J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
And starting and stopping must be like playing on clay (I never walked onto a clay court).
Are there just not any where you live?
I would certainly put it on your bucket list.
J
And starting and stopping must be like playing on clay (I never walked onto a clay court).
OK..my volleys stink. I have trouble volleying consistently. I have a hard time placing the volley where it should go. I feel like there are some fundamental issues that are not correct.
Take a look at the three small videos below and give me some CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
Thanks!
Forehand Volley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aQG76INfpk
Backhand Volley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=becmAFK2ZFE
Backhand Volley side view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXYMGhFHfOE
So am I supposed to get the answers from watching some of your videos? It seems that that "first set" video had some good stuff, despite the "me sucking edited out".
I mean, just looking at your level of play I can tell that you have a wide variety of shots.
So am I supposed to get the answers from watching some of your videos? It seems that that "first set" video had some good stuff, despite the "me sucking edited out".
I mean, just looking at your level of play I can tell that you have a wide variety of shots.
I think what Jolly is saying is for you to think for yourself and examine more than you can regurgitate half-knowledge and cliche coaching "tips". Jolly has variety and can scramble around the court... his strokes look like awkward, but that doesn't matter, what he does, he does well... and thats why he probably wins a lot of matches... right? That, and he probably doesn't play a lot of guys who can beat him, right?
Matt, in 5 minutes of hitting or watching an opponent, you should be able to ascertain and vet your strengths to their weakness. If you can do this and you know how to construct both offensive and defensive points, you know the game of tennis.
Hey jolly I like your thoughts on how to analyze an opponent, I'll try to incorporate that when i play matches.
Or you can ask me too. The idea is to get you thinking in a broad term, and not get fixated on one thing.
I have some footage from a hit on a slick hardcourt tonite, so you can get an idea of how I play on a faster surface, compared to clay where I feebly attempt to use guile and strategery.
Also took some more volley footage if anyone cares.
J
That is the full scouting report edition, you need the abridged version for use when playing a match
J
Particularly in most tournaments as you often only get 5 minutes to make an assessment. I'd be trying to give them all of this during a warm-up without making it so obvious it ruins the purpose of the warm-up.
My connection seems to slow to watch the video properly unfortunately - maybe later.
I always limit myself to how good are his backhands and forehands. And then i'd like to play my own game.
And we'll see what happens!
A 4 foot backswing on backhand volleys? Who the hell does a swinging backhand volley? I hate swinging volleys!
Backhand swing volley is my favorite shot
Don't have any on video. I will try to make a point of hitting a few next session.
Here is a FH one though.
http://vimeo.com/3343160
Edit: Make sure you have the sound up
J
But you have a two handed backhand, Jo11y. You're already a lost cause as it is.