Mic’d Up Tennis Practice

[@Javi_C]

Thanks for showing us this training session Ashley, and yes I think everyone would like to see the match 👍 Good Luck!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Let’s see what I can do!

[@hkjack410]

@@TheTennisMentor I would like to see the match as well, greetings from Munich

[@bigrobsydney]

Ash, for me, the biggest takeaways from this: 1. Serve is key. Warm up, and make sure you're ready to really go for it. You have to be able to really go for it. The whole body needs to be in good shape. Your video is an example of how a slight under preparation in physical conditioning can manifest in suboptimal performance 2. Footwork on the groundies. I cant stress that enough. And again, the same comment applies here. You have to be in good shape physically, because if you're not, your footwork suffers, and that means you're not in the right position to hit the shot. 3. Strategy / tactical. The explanation of which shot to hit (shot selection) based on where the return comes, was very helpful. In missing the down the line forehand, and then in making the crosscourt, it shows the difference in just a handful of points, which is what could make the difference in a match.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for your great comments, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, the physical is just as important (if not more) than the technical. Fortunately for me, I’ve played enough matches in the past to get me through that match with the tactical and the mental side of my game!

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Excellent content, thank you. Enjoy the training style video. I have a Slinger Bag too and while not the same as playing someone I find the continuity you get in strokeplay super helpful. Best of luck with the match.👍🏻

[@lyndseyandandrew5771]

Agreed, would love to see any match videos, and especially your self analysis as a coach and how that feeds back into your process! I'm working through that myself as an amateur and it'd be very instructive.

[@TennisAddict83]

I really enjoyed listening to your thought processes. Really informative. I would love to see more match play of you 🙂

[@TheTennisMentor]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@dannymastenbroek4074]

Can you share us the set up for the slinger you were using? I am struggling sometimes to get the best balls. putting the slinger on your own site gives you less topspin as well.

[@brianmurphyie]

Really good, thanks Ash, I’ll get my slinger bag out tomorrow (it’s going to be cold). You have given me some inspiration but also some ideas for the session. Thank you. Love the slinger bag, but you have to keep it on low speed because things become weird at higher speed.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Glad to have helped! Yes, it’s certainly chilly on court today!! Agree, I keep the settings down low. Enjoy your hit!

[@DavidBrown-sl5st]

Really enjoyed watching this. I too enjoy just hitting with my ball machine and I will incorporate this warm up. Thank you and your strokes look terrific!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks a lot David!

[@michaelmurata]

Really enjoyed this style of video, seeing your process for solo training. You're attention to the details and quick corrections were insightful. I would've been out of breath trying to talk to the camera! Hope to see some match play!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it!

[@maxwelltennis]

Incredibly useful. Thank you, Ashley! Please make more videos like these in the future 🙏

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Maxwell! I will!

[@nathanmiller6051]

Excellent lesson Coach Ashley! an inspiration 🙏

[@TimObeckCINE]

Yes. I like seeing your training for match play. Would also like to see the match. Love the channel.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Timo 🤝

[@matthew17020]

So cool to see! As someone who is always improving their match play (especially some doubles), I loved seeing this. If you ever need a guinea pig, let me know :)

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Matthew, I’ll bear that in mind 😉

[@kiminfrance2700]

Great video and VERY helpful to here your comments as you train.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Glad you thought so… I’d like to make more in this style, maybe it will make me play more!!

[@aymansyed1351]

This is great coaching. Actually playing and preparing and telling us what you're thinking. What's going right and wrong. Would love to see your match! Good luck

[@TheTennisMentor]

🙏🙏 glad you thought so, my match got postponed due to bad weather so let’s hope I get to play it soon!

[@dennisthegreek5336]

Great content, very cool sharing! 1 thing about backhand preparation: it was more obvious when you switched to more intense backhands that you delay your unit turn and so you start moving to the ball with side steps.... I hope you noticed it and try better next time!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks, good spot! The down side to using a ball machine this close to you is you don’t have the same amount of time you would if you were receiving a ball from the other end of the court… I think I was cheating and starting to move even before the ball was launched and then only preparing my unit turn once I saw the ball… not great!

[@Tennisstring]

“I use my slice one handed backhand too much” 😂 - same! Such a bad habit

[@TheTennisMentor]

Haha… it works too well for me!! 🤣

[@TobyEdgar-p9j]

Great video, amazing to see your practice! Thanks 👍👍

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshmanuel6154]

Great video. Would love to see your match next week

[@TheTennisMentor]

It got rained off… hopefully we will play next week instead!

[@murtmert3360]

I enjoyed watching you practice. Great job

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@federicotown8052]

Good that you came back to competition

[@hkjack410]

Congratulations going for the final !!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks! It was due to be today but it’s been called off due to bad weather… or maybe my opponent saw this video and how much prep I was putting in 😜

[@touchtennis]

The audio. Wow. It’s unreal. I am sold.

[@TheTennisMentor]

You gotta use these mics 🔥🔥

[@touchtennis]

@@TheTennisMentor mate the guy in selfridges said “yeah we have em in stock”. Broke my soul when he came out of the stock room empty handed and said he’d sold them!

[@andrewbarrenger]

​ Hi, what mic is it? 😮

[@touchtennis]

@@andrewbarrenger the DJI Mic. Wireless.

[@tenniswithandy]

Hi Ashley, thanks for showing this. What are your thoughts on the following footwork patterns: (a) small steps and shuffle and then one to two bigger steps to meet the ball (which you did) or (b) 3-4 medium steps to the ball? I find that the former keeps me more focused and intense while the latter seems more efficient but can lead to lack of focus.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks! It’s differs on surfaces, you could probably see that I was on artificial clay so sometimes those shuffles steps can help to find grip. On a hard court you can move more confidently. Generally big steps are best (if you’re accurate with them) as you can cover distances quicker

[@jzofficial]

Got some ideas on how to train on my own with my slinger bag. Can you please share the settings for the machine speed, feed and angle Thank you for this video 🙏

[@navrion572]

Great video, I need help I recently bought a slinger ball machine but I don’t know how to use it I tried changing spin and feed but the spin is way to high and I can’t control it it also seems to have no power I have been placing it on opposite side baseline and service line struggling a lot please help me if possible, also what’s settings did you use on yours for warning up ground strokes. All help appreciated! Many thanks in advance

[@TheTennisMentor]

Have you watched my slingerbag playlist?

[@seanji24]

what do you call those things for when you see it rebounds it back? where can you buy those?? great video!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Sean, link in the description

[@bengullett6055]

Would love to see the match!!! Felix style!!!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Haha… one can always try!

[@jalapainyo]

Cmon! Film the entire session: Pre match meal, mental warm up, stretching, match warm up, match , recovery, post match evaluation, game plan. As a rec player I want to see how a coach approaches a match. The results are less consequential than the effort and discipline.

[@coffeedude2024]

Would definitely like to see you play matches. What level do you play? I am assuming high level county at least? Also do you know what NTR rating you'd be in the US? I am assuming a 5.5 or 6.0 at least maybe? Great video Ash💪🙏

[@SonaliChoudhary-ju7qu]

Incredible video

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks buddy 🤜🤛

[@alegria1233]

can you recommend a poly tennis string for pro staff v13 97l

[@caotang1984]

can i ask detail of machine shot ball tennis?

[@TheTennisMentor]

It’s a slingerbag

[@hkjack410]

I have a favour to ask I have the same ball machine Could you next time tell the settings - rate - speed - hight Thank you

[@TheTennisMentor]

Rate: Middle Speed: Lowest Height: Low

[@naco747]

I'd love to use a ball machine so much, don't think my club has one...

[@TheTennisMentor]

Ask them, you may be surprised!

[@joseurbina6219]

Yes!!

[@Frosty_editz1515]

Love to see you play the match love the video keep it going the content is amazing can I get a replie thanks

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Frosty! I’ll see what I can do 😉

[@progressivedemagogue8480]

Superb

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@GigglesLoves]

How long has your slinger bag lasted without repairs ?

[@TheTennisMentor]

I got the pre release and it’s still going without any repairs! 3-4 years I’d say

[@federicotown8052]

Great !

[@weyman4317]

Would like to see the match if your opponent agrees.

[@TobyEdgar-p9j]

Your slice is also very skilful, really low bounce and lots of spin

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks, years of avoiding my double hander 🤣

[@bartholomewlyons]

Close your eyes, everyone, and listen just to the audio I present to you David Beckham 21:23 to 21:26 nice edit. Why didn’t you show one single sequence?

[@TheTennisMentor]

David Beckham… was it my footwork?! 🤣

[@winnie3257]

I want the shirt he is wearing haha

[@TheTennisMentor]

I like it… I’ve worn it too much now, it’s starting to fade!

[@winnie3257]

@@TheTennisMentor As a new younger coach I love your videos! Keep it up!

[@ccsdk]

good stfuf ...thx

[@etiennecarter]

Wow, you sold out to Adidas?!?🙄 What did you do with all the ASICS and HEAD gear?!?🤔

[@TheTennisMentor]

No sell out 😂 I’ve worn adidas for about 10 years… just have no official sponsor now so I can wear what I want! 😇

[@raytrace2014]

Good video thanks. More of this and less of the influencer holiday videos and questionable dietary advice :-)

[@dl4703]

Where can I buy that serve rebound target?

[@TheTennisMentor]

targetboundsports.com/?ref=EWXi5qDBfptO Discount code: 12-tennismentor