2013 Tennis Rick Macci Breaks Down the Forehand

[@chris-re6vl]

this is the best explanation of the 'modern' forehand on youtube.

[@wrench9103]

This coach is so boring. Any kid would be asleep

[@Swav.Zielin]

Been watching hundreds of tennis instructional videos on KZbin over the years, this is one of the best one's I've come across, looking forward to try the "pull and roll" forehand method in my game. Thanks!

[@wrench9103]

Very cringe. Guy is a phony preacher and you sheep eat it up

[@cldavis33]

OMG - Thank you for posting. I hadn't played in like 3 yrs, came back and could absolutely not hit my forehand like I used to. Could NOT figure out why. I just found out with this video. I had started 'patting' the dog, letting my wrist and racket head drop - this is gold.

[@hyperwarrior908]

Excellent explanation by Rick Macci! He has evolved his teaching method and this is the current Federer's forehand model. There's no doubt, Rick does understand perfectly this type of modern forehand and the analysis is spot on.

[@mca10spro]

I like how you say it's the Pro's leading the teachers. We (as tennis teachers) are always observing newer, younger players as this sport evolve.

[@mca10spro]

I am really into teaching this flavor of forehand and working on it myself. I think people notice that as a pro when you are still working on your game they are attracted to it and want to improve as well. To me practice is where the real work is done, Playing is like your report card. It let's you know where you stand and where you can improve.

[@ATouchofTenniswithAdamWood2015]

I second that. Only by watching the true best can we pass that on the the younger players. Please watch my channel if you get a moment. Atouchoftennis. Thanks

[@mca10spro]

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[@sunglee3935]

When is the leg loading done? When you take the racquet back or as you tap the dog?

[@przemeks2599]

When Federer starts his forward motion, his racket is flat and pointing to the side fence. No tapping the dog, no racket higher than wrist. Watch slow motion for yourself.

[@JackSmith-mj3pi]

great stuff! thanks for the video! macci is clearly a big fan of the straight arm atp style forehand

[@Halaiitbhu]

Thank you so so much!

[@RickMacci]

Bang ⚡️

[@mario17-t34]

Wow, it's 2025 and nobody says it's different now, I will buy it.

[@ptrain318]

@18:30 Rick briefly talks about "25 corrective techniques" for making sure the elbow doesn't get too close to the body...Anybody know what those techniques are? Or where to find them?

[@khanhnguyengiakhanh107]

+ptrain318 i think this would help: 1. Move your feet, get in better position 2. try to hit the ball early and in front of your body.

[@frankmcchrystal4029]

Thanks for this!!

[@dropshot118]

Great instruction, way to hammer home the pat the dog method!

[@spartyutube2020]

What about high forehand putaways? Is that a different technique or is there a flip there too?

[@przemeks2599]

Backhand please?

[@GeneralRock114]

So, what generation of forehand is this now???

[@raultennis5904]

Is it ok to "tap the dog" twice like Macci shows at 08:40? Does he use that as a drill to learn this compact new stroke and break the habit of taking the racquet too far back?

[@microphoner1]

no

[@eventhorizon908]

Dr. Rick Macci uses Computer Analysis of top players - software analyses the angles of the joints, the movements, etc. He comes up with Optimal Abstract best movement (stroke) that is minimal, most powerfull and most efficient. I think recently Jokovich got a hold of this analysis and implemented it: Jockovich beat cr*p out of Nadal yet he looked like he almost did not move much, but Nadal ran like he was in Hell on fire itself. Jockovich looked like he was "calm, cool, and effortless". Little did the commentators suspected where this "effortless" movements came from: Computer Analysis of top player's stokes which produced Optimal Minimal most powerfull stroke "blueprint".

[@yimingzhh]

With the modern forehand, I feel that I have way more power but less top spin. Can anyone point out how to get more top spin with the modern forehand approach?

[@ethankim2363]

+Yiming Zhang Cover the ball

[@tonygareth221]

More legs and higher follow thru

[@mca10spro]

Rick, I love your style. I can dig it! I am starting to do this in my own forehand since I saw you in New York at the Tennis Teachers Conference just before the US Open. I think Sampras was doing this back in the 90's when he would bring his elbow back on his take back. Anyway, I am starting to teach to take back with the 5 and 6 year olds at my club to get that shoulder turn. I like the crack about, Last Time I checked it wasn't a beauty contest! Love it! Keep on swinging it Rick! You're the best!

[@imateapot51]

Is it too much to ask to see Rick actually hit a ball using this stroke? If the racquet is stationary you will not get much of a lag or whip/rebound affect compared to if the racquet is still moving back when you rotate forward and your wrist lets the racquet face continue to go back - which is not an easy skill.

[@Rafa-kz3bz]

500$ lesson for free, thank you!

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Read the book Braden Tennis for the future and you will learn how to hit a very good for hand with the biomechanics he’s the best coach that has ever lived on biomechanics you’ll get a book for $5 Tennis for the future and look at the videos

[@SpatzTennis]

neither Agassi, Sampras or Del Potro did or are doing this type of forward swing.

[@chris-re6vl]

they do actually. Their takebacks are slightly different looking than a lot of today's forehands but the fundamentals are the same. Sampras and agassi's follow throughs were often over the shoulder maybe that's why you think their swings are different

[@raultennis5904]

Agassi does not exhibit the "flip" at the beginning of the forward swing. There is no visible flip at all. And certainly not the prominent flip Macci demonstrates here.

[@matthe1972]

So? Fed, is

[@poida007]

Daniel Spatz Daniel, what exactly do they do "differently" on the forward swing?

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Lag and snap is not the way. Requires good timing Vic Braden book

[@blessonezra7381]

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[@scottdavis9170]

Way to much jargon in his forehand explanation. The stroke has to be detailed but not to Macci's extent. There are variations to the forehand depending on skill of the player and style.

[@Sladovsky1]

Yes, there are variations to the forehnd depending on skill of the player and style, but they all have commong ground: contact point out in front and wrist lag.

[@Angeldetenis]

This closed stance fh demonstration is NOT modern tennis

[@tonygareth221]

Whenever a player has time to step forward into the ball, they should! Open stance is used a lot in the modern game because it’s necessary, but there are plenty of times where closed stance is the right move.

[@Sladovsky1]

@@tonygareth221 Absolutely! They usually have time to step into the court when the ball is short. This is when you can use a closed stance to attack that ball. Deep rallies usually require side to side movement, therefore the open stance is preferable.