How Ideal Contact Point Unlocks The Power Of Tennis Strokes

[@aquahot]

You are a treasure on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@joegodwin6818]

This video epitomizes what "feel tennis" is. I am amazed at how you are able to verbalize the tendencies one experiences while trying master or even manage a stroke. I get so much better reinforcement when I am able to feel the smoothness of a clean shot rather than fighting with my mind over what I should/could be doing to improve. Thanks for sharing

[@njsfer]

I completely agree with you!

[@jonathandavid7129]

Thank you for simplifying tennis. I have read the inner game of tennis and your methods tie in with it very well. I took up tennis at 48 after being a wristy cricket player and sometimes try to hit the ball too hard as I am told I have no pace on my shots.. I am grateful for this instruction and thank you. (I turn 71 next month).

[@beaglesrfun5896]

You have an exceptional analytical mind! I enjoy listening to your pointers--they just make so much sense. Thanks so much.

[@gabrielortiz4921]

your method of implicit teaching is so simple but powerful.

[@JamesVanDeinse]

I am very impressed with the clarity and accuracy of your instruction. So helpful!

[@dkangan]

This flexibility in the perception of time has been well known for quite a long time. And now you provide a means of managing that experience. This is helpful, at a very deep level.

[@sisista]

this is my favorite channel - I use every trick you mention and it WORKS

[@ninghsu9212]

one of the best best tennis videos!

[@Larph13]

I have been looking for a video like this! All the other videos feel like they assume you are hitting the balls right and are just showing you how you can improve your shots, technique, etc. Thank you man now I know what I need to work on to. You basically said it at the timing part. That 1-2 secs ball coming, to .00005 contact and that time when you watch it fly. That is my homework there. Also the sweet spot. Thanks man are a blessing.

[@matteom.d.9283]

You’re great in translate what “feelings” mean in Tennis. Thank u so much.

[@susanj.6976]

I plan to try these drills of being aware of my body position. and letting the body learn from the cues we say out loud. Thank you once again for the great insightful tips!

[@TOFFO9G]

Très bon tutoriel. Les prises de vue et les plans séquentiels sont excellents. Qualité de l'image remarquable.

[@slimanehallali1877]

Very effective, as usual! Increasing focus at the point of contact like Federer, who is still "staring" at the point where the racquet hit the ball well after the fact.

[@SloanZurnToto]

Thomas, I wish I could hit as well as you do with your left hand. Good work.

[@deeps10]

It's coming late. But I'm glad I found this channel.

[@LinaVasquezOfficial]

Wow! What an incredibly insightful video - you have literally resolved the key issue stopping me from being super consistent in my hitting!

[@scotarrington914]

Great expansion on the ideas that all players can use to develop a stronger game. Instruction is exceptional, without getting into too many useless analogies!

[@jazz19101]

His English is great and his presentation, tone of voice, demonstration is right on.

[@ryansoileau9569]

The best tennis instructor on KZbin

[@njzxjr]

So much useful information in one short video - many thanks for sharing!

[@sford333]

Tomas, this is wonderful! Beautifully described and demonstrated! Bravo!!!

[@jfoxlim1966]

Very useful information and your explanation is easy to understand and makes sense. Thanks so much.

[@ZolaBolingo]

Good lessons and free, thank you very much Mr Tomas

[@mick5934]

Hi Tomaz... another great lesson... thanks! The other thing about hitting the ball further in front is that I feel more in tune with where I'm trying to place it. When I hit late it feels much harder to direct the ball. Cheers for your excellent work.

[@shafaaqmalik7826]

Nice technical points

[@Naninani-yw8ms]

very clearly spoken sir ,so clean about what you want to say teach

[@dania_884]

The slow rally helps improving to find better contact point is a very good explanation to us, about 7”40-9”45, this is a good video. Thomas, will u come in this winter teaching at sarvitars .

[@berndklumpp7790]

You are the king. This helped me so much I cannot tell you...

[@fritzhalbedl6676]

awsome watching you thanks a million for taking the time

[@aurelio6646]

Thank u very much. You help me very much to help my 10 year old daughter. She's getting better. I promise u that if she gets to a grand slam final I'm going to invite u! Thx!!!

[@r4robin33]

Update, is she good?

[@GrantTDM]

It's a good distinction between technique and timing. Have a big problem on my forehand lately of being really "early" especially when going for a shot. I end up hooking the ball to the left or into the net.

[@roccospaccio3212]

This is good stuff...Getting back to basics with proper form..thank you

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Love all of your videos. So analytical and good. I analyze players like Halep who have excellent footwork, which i study. Simona strikes the ball at the correct contact point almost every time, partly because of her footwork and speed.

[@obaidfarghani9202]

Thank you very much, you are the best coach. question, I heard hitting late on forehand can end up in tennis elbow as well so is this another reason to hit the ball at the front ? pls advise coach.

[@Kiwistoicist]

Hi Thomaz, please come to Auckland New Zealand. We need you here!

[@jkuang]

You are amazing! Best of the best!

[@AdiBacea]

Very nice, I like your explanations. I like that you refer to things like 'subconscious" , because after all that is a very important part of us.

[@wolsey1000]

Outstanding, Tomaz! Much thanks. I am perpetually late (like at 1:48), and now I'll work on this idea of awareness so that hopefully my subconscious brain will be better able to work out getting the contact point a bit more in front. I've spent much time on unit turn, take-back, weight transfer, and follow through, but none of that will matter if contact point is late.

[@feeltennis]

Yes, none of the technique matters if you hit late. Try this approach for now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4nZiJtjrbKGmpI. I will also share many more videos on the topic of early preparation, rhythm and timing since this is the greatest tennis problem on planet Earth...

[@vkorff]

Great again! This is pure gold! Thank you

[@feeltennis]

You're very welcome!

[@pierre45a]

Superb advice. The analysis at 3:35 is bang on. My favourite vid since the waiter's serve...which I'm still working on.

[@tandinh5293]

Awesome video! Very helpful and very articulate

[@ckn711]

Great lesson professor!

[@fairman1455]

great instruction very important points -thanks

[@pascualinodelcioppo]

great video i have a ball machine I going to try this and do you have some video about service for beginner ...thank a lot

[@FairwayJack]

Coach...you hit a backhand at 10:44...where you lead into the shot with the edge of your racket and pronated thru...was nice...do you have a vid on this shot's technique ??

[@ttrdf]

it's a slice backhand that he didn't completely followthrough on. I think he has a video up for slice backhand technique. it caught my attention too, greetings to you :-)

[@srilakshmi7208]

good great video to become a good tennis player

[@SloanZurnToto]

Great info. I've been trying to lose the bad habit of looking up at contact, instead of keeping my eyes glued to the contact point like Fed, and it's driving me crazy.

[@keeganandersson4281]

Doug Maverick He has a video that talks all about that. Trust me, I have the same issue and am trying to correct it.

[@nixonv1]

Excellent videos as always.

[@marcoarmijos6017]

Thank you so much I’m enjoy it !

[@BrunoCoutant]

Great explanations. Thank you.

[@TNToncourt]

Great video,great coach. Thank you.

[@pirro2393]

I like the stretch arm better. But agreed on contact point

[@suss9185]

As usual, great tips.

[@odixeus]

This is simply the best, most interesting, original and helpful tennis lesson I have ever seen. The advice on "being aware" of timing, contact point, and on "extending the time of contact" is invaluable, it goes well beyond any technical tip, and teaches you not only to play better tennis, but also to enjoy and feel it more :) Great work, Tomaz, and if you are ever on vacations in Italy let me know, I would love to get some private lessons from you!

I’m confused about your example at 3:35 because you’re talking about hitting late or earlier but the rallies are the same. I mean the first ball comes from high altitude but the second one is from low. Also second ball is already started to reduce altitude which is helpful to hit the ball on right spot. In contrast, first ball is just about to falling down. So, in conclusion; it’s not about the when or timing, it’s about your position when you want to hit a ball with ideal contact point. We need to prepare our position before hitting the ball in front of us. Finding the ideal contact point is all about positioning. By the way, I’m just a beginner on tennis. This was just my observation. Thank you

[@EuphonicResearchProject]

Tomaz, I didn’t hear you talk about the height of the contact point that much. When you are just becoming aware of your ideal contact point it’s important to use your footwork to move your body into a position that allows you to hit the ball at the right height. At least that is how I understand it.

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Hi Thomas, great lesson, thank you for this. Do you give personal tuition ?

[@bruin4937]

Another great lesson, Tomaz. Thank you. I have a question for you. Sometimes when hitting a forehand, I can see the ball coming off of my strings with a slight sideways spin. Does this suggest that I am hitting the ball too far in front of me, or too early? It would seem that on these shots, I am NOT finding the correct contact point, I think.

[@kumarswamydugana8470]

Thanks for information I want more

[@vimalmittal5603]

Is there any tip or guide where is the right contact point in front of you?

[@EnginEmsen]

Hi from Antalya, Turkey. I think you are the very good teacher in tennis. Could you give some information about string type and tension? Which tension (kg) and string type is better to play good tennis? Does one or two piece better? Thank you.

[@feeltennis]

Engin Emsen I recommend a combination of a multifilament and a polyester string for best feel and endurance. Multifilament string gives you feel but breaks easily so if it's combined with a poly string it works well. Tension depends on your racquet and your swing speed. My best advice is to keep experimenting and see what tension works best for you. I have a very soft racquet so I string it 24/25 kg.

[@EnginEmsen]

Feel Tennis Instruction Thank you for your helpful explanation. Look forward to your new videos

[@lethedan]

Thank you coach Tomaz for another brilliant lesson which I think can help players to improve from good to advance. I think sound technique has to be completed first and then the focus on hitting in front would definitely raise up players' game in another level. Just wonder do I need to focus how far in front on the open stance vs. close stance? (Open stance hits the ball closer to the body than the close stance.)

[@2010VIPSTAR]

Thomas, I think you have very intelligent videos. I like them very very much. In plus I think you are Slavic origin, Slovenian, Serbian or Croatian, no?

[@geawp]

Thank you too much . Sir.. "Feel tennis" very importance.

[@2n1ce]

Super curious, what’s your racquet of choice?

[@MBTennisCoach]

Point of contact is crucial to play successful tennis but we have to remember that every ball is different so we can't practise one situational point of contact and expect to have it in all other situations. That is why variety of practice drills is necessary to develop good excellent point of contact in your game

[@christianmilon2311]

What about the one hand backhand ? Is it similar?

[@CategoryAze]

this will help me a lot,

[@gerrypenaranda8604]

NICE TIPS..

[@erwinamin807]

where tennis court this is ??? in singapore ??? what the name please tell

[@theeachuisge]

Should the wrist be loose or firm during the contact?

[@killerkamatis2243]

THank you.. is this the same as in open stance?

[@feeltennis]

+Killerkamatis Pogi Not really. Open stance is more transferring weight from left to right foot for right-handers and not really that much forward since you'd lose balance...

[@killerkamatis2243]

+Feel Tennis Instruction thank you.. :)

[@avamichelle4384]

Great video

[@gtrckt]

Hi Thomas, great video! Can you tell me whether the contact point remained the same when playing open-stanced?

[@feeltennis]

It's slightly later when playing open stance. Just test different contact points and you will feel.

[@feeltennis]

It's slightly later when playing open stance. Just test different contact points and you will feel.

[@gtrckt]

Thanks!

[@Maggiemay1942]

Thanks! Great stuff....

[@byronsmall2077]

great video

[@adrianesmerio449]

Thank you!!!

[@pr4nk5tr]

What you reckon about hitting with totally straight arm way out in front like Federer or Del Potro? I always find that I'm loosing power when extending all the way.

[@feeltennis]

pr4nk5tr It's their talent that developed that. I am quite certain that they were not taught that way. I've seen coaches trying to teach that kind of forehand very mechanically, copying Federer stroke, but I am also quite sure that won't work in the long term because the player might not naturally feel what Federer feels hitting that way and they are going to be inconsistent.

[@ronniemcinerney3273]

Thomas your great!

[@tonykarannn]

amazing sir!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joezerraj9617]

Don't you think it's even more about the 'where?' (place of the contact point relative to you)

[@SafwanAhmad247]

What should I do if the ball comes higher above my shoulder or neck level since Im a player with the height about 159cm ( which of course very short guy to some). And I play with my eastern grip forehand because I feel very comfortable when using it, but the problem will occur when Im getting the higher level of the bouncing ball which came from a topspin shot. Any suggestion sir? Love your video and the tips! :)

[@feeltennis]

safwan ahmad You should check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbFeImXbNKrp68

[@SafwanAhmad247]

thank you sir Tomaz! :) I will try watching it soon

[@tenniswarrior-holistictenn2818]

Thanks for vid

[@vingardium007]

5:23 "...because I'm playing with my left..." -.-

[@lmet6174]

You should coach

[@joshuaman01]

Hi Coach! Good day to you hope you have a nice opinion about my concern, It is that when I'm playing with someone which I know that I can overcame within points who always love to return your groundstrokes with moonballs landing on the baseline most of the time when I am gonna hit that moonball with a heavy forehand I mostly hit it right through the net which causes an unforce error, So correct me if I'm wrong the jumping forehand or air forehand which Gael Monfils usually does might be helpfull with those balls on a high angle coming to you, Right then if so would it be okay if you can show us how to establish that type of forehand perfectly? I bet your body needs extreme athleticism to perform that air forehand. Hopefully this makes sense... Thanks coach Thomaz.

[@hrabmv]

this one is the best!! this was my problem, when to hit it in time, how do federrer and djokovic allways hit it in the right time?? how much does it take to learn that? i play tennis 2 months so far

[@fodaseodinheiro]

Please Thomas move to Brazil!! That’s all I ask.

[@kklin7]

are you based in Singapore?

[@feeltennis]

+Kk Lin No, but I come there usually during the winter.

[@user-qd4wn7zp7h]

+Feel Tennis Instruction winter in Singapore????? Haha

[@saiisking333]

Waluja Devlin Nope. Thomaz lives in Slovenia. So he meant to say when it's winter in Slovenia :)

[@catchrajat2911]

liking your video

[@ThrillSkillz]

am i the only one noticing the dual forehand action...?

[@Kiwistoicist]

Look for that clear pang you hear all the time when watch the grandslams

[@miglara]

Top.

[@gooutdoors6274]

I subbed because he sounds like Niko from GTA IV.

[@ADVIZON]

Lol "I am feel, I am very feel"

[@jkmy87]

you play better than me with your left hand. i should just quit now

[@sophonyasaw]

❤

[@wegtennis8740]

When you're assessing where the ball has hit your strings (sweet spot, etc.), how would you rank the importance of hearing vs feeling vs seeing contact? What's the main thing to which you pay attention?

[@feeltennis]

wegtennis Feeling and hearing are almost the same in importance. I can't see the contact, it happens too fast.

[@wegtennis8740]

Feel Tennis Instruction Thanks!

[@johnfranciszipagan4597]

What should I do if the ball comes higher above my shoulder or neck level since Im a player with the height about 159cm ( which of course very short guy to some). And I play with my eastern grip forehand because I feel very comfortable when using it, but the problem will occur when Im getting the higher level of the bouncing ball which came from a topspin shot. Any suggestion sir? Love your video and the tips! :)

[@royaladjemian5801]

John, I have viewed a Feel Tennis video by Thomas on dealing with hitting high balls. You might search for it and see if that will help you. I know it has given me a better idea when dealing with high balls. Keep in mind we all no matter how tall we are ; must deal with high balls. Good luck ! And, I too am a newbie to this wonderful sport which Feel Tennis by Thomas has helped me greatly.