What’s Wrong with my Forehand? | Revealing my Biggest Technical Flaw

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@zhenyuxia7665]

You might want to consider asking people to post their comments with their rating, or you get some clueless irresponsible comments from idiots that don't have a sense of existence in the real world other than giving negative comments to irritate people. You certainly don't want to spend time responding to those people either.

[@TheDrakulie]

You spacing on the forehand is horrible. it is wonder how you don't get jammed every time

[@bushmenaa]

its the same with Medvedev, his forehand is looking different, but people dont understand that he was ranked number one and is nothing wrong with it :)

[@josheller541]

Fundamentals are way more important than style.

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

Yeah he has one of the best forehands in the world easily. If you’re gonna criticize any side of his why don’t you criticize his backhand slice or his backhand.

[@TheSssarasss]

Nick is making very strong points. Hes the best, the knowledge he can spit of top is insane, best online coach👌

[@fnecessity]

This is actually the best video I've seen since I've subscribed. You speak about things that no-one else does on KZbin. Variation in style and knowing that you can have your own as long as the fundamentals are there. Wish I had this 6 years ago when I began my journey. Glad it's out there for everyone. Well done Nick

[@indirajayaraman4758]

What wonderful explanations of why context is so important. Not showy looking shots which are of no use if inconsistent. I am a coach in Bangalore and love your videos. I am 66 and love coaching kids from 6 to 13.

[@educhillagar]

I LOVE your "tennis myths breaking" lessons Nick. Effectiveness depends on the player's context and abilities. Thank You for giving us a liberation tool from "The Academic Tennis Style Slavery".

[@jasonmoon3703]

Nick, I feel your frustration. Please know that you have countless fans of yours, including myself, who appreciate your teaching and your understanding of the fundamentals.

[@brucebrowning9912]

Something to also consider is hitting against the wall. It's basically like hitting against someone at the net -- shorter swings, fast feet, knees bent. Nick doesn't seem to be playing someone at the net in his video of hitting against the wall. He's hitting all out with power as if he's hitting from the baseline AND recovering very fast to get that next ball THAT GOES INTO THE FRIGGIN TARGET ZONE he created. Looks dang impressive to me!

[@dannyslammy4379]

Agree ..it is very difficult to hit a target that small when playing against the wall. Not much time to react.

[@abujabi]

There's a fascinating phenomenon called the Dunning-Kruger effect, where the more unskilled/inexperienced somebody is, the more overly confident they are in what they can do or know. Recreational level tennis is a perfect example of this, especially since there's usually a big detachment between how a player thinks they're hitting versus how they actually are hitting. Nick, this would be a pretty good topic to touch on.

[@barushki]

The podcast Hidden Brain has an episode covering a study in which people watched a video of Michael Jackson doing his moonwalk. Some watched it only once, some repeatedly. What they found is re-watching gave people no added ability to actually do the moonwalk, but it did give people increased confidence that they could do it if they tried. And their confidence grew more as they re-watched again and again. They should redo that study with rec tennis players --- and some coaches even.

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

It’s a little bit deeper than that it’s also a psychological phenomenon, it’s a form of confirmation bias, but it’s not just confirmation bias it’s such a blatant deeply ingrained form of confirmation bias.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

Except that that is not the Dunning-Kruger effect. It's not over confidence as the unskilled people were not more confident than the skilled ones, they were just more ignorant of their own abilities. The Dunning-Kruger effect shows that beginners don't know how good they are. And ironically everybody very confidently (and wrongly) states what the Dunning-Kruger effect is, it is indeed fascinating.

[@KidInTheHallway]

Ive definitely been a big critic of optics with my students technique. Been working hard to get over it for the past few years

[@jaegertier6352]

Great video. Low level players love to take some tips they saw online somewhere and play expert without having to show their own game. I’d love to see Adrian mannarino disguise himself and post the same video asking for advice. He would be shredded to pieces. But he’s top 100 for years, so who cares

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Excellent example

[@astropiazzolla]

Yeah those people should see the video tennis nerd posted with Mannario practicing at court level - every shot is an absolute rocket.

[@darthkaplowitz5385]

I really appreciate your videos because I also have “ugly technique”. I’m not a natural athlete and I move awkwardly but I hit well and I improve all the time. It’s reassuring to see a high level player who doesn’t hit pretty but hits it correctly for their body. Thanks Nik

[@jimbo92107]

If you think your style is "ugly," look up Francoise Durr's backhand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6iroHmod9xod6M&ab_channel=StevenMartin She was one of a very few players that made Chris Evert look uncomfortable.

[@andersriedel7415]

Absolutely loved this. I will focus less on technique in the future when teaching my daughter how to play, as a result of this video. BTW… in all fairness I noticed several people telling you that there was nothing wrong with your forehand. I agreed, so I didn’t comment on your original post, and many of those who commented was more subjective about how it looks when you’re hitting, rather than telling you something was wrong. Let the trolls be trolls and I will for one be looking forward to more forehand fundamentals instead. Keep it coming Nick 🎾💨

[@tennisteuton]

I didn't recognize anything significantly wrong with your forehand, and with 1.5 years of playing experience didn't feel competent enough to criticize subtle problems, so I decided to wait for the reveal, sit back and listen ;-)

[@hoosierbud704]

Brilliant idea....unique approach to teaching. Should have 5 million views, would save players a lot of time that are chasing a certain style.

[@igorf243]

I also was surprised about your accuracy, that was awesome!

[@RaviKumar-iq6nb]

you are truly inspiring sir... your contribution to the improvement of one's game is phenomenal... please keep doing this.

[@williamyu9476]

Love the video. Everyone’s technique is different at the end of the day you need to hit the ball over the net and inside the lines that’s all it’s about.

[@tomsd8656]

I guess in tennis, the end goal is accuracy and pace without injury. Whatever footwork, technique that helps achieve increasing pace while maintaining accuracy and avoiding injury is the right one. We are not robots so there will always be something we can do better.

[@SailingOnACrow]

Love these videos, introspectively looking at your own strokes is very relatable.

[@shanghaiandi768]

Thanks for your amazing videos Nick! I would love to see some videos where you analyze our forehands (or any stroke) and point out the good or bad etc, just like Peter Mckinnon used to do with other people's photos.

[@stephentribbiani3076]

I love the all-white pure drive 🤍🤍

[@johnforde4833]

I remember the video the speed and accuracy was insane. One bounce hitting hard against the wall makes for a rushed stroke, rushed strokes never look pretty but is such a high level skill to be good at. Could have easily played back and let the ball bounce twice if the purpose is to try be pretty lol. Great content as always.

[@thien5988]

It may not "look" like some other "pretty" forehands, but pretty damn effective and consistent if you watch many of his other videos. Love this channel BTW!

[@condorthomas]

Great video, I think a lot of coaches I worked with in the UK had an obsession with "pretty technique" rather than the fundamentals you described when I was a junior. I think there is an issue with a lot of coaches wanting to justify their fees to parents. Hopefully this has changed/ is changing now with content like yours!

[@condorthomas]

@@jerome_morrow I agree to an extent, but winning matches isn't linked to the aesthetics of the strokes. If the kid is passionate about the game, they probably want to win matches and enjoy pushing themselves. Any technical changes should be aimed at helping them achieve this, but that's just an opinion.

[@melfox215]

If I imagine my future kids might become gifted tennis players who are motivated to at least become regional top players, then coaching should not only be about creating a winning game, but also a longevity game. In that regard, technique should not be pretty, but efficient and joint-friendly.

[@menulis7941]

I had the misconception that your elbow had to be close to the body. It all rooted from my highschool coach when he saw my more arm was pretty far from my body which was comfortable but wasn't very consistent. Thanks Nick!

[@warriorzentennis]

Great video Nik. I think your point on context is really important. Too many people get lost in a delusion that their technique could compete with any high level player. I see this hubris a lot at the 4.0 level which makes me laugh. My objective when I play is to win within the confines of the rules of tennis. I can't wave a magic wand and make my strokes perfect but I can always try to improve to keep winning more efficiently. In the grand scheme of things everyone below the elite level is winning ugly just like Brad Gilbert.

[@alexmoranhdz]

You have no idea how this video has help me!!, I have a really similar loooking FH I have been obsesing on some things you mentioned at the only thing it ends up happening is that I start losing confidence in whats has always been my strenght TY Nick!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯💯🙏🙏

[@OscarEggen]

Well said Nick!

[@hansolsson3409]

Really great video! Thank you Nick.

[@payamirani5298]

Another timely video coach. I recently started taking some ball machine clinics to work on improving my ground strokes. They have helped me develop a reasonably reliable backhand but now I have lost all confidence in what used to be a semi decent forehand. At 47 (warranty on joints ran out at 40), the instructor's emphasis on pushing with the legs and dynamic movement/forward movement may be a bit beyond my physical ability. I am going to focus on circular motion, brushing up and follow through. Keep em coming coach

[@ivan_2k1]

It's interesting cause I don't think your forehand is ugly in fact I think since it's fundamentally correct it looks pretty nice

[@nappytimes6738]

That all white racket is fly as hell

[@ToiletTennis]

I don't care what anyone says about you Nick you're perfect ;)

[@Sweeney-Kubach]

Agassi did a video on the forehand, and you do exactly what Andre said to do, you put your foot towards the target. You have a great forehand and awesome game all around my friend. The Inner Zones is full of trolls and idiots who never played sports in their lives. Great job on the video my friend.

[@TheMg49]

Very informative vid. Thanks 👍

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Although I teach Vic Braden math tennis I love your forehand leading with the elbow leading take back. Keep going kid

[@jguy8306]

Nick you have a forehand all these haters would love to have...including me. lol keep up the smart tennis content. you are the real deal. not a dog and pony show.. love you man.... jai

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Jai

[@carlgross7829]

Always working on forehand my problem is matching forehand power with power. I tend to moonball it to baseline in turn is a great shot but would like more practice on getting my timing off the bounce and matching power to power consistently. Great video.

[@danielurriola]

I used to focus on keeping my arm extended, wrist lag, eastern grip and the other parafernalia; and I had no consistency. It was not natural to me. I let the obsession of the look aside, and inconsiously, I changed to semi western, and my arm bend a bit; finally my consistency and control rised up. I still need to improve, but at least I have won a few matches at the club.

[@blarpieman]

Ok I was a former D1 player whom wanted to remain the game all over again from scratch because I hated my strokes. I spent a year straight filming and practicing against a wall and this is what I learned: 1. Tennis is a game of coiling snd uncoiling and if this timing is off you won’t produce power meaning setting up too early and losing the stretch reflex of the torso. 2. The racquet has to be taken Back w the non dominant hand if you want consistent strokes and repeatable strokes. The stance is open and the shoulder and chin should meet when you have coiled enough. 3. The elbows should be up, hands and wrist very relaxed and the racquet should find itself face down in a pronated position when all the way back on the hitting side of the body. 4. As the ball nears the racquet should flip back as the torso initiates the swing path not the arm. The arm is a passenger if don’t correctly. 5. The head should be very still through this process and the feet should be grounded with a push off from the ground up but no flailing or spinning around. The stroke starts from the ground not top down IMO. 6. If you are doing this right the butt of the racquet should face the ball which means it’s in the proper slot position. 7. As you come through the ball you should feel like you are going to elbow someone in the face as you begin your finish and finish high so the racquet can be caught by the left hand. If the left hand is flailing outward or left which was my problem that means your moving too fast though your target Zone and need to slow down. 8. While striking the ball you should inhale As the ball nears and exhale at contact because this gives more space inside your torso to rotate and you will make more power. I think your a great tennis player and each person has their own style that works. You can win w a small compact backswing like McEnroe so if it works then go for it. Great video.

[@blarpieman]

Nit picking you I’d want your elbows higher and your left hand on your racquet longer. Against the wall you were using more arm than torso to drive the ball and I’d want your elbow higher on finish to hit someone in the face and catch the racquet so there’s no flailing after the stroke. You could still crush most people IMO and I love your videos so I say these things w absolute respect because Tenbis is a game of constant improvement.

[@masteryoda9259]

As a pole its very funny for me to hear how you are trying to pronounce name Iga Świątek. Good video.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

My apologies 😭😭

[@masteryoda9259]

@@IntuitiveTennis As Djokovic would say, not too bad.

[@masteryoda9259]

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[@dawng7270]

This was very misleading for me but fun! I couldn’t find anything wrong except I read about the elbow being too close and wondered if that was it as I’ve heard that before. Bottom line I’m happy that I am aware of sound fundamentals that you of course possess!! Win win I say👍. Thanks

[@andyv6299]

It's funny your fishing for bad comments and good to talk about it because it helps me as newer player in direction to go from people saying my faults

[@brasileirosim5961]

I am a world champions concerning playing at the wall…or at least I thought this until I saw this video😅 Actual it is already pretty hard to a lot of players hit the wall consistent (over the net). Thanks forehand the video!

[@honkeyness9427]

What a great video. The forehand (and serve) allow for a lot more variation, as opposed to the backhand. This variation (loose grip? For example) makes it tough for guys trying to improve using KZbin - like myself. Currently, I don’t understand the follow-thru - as in, why is it so important to look like a pro when a guy is getting good acceleration, proper contact point, and good spin already? The follow-thru is optics - prove me wrong.

[@spooky1304]

How are you getting spin without follow through..?

[@honkeyness9427]

@@spooky1304 Didn’t say I had no follow through just that I don’t understand the emphasis on it needing to look a certain way

[@RobBlanzy]

The important thing about strokes is developing a repeatable process and then testing that process against different challenges. You've demonstrated a successful repeatable process with your forehand hitting against a wall. We've seen you hit at various levels so it's a successful stroke for sure. If your forehand is weaker on the run then it's most likely your racket leading your feet instead of your feet leading your racket. Generally, we all fall apart due to footwork and nothing really to do with racket swing.

[@kostiantynpliusnin7104]

Nick, you're cool. Looking on your bombs no doubt there's no issues with forehand)

[@dvaedreiundzwanzig6875]

great explanations, this vid makes me wonder if I could defend my own shots (which have a few actual minor flaws, but are pretty) with such admirable patience against troll insults. I'd like to suggest a video about mishaps, to lighten the mood, and because I recently had a funny one myself. On my one handed backhand, I hit the ball im my pocket with the throat of my racket when swinging forward (a bit close to the body, see minor flaws). Happens sometimes, but this time the ball moved in my pocket and hit my, ahem, left ball. I was in pain for the next half hour. Maybe there are mishaps you had or saw, or even got on video. Keep up the great vids, I like your wide scope of topics and analytical approach to tennis.

[@dvaedreiundzwanzig6875]

My uncle often hits the index finger, joint or back of his non-hitting hand during his backhand. We really need a video "how not to hit yourself"

[@bethi9726]

Hi Nick endlich kann ich als ein großer Fan Deiner Videos Dir eine paar Tipps geben, die zumindest einen Versuch wert sind. Deine Vorhand ist super, mir fallen da nur Kleinigkeiten auf. 1. Lass die Griffhand deutlich entspannt. Dein Ausschwung sollte natürlich und nicht gezwungen kommen. Relax den Schlagarm und behalte den Treffpunkt genau im Auge. 2. Manchmal stehst Du nicht tief genug "unter" dem Ball. Bleib unten und geh nicht im Schlag hoch. 3. Eine Top-Übung, die wir selbst oft ausprobiert haben um die Vorhand in kurzer Zeit um 10-15% schneller zumachen: Du wirfst Dir so ungefähr 10 Bälle ins Feld und haust sie mit ordentlich Tempo cross rüber, bis Du halt merkst, dass Du wirklich gut triffst, danach gehst Du (ohne Schläger) in die Treffpunktposition mit deinem gesamten Körper. Ein Kollege hält nun deine Hand (die sonst den Schläger hält) und gibt Widerstand. Jetzt spannst Du all die Muskeln an, die Du für die Vorhand brauchst. Verliere hierbei nicht das Gleichgewicht. Der Kollege gibt nun ca. 20cm ganz langsam nach. Mach das so drei bis vier mal und hau danach Deine Vorhand wieder cross. Sie ist jetzt durch die teilisometrische Übung deutlich schneller geworden, da Du nun die nötige Muskelkette schneller und vollständiger aktivierst. Probier es aus. Ich bin sicher es funktioniert. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@Marco-gk3kr]

Klingt sehr Kompliziert 😅 man kann sein Gehirn austricksen einfacher austricksen. Entweder du machst 5 Schläge vollgas ohne Ball ( besten fall mit leichteren Schläger) danach gleich normal schlagen oder du nimmst zb eine Schlägerhülle für mehr widerstand (auch ohne ball wieder 5 Schläge). Man sollte danach nicht zu viel Zeit vergehen lassen. Lg

[@djforcefield]

Nick! You are one of the great youtube tennis coaches out there man. I like your honesty and your detailed use of language to relay concepts from your obviously vast knowledge of the game. I think your forehand, although very good and effective, could be ten times better if you were more loose. As you point out, many have said that optically it doesn't look that good in terms of your extension. With your elbow and arm folded in at impact like that, it looks like you would be putting a lot of unnecessary strain on your shoulder. So while very accurate (as you said, 18 out of 18 hit the target) the cost of that is a loss of power. If you extended your width, as in golf, you would find much more power and ease of strain on your shoulder and arm. I would love to see you hit with more power and that, combined with your obvious control would take you to the next level because as you say, we can all always get better. Anyway, there's my 2 cents. Great channel, keep it up buddy, nice work.

[@AltoLivelloGuru]

You are a clever Maestro! Thanks a LOT!

[@MrKevinlpowell]

I don’t think pronating the wrist will necessarily cause topspin but it does accelerate the racket which will improve topspin. I don’t think you should violently pronate. If you start to pronate the wrist just before contact I think it does three things. 1. The racket head speed will be faster 2. You will make contact at a more neutral position 3. The impact will not flex your wrist further back. Tell me what you think.

[@svettenisa1]

Here is my philosophy of tennis progression. Beginners prepare the swing and find the distance WITH THE LEGS. The goal is to always hit different balls with the same forehand at the same height, so that we adjust with our feet. While the ball is flying, we prepare the swing, when it falls, we let it racket go. Unfortunately, in professional tennis this does not work in most cases due to the speed of the ball. This is just one of the hundreds of ways we can hit the forehand. For beginners, the goal is to work as much as possible with the legs in order to find the distance and hit the perfect forehand. In professional tennis, it's the opposite, the goal is to work as little as possible with your legs in order to move as efficiently as possible. In order to do this, we need a high skill, which beginners do not have. That's why in professional tennis you can see two players hitting phenomenally through the middle of the court during training. You look at Djokovic and 1000 on the ATP list and you don't know who is better. Both of them handled the situation perfectly. But when the match starts, the score will be 6-0 6-0 in favor of Djokovic. Enjoy in tennis.

[@spooky1304]

ALL tennis shots require the feet to be in the right place. Pros can read and anticipate amazingly well so they get their feet right before hitting. Feet not right = shot not right.

[@svettenisa1]

@@spooky1304 Of course. But you didn't cache the point. I will give you simple example. One high ball you can hit on 2 ways. Easier way go back wait for the ball to fall at the hip height then hit. And more advanced way hit on the rising. Both way require legs of course. But the 2nd way require less footwork but more anticipation, judging, advanced technique or in other words skill.

[@spooky1304]

@@svettenisa1 I think its still the eyes even for beginners that start the physical process. Anticipation first to either take on the rise or drop back. You don't find the distance with your legs you find it with eyes. I'm not quibbling for the sake of it I just think you're describing it a bit oddly. The ball on the rise or dropping should still be hit in similar strike zone - unless half volley. What you're really saying is that pros are better at anticipating - I agree.

[@svettenisa1]

@@spooky1304 Anticipation = Experience. Beginners have no experience. Thank you for your comment. I have been playing tennis for 30 years, of which 15 years I have been working as a coach, I had an ATP rank and I graduated from the Faculty of Sports. What are your qualifications?

[@honkeyness9427]

What an intuitive observation - yes, during practice rallies, all pros look about equal. So could one say that tennis, like math, is 99% practice and play and 1% is learning the theory? But in reality, most people are doing too much mechanics and put in much less actual play and practice time required to improve? Or maybe it’s more extreme - match play is being neglected.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

This is going to take off for you sir, great content! What's next, what's wrong with my slice?

[@ogwally739]

Favorite response post reading through them as best as I could quickly was the wall was too aggressive.

[@meinsouza]

at the end of the day is about being effective.....regardless of form, with the way that you hit the ball,can you generate pace and have good ball placement? than you're good

[@Bikerbeest]

Balance is fine , contact point of hitting is very good In the last fase of your forehand I don't see a relaxed arm and wrist

[@antoniusnandiwardana5522]

Bravo Nick.. Greeting from Indonesia..

[@spooky1304]

I hit my forehand with a relatively bent arm - not jammed but quite bent. I can whip the ball over the net with quite a bit of top on it. My coach is trying to get me to contact further away but it feels great and I saw Serena hitting FH in slomo and her arm is quite bent. I think I might stick with it as it feels so natural..?

[@lyd9828]

Great vid as always. Those comments are crazy. Focusing on style over context and outcome. Crazy when people critisise the technique of pro players, they are literally the best players in the world and the keyboard worriers would not be able to return one of them. I'm having similar issues with my forehand finish, though for me it is because I struggle to keep my arm loose. I feel like I tense up and therefore do not generate the racket head speed and I'm bascially arming it. It is odd as I do not have this issue on the backhand (one hander). My arm is loose and I swing freely and have no issues varing from a flatter backhand to a heavier top spin. I guess this is more to do with confidence in the stroke as I never feel like I am going to miss with the backhand, as opposed to the forehand where sometimes l'm liable to panic, especially when the ball is above shoulder height with heavy top spin.

[@honkeyness9427]

For what it’s worth - I’m the same way plus I can’t hit the easy midcourt high short ball. I finally went back to lessons with a good coach. The high forehand from baseline is hit with side spin (problem fixed) and the short easy high ball is hit flat. Problem was, I couldn’t hit flat - it was a revelation that I completely lacked the flat shot.

[@marcomonti9823]

How much do strokes with unortodox swing effects the balance of effectiveness/errors? I think that many times, unusual swing can be less predictable from the opponent and this must be count in the equation.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

That’s a great question. Complex answer

[@ssenssel]

"Draw false conclusion from out of context slo-mo footage.." I've been saying this forever to people around me. One can try to validate any misconception about tennis strokes using a very small sample of a shot done in practice session. Some YT tennis channels love to do that. Drives me crazy. It's funny that channel usually use the warm up fase to exemplify stroke technique when players are loose an relaxed instead of using play points done in the same practice section, that are way more realistic.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Hi Jon, there are 100’s of videos of players (goats) warming up, not moving their feet and body. Gently stroking the ball to get loosened up. Means nothing. Slow mo match footage is more valuable and it’s less available online.

[@ssenssel]

@@IntuitiveTennis 👍👍

[@joelintl2226]

I'm glad I couldn't detect any flaws on your forehand, and I was looking hard, since I initially thought you hit it deliberately wrong like that backhand vid you did before. Must be because we have very similar forehands with bent elbow and rather flat hit. If there is one thing I would change on your forehand, and in fact I am in the process of doing it on mine, it is to create more space between elbow and body during contact. Hardly a flaw, I know, but I feel it helps me with power, spin and consistency. I do a lot of shadow swings around my house when I don't have time to actually play, and I know that this can't replicate real hitting, so here's my question. Whenever I can, I play with my Slinger, and topspin works nicely, but as soon as I get into a match situation I still hit too flat - can a device like the TopSpinPro help transferring my shadow swings (which I am very happy with) into a real hitting situation?

[@lordbyron3603]

I have at least 4 different ways I execute a forehand; and the same for the backhand. The ball is approached either diagonally, straightforward, to the left or to the right. Then you have a return of serve on the forehand side and the backhand side. Then you have to consider if the ball is coming straight at you topspin or no topspin, if the ball is bouncing high or bouncing low, if the ball is on its way up or on its way down. And you also have to consider if the ball is bouncing away from you or into your body. So many different things happening all at once. How can you possibly have just one stroke . That’s silly !!

[@kykwan49]

Nick, do you think some styles are more energy efficient than others ? Great video and great points to think over. Thanks.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Some play styles that rely on opponents power are more energy efficient, also power comes easier to players with a fast arm/body

[@johnwoodstock1893]

I Can tell m'y story, i'm a small Guy, 5.5 i started playing tennis during pandémic COVID ( march 2021) i had Bad forehand , no slice no backhand no serve etc .. so i décide to train hard to improve my game finding all the keys online to create m'y strokes ( one handed backhand/ slice, serve with using continental grip , all the ATP fundemental i watch a ton of vidéo, explanation... And Say : ok if i want to increase power, consticency , tactics, stamina i have to do what pro did. So i did, i work very hard playing a lot of hours with diffrent group , i played almost 90 matchs in one years and i improve à lot actually i reach a 4.0 level. I have pretty nice strokes i Guess, a lot of people say that to me but still i feel like i havnt get enough muscle memory because i struggle a lot to be very consistent i put to much energy to thinking what i have to do in order to deal with all the situation in matchs... I play a lot of people who have in Optic Bad strokes but still have far more consistency than me ... I was so sûre that i had to play and did what pro did to improve in a best possible way that i start replicate player and so not allowed m'y body to find " intuitive tennis ". So i start thinking: what the hell : this Guy doesnt have a large coil on his one handed backhand , no loop on his forehand and have no stamina i have all thèse but i'm going to loose this match ?! Finally i get the right answer i know now that récréational tennis IS not all about technique but rather muscle memory, Time playing, and right mindset . You Can have poor technique but still get the ball one Time more than your oponent in the court

[@dannylomax5119]

You're the best, Nick. GOAT online coach... but let's address the elephant in all of the viewers room right now... white racket?? It's strange seeing you without your trusty puredrive but I like the white haha

[@mrcool1st949]

I really tried to comment on Nik's forehand, with the idea that Nik is an insanely good player, and that that consistency, power and control was expected from someone like Nik. I was trying to look for a potential problem with Nik's forehand on top of knowing that Nik's forehand is as perfect as most can get it. I literally went and compared Nik's forehand in the video with previous videos of Nik hitting multiple forehands against the wall, looking for that one thing that Nik may be deliberately doing wrong and I was challenged to find

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Hey Mr Cool, I was hitting for real on the wall. It’s good you tried to find the mistake. It’s not optimal I hit against the wall bc the finish there is a little different, but it’s a good topic. Good conversation 💯

[@imateapot51]

I think to say the ATP players do not use their wrist needs a little bit more explanation. Yes it is passive but the relaxed wrist allows much of the racquet to keep going back as the hand holding the handle is rotated forward. It then rebounds like a pendulum and accelerates the racquet and the extra speed turns the hand over like a windshield wiper with a passive wrist.

[@josheller541]

What racket are you using?, and also great video.

[@Jonesy-yx7pz]

Coach Nick, what do u recommend Tight or Loose strings?

[@antonydandan6255]

Nick, what’s your racquet brand and type in this video? It looks a Tecnifibre TFight ISO305, am I wrong? It is interesting because I saw your video using Babolat racquet so I would love to know what makes you change racquet eventually. The strings looks like you are still using the Kirschbaum. Thanks for your constant updates and concepts.

[@sportscastercanada]

Is it a Pure Strike? Maybe Nick uses 18x20 patterns for a flatter shot?!

[@987mikka]

Do you switch the racquets ?

[@FrozenShade]

Re @7:21 I think you missed Eric.W.Freeman's comment @5:56, since he observed just how difficult the backboard is, and your level of accuracy!

[@barushki]

And doing the same shot consecutively on the wall will deform your technique, as he also observed, due to lack of time. Better to alternate between FH drive and BH slice, and vice versa.

[@Torres913]

What racket are you using coach?

[@petrtamler4484]

Absolutely agree, mediocre people in all walks of life tend to be dogmatic

[@kimacronym2521]

I find your videos amazing, the explanations. Very scientific, like physics lessons. As a recreational player who never had lessons, and slices his backhand, I developed my forehand intuitively with plenty of top spin and good power, as long as I always move into the right position. I feel that this costs me more energy than my opponent though. But if my forehand has power and control (as long as I manage to move), is that not a sufficient criteria, and irrelevant how it looks ? Or would you say my opponent achieves perhaps the same with less energy ?

[@christopherconte6241]

Excellent stuff nick. Great work. Love listening to your tips and educational videos. I’m trying to get back to my 4.5 level on my 30s after a few years off. Did you switch rackets ? What’s with the all white stick? I’m looking to switch from my tfight 305 18x19 to a more open pattern.

[@ivan_2k1]

It may or may not be a Solinco whiteout

[@chrisb8698]

The only "ugly" think about Nick's forehand to me is the very bent arm at contact, but that's super common. I just really hate the look of it.

[@Frank-pg7xx]

Nick’s forehand is a flatter hit because he’s a tall guy. When he swings he doesn’t get the same opportunity to get under the ball unless he really dips low which is tiring on the quads. Naturally his game has adapted to what type of balls he gets, which is what we all get - balls that bounce 1.5-4.5 feet off the ground.

[@DonYang73]

Deng XiaoPing : black cat or white cat, as long as it catches mice, it is a good cat.

[@8624emmali]

The only thing I wanted to comment whensawing the clip was , I cannot believe he made every ball in 😮

[@longhuangut]

how to get more relax from forehand and make it more compact like Fognini?

[@veronicadalafu1648]

what is the best grip for the forehand

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🫴 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImoZH2GnNqNZ7s

[@dariusd2003]

I've seen it first hand beautiful looking windups by rec players that totally miss the court or the bottom of the net. It looks nice though.

[@dariusd2003]

@@jerome_morrow add in the rafa like grunts like they really did something. 😂

[@endasthenrik516]

Hello!! That's me! You troll😂

[@jame4757]

because of a finger injury i have had to go from a continental to a western to take the inpact more on my palms . i dont know if there is any science in that but it doesnt hurt when i go western. Anyway, so when someone changes grip, i guess some fundamentals need to change, i am finding a shorter backswing has more power and is less loopy. Is that normal?

[@Sweeney-Kubach]

I put a square on the wall it was 15 feet by 20 feet, and I only missed 1. Hahe I had to make a joke my friend.

[@rds4629]

I never thought you had ugly strokes; just that it is flat. I am trying to flatten out my shots more but when I get nervous, I tend to put spin and hit moon balls :(

[@colinbyer3018]

10:41 I thought I saw mark Kovacs say that the forehand is from the ground up…

[@jimbo92107]

Didn't Jimmy Connors have a flat forehand? Also, I find that I hit a lot of different forehands. some topspin, some backspin, some flat, etc. It's more fun to play around with a stroke than to force yourself to hit the same shot all the time.

[@abelsicat6097]

New racket reveal? I like the all white lol

[@joseurbina6219]

Hey Nick! Great video, I hope you do this for fun and not get annoyed by trolls :) I wonder, what do you think about Medvedev forehand?? My coach says many it has technical flaws...

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you. Medvedev FH kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXqaXmd8qtWAaJo

[@stranger360th]

Not that I am near your level but approaching now the age of 57, I understand exactly what your talking about when you mention body problems when you get older. My technique in my old days is in some respect better than that of my youth. But the bitter truth is that footwork is one of the fundamentals when playing Tennis. And this is not getting better with age. Thank God we do have a men 55 leagues where all have the same problems 😉

[@denisfogel286]

Cool down Nick - it's an internet here 😅 You have a good FH opted for directional control.

[@golllaur]

OK, so if it's a prototype of new Intuitive Tennis racket and you plan to start selling them then I'm in!)))

[@DanielS10291]

I am getting serious injury related problems with my forehand. Whenever i take high balls with a lot of bounce i lift the racket very high and im tearing apart my shoulder/rotator cuff. Its been ongoing for about 3-4 months. The coach i see once a week says i need to stand further back but its not always possible when the ball bounces up so much, he also says i tend to turn my shoulder into the ball when under pressure rather than using the legs to generate power. Just wondering if this is common?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Shoulder is in big danger with wrong contact kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWa2ooWYbs5jaJIsi=UG_Vz3q92y2um3ld

[@DanielS10291]

@@IntuitiveTennisapparently im waving up too much rather than across, have been told to try catching the racquet with the left hand to stop going up so much. Funnily enough i thought i needed to do this to generate max top spin. Pain free on forehand since ive stopped doing this so hopefully the joint will start to heal now. Thanks for response, will take a look!

[@batmon696]

I think then do not play the wall so close up then?

[@colinbyer3018]

Great vid but 7:55 idk if that’s true though, I know a guy with worst backhand technique ever but he hits targets pretty consistently with bad technique that somehow works for him

[@FMD023]

If u played D1 I don’t care. If your forehand works for u that’s all that matters. Nadal doesn’t have the prettiest forehand but he works for him. Once u know the basic fundamentals, you can then modify it to how u like it best.