Me too... It still takes far too much thinking and until I can serve like I used to with my right hand, I'll continue to have sleepless nights thinking about it 🤣
Love this one, Richard, thank you, I'll try it. I've identified my biggest problem at the moment is reading the flight of the ball quickly enough, back to the vision drills, I guess. Best wishes for the New year, make it a great one!
Thanks very helpful as you say not every ball is hit at the same height and often we don’t have time to make a text book full swing. I have been remodelling my forehand with small changes ie more of a drop to the patting the dog position but as my friend said you can’t do that on a ball you are hitting at a higher height. Your comments explain more what I have been doing without realising what I was down ie shortening the swing.
My big forehand transformation happened in 2024 when I started to accompany my unit turn with some "super-extension" on the takeback. I take my racquet head about 400-500mm further back than you do. I use the Patrick Mouratoglou "prepare, move, execute" philosophy (which is brilliant!). This means I go meet that wide forehand ready to unload, with lots of spring energy waiting in the takeback - and it means I can "shape" the trajectory with big power, topspin, depth, consistency. Absolute game-changer for me.
Great to hear you found something that worked for you. I haven't heard that concept form him (because I get put off by his eye dominance videos). I'll have to check it out.
We have to be able to read the ball, or we can't get our spacing lined up. I teach people who are having trouble breaking the 4.0 ntrp level, and basically, they have trouble understanding how to read spin and how the spin effects the flight and bounce. As they improve their recognition skills, they improve their spacing.
Great content! But can I suggest showing a demo of what you describe? Viewers love to see RUclips tennis coaches actually hitting balls. It makes the video much more engaging. Thanks!
The principle is that the hand should be as straight as possible. That way your can sub-consciously correctly estimate the point of contact to be the centre of the racquet.
12/27/2024 - This video is totally unhelpful. The key to a massive forehand and backhand is KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL. This wisdom is never mentioned by these know-it-alls. Watch the ball from the instant that it leaves your opponents racquet, it’s called anticipate. Watch the spin of the ball when it leaves your opponent’s racquet so you can anticipate the type of bounce it’s going to take on your side of the court, so that you can properly prepare for your return shot.
Reading the flight of the ball as quickly as possible is extremely important and I focus on it in most of my videos. But it's not the only think that is importunate. In addition to read the ball, players need footwork to set up in position. They need good biomechanics. And they need good timing. So the "key" for any player to get from where they are to move closer to having a "massive forehand" that also has consistency, is working on which ever thing is limiting them at the momet. This video focused on one aspect of that, which is adjusting the swing.
@@lawpilot8526 If you’ve watched enough videos on this channel, you’d know he continually highlights the importance of stereokinetic processing. Also, he’s never claimed or behaved like a know-it-all. Your tone, however, shows you’re exactly that.
This is the most confusing, meaningless piece ever. Your announcement that your forehand became a weapon is also meaningless. Your elbow tucking behind your body is a major flaw that has to be corrected on each swing. Does batter come forward to the pitch with three different methods. The body and arm load above the ball. The unit freely drops as the hips and knees begin to unload. The momentum of the hip unload then sends the racket through the ball. The timing is achieved when you let the racket drop.
So long as the elbow goes back no further than the right hip, it’s not excessive “elbow tucking”. You don’t like the lesson/message in this video that’s ok. I agree there’s probably more mental gymnastics in this video than I could think about when playing. However, varying length of backswing to speed and depth of incoming ball is a valid message. Not everyone benefits from the same types of teaching. Someone will have found this video helpful. Rather than criticise what you don’t like about it, maybe better try to see what useful lessons might be gained.
@ width is the variable in the backswing, not tucking the elbow behind the body. Your piece was all mental gymnastics, for sure destined to confuse. Backswing is overrated. Racket face control through the hit imparting correct shape is 95% of what amateurs need to improve. And that includes Coco Gaugh. Impact forward is the key; you stop your racket on each demo swing in your weapon. Traditional, modern and nexgen and rubbish teaching methods. They are personalizations that can be preferentially used by players after shape is mastered. Many of the most important shots require essentially no backswing if you want to press forward and cut off the court, especially returning serve.
@alexandermayer2026 As I said in the video, thinking about things in this way let me develop a very good forehand with my right hand. And now it's letting me develop a very good forehand with my left hand. So for me, it clearly works. The vast majority of people don't have the type of forehand they really want. Presumably despite watching a ton of videos. So hopefully "some of those people" will find my explanation helpful. If you already have a great forehand that you are happy with, I'm happy for you!
Too many elements to think about . And it’s all unnecessary. Simply open your arm either in front of you or behind you ! Initially,, the right elbow does all the work when it goes back behind you until it points down at the ground . From there,, the right shoulder and wrist accelerates the racquet ! Thats all ! You can modify it a tiny bit by adding a tiny unit turn . But that is it ! For approach shots or , inside out , open your right arm in front of the body and out to your side .
If what you just described works for you, then thats awesome. This video described what I found helpful for me. I made the video because I see many other players struggling on their forehand. And I talk to so many players that believe their is a right and wrong way to do things. This video is for them to hopefully help!
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Great video! I'm excited to get out on the court and try this. Thanks for the info
You’re welcome! Glad you found the video helpful.
I'm still trying to absorb the "when I started playing left handed" comment.
Me too... It still takes far too much thinking and until I can serve like I used to with my right hand, I'll continue to have sleepless nights thinking about it 🤣
😂😂😂
Love this one, Richard, thank you, I'll try it. I've identified my biggest problem at the moment is reading the flight of the ball quickly enough, back to the vision drills, I guess. Best wishes for the New year, make it a great one!
Thanks very helpful as you say not every ball is hit at the same height and often we don’t have time to make a text book full swing. I have been remodelling my forehand with small changes ie more of a drop to the patting the dog position but as my friend said you can’t do that on a ball you are hitting at a higher height. Your comments explain more what I have been doing without realising what I was down ie shortening the swing.
Glad you found the video helpful. Keep working at it 💪
My big forehand transformation happened in 2024 when I started to accompany my unit turn with some "super-extension" on the takeback. I take my racquet head about 400-500mm further back than you do. I use the Patrick Mouratoglou "prepare, move, execute" philosophy (which is brilliant!). This means I go meet that wide forehand ready to unload, with lots of spring energy waiting in the takeback - and it means I can "shape" the trajectory with big power, topspin, depth, consistency. Absolute game-changer for me.
Great to hear you found something that worked for you. I haven't heard that concept form him (because I get put off by his eye dominance videos). I'll have to check it out.
@@TennisHackersame!
We have to be able to read the ball, or we can't get our spacing lined up. I teach people who are having trouble breaking the 4.0 ntrp level, and basically, they have trouble understanding how to read spin and how the spin effects the flight and bounce. As they improve their recognition skills, they improve their spacing.
For sure. Accurately reading the flight the ball is one of the biggest challenges for all players.
Thank you so much for the video. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Gracias Richard
Looks really useful and logical
Glad you think so!
Very informative
I'm going through this atm! But we'll details. I will try this and add to my game.
Good luck!
Good info.TQ coach
I too am a natural righty playing lefty like Nadal but I did not know this about him till recently
We all dream of Playing like Nadal 😀
Great content! But can I suggest showing a demo of what you describe? Viewers love to see RUclips tennis coaches actually hitting balls. It makes the video much more engaging. Thanks!
The principle is that the hand should be as straight as possible. That way your can sub-consciously correctly estimate the point of contact to be the centre of the racquet.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean byt the hand should be a straight as possible.
hand goes first after the unit turn
Which hand?
A new wrinkle in my prep ! Sorry for all the criticism..
1:15 open stance
12/27/2024 - This video is totally unhelpful. The key to a massive forehand and backhand is KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL. This wisdom is never mentioned by these know-it-alls. Watch the ball from the instant that it leaves your opponents racquet, it’s called anticipate. Watch the spin of the ball when it leaves your opponent’s racquet so you can anticipate the type of bounce it’s going to take on your side of the court, so that you can properly prepare for your return shot.
Reading the flight of the ball as quickly as possible is extremely important and I focus on it in most of my videos.
But it's not the only think that is importunate. In addition to read the ball, players need footwork to set up in position. They need good biomechanics. And they need good timing.
So the "key" for any player to get from where they are to move closer to having a "massive forehand" that also has consistency, is working on which ever thing is limiting them at the momet.
This video focused on one aspect of that, which is adjusting the swing.
@@lawpilot8526 If you’ve watched enough videos on this channel, you’d know he continually highlights the importance of stereokinetic processing. Also, he’s never claimed or behaved like a know-it-all. Your tone, however, shows you’re exactly that.
Uhhh, I thought you "became" a lefty!!??
I did become a lefty 😀
this advice is for beginners. 3.0 and below
I was a 5.0 when I understood this fully and it helped me massively. It applies to all levels!
This is the most confusing, meaningless piece ever. Your announcement that your forehand became a weapon is also meaningless. Your elbow tucking behind your body is a major flaw that has to be corrected on each swing. Does batter come forward to the pitch with three different methods. The body and arm load above the ball. The unit freely drops as the hips and knees begin to unload. The momentum of the hip unload then sends the racket through the ball. The timing is achieved when you let the racket drop.
I thought it was meaningless too until I read your comment and realized people need to be told to adjust their backswings to the ball coming at them.
So long as the elbow goes back no further than the right hip, it’s not excessive “elbow tucking”.
You don’t like the lesson/message in this video that’s ok. I agree there’s probably more mental gymnastics in this video than I could think about when playing.
However, varying length of backswing to speed and depth of incoming ball is a valid message. Not everyone benefits from the same types of teaching. Someone will have found this video helpful. Rather than criticise what you don’t like about it, maybe better try to see what useful lessons might be gained.
@ width is the variable in the backswing, not tucking the elbow behind the body. Your piece was all mental gymnastics, for sure destined to confuse. Backswing is overrated. Racket face control through the hit imparting correct shape is 95% of what amateurs need to improve. And that includes Coco Gaugh. Impact forward is the key; you stop your racket on each demo swing in your weapon. Traditional, modern and nexgen and rubbish teaching methods. They are personalizations that can be preferentially used by players after shape is mastered. Many of the most important shots require essentially no backswing if you want to press forward and cut off the court, especially returning serve.
@alexandermayer2026
As I said in the video, thinking about things in this way let me develop a very good forehand with my right hand. And now it's letting me develop a very good forehand with my left hand. So for me, it clearly works.
The vast majority of people don't have the type of forehand they really want. Presumably despite watching a ton of videos. So hopefully "some of those people" will find my explanation helpful.
If you already have a great forehand that you are happy with, I'm happy for you!
@joelu2596 They sure do. A lot of people think there is only one way to do things. Probably because that's what most videos seem to say.
Too many elements to think about . And it’s all unnecessary. Simply open your arm either in front of you or behind you ! Initially,, the right elbow does all the work when it goes back behind you until it points down at the ground . From there,, the right shoulder and wrist accelerates the racquet ! Thats all ! You can modify it a tiny bit by adding a tiny unit turn . But that is it !
For approach shots or , inside out , open your right arm in front of the body and out to your side .
WTA FH, no thank you.
If what you just described works for you, then thats awesome. This video described what I found helpful for me. I made the video because I see many other players struggling on their forehand. And I talk to so many players that believe their is a right and wrong way to do things. This video is for them to hopefully help!