I started to get better when i went for more shots. Getting a consistent yet aggressive game improves your game quickly.
@jeffhermida47884 жыл бұрын
i have the "who cares if i win or lose" mentality. it keeps the pressure off and i win most of my matches thinking this way. its amazing bc when i try to win a point my unforced errors go up and makes me crazy. i just keep telling myself who cares of the result of this match and for some reason my shots start to click and i end up winning. nice video. i just subscribed.
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Jeff - thanks for sharing that. I think that’s a great mindset when you’re trying to improve some shots out a specific aspect of your game. At the end of the day, winning or losing is just a consequence of your overall game, and sometimes it’s more important to focus on improving rather than on winning or losing. But it’s also important to train handling nerves and pressure. Because regardless of the level you’re playing at, at some point you WILL care about winning or losing, and you want to be prepared for that. Definitely one of the tricky aspects of being a tennis player, and I definitely struggled with that. Thanks again! - Gui
@Sleeperknot2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could do that. I play Tennis as a hobby, and there was this one time I played a tournament. The pressure of winning made me play my worst game ever.
@germanslice2 жыл бұрын
@@Karue-Sell how do I beat better players than me? I do it by hitting the ball lower and flatter through the court. Because against better players you can't afford to hit short or sit the ball up in the court.
@2sunsqigong794 Жыл бұрын
Exactly! When I get ‘mad’ w a ‘I-Don’t-Give-A-F’ attitude … I play better. True yet cool weird.
@rafapazos069 ай бұрын
I’m generally have that mindset but it also requires some tweaking, at least from my point of view. Because of that mindset I sometimes do stupid things because who cares, in other words, sometimes you gotta play it safe and keep in mind the score and winning mentality.
@anhvu37802 жыл бұрын
I am old + a weekend warrior. His 5 tips are sound: no mistakes, keep ball deep, believe. It's easier said than done. I want to share my experience to help you. 1) in order to reduce mistakes, you have to be fit. You must be confident that you can outlast your pusher opponent. Fed, Joker and Nadal are kings of fitness. 2) in order to keep the ball deep, you have to have a consistent + correct technique like top spin forehand, backhand. I watch junior/high-school players complete with 100% moon balls = very effective. At club level, 95% players cannot blast such moonballs from the baseline. It can be considered a 'weapon'. 3) in order to believe (you can win), you must have #1 and #2 above. If you could develop a 'weapon' (i.e. forehand, backhand, overhead, serve, etc) then you'll have more confidence too. They are all boiled down to practice. Try to make it fun and you'll improve slowly but surely. Thanks for the video. Subscribed.
@tomsd86562 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I did when playing someone better. I didn't think about the overall score, just on how many points I could win. So I reset in my mind at the start of the point. Doesn't matter how many games I had lost, I only care about the next point I play, because it's better mentally to focus on winning a point than winning a game, or a set.
@dwoo04184 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on the opposite situation? How to win when you are suppose to be the "better" player.
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Yes we are definitely planning on doing that
@WillLamy3 жыл бұрын
I was playing a doubles tournament with my friend, we got to the championship final and we were playing to a proset of 8. We were down 7-2 and by keeping it simple and believing, we were able to win 8-7 by using those methods. Thank you for the amazing tips and I plan to continue using them in the future!
@keshav45992 жыл бұрын
What you can’t win a pro set 8-7 beo
@LearningandGrowing472 жыл бұрын
That boy stopped mid tourney to watch this video 😭💀
@CarlUsana-o3l2 жыл бұрын
Amazing mental game !!
@petestation2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. When I rally with a friend my strokes connect perfectly because I hit freely. but when points jump in, the tension builds up and I end up killing myself. Unforced errors skyrocket. Thanks for the well made and helpful content!!!
@wadyz2 жыл бұрын
just a tip that helped me, connect your racquet and your lungs, and force yourself to move. i dont remember where i heard these, probally a coach or a friend but they helped me
@K4R3N4 жыл бұрын
1. Don't "overplay" 2. Stay consistent 3. Go for depth 4. Keep up score board pressure 5. BELIEVE Great tips Karue. Also, no need for the background music, I find it distracting during your explanations.
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
💪🏻💪🏻
@Subterraneansteve4 жыл бұрын
You going to apply this when we play this weekend?
@K4R3N4 жыл бұрын
@@Subterraneansteve and some more you don't know about.
@K4R3N3 жыл бұрын
@@Subterraneansteve we meet again
@zacharywan20044 жыл бұрын
Learning from someone who has exp from being a pro tennis player is always gonna be a priceless lesson. And you doing it for free. So I’m subscribing the heck NOW!😁
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Anything in specific you'd like to learn about??
@zacharywan20044 жыл бұрын
My Tennis HQ Hey! I think maybe drills to get those footwork right would be awesome! Many times you see the huge difference in footwork between recreational players and the pros. Pro players have such light but aggressive footwork! Would be great if you could do up a video on what you did to improve yours 😁
@coffeedude20242 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! The absolute key when playing better players is not to overplay and stay consistent and hit controlled aggressive shots with lots of margin. When I played better players in the past, I always overhit and beat myself. I have learnt the hardway that consistency is king and fitness is the queen👍
@roccoedwards4 жыл бұрын
Playing someone better than me helps me focus and play with greater clarity. I don't second guess my shots because if I hit an easier/weaker shot then he will punish me for it. I struggle with shot selection vs. a worse player because in the back of my mind I'm thinking "All I have to do is not miss" and that disrupts what I want to do.
@hesterdekoninck3 жыл бұрын
i like the opening sketch. did put a smile on my face. you have that energy!
@Meowth888 ай бұрын
The best tennis KZbin channel. Love this guy
@gregorsvet8 ай бұрын
By far the easiest to listen from all how to win more matches videos. thanks bro
@Karue-Sell8 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@hubsun3 жыл бұрын
Will be in this situation this evening 😀will try to follow your advice…thanks for the great video
@Karue-Sell3 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes
@manuelcardona63854 жыл бұрын
Hey man love your videos! I played a couple futures a few years ago and the farthest I got was 3rd round qualifying, and out of all the tennis coaching pages out there yours is my favorite! I just subscribed!
@TheTennisMentor4 жыл бұрын
Only just found your channel and love it! Great content, sound advice and well made video!💥🎾
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@lukekoh27964 жыл бұрын
I’m playing a big lefty guy in an itf, huge serve, great volleys but he’s shaky and gets nervous when he plays players who he’s supposed to beat, I’m thirteen and he’s fifteen so I’m lacking the size to overpower him, I’ll try to stay in the rally and keep balls deeper, make him play more balls and hope for the best
@MycroftDev4 жыл бұрын
Hey man, nice mentality. How did it go?
@fingersm3 жыл бұрын
How did u do?
@lukekoh27963 жыл бұрын
It went great! Lost the first set 7-6, but won the next 2 6-4,6-4 :)
@evelynwaite78583 жыл бұрын
@@lukekoh2796 awesome nice job!!
@fingersm3 жыл бұрын
Great going!
@tennisparisbrothers80014 жыл бұрын
These tips are great will try my best to execute this when playing against stronger players!!
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes!!!
@jeblunde13 жыл бұрын
Watched this but still went for broke on every shot. It didn’t work as the pressure of the match dropped my level/consistency. Couldn’t make the ‘glory’ shots I can make in practice. Will take this on board and keep learning. Thank you.
@patmcc77584 жыл бұрын
These tips are general. Before them, the weaker player must first acquire certain skills that are second nature to better players. These include keeping your eye on the ball at the point of contact, moving your feet and split stepping, and changing grips when needed. These are fundamental skills. I would recommend players seeking to improve to play against players about their own standard one-third of the time, better players one-third and weaker players one-third of the time. Then expose yourself to tournaments. Be prepared to lose but in time you will learn and start to win matches ('match craft').
@stonearchitect1162 жыл бұрын
I'm actually the exact opposite, against players who are better than me, I play normally, but against players that may be weaker than me, I get too cocky and overplay on shots. Either way, the rules in this video are very helpful and will help me very much in my match later this week.
@Karue-Sell2 жыл бұрын
well make sure you watch tomorrow’s video
@Sleeperknot2 жыл бұрын
Solid tips. I realized that I've been applying most of them in my matches against players who are better than me. I'd say that the tips about being consistent, & the depth of returns are the most value-adding.
@davidshin2894 жыл бұрын
thank u for this vid, i have a match tmrw and I think this will help me a lot. Thank u
@svlagonda74174 жыл бұрын
7:16 I like your FH. Any chance of a video where you break it down and teach it step by step?
@transamination4 жыл бұрын
I'm really struggling with players who don't have good technique (and freely admit this). They don't hit topspin, don't have both hands on racquet in ready position, don't do unit turn, can't slice, serve facing straight at me rather than standing side-on. Despite all this, they beat me. I think it's because they hit 'weird' shots. Whatever I hit to them, high/low, slow/fast etc they can always just sort of block it back.
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Well try to look past the fact that they have "bad technique". What it looks like is that they are able to make more balls and play the game a bit better than you at the moment. They are focused less on technique and more on just playing the game. Worry about your side more, how you can make them uncomfortable. Also, typically the guys with odd technique can be a bit predictable on where they hit or are able to hit on the court so try to find those patterns!
@Tennis_fam3 жыл бұрын
Great advice, thanks!
@myrkotennis2 жыл бұрын
Those are on point. Consistency is a key thing I think.
@t_tsering4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! Can you do a video about how to beat players who are not as good as you in hitting sessions but you always lose to because you always go for the spectacular shots, have tonnes of unforced errors and absolutely hate them moonballing pushers and don't have the belief when the match is close?
@arnmandleg4 жыл бұрын
Just play high percentage shots and then finish the point by wearing the opponent down. You kind of already answered your question 😀
@raiderjkwong2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Love your channel.. You give advice and tips that are never given...
@mu11ian2 жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this - love the channel
@rafaelpitanga57624 жыл бұрын
Amazing job with the channel! Cheers from Brazil!
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Valeu Rafael!
@nba-live-army80283 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this!!! I subscribed!
@PaulVoorberg9 ай бұрын
I'd say controlled aggression is a good way to put it. Meaning deep balls and ideally with good pace. If you start dinking in shots, it's a sure fire way to get your ass handed to you as high level players put away your short slow balls with ease.
@SaadonAksah4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips!
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@mikkelhi3863 жыл бұрын
Sry for bad English. Really good video, I play a lot of counter strike, and I can translate what you are saying over to that. Thanks a lot! :)
@gabrielmezey33244 жыл бұрын
Could you please do a video on how to return low backhand shots ??? that would be great !!!!!
@kiesbett4 жыл бұрын
thank you very much, nice video, makes all sense what you advice. just subbed
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate the support
@harryherman53713 жыл бұрын
You're a great dude and helping me a lot.
@graphguy2 жыл бұрын
Great advice for the junior player. Play the percentages - keeping the ball in play is the number 1 way - allow THEM to make a mistake.
@anouk.vandevelde4 жыл бұрын
love these tips!! very helpful :)
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
We’re glad you enjoyed them Anouk!
@peteluoma3518 Жыл бұрын
It was great to be a kind of overachiever in my competition career. It was because of my love for competition and mental toughness. I love challenges and never be afraid of any player. When I lose a set 6-0 I don't feel hopeless, it's just lost set and it doesn't matter if I losed it 6-0 or 7-6 after losing set points. I will just think about how to play better and make him play worse with right strategy. And if I have lost a set 6-0, I often see it as a chance to get in to a match because opponent can easily feel too relaxed and when I start to play better the match can suddenly change as it is hard to get your focus back in a match after you have relaxed a bit. Those are just some examples why I have won matches that I should have lost 6-0, 6-0. If somebody wants any advices for different situations in a match you can ask me because I have been in all kind of situations in competitions and I know so much about sport psychology and strategies.
@PrecisionPointTennis Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great!!! I’m gonna play futures at 58 years young and gonna win a match this year for sure!
@Indorussian20004 жыл бұрын
Great tips!!!!
@happyandbob3 жыл бұрын
thanks! love your videos. just one suggestion -- might want to invest in a better microphone
@youngsuit4 жыл бұрын
My tip is to focus on your serve heavily. A good serve can neutralize a lot of matches.
@franc1smurray4 жыл бұрын
definitely, one of my friends has ground strokes 10 x better than mine but my serve is better than his and i’m able to win lots of free points off of aces
@andresf19844 жыл бұрын
You’re not asking, but when I play big servers I try to focus on my own serve and take it to a tiebreak, hoping that my opponent has a lapsus in focus and I can get a break point.
@djkid68324 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@thecirclemovement3 жыл бұрын
Hi Karue, great vid! Are you using the checkered Wilson Saint Laurent racket in this video?
@vivanakella33163 жыл бұрын
I'm playing in a boys 14s L5 quarter final tomorrow and going into it, I'm a 7 utr, and i have to play against an 8.5. I haven't started watching the video yet, but once i finish it, I'll make sure to leave another comment saying what I think about what you have to say, because I am feeling pretty anxious and stressed out right now.
@tellmewhyaintnothinbutaheartac3 жыл бұрын
Same! i’m a 2.5 UTR (super underrated probably 4 in reality) playing against 5-9 UTRs next week in a L5. How’d the tourney go
@ssofianos2 жыл бұрын
will be in this situation today! wish me luck 😀
@S30Jay3 жыл бұрын
Thanks this video helped today during practice I have to play a kid that’s just a little better than me but if I loose I’m not playing in the divisionals
@nguuma994 жыл бұрын
wow am getting better improvements..and by the great contents
@rattata304 жыл бұрын
I'm a 3.0 and play with a 5.0 and a 4.0. I never win but I'm never at 0. I also play cause I love it and of course I do want to beat them. But I also have improve a lot playing with higher players.
@vladimirgetselevich47044 жыл бұрын
You are confusing something with levels. If you are USTA 3.0 and I am strong 3.5 I will beat you 6:0 or close to that consistently. Believe me from experience.
@lostmemer42623 жыл бұрын
That’s how you get good at messing with better players, I don’t know how many games I’ve lost to lower NTRP players that can mess with my rhythm
@maxleche4 жыл бұрын
Hey Karue, I really enjoy your videos and you’re an awesome player. Congrats on all the success. I have a question that seems related to this video. Lately I’m on a bit of a losing streak to players that are basically at the same level as I am. Sometimes in crucial moments my game tightens up, other times a particular stroke seems to start failing me, while other times I just don’t convert when I need it. In particular, this seems to be happening with a hitting partner of mine that, until recently was essentially equal regarding wins and losses. Wondering if you had any tips on how to dig yourself out of a hole and how to overcome essentially the feeling that you’re gonna lose the point before it even happens? Thanks so much for any feedback. Much appreciated.
@preetmann70583 жыл бұрын
This helped sooooo much
@nicholasvalerio92322 жыл бұрын
Hey super random but what hat are you wearing and do you recommend mesh like hats for tennis? I typically wear dryfit hats but i feel like id prefer more of a mesh hat. Thanks.
@tritang72984 жыл бұрын
Hi tennis HQ, can you please do a video on how to play match like when you are warming up rallying. Just right Before the match start, you warm up hitting shots with pace and swing freely and sweetly. Just minutes later when the match starts, I believe many people, me included, stiffen up a bit and also the ball coming in off pace a bit, so inviting, I attack that shot and it goes out, the second one also goes out, I tense up a bit more, and I start to miss more, it is totally different from only 2 minutes ago, those feeling hitting shot at sweet spot gone, gone, gone and I end up keeping the ball in with a continental grip slicing both sides. It is boring as I don’t feel like playing tennis hitting the ball freely. Is there a method to defeat this feeling? Thanks in advance.
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tri! Thank you for your reply. First thing, what you are feeling is completely normal and it happens to most players. It is hard to play the same way you practice because there is that extra “match pressure”. So don’t beat yourself up because of it. Second, the easiest solution is to play more matches. Get used to the feeling of being in competition. On top of that, remember that you need to have fun. Don’t let the fact that you want to win stop you from having fun. If you want to learn more, here is an article you might enjoy: mytennishq.com/how-to-play-tennis-like-you-practice/
@hermanodejesus72642 жыл бұрын
Believe and you'll achieve 🎾
@caioscofield2 жыл бұрын
what about the other way around? I love playing people better than me since there's no pressure to win but when I'm playing someone a bit worse nerves pile in since I feel I need to win (especially if I think the person is gonna nag me afterwards in case they win)
@calistalau51582 жыл бұрын
What’s a UTR and thx for tips
@kpopmonhee53113 жыл бұрын
My team lost to a really great private school today but I'm not even upset about it. I've only ever had 5 tennis lessons before we started doing matches (today was my second match, yesterday was the first) and I think I did very well! Our first set was 4-6 and the second was 0-6, haha. I will use these tips next time we play a great school. We'll get them next game!
@Salmonzs2 жыл бұрын
Only 5 lessons and already doing matches?
@kpopmonhee53112 жыл бұрын
@@Salmonzs Mhm! Granted I missed the first lesson so everyone else had 6. But a lot of my teammates had played before so they didn't need as much preparation, and jt was the second half of the school year so I think they may have rushed it a bit?
@tako73782 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips!! im going to beat my friend in tennis now!
@ogamesandanime10072 жыл бұрын
keep it close is a little bit hard because I am playing seeded 4 tomorrow
@bmpjjaa Жыл бұрын
interesting that your forehand stroke changed quite a bit from back 2 years ago
@rafiqmuhamad82513 жыл бұрын
Actually many times a better player lost to a weaker play. I am one often guilty of it. The irony is that the advises actually work for someone who often lost to a weaker player. Overplayed is the main culprit.
@zdfvbadfbadb2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, tho not sure about #4. Basically, that tip is you can beat a better player by trying not to lose too many games? Huh?
@nimishcharankarАй бұрын
I really think you serve like a mix of federer and sampras
@MrXltennis4 жыл бұрын
Wot am mast to do ,if am playing vs Roger Federer? Am believe,am 53 its ok....Thanks
@huinyavaina7 ай бұрын
So basically: If the opponent is more consistent than you just be more consistent than him. If he's winning by games, make sure you are also winning a lot of games, at least as much as him It's like advising a runner: Start at your fastest pace and then gradually increase it
@Karue-Sell7 ай бұрын
or you can just lose
@tannerbrinton98084 жыл бұрын
Remember not to get too excited when you do start winning. That can be just as deadly to your game
@TommySkis3 жыл бұрын
I'm a UTR 5 and I have a match against a UTR 7 in 2 days Any suggestions?
@Karue-Sell3 жыл бұрын
have fun and be there! Fight, make it visible to your opponent that you are there to beat them!
@hissaanh.haqqani97584 жыл бұрын
Great video and great tips! Quick question: whats the silver/grey racquet orange shirt is using?
@hissaanh.haqqani97584 жыл бұрын
Also, can you please do a full video on one handed backhand? You have a gorgeous OHBH and any simple tips will help. I end up bunting it back, maybe it is the continental grip or maybe swing path issues. Anything to help. Cheers!
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
It is the Yves Saint Laurent edition Wilson Clash. My friend had it so I took it for a spin. And yes we can make a video about that but if you are bunting it might be due to your grip. Here is an article that might help you: mytennishq.com/tennis-backhand-grips-tips-steps-with-photos-and-video/
@hissaanh.haqqani97584 жыл бұрын
@@Karue-Sell thanks for the link, just went through it all. I definitely have a strong eastern grip. I guess what I didn't describe more accurately before is that instead of doing a windshield wiper sort of stroke finish on OHBH I end up with more of a drive looking like I am holding a tray upside down at the end. Thanks for the answer!
@peoplespeace2 жыл бұрын
Rip rewards!? I'm gonna remember that one 🤣
@TheDrakulie3 жыл бұрын
what if his UTR is 2.0 better than yours ? can you still beat him ?
@Karue-Sell3 жыл бұрын
Might be really difficult but if you don’t believe you can, you wont
@tejastennis32903 жыл бұрын
I subscribed from 7 accounts
@Karue-Sell3 жыл бұрын
Lol thank you!
@Andrew-fu9sm Жыл бұрын
my opponents utr is 4.5 higher than mine how do i win???
@Karue-Sell Жыл бұрын
you don’t
@Andrew-fu9sm Жыл бұрын
@@Karue-Sell bro please if i can beat him i can go to college!!!!!! it will impress all ths schools. How do I get the most games out of him at least. he is 15 utr
@alpsala Жыл бұрын
I overplay, then when I'm losing I start hitting harder just to get a workout in.
@tejastennis32903 жыл бұрын
4:54
@sunny0514884 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! Just curious how normal inside the top 50 players come out on court against like rafa nole fed in tournaments. Do they all really deep down not expect to win? I know they’ll try and make as many balls as they can but against the goats like that, how much of these tips work against the gods of tennis? Thanks!
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
I love that question Sandeep. This is obviously just my personal opinion, but I think it depends a lot on the player. I think these NextGen players, while they know the odds are against them when facing the Big 3, they’re so excited about the possibility of beating one of their idols that they come out with a winning mindset. Actually winning the match, however, is a whole different issue - which is why a lot of times these guys choke. So I think that players like Khachanov, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and even Shapovalov actually think they can beat the big 3. Some of the top 50 that have been around for longer, however, I believe come out much more defeated when they’re facing a top 3. Players like Gasquet, Sam Querrey, or Mannarino rarely seem to believe like they have a shot. And I don’t blame them, since they’ve lost 7, 8, or even 20 times to the same player. Finally, I think that out of the big 3, Rafa is the most discouraging opponent to play if you’re a top 50. Roger has his bad days, Novak feels sick or has excuses all the time, but Rafa is ALWAYS there. And he’ll make you win every point. Hope that answers! - Gui
@andiweng58943 жыл бұрын
can I beat Novak with these tips🤔
@Karue-Sell3 жыл бұрын
Most likely
@pehur004 ай бұрын
You said guaranteed!
@pcyounan3 жыл бұрын
i have a match on Monday i'am playing the number two seated oh no oh no.
@jamesp91153 жыл бұрын
I'm a utr 6. I beat a utr 14 just from believing.
@jonathanchen10262 жыл бұрын
Is your utr higher now that you won
@jamesp91152 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanchen1026 yes its a 10
@jamesp91152 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanchen1026 yes
@ogamesandanime10072 жыл бұрын
please pray for me
@trex14484 жыл бұрын
Find the weakest part of their game and hit it their all the time and use your superior fitness to outrun him or her.
@aleksandargavrancic56574 жыл бұрын
I played against an opponent, hit better shots, but he won off the consistency
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
Consistency is king at the amateur level
@carlosv.12782 жыл бұрын
I want to beat my coach hahaha
@tjenissa Жыл бұрын
Get a good tennis 🎾 racquet with good strings and don't use old cheap balls. You win...
@novz192 жыл бұрын
Why you look like a combination of Roddick and Thiem 😂
@NeuralEngin33r4 жыл бұрын
just push.... its easy
@Karue-Sell4 жыл бұрын
You are not wrong lol
@clydewmorgan2 жыл бұрын
I was interested in the video but after two minutes of intro about the title to this video I gave up
@Karue-Sell2 жыл бұрын
Damn if you give up in two minutes don’t even bother trying to beat better players. Easy W for your opponents
@jameshenderson31925 ай бұрын
That's right My Tennis HQ. The key to winning is consistently having a mindset. I play levels that better than me every day. But I don't give up to say throw in the towel. I keep at my game until I archive my goals. The key to playing tennis is winning. I will put up a fight. So if I lose my opponent (he) going to have to earn it. Thanks James H.