Looking for "get relaxed" tips

[dainova]

HI,
I'm kind of coaching one 35 yo guy who worked 15 years with hammer on vents, and looks like it brings big affect into his swing, he has metal-like hand , and yes he using Wilson Hammer 6 :-).
I trying to get his shoulder/arms more loosy to get nice full swing, using shake ups, relaxed grip, side-steps, exhaling on shot, etc.

He also get very exited while being on court.

One pro told me that I should try to play only on short courts with him, will it help you think.
I just feeding him with ball close in baseline and most of them he place inside, no problem.

Maybe somebody has other nice tips that can help.

Thanks
Dai

[fx101]

Tell him that the hand should not try to move the racquet, instead the racquet should follow the hand and be an extension of the hand. If you try to become "one with the racquet" you will try less to death grip the racquet and instead focus on a loopier stroke. You can also try using a stickier grip so he doesn't need to grip it as hard.