Forehand Contact Point Correction | 3.5 NTRP Tennis Lesson

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Today’s video: Forehand masterclass with 3.5 NTRP level student Bremen.
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[@IntuitiveTennis]

Two-Handed Backhand Lesson with Bremen 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfblGObmMSEsNEsi=bTmGvkzk_OsCmS0P

[@Cesar_Alive71]

Many thanks Nikola for this key lesson

[@Cesar_Alive71]

I think among all videos I am learning from you is this one

[@lgnd-lm6ug]

It's really nice to see addressing more specific problems. Most amateurs tend to accumulate a lot of bad habits while learning intuitively. It's actually more difficult to get rid of those habits then to learn the correct technique from the start

[@LGLG-mc3dt]

Agreed. Although this channel is called‘intuitive tennis’, it’s 100% 8:58 certain one will play wrong if he plays tennis intuitively. Tennis is really a trained sport.

[@thugzclub4070]

100% my intuitive forehand is a shambles and I am spending money to learn the right form. The trained backhand is 1 year old and is super stable and powerful.

[@HawkOfGP]

@@LGLG-mc3dt I'm not entirely sure. Some pros in history made it to a high level with some wonky or unorthodox techniques that worked out for them anyway. Fabrice Santoro with his two-handed sliced forehand is a good example. Nobody taught him to play his forehand like that, it just what came to him naturally. Of course for some things instruction is necessary, but it's a very individual thing.

[@maxdawson2948]

Sure. I went to my first clinic in 30+ years today and found out I’m hitting my forehand wrong. Have to counteract all those years of muscle memory now.

[@michaelglover9187]

This dude is literally every amateur player at this level. Good video. I'm sure this resonates with a tonne of people.

[@dbombers3632]

I'm a 40 year old guy just starting to learn Tennis, it's been quite a challenge but incredibly fun and rewarded when you make those small improvements. You seem like an amazing coach, would love to have a 1 on 1 with someone like you.

[@myw242]

I needed this! (3.5 NTRP) I've been lacking power on the forehand because I use too much arm and too little torso/shoulder rotation. Focusing on a forward contact point is a great way to encourage rotation and opening up earlier. Thanks for the tip!

[@NoLimitTennis]

I understand how easy it is to forget certain aspects while working on improving various tennis strokes. That's why videos like yours, focusing on the basics, serve as great reminders for all of us tennis enthusiasts. I'm sure many others feel the same way. Keep up the good work! 🎾👍

[@blessedbeliever8725]

Wow….this lesson scares me because I’m 100% positive my shoulder rotation does not open up as quickly as it should. Yikes! I do think I hit the ball with my dominant shoulder out in front, but probably with a more closed shoulder at impact. Obviously, more like this student at the beginning of his lesson….which by the way, I thought he was doing fantastic then. Well, tomorrow morning I’ll go back out there and try to incorporate the lesson as taught. I’m sure I wouldn’t be as quick to learn as this young man, but being 70 years old, it’s tough to train an old dog new tricks. Once again, my compliments and thanks to this AMAZING INSTRUCTOR. God BLESS YOU!

[@b.k.4597]

Great video!!! Now I understand, what „late“ does really mean: I also have to turn the chest to the front BEFORE swinging/ accelerating! Thx, Nick! And your ability of analyzing others swings is phenomenal!!!😮

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@rucas10]

What a Coach ! The ability to detect and immediately correct errors is sensational ! Thanks boss

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@dobbydob9443]

Je suis moi-moi-même coach de tennis et franchement c'est une excellente leçon de tennis. Il analyse très bien les erreurs de son élève et propose des corrections parfaitement adaptées et opérantes. C'est du très bon boulot.

[@1114gabby]

Super explanation on timing the forehand. Maybe the best ive heard. He will be much more consistent now!

[@milanvincic9668]

Nikola's words:" It's tough to work on multiple things at the same time." Exactly the issue I had when I started couple of years ago. Nikola's observations are great and his ability to put himself into the position of his students is fantastic. Bremen's transformation in one session is awesome. I like the racket head speed of his. His forehand will be heavy and with a lot of spin. Already is ...🎉 👍 Nikola, would you be so kind to address the issue of "slowing down" on the forhand in one of your future videos. I still don't understand why my racket speed drops dramatically when I decide to to hit slower shots. It feels like I am unable to fine tune and find the right balance between enough of the power and control. As soon as I tell my mind to slow down, my technique goes out of the window😢

[@IntuitiveTennis]

That’s a great topic. I have a couple of videos coming where I address slowing down shots.

[@milanvincic9668]

Thanks a lot Nikola❤

[@theodivine8481]

Having exactly this same problem

[@yakzivz1104]

Wow this was a huge difference!!! I'm working on making my unit turn earlier and opening up my chest earlier as well.

[@lordbyron3603]

There’s a word or phrase that you used in describing how to hit a forehand which in my mind is the most important and accurate description of the skill - and that word is { “opening” up the right arm} . This insight came to me about 6 months ago and transformed my tennis ever since. For many effin years (over 50) ,, and even now,, coaches wrongly tell you to “take the racquet back” which I feel is the incorrect statement to describe a movement that is dynamic, natural, fluid and is completed in “one” motion. The whole body is in locomotion and constantly moving ,, not static ….. nothing is “taken back” !! I also use this phrase { opening up } to show someone a Backhand. Additionally ,, you can use this same idea in all the strokes - standing and running volleys, overheads , slices etc. A friend asked what I thought about his Backhand because he wasn’t comfortable with it . He showed me what he did …. and of course, he took it back like an old school dummy! I simply told him to “open your arm” and step in with the right foot! BINGO ! It finally clicked he said . He has had problems with his Backhand for so many years and he enthusiastically and emotionally thanked me.

[@FadeoutBB]

Amazing video! Like a perfect answer to questions I have been asking myself for a long time!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@Cesar_Alive71]

One the most important things that helps me with my forehand. Many thanks Nikola for sharing such a good lessons

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙌

[@rdchen492]

Great video. For me, this best parts come at 1:33 and 6:04. At 1:33, Nick teaches you when to open (rotating) your shoulder. At 6:04, he teaches you how to rotate your shoulder. The biggest mistake many players make is rotating their shoulder too fast from the gecko, as I do.

[@VenturiEffect02]

really great forehand transformation. thanks

[@atllzable]

That was GREAT...!!! SPOT-ON....ACCURATE....!!! Thank you..!!!

[@lukeoldfield7940]

Huge improvement, wow!

[@TheTennisDaddy]

Great session, a few more with you and he’ll really get some good extension on that right arm. Again your analysis is right on, there’s so many KZbin coaches with thousands of subscribers that don’t identify the route problem with someones stroke and people in the comments are none the wiser and think it’s great(some really famous well known coaches to). But your analysis is excellent and correct

[@registrationsOne]

Fantastic lesson!

[@ads213]

Man I wish I could have a coach like you here 😢

[@rattata30]

I have a graf forehand, I’m always late but I learn to use it to my advantage. When one is athletic, you can or one can work with it!

[@Fitness4London]

Fantastic coach and quick-learning student.

[@2NextLvL]

This video is exactly what i needed. I came back after a 10 year break and i put on a lot of muscle. I think i have the same problem where i try to force the racket into the ball just like he is, he seems to be a strong guy and is relying on this strength to hit the ball. Basicly what he just learned is that his whole body needs to be involved in making the rotation and generating racket head speed. I suffer from golfers elbow now because of having too close contact points and forcing my racket through the ball, while i should be more relaxed and drive from my feet/core and start with my racket high

[@JaunieChan]

I had a lightbulb moment thanks to your video, could not figure out why I felt so awkward with the contact point on my forehand. I was doing what I was told, to turn my shoulders, hit the ball in front and keep watching the ball. As a result I was just hitting sideways to keep my eye on the ball. Now that I turn my chest and my arm follows through I really hit in front, now I get it ! II get what it actually means to hit in front and it makes sense ! I get more control and way more power. I feel like I can actually see when I'm hitting even though it happens very fast.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@mattrhysevans]

Great explanation of the mechanics for forehand timing and position. Look forward to trying it out!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🔥

[@Be_Real_2]

Such a common club level issue. I do this myself and it drives me insane. Thanks for the help guys.

[@reinamasaya898]

Who is that guy?

[@btran6671]

So helpful. Keep these coming

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@stevenmckelvey4210]

Great teaching coach!

[@knotwilg3596]

Spectacular! Nothing new but so good to see it repeated with another student. Repetition breeds knowledge. Bremen adapted really fast. Seems highly coachable.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

He loves tennis, great athlete 💯

[@mrperezmailperez3818]

Great improvement in 1 class! nice!

[@276tank]

Coach Nick, you are the man.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you tank 💯🔥

[@hansolsson3409]

Great lesson Nick! 👍👍

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Hans

[@pabscarries1815]

You can see his stroke gets so much power just by changing the tempo of his rotation. Amazing lesson. Thank you coach!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯🙌

[@SpreadtheWord.podcast]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips, I tried them out and my forehand is getting better and I feel more comfortable with it, Thank you 🎉 God bless you

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Great job!

[@king0vdarkness]

awesome, really helpful video

[@kmpiccolo]

I wish I had an interactive coach like this. I'm a very mechanical person and this video surfaced many things that I had questions about but couldn't get the right answers.

[@ZacharyShahan]

nice video! Thanks!!

[@marktace1]

As an old guy with a weak eastern grip I’ve always tended to hit late. The cue that has worked for me (along with a stronger grip) is starting the forward swing with the left (off) elbow.

[@LLyra-vp1od]

excelent explanation! Excelent evolution...

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@7ammit]

Great improvement!

[@yoyoma99]

Great detailed video instruction.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you!

[@jgwil2]

The easiest way for me to understand this, at least, is to picture the hips/torso dragging the arm, so it starts with the hips, then torso, then arm, then wrist, with each element lagging slightly behind the previous one. Might not be totally correct but I feel like that visualization has helped me sequence it better.

[@michaela.5363]

You're a good coach

[@tenniscoach.bruggenwerth]

Nice work ! =)

[@BN99239]

There were also stretches and exercises you can do to loosen up your hips and torso too. If you're just a casual weekend warrior or even club player, you may neglect this, which leads to it being more difficult for you to turn your torso enough to create torsion force when you unwind. If you are stiff, look up stretches and exercises to loosen up your torso and hips first. If you just go out and attempt what is shown in this video while swinging 100%, you're going to hurt yourself. The pros can do what they do not only because they have the proper technique, but also the property exercises and nutrition. There are more factors than just knowing what to do and being able to execute it properly.

[@texhill6504]

Excellent teaching quality

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Many thanks!

[@dmmusicmusic]

Man, this is one of my fav videos of yours yet; the first shots at beginning of clip were painful to watch, but it got better; Rik one thing you may or may not address: it looks like Bremen is a :lifter" ( weights); if he really wants to be a player he may need to lean more towards calisthenics ( pushups, burpees, pullups etc.) and only lift about 3 months a year( preferably during off season); otherwise he'll not have the flexibility and speed of movement to really progress to potential in most shots that require a full range of motion and follow through. it's just like MMA imo; you cannot be a dedicated lifter and also be successful,( the lifting has to take a back-seat because proper technique, speed, skill and stamina are king and rule over raw strength) just my opinion. Great video.

[@dima8832]

Very helpful

[@K4R3N]

Great lesson

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you 🙏

[@DanTuber]

He went from a 3.0 forehand to a 4.0 forehand in one session. But the real test will be in a match. Old habits can come back when under pressure.

[@girishm3864]

Great coaching

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@leandromartins2217]

Great episode to watch an evolving forehand

[@markchan006]

that might be my problem too...my coach once said I didn't let me left hand move away quick enough after straightening out. So it might be a similar issue of not opening up the chest to let myself make contact in front.

[@Javi_C]

Nicely done

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Javi 💯

[@norie3096]

awesome!!!

[@senorgato70]

haha. during the first 20 seconds of the video, I kept saying in my head "turn your shoulders!!!"

[@htainlindwa7603]

Very good coach! I understood that well. Now I just need to go practice it....

[@IntuitiveTennis]

You can do it!

[@htainlindwa7603]

Yes

[@Elw00d28]

this is def my issue too!

[@luel9490]

thank you for your input! this will help me a lot in my next games. I just have a question. It seems my wrist hurts a lot after i play a long game of tennis. the pain is usually in the ulnar aspect of my wrist. Do you have any idea what could be the cause? Could it be wrong positioning/stroke? Or should i do different exercises to strengthen this tendon? Thank you!

[@ELjarib1998]

It would be really nice having you as a coach !!!!

[@user-wo5ml4eb7u]

I can't believe I have access to this content for free.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@ralkion7355]

Great to see improvements so quickly! Off topic, but have you considered doing a hand signals video for doubles players? It's frustrating in league matches where you may have a different partner each week and they don't know the signals! Unless you've already covered that, and I just haven't found the video yet. Great content as always!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you. I’m planning to do some doubles content. Hopefully later this year

[@maestro_91_]

Hey Nik, one question regarding the sideways position of the chest in the prep phase, especially in the open stance. Feels like you are describing a unit turn, but i know from your other videos, that you don't like the term unit turn. So how far should my chest be turned in the prep phase before I initiate the stroke? Thanks

[@Eresteban1]

Two things. The boy has his arm very tense; he should loosen it up more. Stop applying force. You should try placing a cone about a meter in front of him and have him continue his movement each time he hits, extending it until he reaches the cone. This will help him use his body more effectively to generate speed for the ball.

[@ivaxer]

Hi Coach, where are you base at ? Really love the way you teach, i wish i could get some lessons from you lol.

[@maxdawson2948]

Nice they fixed up the courts where Venus and Serena started.

[@xx-jr6yt]

Is there a good drill to practice a better contactpoint with a ballmachine?

[@user-ek8vk3ih5z]

The bodybuilder decided to play

[@bri_____1970]

Does pulling the racquet help? It forces the player to open up at the right time and optimises body mechanics.

[@topspin1715]

This guy will get to 4.0-4.5 one day if he keeps training and doing lessons. His stamina will help him in long matches.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I think he can 💯

[@king0vdarkness]

I tend to do this when I'm on the run, is there a way to prevent that too?

[@o7StarCitizen]

Is there any video about body rotation? (Non-dominant hand)

[@nd7434]

Perfect video please do same for backhand please.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfblGObmMSEsNEsi=679-2DO2YGylIKAj

[@drejtoman2974]

Good work . Late is bad . Also ... Stance is a bit too side on for my liking. Almost locks out sometimes. That would help.

[@erasmogiove]

One problem I often have is with the racket face angle at contact on my eastern forehand. I too often find myself opening/closing the racket face at the last second, missing by a mile long and/or wide, especially during matches and warmups for matches. It doesn't matter how much I think about it, and there will be moments I can put 9 out of 10 forehands out and be a pain in the ass for my opponent/sparring partner. Also the more I get closer to the net or the more I have to hit soft, also as a mid-court rally warmup, the more I can't figure out how not to spray everywhere. Even the first stroke, the one to start the rally after dropping the ball from my hand, just goes everywhere but in the court, and it's because I have no control whatsoever on my wrist, and so my racket face at contact. Only going into the second hour of playing my forehand starts to get better and I start to trust it more, but often it's too late as I've already lost the first set. I don't understand how my forehand, which I've been doing in the same way for like 6 years, could be so inconsistent, while my backhand (I switched to a single handed backhand less than two years ago) is far more consistent, so much that I often run around my forehand to hit a backhand. And I don't get how complete beginners, like Ana from your videos, can be more consistent than I am after years of playing. I feel like I'm missing a vital piece of the technique, or maybe I have some totally wrong idea about the forehand stroke. I know this doesn't go even near the full picture about someone's technique, but maybe in some videos you could go more in-depth about the mechanics of the racket face at contact, maybe some images to keep in mind while hitting, or some excersises to feel the correct movement. As always thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I made one a while back, will probably do another one (more comprehensive) kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLMiKqifct2jqM

[@robA2345]

Hey Nick thanks for these videos. One question I have is when you talk about moving the body in the prep phase the student did have his chest pointing to the right but his stance had completely changed from open to closed. So I guess my question is did anything really change in terms of the mechanics? I guess in the closed stance you would naturally rotate through contact.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Same rotation on closed stance kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6O3kppjpph5bpYsi=XdwHq0DqmxrRu1eU

[@toddwhitbread6523]

The sound difference on contact before and after

[@ak-iy4yb]

I didn't understand why Bremen is 3.5 when I watched his serve lesson as he seemed quite good already and better than 3.5 but now I see why it's 3.5 haha.

[@poofykins]

his Before is exactly how i hit...arm bent like T rex, and I can get NO power, it's worse for me cuz i'm 6'3" so i get even less extension on my arm. I'm going to try the opening up faster and more rotation. If i could just get a little power on my forehand i'd be a monster i'm literally not able to put any power into it the way i currently hit.

[@rezasaffarzadeh5264]

Bery nice I have this late contact hit😢

[@bowman10s]

what camera do you use to record?

[@8624emmali]

This man hits just like me 😂

[@kevin-sj3wt]

anyone know what white racquet is that coach using?

[@Chris90.]

is there a video demonstrating proper close/open stance and timing with the correct contact point with double backhand?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Timing on BH kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaXMYXtonbFpqtUsi=x2ABsJftQlWpz6jK Open vs Closed 2-h bh kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWrbpIWVd9-Yl6csi=iZDaVZgAKVPIOva3

[@Chris90.]

thanks for your steadfast, split-stepping response!@@IntuitiveTennis

[@Tennis-3582]

The preparation is everything in tennis 🎾 if you’re late you get thrown off and ur shot will look ugly 😮

[@WHYUNO]

Is it possible to have too much rotation? What's a good way to get the right amount?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Yes kzbin.infojrR4oYEHlzM?si=3-RGfJMARmqLh8aZ

[@charliefoster6710]

Would this be as effective with an EFH grip? Would one open up as soon?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Yes

[@NJA1039]

How long has he been playing? He would dominate the forehands at my local 3.5 level, although 80% of players make a living pushing, even at 4.0-4.25

[@IntuitiveTennis]

True. He’s been playing for a couple of years.

[@evanphotography5149]

How do you dix this problem when someone is right eye dominate and needs to stay with open stance more often ? Thanks

[@IntuitiveTennis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGXcXnmXaLZrrLMsi=aKKPypKHq0-usdZ1

[@astarothgr]

that lo-res pic of goofy djokovic is working overtime here!

[@tomfong6008]

This is a 3.5 level?!

[@user-gi9ng9gs1r]

Ntrp 1.5

[@CentaurusRelax314]

My god-i saw the thumbnail preview animation and it was like you stole the video i shot of myself just two weeks ago. The same short-armed, lazy 'flick.' I gotta watch this to see if you can transform him (me) into Del Potro in nine minutes.....

[@naimeshchaudhari7282]

I think he needs to fix his left arm. It's not out at all. The elbow is close to his body when it should be further out. It's making his stroke look so tight.

[@JaunieChan]

I think the reason why you do not notice any difference when you cover one eye is because your brain compensate. You are not supposed to see in 3D with one eye, however we still do see perspective with one eye closed because our brain does the job. My guess it that if you keep your pirate patch for hours you will struggle to hit your shots. But that is just an assumption.

[@user-kxjdjsa9482]

오픈하는 타이밍이 어떤게 빠르고 느린건지 아직도 구분이 안간다…

[@Charmander009]

Nick , how can u be an expert and not notice how ridiculous his forehand looked at the end lol , he has no back swing , he’s just doing a little wrist flick LOL. Ur own forehand looks nothing like that. This guy now has a super duper trex forehand 😂😂

[@maxdawson2948]

No way this guy went from noodle arming it to powerful fh in the span of one video. But who cares. Good for teaching purposes.