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Check your timing and contact point out. I'm a left as well, and when I want to hit the inside out my timing and contact point is slower and further back. When my timing is too fast or faster, my contact point is further out in front and the ball goes to the ad court side.

Check out this video of a "wall workout". Try to take the finer points of this video and apply it to your workout. This guy concentrates on footwork, consistency, and fluidity, Good luck! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8VvxgUJoqU

What's the screwdriver trick? Thanks. Never mind, oops!!!

I would use that opportunity to concentrate on your timing, fundamentals, and simply concentrating on making "good contact' with the ball. Relax and don't force it.

Jo11y will win the bet, hands down..............

Have you tried this swing path/angle? For a lefty 1HBH this........... \ For a righty 1HBH this......... / If you are hitting them "loopy and shallow" your swing path/angle may be this....... | If you are hitting them relatively flat your angle/swing path may be...

Guilty! I read the thread in order and answer the question in order, so I give my own opinion instead of having other opinions possibly sway my response. Then I see how it stacks up with other people's opinions.

That's pretty funny. I'm a lefty and my 1HBH is one of my weapons. Many righties who "think" tend to try to initially try to exploit or pick on my backhand, but I have power, touch, and variety with my backhand.

The only real advantage we have against righties in my opinion, is that we get to play against more righties than righties get to play against lefties. Yeah we have the "ad court advantage" according to some people, but righties have the "deuce court advantage". Otherwise it's basically playing...

He does make it look so easy. Notice the "fine" adjustments and movements he makes. I think some people who have problems with the split step are not being light on their feet and are making "gross" or exaggerated movements when situation doesn't warrant it.

Nice Blog man. I like the first article so far.

Yeah Sampras was another one with an excellent running forehand.

You did look a little rushed because of the camera. Nice scenery there!

Yeah Lendl was the first player that came to mind for me.

I'd say to work on your temper a little bit and gain a sense of humor on the court. Throwing your tool (racquet) is like a carpenter throwing his hammer because he couldn't hit the nail straight. It's not the hammer's fault it's the person wielding it. Same with the racquet. When you do such...

This video may help you: http://www.youtube.com/user/10sDog#p/u/5/9hWslMBCoYE It courtesy of this gentleman on this thread/post: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showpost.php?p=4217847&postcount=191

Do you have a video that you have posted, so people can compare your skills to Jolly's??? Maybe you have already posted one, but I usually find it's easy for people to **** all over someone's video and technique when they have posted their own video and put themselves out there. Maybe you are...

LOL, that was a pretty cheap shot. People make mistakes, maybe he learned from his and is trying to better himself.

I buy whatever is on sale at Walmart. Either the Penns or the Wilson Titanium. I prefer the Wilson titanium over the Penn for longevity and durability. I've hit with Dunlops before, I think that they are fine.

What is the "false data" in the drills and what would be your more "correct' version of the drills?

Excellent points. I guess i should scan the thread before i reply.......... :)

You can also practice hitting on the rise against a wall. If you want a "topsin" feel to the ball when it come off of the wall, feed a high or medium backhand slice to the wall and the ball will return to you with some topspin. You can also just hit a regular stroke to the wall and the ball will...

Nice post Oscar, but I think that you are possibly leaving one thing out. A person can be trained in "conventional" or "modern" techniques. Once a person trains to a certain level and the techniques become "second nature", they do act instinctively and do think about feeling the ball on the...

Good point.

I'd say Murray is primarily a counter puncher though he also adds some more aggressive aspects to his game as well. I admire Murray's style. There's a few videos on youtube of Murray practicing, the one I am referring to was in an indoor court, he can knock the heck out of the ball.

Here's some advice I found: "COMMON APPROACH SHOT ABUSES 1. Attempting to hit the corners perfectly thus the ball lands out much of the time. This is most common in players having a serve-and-volley game style. Direct your approach shots deep, just to the wide side of the backcourt target...

Maybe you can work on being more consistent from the baseline, use aggressive shots, and punish the "short ball" with an approach shot and use your volleying skills. Also work on chip and charge if you are not doing that already.

LOL, Papa. I have the greatest respect for the "old folks"! I'm in my early 40's (42), the "old folks" I am referring to are 60+, the "old folks" I am referring to are like that Greek guy that was featured on one of the more recent threads, ATHLETES. These guys can be run around, but they are...

I liked those drills in the OP. The way he made them count the points was good as well. In the beginning stages, I can see feeding the ball "nice", just so the students groove their strokes and become more confident and proficient. What I see around here are too many coaches/instructors who just...

Thanks for posting that. It's going on my blog with credit to you and TW forums.