The #1 BIGGEST Mistake Among Recreational/Club Level Tennis Players

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

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[@Dasato123]

Another biggest problem with tennis players is that once they reach a level where they can maintain rallies of a sort the amount of actual practice or work that they do to develop their games drops precipitously. Playing social sets is what they consider “practice.” Any coach knows that stroke development cannot take place under the pressure of scored games. That is where improvements and changes are verified and validated. Even just rallying with a friend has little value because there’s pressure to maintain a good rally and when making real technique changes long rallies are the last thing that’s going to happen in the beginning. One of the greatest tools a tennis player has “The Wall” is lost to the majority of players because hitting against the wall becomes “beneath” tennis players once a certain level is reached. It’s a badge of honor for basketball players of all levels; even pros, to work on their games alone in a gym. The tennis equivalent “The Wall” is only for “Beginners.” The bottom line is that the vast majority of tennis players want to “play” tennis but aren’t really interested in learning the game and making real changes to improve. Taking lessons is something they do so they can “say they take lessons.” Like going to school but never doing any homework.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thanks for your comments and contribution to the video. In addition to the wall, I have just completed a lesson on how to practice and improve your tennis skills without a practice partner. This video is featured on TennisCon, which starts this week. Here is a link to TennisCon: crunchtimecoaching.com/tennis-thrive/tennis-con-5-free-preview-videos-john/ Enjoy! Best, John

[@beepbeepboopboop]

very concise and helpful, thanks!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thanks Brian. I hope you benefit from all the content here on the channel. Best, John

[@kumarsabaratnam4787]

Great content. Thanks.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you!

[@fyou3401]

Very helpful video! I have one question which is that what is the reason why i can not stop "shanking" my forehand on literally every stroke. How can i fix this? I have tried everything but nothing seems to work.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi, Thanks for your question. Watch this video for help on your FH: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naK0d2mcndaVnc0 Best, John

[@FundamentalTennis]

Outstanding!!!

[@devonr7497]

Hi, As a 20yr old now I played badminton in middle school and am now trying tennis for the first time, my natural forehand grip position is congenital position, however the thing is I do it with the thumb up (tons of pro badminton players play this way), It feels terrible for me to not have my thumb up. I have been trying to find videos of people doing it in tennis and I can not find anyone doing it,. The thumb up gives more stabilization and control of the racket and can even increase power in the shot, I don't get why I cant find any information about this, I am really hoping it isn't messing with my shot because there is no way I can switch, the other way feels like I have 0 control of the racket in comparison.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi Devon, Thanks for your questions. Having played badminton, you have an established grip that really doesn't apply well to tennis, particularly on the forehand groundstroke. More than likely you realizing some success because of your experience and skill in badminton, I would work on getting into the ideal range of grips and proper position on the handle...it will pay off big time as you develop your tennis skills and play at a higher level. Unfortunately the skills and techniques of badminton vs tennis are quite different, so you best work on the ideal tennis skills. Good luck! Kindly, John

[@ATIL1304]

Thanks again coach.Very informative tips fluidly explained , as always , easy to understand.Looking forward for your next lesson.Have a good day...:)

[@micahjao9874]

video anda sangat bagus dan mempunyai mesej yang luas terima kasih

[@FairwayJack]

good stuff

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you! Best,John

[@Fernwald84]

Oops, one little correction, John--the 1HBH uses the Eastern backhand grip, not the Continental but you are correct about the 2HBH. Anyway, I think you made a great case about the importance of using the Continental grip on almost every stroke. Actually, it wasn't so long ago that the ONLY grip used by most pros was the Continental. Another great point you made, John, near the end of the video was to use your non-dominant hand to support the racket when in the ready position and the dominant hand to loosely grip the racket handle. I find that this not only aids quick grip changes but helps prevent gripping the racket too tightly which can cause arm problems over time and prevents the natural flow in the kinetic chain (as it encourages "arming" the ball).

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Hi George, Thanks for your comment and contribution to the video. You are absolutely correct! It was simply an oversight that I knew would come up in the comments. I use the Eastern BH grip for my topspin or drive. Thanks again! John

[@luizramos7053]

Good 👏👏👏

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you! Kindly, John

[@m.shadrachabednego3880]

"RAISE YOUR GAME!" RIGHT ON! Flipping at the ball is NO GOOD! You're correct! ADD a TIGHT SWING of the racket own the forehand -- PUNCH YOUR VOLLEYS! PUNCH YOUR FOREHAND SHOTS! RAISE YOUR GAME! Check out this video lesson for Recreational Super Star Ian Westermann: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnjMmap7rp6Yqck

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

I am going to leave your comments and this link so my subscribers can be entertained by this video. "Super star"? Hmmm...

[@m.shadrachabednego3880]

@@PerformancePlusTennis We're ALL "super stars" in our neighborhoods and game scenarios! Why give it all up to the PROS when we can be "PROS" to our friends and neighbors and acquaintances?" OUR "world of tennis competition" is just as important as "theirs!" No?

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

@@m.shadrachabednego3880 Your world of tennis is certainly equally important from the standpoint of loving the game, which I greatly appreciate. However, I wouldn't consider Ian Westermann a "super-star" of recreational tennis instruction. But you must understand, I come from a perspective of much greater experience...

[@briancarroll3232]

Bingo!

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thanks Brian!

[@mannymixedblags3381]

May Jesus Christ Blessed You Always 🌹💖🙏✝️

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Thank you! Be sure to check out my follow-up video on this topic...just released this morning.

[@studfinderball]

I blame evil tennis coaches for the low skil level of rec players. Rec players should all play the Navratilova style of play thru the 4.0 level, the top level for 95% of rec players. The style is continental based, and yields reliable pusher groundies, serve, overhead and volleys. Yet the style is dismissed in favor of the 'modern game' or the 'ATP' forehand. Nonsense. The Navratilova style is easier and more fun than pickleball.

[@PerformancePlusTennis]

Well said, and I totally agree! Thanks for your feedback and contribution to the video. Best, John.

[@mannymixedblags3381]

Amen, to GOD be All the Glory and Honor 🌹💖🙏