Just wanted some feedback on what you think about video tennis lessons. There seems to be quite a few out there, Tom Avery, Yellow Fuzz Ball, Essential tennis etc.. I consider myself a 2.5 player so much room for improvement
and also past 50 so no fancy moves or I may never recover :shock:. Basically am I better to go with video tennis lessons I really do want to improve and if video who is better? Or should I take private lessons with the local pro from my outdoor tennis club I was thinking of starting with 5 lessons see how I get on from there. Any thoughts would be gratefully accepted.
Pierre
Sorry I'm a bit late to this topic.....
If you're financially able I'd strongly suggest hiring an "in person" pro. At the end of the day getting that immediate, personalized feedback about your technique, strategy, footwork and everything else is really priceless.
Please keep in mind that not all teaching pros are created equal. If you're going to lay the money down to work with somebody in person then be absolutely sure that it's going to be worth the investment. Ask friends or teammates for recommendations, then go watch a lesson being taught by that person and see what his/her approach is like. Just because they're certified doesn't mean they're going to have what it takes to improve your game as quickly as possible (or even at all). I'm absolutely not knocking teaching pros in general here, there are a lot of amazing teachers out there. Just be sure you find one, don't sign up for lessons with just anybody.
Now, that being said, online instruction (free or paid) can absolutely have a big positive impact on your game as well. I've been creating digital content for over 5 years now and can say without a doubt that it can completely change the tennis game of those listening/watching/reading in a positive way. However, please know that even if the quality of the digital instruction you're consuming is world class the responsibility is still on you to implement it! Watching or listening alone isn't enough, you still need to get out there on the court practice what you've learned enough to make it a new (better) habit. Sometimes that positive change will click immediately and you've got quick improvements. With other things it will really take some time and commitment. But hey, you're in that same boat with in-person instruction as well
At the end of the day I personally think an
ideal approach is in person instruction supplemented by digital instruction. There are a lot of benefits that each approach has over the other. Digital instruction couldn't possibly duplicate all of the advantages that in-person instruction has, but it brings a lot of positive things to the table (less expensive, can take it with you, can learn from it again and again, etc).
Hopefully that's helpful, best of luck.
