technique

  1. L

    Stringers: Is it acceptable to pull tension on every other cross?

    I have always pulled tension on every cross and main but was talking to a high level player a few days ago and while we were talking about stringing he mentioned that he pulls tension every other cross, which would mean all the tension on the same side every time and seems like a not-so-good...
  2. G

    Need feedback on my rally video

    Hey everyone, I recorded a video of me rallying and would love some advice on how to improve. Here’s the video: Some things I’m working on: Timing: I feel like I’m hitting the ball late sometimes. Weight transfer: Am I using my legs and body effectively? Footwork: Is my movement and...
  3. J

    Serve advice (Flat, Slice, Kick)

    Hey, have been trying to incorporate a lot of the advice this community has given me on my serve. Below some videos on recent progress, consistently getting 160-180kmh (100-110mph) on the flat serve now. Would appreciate any feedback on how to get incremental power and spin. Video shows flat...
  4. louis netman

    Can Anyone Direct Me to a Child RED BALL STAR Video ( with proper, modern stroke mechanics)?

    Looking for some footage to inspire and demonstrate technical things to a very talented 5-year-old girl. She is learning English and I don't speak Mandarin. Mom translates. She also wants to be the BEST in everything she does, and is saddened when she's not blasting balls to her liking or...
  5. I

    Need help on technique

    Hi All, I'm just getting back into tennis after a period of 5 years being fat and unfit. I've been on a health grind and have lost about 25kg over the last year. This isn't my first hit back but i was wondering if anyone had any feedback for me regarding my technique? I'm aware of my footwork...
  6. K

    Upper Arm / Elbow Pain when Serving (videos)

    Hi all, I would really appreciate some opinions on my serve + this pain I've been battling for a number of years! I've attached links to my serves from behind and the side at 240fps to critique the technique/possible causes. I get a pain that almost feels like shin splints but in the upper...
  7. D

    Contact Point vs Technique choice

    Let's imagine you are in a baseline rally. You are either going to hit a backhand or a forehand groundstroke but you quickly notice something, you CAN'T both use proper technique and hit with a good contact point for whatever reason (Speed, spin or height of the incoming ball) What would you...
  8. T

    any good footwork tips/drills based on this?

    Hey guys, so recently I have been focusing a lot on technique, however a lesson with a coach recently brought to attention the main problem with my game: footwork. He said I can easily become a 4-5 UTR (currently mid 2 UTR) if I really get into fixing my footwork, since the rest of my game...
  9. E

    Overrotating on my forehand???

    My coach says I am over-rotating on my forehand, causing me to be too open, thus compromising my balance. He wants me to fix it by switching to a more traditional, compact stroke. However, I do not want to change my technique. I want to know how Alcaraz and other modern ATP pros remain...
  10. D

    Kids rolling like corkscrew around front leg after FH

    Hi all, I'm having problem to explain papa an son (15) how to stop that corkscrew effect after their FH, both of them can rotate shoulders almost 180 with the stick, no problem. And both of them after FH rotate without any steps forward.-) Without moving any legs they can do couple of shots...
  11. Hunter Rice

    Need advice on creating more power on my serve

    This is my serve as of now. I have been working on adding more rotational coil because I feel I am lacking that aspect more than anything else. One question I have is if I should try to make my legs run in a straight line with my body like this: Also, how much does it matter if I move toward...
  12. M

    Volley - Always sliced or natural motion?

    Beginner-intermediate here wanting to improve volleys. I've searched the YouTube world and even though there are tons of volley instructional videos, none of the really go into the technique of the forward swing motion. When watching ATP/WTA players, it looks like they always have a bit of a...
  13. Dakota C

    Forehand Feedback

    Hey guys, On the never-ending quest to hone in on good forehand technique as someone who started tennis as an adult. Would appreciate constructive criticism.
  14. T

    Grip for Straight Arm forehand

    I am a competitive junior player (17 y/o utr 11) and I am looking to develop a straight arm forehand to increase the power and spin on my forehand. Can anybody explain why the straight arm is better suited for more eastern grips or less severe semi western grips? (Delpo, Rublev, Federer...
  15. Bender

    ATP forehands and what it means for their respective games

    The purpose of this thread is to loosely categorise various types of forehands you see on the ATP tour, and what I think it means for their respective games. This is also an opportunity to correct popular misconceptions, where applicable. For now, I will be categorising the forehands in the...
  16. muph

    Please help me with my forehand, friends

    Back in the early 90s I was taught a very rigid SW/W double-bend forehand with a stiff wrist/arm. Didn't play at all for like 15 years then 3 years ago I saw a video of a Fed forehand and decided on spot I was gonna learn how to play this Eastern grip modern ATP straight-arm forehand. It was...
  17. JD-

    Need some advice on my serve, USTA 5.5+

    Hey Guys, I'm looking to simplify my motion and get more pop off my serve, it has a lot of height coming off the bounce but I'd like to increase the pace and simplify the motion for easier targeting. My coach has said it takes to long for me to get into trophy position hence why I toss so high...
  18. Pitti

    Can you recommend me some technique videos to regain basic technique?

    Hi. I've been out of tennis for a decade, and I've been playing again a bit (once/twice a week) during last year. I've lost some technique. Can anyone recommend me some series of videos to improve my current technique and my footwork, so I can regain a bit of it? Additional info: I play with...
  19. Waltonkidd

    Can you guys evaluate my form?

    What do you all see that could use some work? It starts off with basic ground strokes and then works into serves and volleys.
  20. K

    Question About Second Serve

    I commonly like to watch tennis videos of pros in court level view. After watching videos of Andy Murray play I wonder why he flails his left arm up after serving (second serve). He doesn't always do this. Is it for balancing purposes or something else?
  21. M

    Tennis Techniques Basics

    Hello, I see that techniques in tennis varies a lot from player to player depends on thier style, physique, and situations. However, I believe that there are some basics rules/habits that share between players regardless of styles and physique. Basically, what are you looking for when talking...
  22. C

    Buggy Whip Forehand

    Why does Rafa predominately use a buggy whip forehand, and with many people considering his forehand one of the greatest shots in tennis, why is it that we don't see others using this technique as much?
  23. Gabriel Sara

    Stringing a PS 85

    Hi everyone, i bought a stringing machine and i need help to string my Wilson PS 6.0 85. From what i read the crosses should be strung top to bottom, but i’m looking ay my racket and apparently they are strung bottom up. Can anyone help me understand how should it be done?
  24. Znak

    Not good enough to beat a pusher

    I just joined a new club/ladder and they pooled all the new guys in one box, 3.0 players with 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 players. I've had two matches, one against a 3.0 and one against a 3.5. I lost both of them because Im just not technically sound to put away someone that pushes the ball back or hits...
  25. Znak

    Good/bad coaching technique?

    Question for any coaches on here/ players that have been part of group lessons. I have only taken lessons in France and the mindset of my instructor would be to teach one or two technical apsects, run us through them with drills, etc. And then give us immediate feedback while going through the...
  26. bluenote

    Agassi Forehand, share your thoughts about the most relevant aspects of his technic.

    Hello, after a long hiatus i'm returning to the game and still think Andre's forehand is relevant for study now days. For me, the general ideia about the Andre's forehand is to keep it simple, objective, and effortless. Recently i came across this two nice articles about his forehand...
  27. bluenote

    Agassi Forehand, share your thoughts about the most relevant aspects of his technic.

    Hello, after a long hiatus i'm returning to the game and still think Andre's forehand is relevant for study now days. For me, the general ideia about the Andre's forehand is to keep it simple, objective, and effortless. Recently i came across this two nice articles about his forehand...
  28. Kylo Reed

    How do INSTRUCTORS sculpt EXCEPTIONAL technique?

    How did the coaches/instructors of players like Federer, Nadal, Wawrinka develop such excellent technique compared to other instructors? Did they have more in-depth knowledge of biomechanics? Were the players just that naturally talented at technique? Did they read books? What sources...
  29. S

    Topspin Forehand - Should you tilt the torso/shoulders upwards?

    Hey guys, On the modern forehand should you consciously try to tilt your torso (the torso pointing slightly upwards instead of directly at the opponent) and shoulder angle so that your hitting shoulder is lower than your non-hitting shoulder? I can see how that might promote more topspin, but...
  30. LOBALOT

    Fishing Line Length Measuring Device - For String Length

    I usually just measure string off a reel by the arm-length method or if I am being picky a yardstick. I recall when I was evaluating stringers looking at the Gamma machines with the string length measuring feature and debating if I thought the feature would be useful. In the end I thought...
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