung at 78 lbs? I've seen, on TV, his frame implode from the high tension. But at the end of the day, "it ain't about the bike"; it's about what Simon says in this video. However, he (probably out of kindness, or possibly instructor apathy) neglected one other MAJOR factor, the thing most amateurs hate to hear (or do): SPLIT STEP! Oh God, why did I have to say THAT!!
@@meafordmichael Yeah I can imagine there is a whole lot of variables to take into consideration. Can't say I really remember Borg, being too young when he was active, but as a Swede he has fore sure been a big part of the interest in tennis. There also were a lot of courts built during the 80:s in Sweden and a lot of them open to the public for free.
Dang brother, them strokes rit up their w/Feds! :)
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Should i stand back at wait for the ball to bounce because im always too early or too late for the ball.
Yes
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thanks, good video!
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It will help me a lot
this is helpful cause I'm gonna practice tennis this summer so I can play in high school
Great video. Very informative.
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Best tennis coach
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Molto interessante! Bravo!
Grazie per la visione
Ci sono lezioni che vorresti vedere nel prossimo futuro?
Ti auguro il meglio
Simon
How do I lag if that was the word... How do I lag without the racket aiming up or down? It’s like when I swing normally with some of the lag on the racket it’s like the racket has a seizure and the ball is hit up or a whole different angle somehow
Check out this lesson - ruclips.net/video/9T6ixfsb9Bc/видео.html
Thanks for the breathe remark, I was not aware of that.
Happy to help!
That's super helpful
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It's my pleasure to watch your videos
I do struggle with the contact point in my shots so I'd like to learn more about hitting more consistent shots
9:43 Is it just me or did the string break?
It sounds a bit dead tbh, time for a restring
good stuff
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4:50 whoa, imagine if Nadal, Djokovic knew about this trick, they would have won like 5-10 more grand slams ;-)
Lol I'm sure they both know and work on it, but the stress of the match kicks in and they forget.
Djokovic is a hawk with his eyes and is very good at the breathing, sometimes he does hold his breath in when in matches though, in practice I always hear him exhaling through the strike zone
The sum if youtube tennis knowledge in 10 minutes... Wow
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I “played” tennis for the first time yesterday. And yeah. Cleared the fence and everything. Body hurts today
Good video
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Hi maybe a video on approaching the ball?
Or lobbing
I am confused on how to track the ball. Whenever I watch the ball, I end up watching my own shot and I struggle to tell where the opponent's shot is going and how deep it will be. As a result, I react late, am out of position and either leave an easy ball for my opponent or make an error myself. Generally, because of this, I have always struggled against hard hitters. Anyone have any tips??? Thank you in advance, I love your videos!
Part of tracking the ball is also watching your shot, seeing where it lands and moving into the right position as you do so. Maybe you are doing what I like to call "admiring your own shot" this is where you stop and watch instead of move and watch.
If you stay active with your feet, this problem should be simple to solve
Which racket is that?
The all white frame is a prototype, painted to protect the racket identity
Hey guys, this is not related to the video but I wasn’t sure where else to post this. It would be really nice to see you guys use and analyze some women tennis players as well.
We're planning to start doing some WTA analysis lessons in the next few weeks
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@Milo Dog There are many, we'll show them in the lessons
What is the most important thing to focus on when you're playing tennis?
To keep the ball in play?
do not hate the players, hate the game
Having fun!
I think its keep your head still during contact and not decelerate🤔
footwork
right when the ball makes contact with your racket is when you know if youve screwed up or not. you cant see where the ball gets hit, but you can feel it.
Absolutely. It either feels right or feels off
Coach Simon ur the man!!! -@jordanschultz aka top tennis top fan!
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How do I serve
Some people say that people who play with two hands are more powerful but some people also play really good with one hand. I'm more of a one hand player.
We made a video on the subject - ruclips.net/video/QTE63ED2YFE/видео.html
grass is always greener on the other side....Bang goes that Theory, thanks to Simon's back-garden....
I wish this was my garden, we’d have a lot more lessons if it was
Guys make it look so easy..
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