michaelwtennis
New User
This is me playing. I have been playing for almost 3 years and Im 13.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g15kL4-QXNU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g15kL4-QXNU
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michaelwtennis
New User
we were just messing around after or hitting session lol ( not serious)
Djokovicfan4life
Legend
Good stuff.
Things to improve upon:
Shoulder rotation: at least 180 degrees, whenever possible. Extend the non dominant arm a little more and leave it there longer before the initial forward swing.
Weight transfer: Weight completely transferred to left leg (since you're not really a lefty, haha). This will come more naturally with better shoulder rotation.
Footwork: Looks pretty good, but make sure you're getting set up BEFORE the ball bounces whenever you can.
Slice technique: NO drive on that thing whatsoever. Noticed that you were using it when you got caught out of position though. Don't know if you've worked on a good driving slice yet or not.
Best of luck,
Matt
Things to improve upon:
Shoulder rotation: at least 180 degrees, whenever possible. Extend the non dominant arm a little more and leave it there longer before the initial forward swing.
Weight transfer: Weight completely transferred to left leg (since you're not really a lefty, haha). This will come more naturally with better shoulder rotation.
Footwork: Looks pretty good, but make sure you're getting set up BEFORE the ball bounces whenever you can.
Slice technique: NO drive on that thing whatsoever. Noticed that you were using it when you got caught out of position though. Don't know if you've worked on a good driving slice yet or not.
Best of luck,
Matt
BabolatPureStorm
New User
Pretty good, solid. Maybe bend your knees a little more & get lower. Wish i played like you when i was 13
michaelwtennis
New User
thanks guys. Yeah djokovicfan I agree, i was a little tired that day but the shoulder turn was a good suggestion ill work on it.
Thanks,
Michael
Thanks,
Michael
mixertefera
Rookie
never herad a truer word..
michaelwtennis
New User
thank you. I hope so. My goal is to go professional
what section are you in? pretty interesting stuff. Do you play nationals or supernats?
michaelwtennis
New User
socal tennis and I play nats because I cant travel due to the cost
I see. Are u playing this weekend in the National Open? If you are, I will come out to watch you.
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michaelwtennis
New User
No Im not going to be able to =[ I was going to but I have high school entrance exams
however, I am playing woody hunt and Im in two other quarterfinals of some other opens
however, I am playing woody hunt and Im in two other quarterfinals of some other opens
michaelwtennis
New User
I would have if I hadn't had those tests
Pity! I will be there only for two days Monday and Tuesday. Well, maybe, for Easter Bowl, then.
michaelwtennis
New User
definitely.
michaelwtennis
New User
tenniscp. do you play?
michaelwtennis
New User
thanks megacedU,
I've noticed that and I will correct it. again i was not 100% there physically in this video
I've noticed that and I will correct it. again i was not 100% there physically in this video
michaelwtennis
New User
i will upload a few more vids soon
michaelwtennis
New User
thanks for all the tips guys
Yeah, you look really good for 13, and you look practiced good for 3 years of tennis regardless of age.
Chance for pro...of course, you're well along the way already.
Hope you can make time for tennis 5 hours a day, 6 days a week for the next 3 years. By junior, you'd be #1 highschooler in the state, easy 5.0 tournament Men's player, if not better.
Keep playing.
Chance for pro...of course, you're well along the way already.
Hope you can make time for tennis 5 hours a day, 6 days a week for the next 3 years. By junior, you'd be #1 highschooler in the state, easy 5.0 tournament Men's player, if not better.
Keep playing.
Djokovicfan4life
Legend
michaelwtennis
New User
sure I'm going to hit today so ill try to get some footage.
michaelwtennis
New User
bad news guys, I couldn't get the slice video today..
Practice was supposed to be four hours but got cut short so Ill try to post it sometime soon.
Michael
Practice was supposed to be four hours but got cut short so Ill try to post it sometime soon.
Michael
michaelwtennis
New User
:mrgreen:
- i hope i will
slicekick95
Semi-Pro
hey whats your national and sectional ranking? you look like a really good player!
Tomek_tennis
New User
Your strokes are quite good. What you should be practicing now is lots of different tactics, so you can apply them during matchplay without thinking.
michaelwtennis
New User
its really nice. good control and power but not too much feel.
tennisfreak15347
Banned
wait, you ARE a lefty, aren't you? in the video you write you are not a lefty, yet I'm almost positive that you're hitting with your left hand. can you explain?
*edit* also, you're only 13??!? your face looks a little bit like the bryan brothers, with that hat on.
*edit* also, you're only 13??!? your face looks a little bit like the bryan brothers, with that hat on.
gastro54
Rookie
Lol, the video is flipped horizontally. It was filmed from the right side of the court if you're facing the net.
michaelwtennis
New User
yep. gastro has got it.
michaelwtennis
New User
bump... bumpity bump bump...
yup..
yup..
Tennis Dunce
Semi-Pro
Nice strokes kid!
two words: shoulder rotation.
two words: shoulder rotation.
Sovereignty
Rookie
Nice strokes, I think everyone has already posted the good advice
But what shoes are those, and the hat? Thanks haha.
But what shoes are those, and the hat? Thanks haha.
michaelwtennis
New User
the shoes are Nike Breathe Cages II not available in that color on TW anymore
and the hat came in the prince package they sent me haha
and the hat came in the prince package they sent me haha
serveitup911
Semi-Pro
Very nice and fluid strokes.
You have had good instruction - you are very smooth for only having played 3 years.
It would be nice to see some video from behind to see the action on your ball and also some serves.
I play college, and those strokes look better than most players that I play against.
I have 2 suggestions:
1) Others have said, but I will reiterate - early contact point is crucial. You do this often, only a few shots were late.
2) The modern game is all about racquet head speed. Think controlled smooth speed. Don't whip the racquet, but accelerate it smoothly through the contact point. You do this well, but sometimes juniors start to muscle the ball to get more power - avoid the trap.
Basically what I am saying is that your technique is already very developed.
The main ways for you to improve will be consistency, point construction, and fitness.
It looks like you have a nice body type for tennis - slender, but not skinny, and you look relatively tall for your age.
Keep up the good work and let us know how you are doing!
You have had good instruction - you are very smooth for only having played 3 years.
It would be nice to see some video from behind to see the action on your ball and also some serves.
I play college, and those strokes look better than most players that I play against.
I have 2 suggestions:
1) Others have said, but I will reiterate - early contact point is crucial. You do this often, only a few shots were late.
2) The modern game is all about racquet head speed. Think controlled smooth speed. Don't whip the racquet, but accelerate it smoothly through the contact point. You do this well, but sometimes juniors start to muscle the ball to get more power - avoid the trap.
Basically what I am saying is that your technique is already very developed.
The main ways for you to improve will be consistency, point construction, and fitness.
It looks like you have a nice body type for tennis - slender, but not skinny, and you look relatively tall for your age.
Keep up the good work and let us know how you are doing!
