great video. you made clear the purpose of the flat vs heavy ball. Because everyone preaches to play with high top spin all the time and nobody speaks about the flat balls. going to try that tomorrow.
@@ironwilltennis it really helped. i believe i added a bit more variety to my game. However like all things in tennis when you start at a later age will take some time till you master it
Really enjoyed this video. It’s really good to see how to do the shot and where it comes into use. I need to practice the heavy ball when close to the net as I often hit just long. I also struggle to get my opponent off the court. Also I love all the long sleeve Nike tops you wear. They look good and comfortable.
Yeah …. I love your flat ball at the end. It was 3-6 inches from the top of the net . I was hitting that shot 4 weeks ago but didn’t know how I was doing it until last night when I was practicing . The key I discovered is in the lag !! ….. and using the entire right arm from the shoulder … and keeping the wrist BEHIND the right shoulder as you rotated the upper body and swing the arm. I wasn’t understanding the purpose of each segments involved how they contributed into the swing. But now I do !
idk why but the "by the way i'm making all these" killed me! 🤣🤣 great video though. all points made were solid and you also have a smooth way of explaining things. easy to digest.
little bit later response - Since you only hitting FH a question comes up about Do you play aggressive on Fore-Hand side (shots) only? Note: sorry if it is covered in separate instructional video. Great instructions.
I just illustrated the technical parts on the forehand side. Everything I did can be applied on the backhand if that's the side you are comfortable applying pressure with 😁👍
I train In the gym regularly. And I coach and play. Having muscle is great if you build them properly and in conjunction with proper functional training
I have weight trained for 25 plus years and I have just taken up tennis in the last year. Found it really difficult to balance both as I was completely exhausting myself and not improving in either. So I have now achieved a good balance. Take your average bodybuilding workout whilch usually takes one hour. Reduce the No of sets so you are out of the gym in a half hour. Play tennis 2-3 times a week. I am going to work on periodisation over the next six months and work through heavy training in the winter and progress through to competition with only 1-2 weights sessions a week. I will use plyometrics at a certain stage to better improve my tennis and also have a good effect on the weight training. For more info look up “periodisation” on YT. Don’t make the mistake of trying to build your body and play hard tennis at the same time.
I guess that conversation of hitting coach balls too much is long gone 😂😂😂😂😂 i dont think i would have catched one of these heavy or flat balls 😂😂😂😂😂 awsome content, my favorite tennis channel on RUclips
It would be difficult to play against someone alternating between flat and heavy balls like this. 😅 my best option would be to hit wide and come often to the net
Nice job!!! Can't wait to watch all your video's!!! Thanks so much!!!
Absolute rockstar and best teacher
Lots of great points and reminders.
Hope it's helpful 😁👍
great video. you made clear the purpose of the flat vs heavy ball. Because everyone preaches to play with high top spin all the time and nobody speaks about the flat balls. going to try that tomorrow.
Come back and let me know if it helped
@@ironwilltennis it really helped. i believe i added a bit more variety to my game. However like all things in tennis when you start at a later age will take some time till you master it
I like this drill where you’re calling out what type of ball is struck . I’m going to start doing that in my next practice session.
I highly recommend it 👌
Really enjoyed this video. It’s really good to see how to do the shot and where it comes into use. I need to practice the heavy ball when close to the net as I often hit just long. I also struggle to get my opponent off the court.
Also I love all the long sleeve Nike tops you wear. They look good and comfortable.
I'm glad you got something from the video 😁 let me know how the practice goes. I may have the shirt available later down the line👍
Really helpful instruction. I have subscribed as this guy knows what he’s talking about.
Thank you 🙏 I'm happy to help
Your information is so amazing. I love how in depth you go into the strategy AND how to actually hit the shot. Just superb
Wow thank you for the compliment 😁 I hope I was able to help you out a little
Yeah …. I love your flat ball at the end. It was 3-6 inches from the top of the net . I was hitting that shot 4 weeks ago but didn’t know how I was doing it until last night when I was practicing . The key I discovered is in the lag !! ….. and using the entire right arm from the shoulder … and keeping the wrist BEHIND the right shoulder as you rotated the upper body and swing the arm. I wasn’t understanding the purpose of each segments involved how they contributed into the swing. But now I do !
Incredible video for the intermediate player!
@@MichaelDamianPHD hope it was helpful 🫡
idk why but the "by the way i'm making all these" killed me! 🤣🤣
great video though. all points made were solid and you also have a smooth way of explaining things. easy to digest.
I'm happy your getting something from it. BTW I try to throw in little 1 liners here and there
little bit later response - Since you only hitting FH a question comes up about
Do you play aggressive on Fore-Hand side (shots) only?
Note: sorry if it is covered in separate instructional video.
Great instructions.
I just illustrated the technical parts on the forehand side. Everything I did can be applied on the backhand if that's the side you are comfortable applying pressure with 😁👍
I am enjoying your tennis videos, great content! Thanks!
Thank you🙏 hope you continue to enjoy them. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see
Super and effective!
Happy you like it, let me know if there's something else I can help you with
Great coaching. You got some serious swing . Love those pop on the balls. Just what I need to learn .
Thank you🙏 hope you got something from it
Thank you great video. I was just wondering how do you feel about weight lifting and building muscle seeing most pro tennis players are very lean.
I train In the gym regularly. And I coach and play. Having muscle is great if you build them properly and in conjunction with proper functional training
I have weight trained for 25 plus years and I have just taken up tennis in the last year.
Found it really difficult to balance both as I was completely exhausting myself and not improving in either.
So I have now achieved a good balance. Take your average bodybuilding workout whilch usually takes one hour. Reduce the No of sets so you are out of the gym in a half hour. Play tennis 2-3 times a week.
I am going to work on periodisation over the next six months and work through heavy training in the winter and progress through to competition with only 1-2 weights sessions a week.
I will use plyometrics at a certain stage to better improve my tennis and also have a good effect on the weight training.
For more info look up “periodisation” on YT.
Don’t make the mistake of trying to build your body and play hard tennis at the same time.
hello do you have drills to hit flatter balls?
What grip are you using to achieve flat & heavy balls?
I don't change my grip around from shot to shot. I'm generally In a semi the whole time😁
What make and model is the tennis ball machine (George) ? And do you like it ?
George is made by playmate. They have a couple different teirs but yes the machine works great. There's no much you can't practice doing
@@ironwilltennis Thanks !!
This is a great video! If you could increase your camera quality I bet you’d get a lot more views. Thanks for the tips!
Working on it! new mics just showed up. let me know hoe you like the audio quality. I'm researching cameras right now 👍
Another great movie
Thanks 👍I'll try to keep them coming
I guess that conversation of hitting coach balls too much is long gone 😂😂😂😂😂 i dont think i would have catched one of these heavy or flat balls 😂😂😂😂😂 awsome content, my favorite tennis channel on RUclips
That's a huge compliment 🙏 thank you
It would be difficult to play against someone alternating between flat and heavy balls like this. 😅 my best option would be to hit wide and come often to the net
Definitely an affective strategy when you can execute it properly 🤓👍
Thankssss great vid
Hope it helped
great video and what a forehand gun youve got there (felt a bit sorry for your hitting partner there :)
Me and Emily train together all the time. Trust me she's got a canon of her own😁
This is very good tutoral with authentic demonstration compared to the "theory" videos.
Thanks I hope it was helpful 🙏
Thank you.
happy it helped😁
Hit the ball as hard as you can . If it goes in , it goes in
Love that plan 😁
LOL
Your beard looks like a mask pulled down over the chin
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