5 ways to increase FOREHAND & BACKHAND CONSISTENCY

[@TennisHacker]

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[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

I just love your message, Richard. No secret Ninja or "stealth" techniques to instantly CATAPULT you to the 5.0 level, just decidedly unsexy, but evidence-based HARD WORK, with a plan (what a concept!), coupled with some old fashioned DISCIPLINE and (apparently uncommon) COMMON SENSE. Yeah, the Marketing people are just gonna HATE this! But if you actually want to get better at tennis... Thank you for opening a window and letting some fresh air into the putrid *"morning after" MIASMA* that is the current atmosphere here inside the KZbin tennis echo chamber! (I will exempt Essential Tennis from that blanket statement. 😁)

[@TennisHacker]

Thanks you for your comment, I really appreciate that. Sometimes I think there is something wrong with me because I'm the only coach that can't hit the ball like Federer after following the 5 simple steps. And then I watch the rest of the players on the planet and realize I'm not alone 😂 I love Ian's videos and coaching methodology. I actually think most of the coaches online are really good and genuine. There's just a few that will use any title that gives them clicks that make it harder for everyone else.

[@nirmal8612]

Hello! You’re a great coach with a lot of insight regarding the biomechanics and vision focus of the body and eyes when it comes to tennis. I apologize for the long winded technique anal question, but it’s just been bugging me so much. On the one hander when taking back the racket does it matter if you open the racket face before you enter the slot position. On my one hander I do open the racket face quite a bit during my take back. A lot of coaches say doing this will lead to a more open racket face on contact leading to an inconsistent stroke. When watching my own footage I notice I am meeting the ball at times with a slightly open face. Also in the slot position I’ve seen coaches say the hand should be level or higher than the head of the racket. I know these are not as important as setting your base, tracking the ball, and timing. But it’s just bugging me and I don’t want to develop even minute bad muscle memory. Thank you!

[@franciscomanrique4979]

Gracias Richard !!

[@TennisHacker]

Your welcome!

[@pierovittori1076]

This is a great improvement list, for any player. I guess many will not like it because it tells the simple hard truth: to improve in tennis you gotta put the work in there. No fancy secret nor shortcuts. I like it though.

[@TennisHacker]

Yep exactly. But it's a great reminder for the players who are willing and want to become a better player.

[@pierovittori1076]

@@TennisHacker Today I had my first practice after seeing this video. I have to admit that just the added focus on preparation completely transformed the shape and heavyness of my trajectories. My partner was in disbelief seeing how many balls were on target and getting past him. Furthermore I dramatically reduced my usual amount of silly unforced =) Only downside is that now my back hurts (I am 48 with some chronic lower back issue)...but it just shows that I asked more to my body and need a bit of workout in the core area to follow up on the increased physical demand dictated by the improved focus. Thanks coach!

[@karadale5219]

Yes, simplify your strokes. Every rec player should learn the Mannarino forehand!!

[@TennisHacker]

I agree, he's a great model for a simplified forehand.And someone like Cam Norrie for a double handed backhand. Great fundamental mechanics, but less to go wrong.

[@fureyhiggins3289]

Sage advice

[@yili9725]

i like the simplify shot suggestion. the question is for 3.0-4.0, what form is the best fit? we know MEP can reach 4.5 with really really simple form that you can call even no kinetic chain. i know the answer would be individual. please introduce the average form that you think would best fit level 3.0-4.0.

[@TennisHacker]

As you said there is a range because it completely depends on a players ability. It's a case of testing things out and finding what work for you. If you a player is consistently late to prepare or hitting the ball late, then reducing complexity first is the way to go. MEP is a good example that you can win at a good level without "pro" technique. And one of the other comments someone mention Manarino as a great example of a simplified forehand. He just gets the racket behind the ball to make the timing easier and uses his kinetic chain effectively.

[@yili9725]

@@TennisHacker Thanks mentioning Manarino. Even TennisUnleashed introduce his forehand. His forehand is so unprofessional but he is in ATP! Seems MEP's ceiling can be really high.

[@Boostplumbing]

while watching tennis on tv I have my racket and pretend i'm the player at the bottom of the screen, and I practice my quick preperation according to if the ball comes forehand or backhand. is this productive or just annoying for my family who are trying to watch the tennis ?

[@TennisHacker]

I think that it's a great way to work on preparation!

[@ronm7114]

Do u see a difference in technique vs match play technique?

[@TennisHacker]

For who?

[@ronm7114]

Thats my question to you. Do you differentiate that? Or do you think there is? @@TennisHacker

[@DavidSundgren]

Excellent video again! Praticing insn't always sexy, just trying to emulate Federer's forehand is like karaoke; sounds a bit like the original but still sooo far from it... :)

[@TennisHacker]

Yes, exactly. Lots of repetitions working to improve the basics is always the way to go. Every pro did a gazzilion reps, that way before they got to where they are now.

[@billhinds1326]

Why are so many video tennis instructors left handed?

[@TennisHacker]

I'm playing left handed because I wrecked my shoulder in a mountain bike crash and had to switch hands. Life would be much easier if I was still playing righty 🤣