How To CONTROL TIME

[@footfunk510]

I really like how you’ve started with the concept of time and broken it down by position depth and the various full and shortened strokes. I’ll be mindful of this on the court.

[@ironwilltennis]

cant be 1 dimensional with the adjustments. that will get you in trouble. hope it was helpful

[@footfunk510]

Definitely. On return of serve, I've intentionally thought about my stroke and the concept of time. On rallies, it's happened more instinctively but thinking through this more intentional -- for example, where i am relative to baseline -- is good practice I'll be putting on the court.@@ironwilltennis

[@boshebosh9269]

Good video! I was trying to explain just this topic to my son yesterday as he was missing timing his shots. I'll show him this video instead!!

[@ironwilltennis]

Happy to help 😁 let me know how it goes

[@AlonParis22]

Maybe explain the links between the different kind of shots elsewhere around the court (short sitter vs short low ball vs passing shot bouncing in front of you...), return of serve, high balls depending on depth and pace). Also if the follow through is the same for all shots or do you adjust that too based on a longer or shorter back swing? Maybe how this same thinking applies to a short ball from sitter to ball at your feet? Personally, the FH slice is the toughest to throw in the mix regularly on that side, and the two-handed BH block on the other. The BH slice and the FH block somehow feel more intuitive. I guess that means I need some specific drills for those shots before I practice mixing up the shots... In any case, clear and simple explanation (as usual) and the drill is simple to put in place. Thanks

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

Thanks for the video. I have a feeling that when I play pros and I’m 58 years old, I have to hit higher deeper balls with more top spin in a higher trajectory over the net to give myself time because when I hit really hard and flat they get it back flat and then I’m late - if I’m aggressive it works but when I’m defensive I put a lot of height over the net on the ball and I give myself a lot more time. Sometimes even do some moon balls. Thanks for your awesome video

[@ironwilltennis]

You're very welcome 😁

[@lordbyron3603]

Excellent video !

[@ironwilltennis]

Thank you 😁 I hope it helps

[@fretstain]

my biggest struggle is playing against someone who's ball depth varies so much that there's no rhythm to be had and I feel like I can't hold a comfortable baseline position

[@gurvijaygill328]

Same, I have this issue at 3.5 or lower levels where people just can't keep consistent depth in their shots

[@lanlam879]

It annoys me to no end getting balls with willy-nilly depths!

[@ironwilltennis]

If you are comfortable, my recommendation is playing up on top of the baseline in that case. Since the deeper ball will be less likely in the 3.5