Fantastic lesson~ Could you make a video for a serve return? For the low-level (or recreational) player, the server return is the most difficult skill in spite of the ball isn't fast or strong.
Isnt the contact point somewhat further than the left hand? I think you would really end up jammed up if you use this left hand ball catching drill, especially if you use a proper forehand swing with the elbow slightly further from the body than you demonstrate in your drill? Especially with the drill at 4:54 when Daniel catches the ball with his foot, he would be totally jammed if he had to hit the ball from this exact position... Could you please explain this?
My usual problem is not taking enough steps, or not the right size, and not...quite...being at the ball when I think I am. So I really need to drill with the outside foot and my measuring stick! Thanks very much.
Catching the ball with the non-dominant hand is a good drill, but I find the ball needs to be about 1’ beyond my hand to get good racket acceleration. That can vary with the height of the ball at contact too. ?? Good video Kevin!!
Really helpful! I fix my footwork following your advice and see immediate improvement. So, could you explain the footwork of the closed stance? Thanks~
Nice video Kevin. One thing I noticed is in the drop feed and your instruction to use off hand as measuring the contact point, the contact point is right at the fingertips. But when you students hitting rally with you, the contact point is further away from his finger tips. Which one is correct?
I get the importance of using the non-dominant hand. But for me, if I am close enough to catch the ball, then I feel jammed. It’s much better if the ball is a bit further away. Wouldn’t this drill potentially train the wrong contact point?
May I ask why you call your racket leg the "outside" leg? Is there a legit or technical reason for that? When I visualize what you're instructing, I instinctively imagine my left leg (I'm right handed) as my outside leg since it's further from the ball. Also, from the badminton world, we use the term "racket foot" such as planting on your racket foot, lunging with your racket foot, etc. Maybe it's just lost in translation for me but I figured I'd ask you.
i dont think it's a appropriate word either. but it makes some sense. player often play their forehand from outside.(if the ball is coming across you, its called a outside.) so the leg more close to the forehand is the outside leg? still, thats my guess. outside leg is not a word i would use.
I'm completely the opposite, I imagine it from the court point of view, thus the leg that would be on the outside of the court, going for a forehand (being right-handed) would mean my right leg and vice versa with the backhand. Don't know if this is why, but it made sense to me that the outside leg is the leg that is furthest from the center of the court. Hope this helps.
One off-arms length away seems okay only for a bent arm forehand. For a straight-arm the ball would have to be much further way. Watch Daniel when he catches the balls then drops feeds them, his hitting arm is making contact like a chicken wing, cramped. It's too close.
I love the “doing it wrong” infomercial part at the beginning.
Thanks again! You are a really gifted teacher.
I SOOOOOOOO needed this video. Thank you!
This is a great tutorial. Thank you!
Great content my friend. Great coaching/communication skills
Such a brilliant video & explanation! Have been trying the drills & has made a huge difference immediately! Thank you so much, Kevin. 🙏🏽
Bro !!! I REALLY ENJOY YOUR CHANNEL. NO BS NO CAP JUST TOTAL DOMINATION ❤️❤️❤️ Keep going like this
I do this drills with my clients for long time, improvement is almost instant and they understand their biomechanixs much better.
Great video thank you! Have you done one on the same subject but for your backhand?
Very good lesson!
Fantastic lesson~
Could you make a video for a serve return?
For the low-level (or recreational) player, the server return is the most difficult skill in spite of the ball isn't fast or strong.
Very helphul great video big thanx fron Greece
This is very helpful! Thanks!
i learned a lot with your videos thank you
Isnt the contact point somewhat further than the left hand? I think you would really end up jammed up if you use this left hand ball catching drill, especially if you use a proper forehand swing with the elbow slightly further from the body than you demonstrate in your drill? Especially with the drill at 4:54 when Daniel catches the ball with his foot, he would be totally jammed if he had to hit the ball from this exact position... Could you please explain this?
this is most helpful. have you done something similar for the one-handed backhand?
We’ll try it!
Perfect- I warm up by catching the ball with my outside hand to get my measure, and then start stroking through with the racquet.
Tennis is a sport of a lifetime. This video will help keep the interest in a great sport of a lifetime.
Hey Kevin, great video, do you the same for single handed backhand?
Danke für das schöne Video
My usual problem is not taking enough steps, or not the right size, and not...quite...being at the ball when I think I am. So I really need to drill with the outside foot and my measuring stick! Thanks very much.
Great video, thankyou
Catching the ball with the non-dominant hand is a good drill, but I find the ball needs to be about 1’ beyond my hand to get good racket acceleration. That can vary with the height of the ball at contact too. ?? Good video Kevin!!
Exactly my question too. If you noticed the student hit the ball further away from his hand during rally.
Really helpful! I fix my footwork following your advice and see immediate improvement.
So, could you explain the footwork of the closed stance? Thanks~
Great video!!
Kevin, I am going be dominating the 4.5s after I implement all this info.
Thank you soo much. You saved me from being defeated in my tournaments! Thank you
Nice video Kevin. One thing I noticed is in the drop feed and your instruction to use off hand as measuring the contact point, the contact point is right at the fingertips. But when you students hitting rally with you, the contact point is further away from his finger tips. Which one is correct?
I get the importance of using the non-dominant hand. But for me, if I am close enough to catch the ball, then I feel jammed. It’s much better if the ball is a bit further away. Wouldn’t this drill potentially train the wrong contact point?
Useful info, a great channel for tennis enthusiasts.
May I know your racket specs?
Is the something similar for the back hand
Multiple ‘s 3 Step forehand shot for sure
thanks
Love the goofy Kevin hitting bad forehands! 😅
how about the ball close to the body? can u explain more
Can you tell me what brand of socks Daniel is wearing? I want those.
Super nice, but what about the other side? where you don't have your free hand and need your front leg a lot more to pivot.
that dude hits clean
thanks for watching!
Usefull tip that can make the difference. Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks Cezar!
May I ask why you call your racket leg the "outside" leg? Is there a legit or technical reason for that? When I visualize what you're instructing, I instinctively imagine my left leg (I'm right handed) as my outside leg since it's further from the ball. Also, from the badminton world, we use the term "racket foot" such as planting on your racket foot, lunging with your racket foot, etc. Maybe it's just lost in translation for me but I figured I'd ask you.
i dont think it's a appropriate word either. but it makes some sense. player often play their forehand from outside.(if the ball is coming across you, its called a outside.) so the leg more close to the forehand is the outside leg? still, thats my guess. outside leg is not a word i would use.
I'm completely the opposite, I imagine it from the court point of view, thus the leg that would be on the outside of the court, going for a forehand (being right-handed) would mean my right leg and vice versa with the backhand. Don't know if this is why, but it made sense to me that the outside leg is the leg that is furthest from the center of the court. Hope this helps.
One off-arms length away seems okay only for a bent arm forehand. For a straight-arm the ball would have to be much further way. Watch Daniel when he catches the balls then drops feeds them, his hitting arm is making contact like a chicken wing, cramped. It's too close.
You speak very well because the perfect oil is full il your mouth. What kind of oil?
Great video!