Give Up Control - A Lesson In TENNIS CONSISTENCY

[@KaruesellHQ]

One thing you can control is pressing that 👍🏻 button! You know….for the algorithm

[@-Munditimum-]

"...make quick decisions with your feet"...this is huge Karue. Feet placement/footwork in my opinion should be one of the most stressed on factors in playing tennis. You've really stepped it up with your videos, and they were already pretty awesome. Wish I could press that like button a few more times. Cheers! MM

[@goggleboy2464]

Would love to see some vids on conditioning and how to improve

[@emjay2045]

😏

[@ToiletTennis]

I'm doing my part!

[@germanslice]

When it comes to controlling the ball, well I just line up the butt with the incoming ball and soon as I start to do that it helps me to get into that mindset to commit fully into the shot and just step in and drive. I don't need to worry about what my feet are doing for when I line up the butt the weight transfer happens automatic for me.. I don't take big huge swing with the arm to try to spin the ball, as I am not an arm driver, For I use pronation of the racquet instead to drive the ball around and to be able to do that you must get the strings out of the way of the ball so you can see the ball..... I mix control in with Flat with Spin. It depends what I want to put into the mix, same thing for backhand slice, do I want to hit flat with sidespin, a penetrating flat drive with dipping spin, or flat with underspin to hover it or inside out. Then i choose what height over the net I want to drive the ball, do i want to hit it more higher and play control and be stuck in endless rallies, or skim it lower over the netcord and go for more pace and attack and take time away... I didn't see the point why some people wanted to rally the ball 800-1000 times over the net in the world's longest rally for consistency, when we won't even be hitting 1000 ball rallies in real matches....You be lucky if you even get 10-20 balls in a rally if your serve can't do the job or you don't have a good serve then you be stuck in those longer rallies and then the pressure is all back on your groundstrokes.

[@emvv3784]

as a former d1 player who took 5 years off of tennis and is now a coach, thank you karue so much for this channel. I've commited to training myself back to play the futures and challenger tours starting next year and this channel has helped so much for my own improvement and mental blocks as well as drastically improved the coaching i can offer to my aspiring juniors. Thanks for everything

[@KaruesellHQ]

That's awesome, thanks for the feedback and good luck!

[@jamesmears3419]

It really is advice thats so good it sounds like magic

[@forgivvvn]

Come to Michigan and play me fr

[@Bambotb]

What's your itf profile

[@andrehanderson]

This is probably the most important video on youtube for intermediate recreational players. Can't think of a better lesson for most players.

[@karllee7667]

To me “over control”- can lead to push type shots with a lack of follow through, tightened breathing, lack of footwork , etc… Also a part of consistency is a willingness to reset in between each stroke. Always love your videos.

[@dakotadellafera5850]

Well said.

[@jamesharvey7793]

‘Commit with your feet’ is spot on, especially at higher levels against someone who’s hitting a heavy ball.

[@Joseph-tm5vv]

Something about this lesson just clicked. This is definitely my favorite lesson I’ve ever been taught. Not just limited to tennis but in my day to day life. “Just commit”

[@Chaotix05]

I had this idea myself as well. Whenever I have a plan in my head for which shot I'm going to hit and I change my mind at the last moment, the shot becomes a lot worse. It's nice to hear someone as good as you say the same as me of like "when you make a decision, go for it. Even if it's not necessarily the best idea."

[@KaruesellHQ]

Precisely. You will learn from that bad decision and adjust next time

[@aladodefogo]

@@KaruesellHQ A hesitação é a morte do artista ;-)

[@Yesquiteindeed321321]

I feel like I play most consistently when I’m in flow, which is when I’m able to decide how to move my feet, the shape of my backswing, where to contact, and the shape of the ball, before the ball even bounces. Off days are when one or even all of those steps are missing, so I’m just flailing. Definitely requires mental strength, and not everyone’s at their peak most of the time.

[@stephenericwalsh]

Yes. I do that. Go to make a shot down the line then chicken out mid swing and go cross court and it becomes some wacky shot that hits the back fence.

[@LiamApilado]

That was a juicy rally at the start

[@KaruesellHQ]

Juicy!

[@kenkrehbiel1931]

Great job Winston! The camera adds a lot of pressure and you played the part of student perfectly!

[@devtennis]

I love the commitment MyTennisHQ put into these videos to help us rec players improve. Thank you for the tips here.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Glad you like them!

[@kururugi8221]

I see what you did there :P

[@gregtseng1673]

This lesson also really clicked for me especially in combination with your mental guide (great value for $9) lesson that every point ends with a mistake. If I give full commitment and effort on a shot (decision, footwork, full swing) then that's all I can ask of myself so I don't try to control the outcome or get upset if it becomes a mistake. This takes off a lot of pressure and fear of missing which were really holding me back. I'm now able to play with more freedom, which is more enjoyable and results in better outcomes. Thank you Karue!

[@K4R3N]

8:20 Winston committed to that racquet spin 🔥

[@robdavies4294]

This is great. Coaching a 4.5 through your advice is a fab format

[@FrostyYogurt]

5-10min of coaching and the rallies at the end got so much better. Karue really knows how to tap into the abilities of each player👏

[@Batosai11489]

It's remarkable how helpful it is to watch other people being coached.

[@Sly_404]

I never formulated it anywhere as precisely as you did, but you are spot on!: So often when people think of control, they do the opposite of what they need. Get tight and have a shortened swing/follow through, which just makes the ball sail long more often than not.

[@knotwilg3596]

Winston's rallying in the end almost looked like professional quality. I know he's far from that but there's definitely a big step up thanks to your advice. It appears that having that little voice of yours is making a lot of difference. Winston's shot making ability is perhaps less of a gap than the relentless attitude of stepping in and committing to a high quality shot, time after time. Great stuff!

[@greensky9530]

I love this channel because so much of it is about the mental aspect- committing to the shots, making good decisions, going for the right whatever… for me, i feel like I have a pretty good game but theres still a lot of mental blocks in place, and considering i want to play D2 or D1 tennis in a couple of years it’s something i need help with, so thank you Karue.

[@tenniszerg]

"Look at that, Mr. Winston" brought a smile to my face (around 12:30).

[@philipp-alexanderneumann6245]

Amazing how easy it looks when you play. I instantly want to go out and hit... love the way you simplify everything, great teaching!

[@andyhung424able]

I felt like you read my mind. I recently started telling my daughter a very similar thing. I told her I'd rather she be committed to her decision for a shot and then be confident in hitting that stroke. If she does that and still misses, that's ok. I told her not to 'baby' any shot simply because she wants to put the ball in the court. I started saying this to her because every time she just wanted to keep the rally going and "baby'ed" the ball, the shot ended up going into the net or shanking the ball.

[@Cameron-ue7lu]

So true, commit to the shot has to be the number one mental issue to overcome. Thanks.

[@Whisper555]

Karue is so good, Nick Bolleteri is stalking his lessons now.

[@BackoftheLineTennis]

Love you did the dubs on Winston's channel, then have Tiff and Winston for your instruction. All the best to everyone. Thanks for the information.

[@joseurbina6219]

This video makes sooooooo much sense to me... Is a mental twist that I think can change completely my game. I will write after applying this on court. Thanks Karue!!

[@stevelim5274]

Good to see u here Winston! Good playing.

[@Lucian86]

I like how you put it. Indeed even "inconsistent" players can hold a nice rally when they commit to the shots..it usually comes as the rally progresses. You're seeing everything more clearly and you push all yourself to the next shot. I can feel that many times.

[@brasileirosim5961]

Thanks for the great video! Some days ago in the club tournament I was losing the third set 03 after two breaks. I was convinced that it was over and I was extremely frustrated. I first thought I should break something, my bottle or my racket, but a colleague came and said I could win, and I should win. I thought “well, I should adjust my game if I want to win”. I decided to move better, especially back. I was exhausted and was trying to play half volleys on the baseline. Parallel to this I should play more backhand topspin (give up control, as I love to “control”the ball with slice). And I should “let go”, swing freely, also while serving . With this commitments I began to force my opponent to play backhand from the backhand side. He began to play more slice and I was now dictating most points. It was a completely new game. I came back. He could break me again by 44, but I kept committed and won 75. I am very proud of the game adjustments and will keep doing this.

[@7ammit]

Give up control and swing through - gutsy but makes loads of sense! Thank you

[@tennisteuton]

0:19 This rally actually provides some really good benchmarks with SwingVision: we know how fast we should hit the ball when rallying, and we know how much variation there can be in the landing spots of the balls!

[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

My favourite part comes right after that (@ 0:55). Yes, this is EXACTLY what I said!

[@math_nerd_guy]

i love this channel

[@1114gabby]

I like that you emphasize moving into the ball. That's something I'm working on. Hitting more with the legs.

[@nicholaslazarakis7817]

Excellent, thanks Karue! Looking forward to trying this this afternoon!

[@kimmelsadat4343]

This is exactly what I’ve been needing to hear. I’m a dedicated but green player and I’ve been in a slump because I’ve been trying to have too much control. I’ve been an athlete my entire life and I find the optimal level for consistency is right on the edge past control, where you have to commit and confidently strike. I played this morning, before even seeing this video I came back to that realization and thought I had a break through! Great video!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Precisely! The top performers in anything are able to let go of fear and just go for it

[@edpowers4771]

Absolutely ridiculous that this quality level of coaching, is available for free here! Another great, unique video on the channel!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Well, the more people join the Winner’s Circle, the more free content we’d be able to put out.. imagine the possibilities!

[@tenniswithandy]

I think I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum especially with my forehand. I used to swing way too fast in an effort to cream the ball with pace and topspin. When the stars aligned, I ended up hitting a good shot. To compensate, I would move to the complete opposite end where I just pushed the forehand in and used my legs to stay in the point. I think I’ve found the happy in-between and when I’ve grooved my strokes, I start letting go a bit more and get more depth while retaining consistency. Thanks for the great video Karue; Winston is a 4.5 ball machine - such easy shape and consistent ball.

[@elcolindo]

Great coaching. Thanks!

[@ClarkdeLeon]

I never heard this tips before. Love the commitment part of it. Give up control and commit.

[@richardshy]

So good... I'm a tennis pro for a long time... I've heard a lot...but this is great stuff.

[@carnivalgods4573]

Great lesson Karue! Thank you.

[@sammize7835]

GOLD! Fantastic new insight! Thanks

[@joshw7129]

Dude, video is so good Right on point about control by accelerating and footwork etc

[@mikesonic29]

Thank you for this I’m coaching a blend of adults and high school. Commit is a great word 🙏

[@andychoi5908]

Excellent coaching. We often forget to coach these aspects of tennis and just work on technique. Thanks Karue!

[@CountyWheat]

My coach always tells me it is better to commit to the wrong shot than not to the right one

[@jimmaguire9380]

My favorite of your lessons! This was great. I struggle with indecision and second guessing my shots as I try to control placement. This put things in perspective. Keep up the good work!

[@kevinarmes9804]

Really good video, and spot on advice. Winston looking great there at the end! I feel like focusing on footwork and just confidently swinging like you were instantly pushed you from 4.5 to 5.0 easily. Also you look really fit, great job man!

[@TricksterKev]

Where was this channel when I was struggling with my game in college lol 😂? Thanks for the awesome content as always Karue!

[@KaruesellHQ]

hahaha there’s still time!

[@RobTennisBeckenham]

Good to see you guys working together

[@tennis47]

Amazing coaching tips!

[@patriciomora9663]

Excellent vid Karue!

[@kmcclarney]

Great coaching! Taught me a lot

[@RealJ8]

As an ex coach and lifelong player, I come across a lot of videos that "beat around the bush" on topics that should simply not be talked about. They dissect aspects of the game to a degree that is simply so far from the truth of how the game is played that I get frustrated with "informative" tennis videos altogether. Hair-pulling content. THIS video, however, is the farthest thing from what I just described. This IS how the game is played, and this IS how the game is approached at the high echelons of tennis. Well done; and, FINALLY(!) an intelligent connoisseur of tennis I can listen and nod in agreement to!

[@KaruesellHQ]

This is one of the nicest comments we've ever received. Thank you very much, for real. This is motivation to keep improving the channel. 💪🏻💪🏻

[@PlaymoreAlex]

This is my biggest issue. Especially feel this during games when all focus goes into control. I tighten up and flatten shots which doesn't allow me to grow as a player. Keeps me defensive even though I want to be offensive! Awesome vid.

[@peterknowles2344]

You always give some great tips so thanks Karue

[@mu11ian]

I really like this tip, I think it is a lot harder to do in practice than it sounds but very worthwhile if you can do it. Worth spending time trying to do

[@roveism]

Best Tennis channel on youtube, thank you Karue , your friendly down to earth teaching style makes learning tennis sooo approachable

[@jhugoluz]

excellent video !! thank you!

[@micah2237]

good lesson for life too, i've found. thanks for posting!

[@jackquinnes]

Excellent stuff.

[@fosho8214]

yeah, trust the strokes you been practicing in drills and just let it go in a match, don't overthink. shout out to Winston and ladies. That tidbit about not moving back first before hitting groundstrokes for Du was big. thanks for vid.

[@markbukata3500]

What a fantastic video! As a wheelchair tennis player I find myself thinking to much INSTEAD of committing to the shot. Thanks for this video.

[@briancalloway5665]

As a volleyball player who plays some side tennis, this lesson goes for other sports as well. Great work!

[@RobBlanzy]

This is one of the best coaching videos that I have watched, thanks man!

[@mulishmax5811]

Great point

[@patriciomora9663]

Excellent advice!

[@jdhayes32]

I needed this video. Thank you so much.

[@KaruesellHQ]

you are welcome!

[@zipanych]

Great tip! I just realized that today after losing a match - commit to your shots!

[@aladodefogo]

You are getting better with each new lesson, Karue, loved the fact that you hooked up with Winston and his crew. Saudações de Portugal!

[@frandevel]

Very nice video! Thanks a lot

[@momof2dc]

super video - thank you! a lot of things resonated with me when trying to control too much

[@ChrisL326]

So good! More of this, please!

[@jeromep4148]

For me #1 seems to be footwork - which begins with a little bouncing + a proper split step. Then #2, it’s decision making. I make too many stupid decisions - often due to fitness - for example, I just don’t want to hit 2 more balls. Great video

[@new2utube541]

I would love to see you making a video about the book "The Inner Game of Tennis". I believe a lot of what you're saying is there but with different words.... It's about letting self 2 take control

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yes I love that book and draw a lot of my philosophy from it. I take that approach on all aspects of my life and I believe that is the best way to learn and improve at something. I use that philosophy on my golf game hahah

[@progressivedemagogue8480]

That book is a masterpiece

[@loiclaperou4431]

I controled the like button from france ! The lasts sentences are stoïques advices learned frome Epictète (Antique Philosophe). Thanks for the lesson

[@agustin6541]

Karue, you are the man. Saludos desde Argentina!

[@duane8829]

Man, this is great stuff!

[@danfinkler]

great content thanks for this

[@davspa6]

Very helpful thank you. I watched about two-thirds of it so far. I know that's why I don't hit my backhand well. I'll practice hitting top spin on the wall but then I get in the match and most of my shots I revert to underspin even when I could probably handle topspin. I think this is why... Serves too. Played a guy a couple days ago who left a lot of space to his forehand on return of serve. So I could have simply served wide to the FH over and over again, but only accomplished a few times and then got tentative.

[@vectorthurm]

Damn ..I get this so much! Thank you 🙏

[@DonYang73]

So true. Too much control and you end up a pusher. Many weaker players end up pushers becos they dont believe in their own swing and therefore cannot commit to it. So simple concept but really so true. Good stuff from Karue again

[@MarcusNestor]

Great advice. Will commit to this from now on.

[@wheelsofafrica]

Great advice - absolutely encapsulated my problem! Thank you so much.

[@ben1147]

Big thanks!

[@yazks3258]

This is an interesting approach and never think like this before on my game. Very good content with 2 different angle is highly helpfull. Thanks.

[@timskye]

This helps me. Thank you!

[@neogalaxyeyesphotondragon4487]

DUDE! Great upload. You put into words what I can't.

[@flanker909]

The thing I feel personally is that Tennis is made of variables that constantly change and that the most important skill is situational awareness and the ability to assess and “read” the ball early. The “feel” factor is very very important . There is no one way to hit the ball because we are all different so each player needs to find what works best for them. It’s really a constant challenge to harmoniously link the external variables to the action we take IN REAL TIME !! In my country we often joke that if one wants to become little crazy they need to play tennis.😂

[@alexandern4140]

great video and very good tips - thanks

[@jamesmears3419]

Its WINSTONNNN!!!! YEAAAAAA

[@KaruesellHQ]

YEAAAAAAH

[@filippovecchiarelli1144]

amazing tips. thx

[@vladimirmerkuryev2243]

Graeat! normally too sloppy and long. this one is top.

[@Macsylvester84]

Great video!!

[@cristovaolopes9519]

Winston very good You have all two make great games in the future And Gas

[@aaronmannofficial]

Solid advice!

[@nguyen925]

Lol I see Winston and Lotti! Those tips are helpful, it's hard to maintain that aggressive mindset to keep moving forward and not moving back. Definitely need to keep practicing though, thanks Karue!

[@telquel7843]

This hits the nail on the head. I'd rather send a ball slightly long or wide while executing the right shot well. A lot of my flops are when I second guess my shot or 'pull' my shot at the last moment. Even worse on my second serve. I know slowing down only makes it more likely I go long but sometimes that lack of conviction really bites me.

[@2011r6]

10:38 my personal replay button

[@Dimone11]

This is great! Make a part 2 please)

[@987mikka]

Thanks Karue very interesting video

[@Martin-bk3sp]

Winston Du !