Part 3 | How To CONSISTENTLY Hit BETTER GROUNDSTROKES - Too Much Topspin And Racket Head Speed?

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[@jeffreymitchell]

Great video as always. Love playing those that are trying to over-exaggerate their topspin as it seems to always land short and I can just step in and be aggressive. Can't wait to see what is next on your teaching series trilogy. Tried to sign up for Clay's app as it seemed interesting but looks like his beta program already closed so couldn't access it.

[@emjay2045]

Ummm. What happened to that “Del Po forehand” that you gonna change to?

[@svlagonda7417]

This series of videos has been excellent. 10/10.

[@xzchen3977]

Hey Karue, your training guide in patreon is great though there doesn’t seem to be much update since May, looking forward to more!

[@omah0814]

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[@erickmell0]

"but again, i'm a pro" hahahaha you're awesome, best tennis channel ever!

[@LiamApilado]

You're a phenomenal teacher Karue 👍 I love how clearly you can express the details and ideas from your extensive tennis knowledge. I'm sure the algorithm will treat you well with these groundstroke lessons

[@nilswatenphul5165]

Perfectly put, can simply agree!

[@Luther777Williams]

This is such an important lesson for amateurs trying to improve consistency. It forces you to slow down and have control so you can speed up once you get the fundamentals right. Thanks Karue!

[@shessoperfecrblahblahblah]

this series has genuinely helped me so much, but another thing i still need to work on is footwork and how to prepare for a shot. if you could make a video about that, that would be so helpful! thanks so much

[@jaikrishnanarunrajhesh901]

Best way to wake up is with a new tennis hq video

[@KaruesellHQ]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@watcher687]

Also best way to go to bed is with a new tennis HQ video here down under

[@tomsd8656]

I'm glad I do the things you said naturally, just because it felt smooth, and I got quality balls. The tips I got from coaches were mostly on other areas, serve, volley, and return of serve. My foot work also came naturally, so I didn't get many corrections there. I think playing soccer helps. Your feet are constantly moving taking many steps, to try to get in the best position.

[@dkrolfe]

You know us so well, my friend. These were very helpful vids. Focusing on slowing my upper body way down but keeping the lower body aggressive helped a lot. And the overthinking of the stroke...a disease. You're providing a good service here. Keep up the excellent work.

[@edmondakong]

Great tip! I always tell my students when they’re getting carried away, 70-80% is better than 110%.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Absolutely

[@franksampson477]

I coach high school tennis and I really like this channel. The format is very engaging and the instruction is excellent. Karue really makes everything clear and easy to apply.

[@rogerkingdev]

Amazing! really love this series. Helped me really hit my rally ball during match play. One thing I would say for folks try to control your breathing. Really helped me calm down during match play

[@glennjohnston8749]

Great series Karue! I really appreciate that you emphasize that what is happening at contact is the most important part of the swing. I would like to see that part broken down even more and talking about things like racket head angle, extension through contact, and the effect of different swing planes or how a shallow versus steep low to high swing compares.

[@AceYourServe]

Katie you have made this so easy for me to understand. I’ve watched so many videos and they just overwhelmed me or didn’t understand. And I see some mistakes even I make right now and will definitely try to fix on the court.

[@kenkrehbiel1931]

Thanks Karue! I’ve been focused on depth over topspin ever since I found your channel. It’s been so helpful in my match results for both singles and doubles 😎

[@19universe81]

Just thought the exact same thing when I discovered this channel. First time an online coach tells the truth about what can really help an amateur player.

[@charlesdang2557]

LOL you're talking about me 100%. I am also prone to more mishits by doing excessive topspin. Because my shots kept landing short, it was easy for my opponents to go even more aggressive. I've watched parts 1-3 a second time and I think my game is now closer to what you've been advising. Thanks, brother!

[@AK-kw1sk]

I hit with power & heavy top spin. Biggest leap I ever made was learning how to control my depth better. Once again you've provided A++++ content.

[@nilswatenphul5165]

I very much like that you summarized the key take-aways from each lesson at the end of the respective video. That really helps remember the points you mentioned and facilitates trying them out on the court; thanks a lot!

[@MrCWL]

I love playing people who play with heaps of spin, gives me plenty of time to catch up to balls that are landing short, even if they are dominating the rally and I’m defending for my life, as soon as they let me off the hook with that one shot it allows me to take control. I find it much harder when they play with more pace but less spin because it comes on to me and harder to not hit it long

[@ellenlee8297]

I have the EXACT problems you are addressing here & the other 2 parts of the series. Thank you so much! I think i will improve now

[@arielvagnozzi9735]

I just have found your channel. I really like your teaching, full of tips. I am not so young (I started playing with those heavy wood rackets) and I am discovering that the core of the playing is still the same of my youth: Keeping the pace, the mind, and the ball in playing, Thank you very much for the videos. Cheers from Argentina

[@kevinoshea2289]

Just found your channel. Loved the 3 part series on groundstroke consistency. Gotta say you identified exactly my three ongoing problems-backing up, preoccupation with racket speed, overthinking racket swing. Great stuff. Hope it works.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Let us know how it goes!

[@ashlamovich6395]

Love this video. My coach back in high school told me to focus on producing topspin so it's hard for the opponent to return. I was a true beginner then and I guess it works fine on lower levels but I kinda developed this bad habit of producing too much topspin whenever I wanted it or not. It's like how you put it: trying to run before having learned how to walk.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Precisely. Early on players struggle with but with time they actually enjoy it

[@Ray_eddi]

Dude this has hampered my game bigtime! The way you broke it down was brilliant...Appreciate you dude

[@TuanJinnNguyen]

I'm so glad i found you!!! Everything makes sense, all the mistakes you mentioned in all 3 parts i made. Thanks

[@liverbird66]

I feel like this should be the first lesson anyone ever gets in tennis… at beginner levels coaches alway push topspin but it’s not the most important thing… smooth strokes with good contact and consistent depth is the base of any good stroke the topspin just another level on top the base stroke. 5 years in my tennis journey and I am only fully getting to grips with this understanding of how tennis stokes fundamentally should work.

[@karllee7667]

Hello: I break it down for my students in the x-y-z plane system. We want to provide and drive into the target ( + x plane), but to rise over the net, the player needs a (+ y) vertical plane force. The excessive amount of “topspin generation” generally results in a pullover into the z plane- away from the target line ( transverse plane = rotation). We want to minimize the amount of z plane input. The type of shot, penetrating through the court or a high arc shot - will depend on the ration of x/y, each shot requiring a bit of each. Love your content, I use it constantly.

[@kennagayama5154]

Indeed, really helpful advice. It’s these basics that help me improve my game. On this cheerful note: any chance you could create a video/series on serving? Half of the time it’s the first stroke of the game and I would love to see an in depth tutorial about how to improve my serve. Ty and keep up the good work.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yes I will definitely work on it

[@TerrenceKeenan]

The last couple of weeks I've really been working more on my forehand, and know that mentally, I've been trying to increase speed of my racquet and shorten stroke. So, I'll relax and extend a bit per your instructions. Thanks!

[@MrPeterJin]

I know this video is like 2 years old, but THANK YOU for confirming the wrist thing as a pro player! Too many KZbin channels have spread the misinformation about wrist usage. I see it more as BEING USED than the player actively USING it. Low-level friends I play with occasionally keep saying, "I just need more wrist action!" Lol

[@KaruesellHQ]

I can’t stand the whole wrist/lag BS online. It is just a natural movement if you commit to accelerating. You need to allow the wrist to have mobility of course, but it is the last thing I think about when swinging my racket

[@MrPeterJin]

MY MAN. THANK YOU. I have always felt like I was the only one with those around me. You've no idea how comforting it is to have a person and a player like you confirm it! Excited to keep following your channel!

[@christopheradam6967]

This is logical but I needed to hear it for some reason, I really like this guy

[@ronakayalburo7126]

Awesome! That backhand reminds me of Nalbandian. The best.

[@coffeedude2024]

Great video and awesome tips but a quick request. Could you do a video about taking the ball on the rise from your experience as a pro i.e. when to do it and tips for doing it. Thanks!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yep, will work on that

[@BITStudioCode]

this video really helped!!! when i record my forehand on the court my racket after it hit the ball always go alot up and way toooo less into the ball, this video really brought my attention to this problem and yeah thanks for your help!

[@jimmaguire9380]

I think the best advice was: "Don't overthink it." I find myself all too often trying to breakdown my swing into too many distinct steps. Be fluid instead! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@beam6981]

Great video! If you could make a video on taking the ball earlier on groundstrokes and the technique that it entails. I am currently attempting to take the ball earlier and gain more consistency in doing so, but wondered if you had a go to technique of making this change easier?

[@KaruesellHQ]

There is no technique change. If you are having to change your technique to hit the ball earlier you are probably taking your own time away, not your opponent’s. Same stroke, maybe a little bit more compact with a very early shoulder turn, feet moving quickly and contact point in front

[@beam6981]

@@KaruesellHQ Ok, thanks! I am a 5.0 player that has not had much "match play" over the last couple of years and trying to get my timing back and have started letting the ball drop too low before contact..just tentative and trying to avoid making errors. I really appreciate your response and will be supporting your channel

[@vicmulyk5775]

Adrian Court would approve of your advice given in your series of 3 videos. (He's head coach at Edgemont Athletic in Calgary). He coaches with this philosophy too.

[@gzc9394]

Thanks Sir. Best advice I ever get watching Part 1, 2 and 3.

[@archieunger1699]

Karue, your content is very engaging and thoughtful, these particular videos are useful for me. Keep up your great work and sharing your passion.

[@DEHU3]

Great video! I actually do a lot of mistakes described in video and will try to use your tips to work on consistency

[@mbmk92]

Thanks again for the teaching. I wi definitely try t improve my strokes. Looking forward more videos.

[@fegelxx8191]

Your videos are incredible!! Best tennis youtuber BY FAR

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@lnlarxg]

Bravo, I break my swing so early because I am always thinking top spin top spin, I am going to try your tips from this lesson

[@jamesmears3419]

Wow, really breaking through some things I had totally misunderstood. Thanks very much, great vid

[@johnanonanon]

Loved these top 3 tips. They are.... on the ball! ;) Amazing!!!

[@SMC-Wellness]

Really helped change the dynamic of my forehand on a previous video. This video very helpful too, thanks bro!

[@bournejason66]

Another great video. Can you give me some tips on racket face open at contact? I’m sure I’m not the only one here having this problem. Thanks 🙏👍

[@severinrisan9006]

Yo, love what you’re doing Karue! The format of playing at such a high yet controlled level, whilst simultaneously commentating is really great and quite rare. I think you could do with a little higher pace in the videos though. Sometimes it comes out a bit slow and repetitive. But keep up the good work!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Haha I know. I lose my train of thought sometimes while hitting and it can get repetitive. But that is the format I like. I save the fast pace stuff for social media. If you watch a lesson here, I want everything to be covered

[@severinrisan9006]

@@KaruesellHQ Okay I see. I know you’ll improve the more videos you make, and things will go even more smoothly in the future🎾💪

[@katrinagwen]

Just getting back into the sport, recent subscriber. I watched all 3 parts. Love your channel and your work, thank you 🙏

[@NeaNelu]

Excelent advices! Congratiulation! Excelent tennis channel! The quality of information is very high and very well explained! Good job, man. Keep it that way! Waiting for your next video! A big fan from Roumania!

[@717DTran]

This channel needs more subs for sure

[@ben1147]

I wish I found this series years ago, literally game changing

[@KaruesellHQ]

Glad to hear it!!

[@jasperlasmana3579]

Yo, thank you so much for these series! I really feel major improvements in my groundstrokes after using all the tips. Can you also do serves, returns, and volleys in this format too?

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yep! Most likely returns next

[@tiddyt6527]

@@KaruesellHQ Aw heck yeah! Super stoked for returns

[@davidglade5433]

Great videos, Karue! The way you explain these things is very clear for me to understand and helps a lot!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you!

[@tr1ckster726]

Awesome video. I fall into this trap of too much racquet head speed all the time.

[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

Tomaz (Feel Tennis) talks about not “firing” your shots, like shooting a gun, where everything happens all at once - BANG! Instead, think about “swinging”, like heaving a heavy garbage bag over the fence (and into your neighbour’s yard!). Preparing early helps eliminate that rushed feeling that causes us to take a herky-jerky, last-minute SWIPE at the ball, like we’re trying to swat mosquitos, instead of a pro bowler delivering the perfect strike: he takes a few quick steps up to the line, letting the ball slowly rock back, then swing forward, accelerating, delivering the ball and finishing with his hand held high. Not unlike a good forehand, no? If you don’t have at least your unit turn completed by the time the ball bounces, you’re late. Patrick Mouratoglou even preaches moving towards the ball only AFTER you’ve finished your unit turn. And it’s so easy, all you have to decide is left or right, forehand or backhand, it only takes milliseconds. After that, the rest is so much easier. But you DO have to make that funny little “vroom vroom” sound that Tomaz makes when sweeping an imaginary broom to simulate gradual acceleration. Hey brothers and sisters, to get better at tennis, you gotta check your pride at the door...

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I use a ground stroke drill with my high school players that my coach drilled into me way back in the day. It involves using tape to make a landing zone within three feet of the baseline. Then try to rally and hit your ground strokes into that deep zone. It’s about hitting deep not hard. Second part of the drill is when a ball lands short of the deep zone the player steps inside the court and hits at an angle into a corner or across the sideline crossing the doubles alley. Tennis is like boxing. You don’t do any damage if you fall back as you punch. You got to drive forward with your legs and body to make them feel that heavy punch.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Perfect!!

[@2n1ce]

Was waiting for this!! Thank you!!!

[@lijkn]

like his calm voice and tone.

[@milanvincic9668]

awesome video!!! Spot on. It happens to me a lot. Too many jerky moves and too much spin exageration. Thanks man.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Happy to help 👍🏼

[@deeps10]

I would like to see a video on the differences when the forehand finishes over the shouldet and when the forehand finishes around the body. What type of shot does it generate

[@wongde8011]

These videos have helped me so much!!! Thank you

[@deeps10]

Good content. I'm looking forward to see how this channel progresses. Good tips so far for an amateur like myself.

[@seanheagen356]

Mate these videos are unreall!! Have you done one about how far to stand behind the baseline against different players?

[@jromatkin1806]

Thank you Karue, please keep this channel going!

[@KaruesellHQ]

Will do!

[@marcwente8943]

Karue! Cannot thank you enough for this series! I've been getting in my head so much lately thinking overthinking my technique and results were terrible. Your explanations and demonstrations are crystal clear and those tips are a HUGE help! "knowledge is a process of piling up facts, wisdom lies in their simplification" 😆

[@yousseflahbabi3842]

great content! cant believe this is all free :D Thank you Carue! You're helping me hit better for sure and we never met :)

[@TooleyPeter]

Rustic Park! I love it. Great lesson too.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you

[@arvydasnorus8118]

Love it. Your a great help. Regards from Lithuania.

[@K4R3N]

"I'm a PRO, I can do this."😂 Karue what string and tension you got in that VC95? I'm loving my 2021 vc95, everyone who tries my racquet gives compliments about it.

[@mikeparishy]

so good brother,,thank you for the great series

[@bazs7669]

Thank you very much for these tips! Hope they can help me get to the next level 🙏🏽

[@mlesto1]

brilliant serie, thanks for sharing

[@alexjustme1982]

Great lesson Man! Glad that i found your channel! Subscribed

[@KaruesellHQ]

thank you!!

[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

Here's my comment! I think this is exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@MrSleepAllDay]

Truly one of the best Instrutors.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Appreciate it!

[@kxr_s]

At shots like 5:40 when you go through it, are you still snapping your wrist like racket head speed ?? I’m not sure how the wrist works when you’re “pushing” the ball through more like do u snap ur like shooting a basketball? Or windshield wiper? Please reply !

[@E30Van]

Very good videos, my son and me enjoy watching your videos

[@pats300zx]

Great video Karue !!! Love your perspective on things 👍

[@transamination]

Something I found was, once I learnt to produce nice topspin where you can see the ball neatly spinning 12oclock over 6oclock as it travels away, I became obsessed with always putting that on the ball. I was dissatisfied if the ball ever left my racquet spinning diagonally, or sideways, or not spinning much at all.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Yes! Find what works for you

[@paulduggins4776]

Thanks for the video - Really helpful tips!

[@ivanvele]

Great video!!! Once you undersrand the concept, but you are so used to that fast wrist motion, how can you practice the entire body move to improve your strokes?

[@oneto3]

This is extremely helpful! Thanks mytennishq

[@CascioMusicProduction]

Fantastic video man, so helpful, thank you!

[@highflying19]

Ive been getting so much more kick on my shots with by using less power and better balance. Being a 4.0 and really trying to get tonthat 4.5 this year iven been dialing back power for better shots. I feel like the 4.0 level is mostly players trying to hit winners at the wrong time by over hitting with no control

[@KaruesellHQ]

That is the way!!

[@immabreakaleg]

I am committing a lot of these mistakes when I am trying to make up for my bad timing. I.e I gotta swing faster if I am late to the ball, or rip harder If I misjudged and over extended my back swing. Please do a video on timing and efficient movement around the court. And also maybe you can prescribe couple exercises(routines) on how to steadily improve these. Thanks for the content!

[@mikedudley9975]

Are you late on balls that come fast or are you just misjudging the ball?

[@vuphamanh3535]

Hi Karue, nice video as usual . May I ask if you flick the wrist at the moment of contact or you will imagine you are hitting at the top of the ball to drive it ( instead of hitting from low to high to creat top spin ). Thank you.😊

[@poida007]

Good video! Do you have any tips or drills/exercises to help players develop the feel of using the correct sequence of muscles and joints to develop a fluid swing, especially for players who muscle the ball and to stop breaking the wrist?

[@TopEveryThing-yi3py]

hey thanks so much karue can u make same on back hand

[@calvin9187]

thanks for the helpful videos Mark

[@johnstacey3718]

The most frustrating thing about these videos is that they nail all of my groundstroke deficiencies on the head. You should invite me on the channel so I can demonstrate what all these shortcomings look like at the same time.

[@kamyarakbariroshan9079]

Hey man, just saw this video and loved it. you got a new subscriber..

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you!

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Great series Karue. I also find it good to think about that smooth golf swing and focus on a clean contact. What's your handicap btw?

[@KaruesellHQ]

I shoot mid to high 80s!

[@oliverdesouza5741]

@@KaruesellHQ Don't we all!

[@marriedwithwatches]

Great tips as always Karue!

[@RussHolder]

This has been an incredible series... exactly what I needed and perfect timing. I've already shared this series with a dozen people. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@dammitol25mg19]

Good insights. Much appreciated.

[@KaruesellHQ]

Thank you!

[@bernhardstruck4270]

Super instructions, as always, Karue. Big fan here. BUT on this series…the plingy, metallic sound off your strings. Odd? Strange? I struggled focussing. What (on earth) is in your racquet? Just curious.

[@KaruesellHQ]

It is just because the mic is right by the racket so the sound is getting picked up a lot

[@juandiegodonis906]

Great stuff!!! Keep it up!!!!

[@TopEveryThing-yi3py]

thanks so much im a better player its been 3 months following ur work what string pattern do u suggest me now like beginner to intermediate 16x19 or 18x20

[@KaruesellHQ]

16/19 probably easier

[@timmark4190]

Can you pls explain the grip tension. What the amount of tightness from 1 to 10 that required during the shot. Is it 3 at start if swing and then at point of contact a 7 and end with a 3

[@konstantinbelinsky7829]

Great explanation!