76 YEAR OLD - Tennis Serve Transformation

[@maxzagor6446]

People become old when they stop learning. Kudos to Frank, the young man! Amazing stuff

[@EssentialTennis]

Great perspective! Thanks Max!

[@lisarao2060]

Ian, you have been my virtual tennis coach for more than a year now. I watched your teaching videos many times. Really enjoyed your teaching style, step by step, shadow swing, fake ball toss, then hit the ball. You have helped me improving my tennis in many ways. This video is another great example, patience is the key to learn, never too late to learn something new. Keep the good work! I do appreciate your dedication from the bottom of my heart.

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks for the support! So glad we can help you make a difference!

[@TennisTrollChannel]

Frank - you is awesome. Thanks for being inspirational for all of us.

[@EssentialTennis]

He really is!

[@knotwilg3596]

You know you're on youtube when even the most amazing videos get a few thumbs down. I'd like to be there when they click on it and ask "Dude, what can you possibly find faulty with this video?" I think it can only be envy, envy of this display of teaching ability and video editing ability. The inclusion of all sensory feedback at 8:49 is an absolute must see for anyone teaching a skill. Another great device used here is overcompensation: exaggerating the correction into something that's incorrect too but will balance out eventually.

[@tennisparisbrothers8001]

Massive respect for playing at age 76 🎾👍

[@neroroseumu3023]

It's Amazing Video. So Inspirational And Positive. It Shows Tennis Is An Ageless Sport 👍 🎾 🇬🇧.

[@ElizabethSugar]

I am 77, you have inspired me to change. Thank you. P.S. I love your videos, unlike some of your opposition you don't spend a great deal of time talking about irrelevant stuff. Well done!

[@patrickdear911]

That great positive attitude of still wanting to improve probably helps to explain why he is in such great shape.

[@timothybreen8956]

What a fantastic lesson! My “Ah Ha” moment was where you said, “you over exaggerate a motion and then when the ball gets introduced the student meets you halfway”. It’s just brilliant!

[@EssentialTennis]

It's the best way to introduce a new movement and break a habit!

[@jhaburjak]

OMGosh! he is too cool! LOVE willingness and attitude! Goals!

[@CharleneLiesveld16526]

Frank, you are an inspiration to a fellow older player! Thanks so much!

[@pramodkrishnamurthy3707]

Wow what an inspiration Frank is! And of course a great deal of credit to you Ian, for coaching him so well and getting him to change habits formed over decades. My dad is almost 80 and is even more of a tennis freak than me! Well I guess I'm a tennis freak because of him :) I'm sending this video to him...I'm sure he will love it. He actually has a pretty decent first serve but the spin on his second is something he would love to try. Thanks again you both...made my day!

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad Frank inspires you as much as me, Pramod!

[@maireadmaccy4336]

This is so inspirational,...no wonder he's so strong and fit wth this attitude!!❤🎉🎉🎉

[@-Munditimum-]

Amazing progress ... a result of an amazing coach teaching an amazing student. Frank is awesome!

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks for watching, Frank is a special student!

[@davidballou8693]

Good job. I am 78 and trying to develop a better spin serve that is reliable.

[@julianneturcinov682]

This is so inspiring...I'm trying to change my serve also. It's very hard in my opinion (I am 52) so to see someone of this age giving it a go is amazing. You have given me hope! Keep going😊

[@murdochm463]

It is hard and it does take time and thought and energy. I'm 81 and it's taken me about 18 months, probably more, to move from the waiter's tray approach to a proper serve motion including jumping into the court. I began by focussing on flat serves only, then moved to bringing in slice and finally kick. I'm now moving on to placement, so far only for flat and that's starting to come together. What works for me, and may also be helpful for you, is regular practice and not caring what others think (about your service faults). It's also good, I find, to focus on one element only (hence nothing but flat serves initially), to precede hitting with shadow swings, to check constantly that the various technical elements are correct (that is, that you're not practising poor technique over and over) and to visualise the outcome of the service motion and the path of the ball. Perhaps the most difficult element was to get to the point where my arm did (almost) nothing but was effectively thrown at the ball by the energy of the lateral and upward movement from my legs and hips; even now that rhythm sometimes goes off. So stick with it and take it slowly and practice intelligently regularly and you'll find it starts to come together, starts to become something you can build on. I've only got, what, 20 or 30 years left to play but you've got double that. Stick at it!

[@julianneturcinov682]

@@murdochm463 Thank you!

[@hasseellemar1258]

Yes! Tennis is for everybody. Very good film. Thanks!

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it Hasse!

[@jeffhermida4788]

i love that you focused on the arm action of the serve. So many instructors keep focusing on bending knees, jumping up to ball, load and unload nonsense. All of that is BS because all the men's wheelchair players ie Gustavo Fernandez hit awesome serves without using their legs!!! Its all about the arm action and the wrist snap (pronation). Great that this man got solid advice and didnt waste his time or money with other instructors that dont know what they are talking about. Thanks for the video. Will use your teaching tips with my young children.

[@aroyleo]

Hi, this is really impressive. Frank had an open mind even at 76!

[@kathleenzadroga4580]

I love the service line practice/drill. Kudos to Frank......great work!!!

[@hcubic]

A great lesson. As an 80-year old, I can hit spin or flat serves, but it takes more involvement from knees and torso to get any power. I think I do that part better than Frank, but I need even more racket speed to make the serve a better weapon.

[@EssentialTennis]

Wow Hal, that's so inspiring, keep up the good work!

[@ArthurSilva-jo5rl]

Good afternoon! My name is Arthur. I'm a tennis coach from Brazil. Use to be a professional player and have a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. Although pretty much everithing that I see on your channel I'm already used to teaching my students and players, your channel has been helping me a lot lately . It is always good to see different and new approaches for the same problems and challenges and always keep learning! Well done! Keep up with the good work!! PS. If you ever come to São Paulo - Brazil, let's get in touch to exchange some ideas and maybe play a little! Take care! Arthur Silva

[@EssentialTennis]

Good to hear from you Arthur, thanks for the kind words!

[@山田花子-l1s]

I, who sometimes feel like I'm going nowhere, need this inspiration!

[@EssentialTennis]

Keep on going!

[@TwistedHairProds]

Great stuff! I’m 58 and just started the kick serve for my second serve, it just takes patience and perseverance. I’m also able to slice and drive serve after moving to a pronating serve less than a year ago. It’s never too late! (I started playing tennis at 52, I hope I’m still playing at 76!)

[@EssentialTennis]

Never too late, keep on practicing and improving Jane!

[@K4R3N]

Nice Jane! Keep it up

[@halbrody4513]

I’m 70 and have and for years have had both of the issues that plagued Frank. I certainly believe I can still improve and am going to try out the exercises you used with Frank. Where in your Academy would I find instruction on these issues? Thx.

[@EssentialTennis]

Hey Hal, I'd start here! www.essentialtennisacademy.com/courses/second-serve-success/

[@shimassi9961]

Fair play to him. There's people far younger than him that are unwilling to put the effort in to improve despite the additional benefit they'd get out of it. Makes me feel a bit bad that I don't put as much effort into improving my serve!

[@EssentialTennis]

I totally agree, Shimassi! Thanks for your support!

[@ToonLink240]

Good job, Frank!

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks for watching, Curtis!

[@KJG1979-h8r]

Excellent video! This reminded how you taught me how to use the backboard correctly, with ease. Thank you! Gone to practice...

[@EssentialTennis]

Keep going Kevin!

[@andycsun]

Wow. Another great video. You are so good at breaking down the steps and correcting his motions. Thank you, Ian.

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks for the support Andy!

[@ellalewis1236]

This was a very interesting process. Thanks for sharing his transformation!

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paddlepower888]

I desperately needed to see this! I'm 63 and learning everything all over, hoping my right handed tennis flaws won't affect my left. I should be paying you. OK, you sell clothing! What size shorts for a 33" waist? The size chart only applies to upper body clothes.

[@kellyharrington884]

More like this please! I am learning as a newbie at age 51 with decreased mobility in my shoulders & thorax (as compared to 99% of the example players typically filmed). I am also learning lefty, despite being naturally right handed. My brain has excellent “muscle memory” for a powerful and fluid overhead throw motion. As a teen I was a fast pitch catcher, & good at picking off attempted steals at second, consistently throwing them out from my knees in full gear, (and I’m a GIRL, lol!)... but now I have rotator cuff issues, so I’m starting from scratch learning that overhead motion with my Left arm for the first time. Help please😜, lol

[@702bigron]

This is beyond impressive.. good job Frank. I wish I can be doing this at 76

[@sonsoccer777]

How much does a lesson like this cost? Seems so valuable with all the cameras and your expertise!

[@emize842]

Great work Frank and Ian! Inspiring for sure!

[@EssentialTennis]

Appreciate it Erin!

[@saisonty5204]

Hey Ian love ur videos! Keep up the great work!

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks! Will do!

[@torrubirubi]

Great video, thanks! I have to show this video to my doubles partner. He struggles a lot with the second service, both because he never understood well how to execute it, second because he get extremely nervous when playing a tournament. He did 3 consecutive double faults in his first game! I thought “this will be a funny match!” He missed the most simple volleys, and was often like frozen in the middle of a rally. We managed to win the match and finally the club tournament, but I still can’t explain why and how. I work as sport teacher since the 1980s and I can’t remember having a student struggling so much with learning new skills. The only thing he really does well is the backhand topspin. Nevertheless he improved in the last years due to a lot of practice. Ian, do you have a video about how to stay calm in a match?

[@Titaniumbuyer]

I am also similar to your doubles partner with the anxiety during match play. My progress through 'analysis paralysis' is getting less overwhelming as I continue to drill/drill/drill with a coach making sure my repetition is correct. I believe the saying is practice makes perfect but only if the practice is perfect.

[@Unknown-pt7xe]

This is excellent - more please!

[@EssentialTennis]

More coming! Thanks Dom!

[@ksubchallengebeforeends-nw7sg]

Frank you are AWESOME!

[@SonicDangles]

Question: which program are you using for the video replay? Great video showing some practical progressions on someone with deep habits 👍

[@keshavahuja6359]

Hi Ian sir Good video seeking this video as I love to see transformation videos on serve. 👍🏻

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it, Keshav!

[@perez8pepe]

Kudos to Frank!. Btw he is Larry David on a tennis player disguise!

[@stefan_HEX]

Just a lovely sport! Tennis works for ages 4 - till dropping dead on court. I just started, and i am 36. I will go full Frank and beyond with this sport if i can make it!

[@BIGLOVE4TRUTH]

Brother, I am 65 and play 4-5 times a week. Some I played with are 73 and another guy is 83. Both can run well and are hard to beat. I play with several who are in their 60’s and are very much intermediate.

[@zatterene1189]

Got the exact same issues with my serve as a lefty. Working on them but its hard to break the pattern i am used to :)

[@EssentialTennis]

Habits are so hard to break! Follow these steps and practice hard!

[@pabloricciardi1886]

Greetings Ian, I have a question if you can answer it. I am upright when holding the racket. In the service, my way of spinning the ball is the other way around than normal, that is, from right to left. That makes my serve from the lead side go off the court. That's wrong? it can be corrected, or just leave it at that and improve it. Can you bring me some problem in the physical? Thanks and greetings from Argentina

[@AlexE5250]

We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing!

[@EssentialTennis]

Love that Alex!

[@K4R3N]

Frank is my hero!

[@EssentialTennis]

He's a special student!

[@Einar2008]

Any chance that the next time you're recording someone and have them fake toss you could video from the side instead of the back? It might make it easier to visualize exactly how that is supposed to work for people.

[@FormulaMeme]

And he's wearing a green shirt...

[@EssentialTennis]

😆

[@richard_ager]

My money's on Frank to beat the real "green pusher"! 😁

[@cdahl]

I just twitched!

[@kellyharrington884]

GO FRANK! 🥳🙌🏻🏃🏼‍♂️

[@nawasnychzasadach]

who knows what app he is using in ipad?

[@HPontara1]

waiting for the youtube pro coaches that will say they could fix this guy serve and put it on nadals level serve in under 1 hour for 10 bucks

[@EssentialTennis]

😆

[@info781]

You need a coach to fix this issue, because you can not see your arm dropping behind your head, I did this for years, did not know it.

[@dwightlewis2026]

I'm 77 and doing the very same thing . . .

[@performanttenis264]

Great exercises keep working hard and growing 👍👆 love your content 💪 we also post videos and would love to hear your opinion on our videos and channel

[@ampecsu]

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[@EssentialTennis]

😆

[@meditationman415]

wow go Frank! WWG1WGA