A quick warmup (vid)

[Teamtomo]

Hi guys, this is a quick vid of a warmup. Lazy stuff i know, I am going to post a proper vid in the new year. But i have been waiting for some new batteries for my camera for ages, just got some this morning :)

Here you go..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ5aMUNe3-8

[Charlzz]

A few other things to think about. First, zoom in more. You are pretty small in the video. Second, use a tripod, if you can. I know lots of people find this a headache and just leave it on the ground.

The strokes look OK, I guess. You could swing a little faster, but the motion seems smooth enough. If you had a camera behind you, then it would be easier to see where the balls are going. If you filmed yourself sideways from the baseline, we could see the form better.

[herosol]

something inconsistent with the forehand (which is basically the only thing on the video).

I think visually might be due to you be a much lankier in figure, but i think the main thing is the lack of athleticism in the shot.

-Knee Bend
-Rotation
-A more full body shot

Much of your shot comes the ability of yours to properly use your arm nicely.
That's great, and perhaps one of the best things to have down. But i would definitely work on creating more athletic shots, with the above three things. They don't necessarily provide greater power or speed, but it does give you more stability in your body for efficiency and overall ball control. Don't get me wrong, knee bending to like almost the ground is not necessary, but a little is.

BTW: If you warm-up by having someone try to hit the corners, i would love to see how you perform "proper hitting".

[Teamtomo]

Thanks for the replies, helped alot. My backhand is defiantly my weakest shot.

Next time i will shoot a vid of me hitting with my coach and use a tripod :).

[chico9166]

something inconsistent with the forehand (which is basically the only thing on the video).

I think visually might be due to you be a much lankier in figure, but i think the main thing is the lack of athleticism in the shot.

-Knee Bend
-Rotation
-A more full body shot

Much of your shot comes the ability of yours to properly use your arm nicely.
That's great, and perhaps one of the best things to have down. But i would definitely work on creating more athletic shots, with the above three things. They don't necessarily provide greater power or speed, but it does give you more stability in your body for efficiency and overall ball control. Don't get me wrong, knee bending to like almost the ground is not necessary, but a little is.

BTW: If you warm-up by having someone try to hit the corners, i would love to see how you perform "proper hitting".

This is a good observation. I think it was Bolletteri who said, "You can't fire a cannon from a canoe." The OP would be well served in applying these words of wisdom to his game.

Learning how to structure the body properly, to not only trigger, but support the swing, is crucial in todays rotational based technique. One of the things I've always done is have students pause in the final preparation stage, and then literally push against them to demonstrate how flimsey their base of support is. I'm afraid it wouldn't take much to push the OP off balance.

So to the OP: Widen your stance, lower your center of gravity, and keep your shoulders over your hips, so you really feel the stability that comes from a more athletic set up to the ball. You will be in a much better position to "fire the cannon."