I would not suggest Federer forehand technique, it's too difficult for a recreational tennis player, see this video: ruclips.net/video/vfsS9JAAdMc/видео.html. His backhand is just a regular one, he is just very loose, also not something I would teach rec players...
@@feeltennis ive already watched this video,im not a pro but im studying and practicing the federer strokes especialy the forehand for the last 2 years already from whatever info i can find online[forums,youtube analysis,pictures,slow motion videos from different angles] im pretty commited,i even record and study myself to see what i can improve, ive literally watched every video on federer strokes there is on youtube.i like the way you teach and i was just hoping you could maybe provide a few details i might have missed,i dont care if its difficult or however long it will take me to master it also if you picture the average rec player as a 60year old with beer belly im not that,thank you for the reply though.
@@stratoslikou4667 You can never master such difficult timing of the wrist release as an adult because these skills can only be learned in childhood. You can learn the movement as an adult but not timing. So it's not going to work - you'll have a correct movement but you'll hit late or off center or ...
Very good video This is exactly my mistake But when Ive stared standing on the side after hitting the ball, some opponents noted it and reach the net on my backhand since I don't see them very well . What do you think about this?
Then your slice is very slow and floating and they have time to come in. Also, these must be quite good players to be able to read such a slice a sneak in. Also, how long are you staying sideways? This in reality should take 0.1-0.2 of second and then you need to recover and be ready to play the next ball...
When opponent hits hard slice and I am at the net, sometimes this incoming slice twists my racquet at contact and ruins my volley. Any advice for this situation? why is this happening? I see this a lot at rec/club level
If you hit off center it means you didn't watch the ball well. If course tennis is a very demanding sport and it's not possible for a recreational tennis player to always watch the ball really well. But that's the cause of the mistake. Not much you can do when the contact is off center after the fact. Watch the ball the best you can as long as you can... The slice flies differently than topspin and if you don't watch the ball really well you may subconsciously calculate the flight of a topspin ball and that's the original problem...
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. In this video you said “if your level with your shoulders then the swing path will become too shallow and the ball will float up.” You were talking about the slice backhand when you said that. Are you saying having the shoulders level will cause you to swing more downwards or more level? I am a tennis coach myself (just in case that matters to help your answer). Thank you in advance 👍
Yes, the angle of the shoulders will affect the angle of the swing path. Players who struggle with the slice tend to hit too much under the ball (that's how they think the slice is played - obviously they have a wrong mental image). So one way to help them out is to have them tilt and lean more into the ball which will automatically change the swing path to a more steeper one and they might get that "aha" moment to hit better slice shots.
@@feeltennis thank you for your time. I agree that the angle of the shoulder tilt during the forward swing will naturally affect the swing path. However, if I’m understanding you correctly, you seem to be saying that the shoulders being level will create a more downwards swing path (compared to the front shoulder dropping down)? I’m not sure I agree with this but I am open to hearing why you think that is the case? In my opinion if the front shoulder is down it will create a more downward swing path and if the shoulders are level it will create a more level swing path. I do understand the front shoulder should drop down in many slice backhand situations.
@@FundamentalTennis Somehow we don't understand each other. Level shoulders create a level swing path and tilted shoulders create a downward path, yes?
The tricky thing about slice is you also have to adjust accordingly to spin and speed of the incoming ball. Can you do another video while you are on this topic?
really thanks for excellent course🥰
Thank you for this excellent lesson 🙏
GREAT LESSON AS ALWAYS THOMAS, THANK YOU
Thank Tomaz.
You always show the demontration of technic in every videos. So I am of Indonesia easier to know what you mean and practice it.
Most people are visual learners so I aim to give them a clear mental image of stroke technique. Thanks for the feedback!
i love your videos keep up the good work! is there a chance you may do a video in the future teaching us the federer forehand and backhand? thank you
I would not suggest Federer forehand technique, it's too difficult for a recreational tennis player, see this video: ruclips.net/video/vfsS9JAAdMc/видео.html. His backhand is just a regular one, he is just very loose, also not something I would teach rec players...
@@feeltennis ive already watched this video,im not a pro but im studying and practicing the federer strokes especialy the forehand for the last 2 years already from whatever info i can find online[forums,youtube analysis,pictures,slow motion videos from different angles] im pretty commited,i even record and study myself to see what i can improve, ive literally watched every video on federer strokes there is on youtube.i like the way you teach and i was just hoping you could maybe provide a few details i might have missed,i dont care if its difficult or however long it will take me to master it also if you picture the average rec player as a 60year old with beer belly im not that,thank you for the reply though.
@@stratoslikou4667 You can never master such difficult timing of the wrist release as an adult because these skills can only be learned in childhood. You can learn the movement as an adult but not timing. So it's not going to work - you'll have a correct movement but you'll hit late or off center or ...
Ευχαριστούμε!
Very good video
This is exactly my mistake
But when Ive stared standing on the side after hitting the ball, some opponents noted it and reach the net on my backhand since I don't see them very well .
What do you think about this?
Then your slice is very slow and floating and they have time to come in. Also, these must be quite good players to be able to read such a slice a sneak in. Also, how long are you staying sideways? This in reality should take 0.1-0.2 of second and then you need to recover and be ready to play the next ball...
When opponent hits hard slice and I am at the net, sometimes this incoming slice twists my racquet at contact and ruins my volley. Any advice for this situation? why is this happening? I see this a lot at rec/club level
If you hit off center it means you didn't watch the ball well. If course tennis is a very demanding sport and it's not possible for a recreational tennis player to always watch the ball really well. But that's the cause of the mistake. Not much you can do when the contact is off center after the fact. Watch the ball the best you can as long as you can... The slice flies differently than topspin and if you don't watch the ball really well you may subconsciously calculate the flight of a topspin ball and that's the original problem...
@@feeltennis thank you! 👀
Tomaz how about this Alcaraz kid?
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. In this video you said “if your level with your shoulders then the swing path will become too shallow and the ball will float up.”
You were talking about the slice backhand when you said that. Are you saying having the shoulders level will cause you to swing more downwards or more level? I am a tennis coach myself (just in case that matters to help your answer). Thank you in advance 👍
Yes, the angle of the shoulders will affect the angle of the swing path. Players who struggle with the slice tend to hit too much under the ball (that's how they think the slice is played - obviously they have a wrong mental image). So one way to help them out is to have them tilt and lean more into the ball which will automatically change the swing path to a more steeper one and they might get that "aha" moment to hit better slice shots.
@@feeltennis thank you for your time. I agree that the angle of the shoulder tilt during the forward swing will naturally affect the swing path. However, if I’m understanding you correctly, you seem to be saying that the shoulders being level will create a more downwards swing path (compared to the front shoulder dropping down)? I’m not sure I agree with this but I am open to hearing why you think that is the case? In my opinion if the front shoulder is down it will create a more downward swing path and if the shoulders are level it will create a more level swing path. I do understand the front shoulder should drop down in many slice backhand situations.
@@FundamentalTennis Somehow we don't understand each other. Level shoulders create a level swing path and tilted shoulders create a downward path, yes?
@@feeltennis yes!
The tricky thing about slice is you also have to adjust accordingly to spin and speed of the incoming ball. Can you do another video while you are on this topic?
Sure, I plan to do quite a few more videos on the slice shots. Check this one for now: ruclips.net/video/aVXYwISekGg/видео.html
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