How to HAMMER the ball for EASY forehand POWER! Hammer It Tennis 2.0!

[@tonycella1395]

This has always been one of my favorite videos. I just noticed now the Tournagrip on the sledgehammer. 🤠

[@watcher687]

Excellent Same principle as with sidearm throwing

[@ronsharp8643]

Excellent mental concept of explanation of forehand. It would appear the concept could be applied to the backhand and to the volleys?

[@stroshow5]

Are you going do a video on the 2 handed backhand?

[@HammerItTennis]

Hopefully soon! Trying to get more videos out!

[@andrehalim469]

Nice concept. Nice racket.

[@HammerItTennis]

Thanks!

[@fun1111]

thanks for this! It looks like this might work better for a western grip than an eastern? How could we adapt for eastern grip? Also, how do you achieve racket lag when it seems that the power is coming from straightening the elbow? Much appreciated

[@HammerItTennis]

A western grip is more for designed for hitting with the elbow lower than the hand. An Eastern or Semi-Western allow for the hand (and grip) to remain more inline with the arm and elbow which is the point of the hammer motion. Also by hammering, you get lag, which is created by the angle of the wrist (this is why you get power when you use an actual hammer). Setting the angle around 90ish degrees to the forearm also helps get the racquet to come from the inside of the target line. Be sure to check out the other videos with more concepts that are used. This video isn't really meant to be viewed in a vacuum, but rather as one of the Hammer It Method series. kzbin.info/aero/PL4EFDvXAXAhtmwxf1T8fRGm21mrleT4-L Thanks for the great questions!

[@shriramoka]

Thanks. And I understand this. But in real time matchplay esp high balls... The body prep is late and I end up arming the ball🙆

[@HammerItTennis]

As soon as you know which shot you are hitting you should begin to prepare for that shot. Many players wait until the ball is about to bounce or has already bounced to begin turning and setting up for a particular shot. I try to hit as many forehands as possible, this is my best shot and therefore it is higher percentage for me to hit it, so that way I can hit a forehand and then remain ready to hit another forehand. If I know with a decent amount of certainty what type of shot I am hitting next I will not completely reset and return to the middle of the court. Also check out this video on high ball technique that might help you out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX6sZHl9rt10n7M

[@jimpoole6037]

Works!!

[@michelmarceau8115]

Do you still use your Pure Aero 2016 or you totally switch. Did you also have arm problems with the 2016 version? Would be very interested in your opinion on this. Thanks very much

[@HammerItTennis]

To be honest I don't really use my Pro Staff V13 much anymore other than for some videos because its in better shape lol. I do not have any arm problems from any racquet, but that is mostly due to my technique which puts little stress on my arm. I really like my Pure Aero alot and I tried to switch but I couldn't get the feel of that pop that the Pure Aero gives. In my opinion it is definitely one of the best racquets ever made.

[@michelmarceau8115]

@@HammerItTennis thank you very much for your honest answer. I also always play aero. Only the 2016 series gave me arm problems, which I very much regretted, because iI completely agree that this is the best aero/racket I've played so far. Maybe I will try again, if necessary with a softer string like Dunlop black widow. But first I have to look on ebay to see if I can get hold of the bat. Maybe you have too much in your pocket and can sell me one😊

[@michelmarceau8115]

Her i am again. U use the Pure Aero 300 gr. or the Pure Aero Tour or the Team? Thx a lot

[@HammerItTennis]

I use the 300g version!

[@michelmarceau8115]

Thx👍

[@khresnokhresno2513]

Hammer grip vs Pistol grip?

[@HammerItTennis]

You want the grip to run more at an angle through the hand vs just through the fingers. The racquet should be able to make more of a straight line when extended through the forearm to the elbow vs holding it in a manner that makes a 90 degree angle at the hand with the forearm.