Intense Tennis Routine With Slinger Bag (The Tennis Mentor)

Ashley Neaves from The Tennis Mentor walks you through how he trains with his Slinger Bag.
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[@tensaijuusan4653]

Great video and I picked up some useful ideas. I know Slinger recommends the excellent Wilson Trinity balls for use with their machine, but sometimes I like to put in a mix of different brands, and some old balls as well as new to because then they all come across the net with different speeds and bounce and simulate the variation you would get playing a human opponent, especially when you use the oscillator.

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

@ @Tensai Juusan exactly correct... I noticed the same!! :)

[@touzeauseb]

Can you give the settings for those exercices? Thank you for the video.

[@smakkani]

I just purchased slinger bag. Just wondering if I can use regular tennis balls or does it have to be low pressure balls. Thanks

[@beccaajoy]

Chiming in with what others have said. Please leave the speed and feed settings you used, especially for volleys. Thanks, and great strokes!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Hi Becca, I’ve just added a comment with the settings I used!😊

[@TheTennisMentor]

Sorry all, not sure where the settings disappeared to?! Try using this link: drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

[@elblopex]

there's something about jazz and tennis balls being hit that I didn't know before. Great shots also!

[@michaelnewell5422]

Awesome video! Everyone complains about the topspin, but they do not set it up like you do. You really figured this machine out and I’m going to buy it specifically because of this video

[@snikklfritz]

Hello, I’m looking for your comments that include the settings you used for each drill, but like everyone else, cannot see them

[@notfederer]

the URL for this video should be printed in Slinger Bag manual. the court position of the bag in each of these drills offsets the heavy topspin making it more appropriate as a warm-up. the ball trajectory more closely resembles the strokes of non-ATPers. would love to see the settings as well.

[@cryptito8113]

It would be nice if you could share also the settings of slinger for all your trainings

[@sjalal2k]

Thanks for putting so much effort into it. I can’t wait for my slinger bag next session. Cheers 🎉

[@niklaslidskog3541]

Ashley, I just got my Slinger Bag. What are your settings for the groundstrokes, volley and ball feed for the serve? Thanks!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Sorry Niklas, only just seen this comment! Try using this link: drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

[@andyhung424able]

Great video. Do you mind please share the settings on the Slinger Bag that you used for each of the drills?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Hi Andy, I’ve just added a comment with the settings I used!😊

[@andyhung424able]

@@TheTennisMentor Thanks very much. But I could not find the comment anywhere here? Strange.

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

Confused... STILL CAN'T FIND the machine settings per drill!! Can any1 plz post exactly where the machine settings are per drill? THANKS!!

[@MAGGOYMAN]

@@Crazy-Roland-vDrums drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=drivesdk

[@victoriayunus2]

@@TheTennisMentor i don’t see it. Can you please write it down here?

[@diario_e-bike]

Imagine catching all these balls

[@viraugliano8696]

Can you give the settings for those exercices? Thank you for the video.

[@susantomkin1879]

I'm still looking for the speed/feed settings. Anyone else find them? Ashley, maybe include them in the video description? I've been really enjoying ALL your videos. Glad to have found you! Subscribed!!!!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Susan Tomkin thank you, glad you’ve enjoyed my videos! Sorry, I’m not sure where they’ve disappeared to?! try this link: drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

[@svarodzic]

I am not pro by all means but your footwork is not optimal. Instead of doing 2 shuffle steps your first one should be cross over step.

[@writersanon3]

what're the settings for the serve drill? that doesn't seem to be in the linked PDF?

[@jamesadcock5235]

Tennis is a work out played for the 1st time other day I'm still recovering

[@fukusukeya]

首振り機能付きフルセットで12万でしょ。こんなん買っちゃうわ

[@danielali6571]

To think some day soon that will be a robot on the other side of the net playing you

[@grantchen2324]

the forehand volley take back is wild

[@kellyharrington4477]

Kelly Harrington I would love to see an option to condense the size for transport/use with half the ball capacity (ie just big enough to accommodate one case of 72 balls when ball well compartment is zipped down to the smaller size... this would also make it more easily transportable and stored in small spaces, and accommodate carrying it in backpack mode of covering uneven terrain or snow getting it to the court. Also, as a beginner, I’d love the option to narrow the osolatation pattern

[@mrscrystalschwartz]

I’m still waiting for my Slinger Bag can’t wait to get it. This is a great video. Would greatly appreciate you letting us know the setting you used. Also why did you place the slinger bag in front of the net?

[@danielali6571]

Can it come out faster? How fast. Be good to get the balls much quicker to simulate someone returning the ball after your hit it. Is very good for technical practise but gives a lot of time on the shots

[@DanielFCrisA]

Top ! It’s missing the setup to each drill

[@from_plot_to_plate_no_dig]

I wish you could coach me

[@mikemitchell2351]

What's the settings for exercise one?

[@devinchen1949]

The real question is is he hitting it in

[@youngsuit]

just ordered mine. any recommendations on how to best practice return of serve?

[@vasocreta]

I think this is probably the main weak point of the Slinger bag. I think it works fairly well if you are looking to practice return on a decent second serve with topspin, but the settings do not really allow one to replicate harder flatter serves. However, I do think that the Slinger has plenty of range in settings to help you learn to deal with a "heavy" ball--lot's of topspin, high bounce to replicate a kick serve and enough pace to keep you on your toes. I've been using mine for a few months now and I love it!

[@youngsuit]

@@vasocreta ok not a bad idea! So crank it up and get the ball to land in the service box maybe?

[@vasocreta]

@@youngsuit yes, that should do it.

[@ba177ba18]

I just order it and lead time is 60 days. Can’t wait!! Thanks for showing the drills. 👍🏻

[@crazymonkeyjana6142]

Mine came a week after I ordered it

[@leoa543]

For the ball to not get stuck I applied the "Professional-Grade Moldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics" from amazon. I applied it on that panel in a slopy mold and glued it. To fix the issue of the ball not feeding I molded more of that noted mold and shaped the mold so that the crosswise shaft is further raised up a bit more than an inch and glued it on. On the dial section for adjusting the ball height from the luanch pad I appied a white "Fine Paint Marker for Rock Painting-Stone, Ceramic, Metal, Glass, Wood,Set of 6 Paint Pens High Volume Ink High Volume Ink for DIY Craft" from Amazon. I applied it on the black line marker for better visibility even from a distance. On the opening of the bag from the top entrance to place the racket I placed an elastic fiber string crosswise (made two a heated metal hole on both sides) and that is where I hang my towel. There's more but this is enough for now. Thanks for letting me share.

[@robertolombardi6746]

How can you say it's a valid machine. Speed and spins are more or not enough (max 75kmh!) and ball feeding not possible to be set as a real game. if you place the machine at the opposite side of the court the power will not be enough to go over the net! Good to be used by less than beginners.

[@tangerx6673]

This guy is a pretty good player. Sharp volleys!

[@TheTennisMentor]

I’ll take that! Thanks 😁

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

Man O Man... those are the NICEST tennis courts ever seen, in the nicest setting... mind posting xctly where that is / what club, etc? THANKS!!

[@cjbfire95]

I'm so eager for my bag to come, I'm at the 30 day phase. You did some excellent demos and I love the music. Thank you

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’ll love it!

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

Hi, THANKS for the excellent video but it seems like many are requesting the machine settings per drill... Is it possible that you might be able to post what machine settings per drill are? THANKS AGAIN!!

[@JTACTR]

Is there a spesific reason you keep the machine close to you for ground strokes rather than keeping it far away behind ne net? Thanks

[@TennisWithDennis]

It probably doesnt have the power?

[@abrahamlincoln1677]

@@TennisWithDennis It does have the power, I think the closer you put it to you, the slower you can put the speed setting, and that puts less top spin on the ball....makes it closer to a flat ball.

[@nikopinkhof9422]

beautiful tennis grass courts where is it ? Niko

[@frankg846]

Hi Ashley, I appreciate the volleys you are practicing that are of head size, but how can you practice volleys that are on your chest or stomach level with the Slinger bag? coz in real match on the net you gonna get many balls coming right just over the net, so how can you practice those shots with this slinger bag.

[@desiremixx7622]

How can i buy slinger tennis bag in Doha qatar

[@Bavubuka]

Could this be taken on a plane?

[@denniskaparunakis3155]

Hi. How much time it took to arrive?

[@andreasstorck9220]

Hi Ashley, I am relatively new to Tennis and I like your videos a lot. I own a Slinger and I am wondering what are the settings in the above videos for all of your drills...?! Thanks in advance and best, Andreas

[@DanielFCrisA]

The same

[@diegobonilla1428]

The background music is awesome, can you share details of the music and settings in the slinger bag? also, the courts and zone is really pretty, where is this? @Slinger Bag @The Tennis Mentor

[@TheTennisMentor]

Hi Diego, the track would have been one of the ‘no copyright’ ones from videoleap (the editing app I used to use). I’ve added a comment on here with the settings. The courts are at my home club, The Avenue Tennis, Havant, UK! Glad you liked the video 😊

[@masasmith1591]

forehand, better to keep your left hand on the racket as long as possible, also use wrist lag

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Masa, I’ll give it a go!

[@chrisf247]

Do you have a video of the fastest groundstrokes this can deliver?

[@abrahamlincoln1677]

there are some on KZbin

[@b33fm00]

Where is this grass court ? UK?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Yes, The Avenue Tennis, Havant, UK!

[@estebanparagas6240]

the battery seems to slow down after an hour of use

[@SlingerBag]

Like any electronic device, the performance my slow when the battery is reduced but Slinger will give you a solid 3-4 horus on the court. Also, in this video the user is using varied speeds for different drills which may be why you think it is slowing down.

[@doudoubulle]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@minglau3180]

For those looking for the settings, it's in the comments from initial video on his channel. Thanks Tennis Mentor again for this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4aXiohrgdJmoKc

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

Confused... STILL CAN'T FIND the machine settings per drill!! Can any1 plz post exactly where the machine settings are per drill? THANKS!!

[@LuciusGraciusMaximus]

Would be great but could not find it sadly

[@tonyta7823]

Sorry, I still don't see your comment here with all the settings. Can you post here again in the main thread? Thanks!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Tony Ta drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

[@andyhung424able]

@@TheTennisMentor This link works and thank you very much for sharing such great instruction all on one page.

[@yuanwang8658]

so consistent👍

[@TheTennisMentor]

Not always 😅

[@lniewo01]

I will also chime in and love to hear the settings you are using for each demonstration.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Hi Leon, I’ve just added a comment with the settings I used!😊

[@youngsuit]

why is he feeding with the bag on the same side of the net?

[@elblopex]

I supose he's practicing only the motion for the different strokes and not the in-game type of drills

[@youngsuit]

@@elblopex i get it. so the topspini on this machine is crazy. and the only way to get deeper feeds on this machine is to crank up the velocity which also cranks up the topspin and makes for a pretty tough ball. when you're warming up it's a little bit of a high intensity.

[@abrahamlincoln1677]

@@youngsuit bingo

[@thajavaman]

Great video, also would appreciate the bag settings you used

[@TheTennisMentor]

Hi Javier, I’ve just added a comment with the settings I used!😊

[@thajavaman]

@@TheTennisMentor thank you

[@thajavaman]

@@TheTennisMentor hmmm where? I can't find that comment anywhere

[@TheTennisMentor]

Javier Leiva I commented on the video as there were a few people with the same question. You should find it somewhere down the comments list.

[@tennisfreddy2139]

just me or your backhand is similar to rafa's

[@mikesyt9628]

What balls did you use to put in the slinger machine and how long do they last. Please let me know. Thank you