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[@randomperson7445]

I want you to know that you are really talented. There aren’t many people in the world who can improve so many players from a KZbin video.

[@boscoffernandes]

100% Karun .

[@originalscore]

@@boscoffernandes "karun"

[@selphactualized9801]

@@adimperial true but its how you explain it to the novice that makes this video good.

[@randomperson7445]

Venu Tauti wha?

[@ball-zauberer3773]

Thought the same. Thank you for the uploads

[@ottbee6976]

I just won a match against an opponent that I could never beat before. I would like to think it was because of the basic positioning advice I got from Essential Tennis: At the baseline, be on the opposite side as the ball at the other end of the court. Great advice. Thanks.

[@EssentialTennis]

YES! So great to read that, ott. Congrats to you for applying what you've learned! I'm proud of you 🙂

[@DeluxeFlame]

Wow, I didn’t even realize. I just thought I had poor or slow reactions this whole time. Great video

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad I could help

[@mitchkroener]

A similar one that’s super simple and a coach taught me once: when your playing casually/practicing, call out loud “forehand” or “backhand” as soon as the ball comes off the opponents racquet. This sounds dumb but it makes you prepare way earlier which I always notice that the better a player is, the more natural and immediate their preparation for a stroke.

[@nicovangelder2090]

Funny, my coach does the same. Or just a "YES!"

[@rammsteinloverspielhur7554]

As a beginner player that wants to play as much that îs possible I tried TODAY this advice and IT was great. 80% of The balls came right to ME! Thank you!

[@EssentialTennis]

YES! So happy to hear that. Way to put this into play!

[@stephenmolloy4244]

Of all the tennis tactics videos I've watched (there's been a lot), this is the one that has led to the fastest improvement. There are so many knock-on benefits. I find I'm suddenly able to hit my forehand a lot better because I'm in a better position. It encourages movement too. Rather than me hitting a shot and watching it go in, I'm hitting a shot and running to where I need to be. Thank you!

[@namesurname2958]

So true! I have a habit of hitting a shot then watching it and not moving from the shot point.

[@washedup_adventurer]

I wish I had instruction like this in high school and college when I was playing competitively.

[@chenwd9106]

This is eye opening for me personally. I tend to stand there like a stick after a down the line shot and think i hit a decent shot lol. Will start moving the next time I'm on the court

[@info781]

This is one of your best videos, no one ever taught me this after years of playing. It took me 1 minute on the court to implement this.

[@DillPlays]

Thanks for the channel shoutout!!! glad we did the right thing. You are right its pretty much automatic now in terms of court positioning, when my legs get heavy deep in a match I tend to get lazy though.

[@joranbergwall]

Excellent coaching advice! Best regards from a former ATP player.

[@mgfliby]

Such a great lesson and everyone watching just said “OMG, of course!”. Great video and killer interactive screen!

[@TheKennethConner]

Yeah I gotta get me one of these. They have a 75" version. Oh boy.

[@kaf414]

Would love to see this same info for doubles. Thanks again for another great video!

[@ytcommenter8156]

uh oh, that's where I stand

[@EssentialTennis]

😬

[@johannaliu2356]

:/

[@melfox215]

For advanced players who are right handed it's kind of beneficial to move to that bad position, as you probably hit the ball to your opponent's backhand and try to hit a forehand next. I get the system of angles and shorter distances. It's like the moving of a goal keeper in soccer or hockey. But its efficiency needs you to have a decent backhand, as you're opening both sides the same. When I look at my oppenents, it's rarely like that. Most of them have a way better forehand and try to hit forehand at the highest possible ratio. As I am relatively equal on fore- and backhand, I'll try to consciously move like that. I am very excited about the output and if I will be forced to play more backhand (-) then while being earlier at the ball (+).

[@melfox215]

I must admit that the pro of having shorter ways to move is more beneficial than the disadvantages of allowing your opponent to hit the balls more to your backhand. In my first testing against a better player I had more time to hit as I was earlier on the best position which helps enormously. In fact the positioning was so much better that I got voracious to try hitting winners that resulted in more unforced errors, but moving that way plus being patient should pay off. I'll continue that in my tournament the upcoming weekend.

[@cristianconstantinescu7264]

@@melfox215 not beneficial bro. Took years of tennis lessons and that incompetent club trainer did not teach me court positioning, had to learn by myself from youtube. It was a aha moment.

[@Santiago_MX]

This is a really coherent video. Thank you!

[@pmazzuchin]

Well thought out and pragmatic strategy Ian! Thank you,

[@TheSasquatchNation]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@jeffhaley9494]

Very helpful and very smart! Thank you!

[@WiseWomenFitness]

Excellent information. Thank you for this!

[@faridaalakbarli9634]

This really helped! Thank you so much!!

[@susanhawkins8]

Wow! U r such a good instructor! Ok I play singles & always thought “recover to the middle” but now I understand the “right middle!!” Can’t wait to get on the court & incorporate this into my game, Thank u!!

[@barbwallacerodanandfieldse1788]

good info. I will try to make use of the new knowledge...

[@bobbyearles4230]

This is phenomenal content. I feel like this the missing piece to my own baseline game. Thank you so much for breaking this down.

[@AndersGlud]

This was really enlightening and helpful! Thank you!

[@bobpeterson7176]

Ian, interesting stuff. Frequently I have "winners" hit against me and I thought I was because of my shot placement being poor. Some of it my be my positioning being poor. Can't wait to try this strategy. Thanks.

[@AppeltVortex]

Great video, thanks!!

[@nicolomazzari6521]

Amazing content, super useful. Thanks!

[@neerajkritibasantani5330]

Superb analysis. Thanks so much

[@TimChaves]

Such a helpful video! Thank you!

[@MervsAdventuresReviews]

Great video! Your in-depth analysis is very helpful - I'll apply this learning to my game. I appreciate the hard work you've put into your videos! 👍

[@melissabeckham6917]

More excellent information. Thank you!

[@justynmacfarland9322]

Your instructions are easy to understand! I can't wait to put it to practice! Thank you.

[@fairydina]

Thanks! Very useful!

[@AmirTennis]

great video! I love to see this type of lesson. It is much easier to understand from the board and with real examples. Visually how much to cover from ball direction and where opponent stands. more recovery video please!! :D

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vlaseansmithen3305]

Great video! Adding this to my mental library and will apply it soon. Cant wait for the next video!😀

[@EssentialTennis]

Let me know how it works for you!

[@parisbryce]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@cathymillerbarbieri]

Been watching you for a few years. Such easy to follow, detailed explanations. The visuals you have added are truly helpful. I'm back to playing 4.0 after injury and PT from a slight fall on my shoulder. As my 15 year old daughter pointed out when I was pleasantly surprised beating a 25 year old (I am 52 lol). She said, "Mom, she might be in better physical shape, but you outplayed her mentally" -- and these videos help that so much! Thanks!

[@felipebenavides9750]

I'll be trying it today!! Amazing explanation of a very important (yet sometimes forgotten) rule of tennis. Thanks again Ian, great job as usual.

[@camlendrim7609]

It is likely bittersweet to lose your very capable staff couple but I personally enjoy your increased content presence which reveals your practical knowledge and great personality. 🎾

[@EssentialTennis]

I appreciate that!

[@vinylrulesok8470]

Really good video on where to stand. Makes perfect sense and I’m definitely going to see how this helps on court

[@sicknames4296]

From someone who plays tennis a lot this is a really vital skill and I'm really glad you made a video about it although I don't get the explanation. It shouldn't really matter what the best shot is in that position because 99/100 times it won't happen. How I was taught it was down the line is less likely to happen because its more difficult to hit the ball in down the line due to the net being higher and having to hit the ball in over a shorter distance.Thus cross court is the way easier shot to play so you need to cover that more than the down the line. But still you had the same point in the end. Anyway nice video it was really well made and easy to understand

[@testager5482]

Great clip. The strategy is clearly described and supported.

[@basedbear1605]

Excellent breakdown of something too few tennis players actually know. When giving lessons, I use tennis balls on the court to show those angles, and it's amazing how many times I see a light bulb go off in someone's head because they were standing in the wrong spot. Not only are they not covering the court with maximum ease... they are leaving the easier shot open to their opponents (cross court). And everyone knows that the net is lower on a cross court shot vs. down the line.

[@realwinnertoughguy]

Very insightful video.

[@enginkirmikil355]

Thank you for the key point👍

[@lunadefara]

Enjoyed the lesson, thank you !

[@Stiffjab71]

Gold. This is gold. Thank you so much, Coach

[@alexmates614]

Love this vids about positioning On court. Something that takes years to master, but thanks to you it shortens a lot.

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it, Alex!

[@saadranarana9117]

Brilliant effort, I got the idea and I followed your instructions today, it improved my shots and point winning ability

[@MrMrlosteruk]

Really useful, very well explained and demoed. Great work, this is really really useful stuff

[@veyselozdemir]

Wow. This video is soo well done. Very fine work. Thank you for doing it.

[@raquelrich7920]

Really great video and explanation!

[@keinguye]

Very good video. Thank you!

[@andrewetherington9828]

Great practical explanation Ian. Very well done.

[@alidadgar8016]

Excellent, simple but well- made video; thank you

[@RaphaelRRangel]

Good tip! Tks!

[@MrMrlosteruk]

I am really impressed by the way you are evolving your channel, glad I subbed. Do more collabs with other online coaches, or analyse their training vids, meta baby, woooo

[@sebashtiannumberone5431]

Hiya there Ian. Actually, I'd already learnt about this concept on other site, but I have to say that you give a wide and clearer explanation in this lesson. It's dead good ! Thanks a lot. Cheers.

[@urostennis]

Positioning is SO important - thank you for a great visual explanation! Uros

[@javier505mx]

Gotta say, amazing video! Easy and simple to understand, yet it hit me, I'll put this in play next time I'm at the court. Congrats

[@lovelalovelove7430]

Awesome clear explanation right on target. Wondering if you have a doubles play scenario. Thanks. 👍🏼

[@mihai6414]

Thank you very much, sir!

[@juanb116]

Brillant explanation!

[@actone1030]

Awesome Ian!!

[@amarijayamari]

That's one of the clearest explanations of splitting the angle. Well done.

[@yardisejones9148]

This was so good! Thank you explaining this so well!

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itsmidtrib1569]

As someone who started tennis 6 months ago, I am at a high school level because of you guys. Thank you and God bless you tremendously

[@EssentialTennis]

Welcome to the wonderful sport of tennis!!

[@Fearless-1]

Excellent video explaining horizontal (lateral) coverage of opponent's return angles. However, no mention of vertical coverage made. In short, when moving laterally, if warranted, also move forward or backwards before taking the split step. Move forward could be on or indide the baseline if anticipating some advantage or possible drop shot; move back if somewhat defensive tactically.

[@TennisTrollChannel]

Excellent video once again. Thank you for using our video as an example to help others improve. Agree with the need to improve court positioning and working on it. Not automatic like the excellent players with Dill Plays but hopefully it will be one day. Thanks for the video and hopefully we all can improve and obtain an edge over our opponents.

[@EssentialTennis]

LOVE your videos and the dedication to improvement, Troll!

[@Tennisbull-match-statistics]

Btw, Ian, he is a 4.5 ;-)

[@DillPlays]

Glad to see both of us getting the shoutout, thanks for the video!!! Like and Subscribe am I right 😂😂😂.

[@EP-yc2gu]

Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players 3.5+!? Ouch. I’m pretty sure the Troll is a 5.0 in Atlanta. I think the Troll needs to take a trip up to WI and show Ian a thing or two.

[@EP-yc2gu]

Dill Plays The fact that Ian sees Troll’s tennis as “3.5 possibly even 4.0” makes me question Ian’s abilities to make sound judgements about tennis.

[@sugarplum1978]

Wow! Thank you for this amazing video. Been to numerous coaches and no one has ever broken it down this way.

[@mikew6345]

That is an awesome breakdown of this video. I will try to implement these tactics in my next match. Thank you.

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delish412]

My weak backhand drove me to play from the ad side most of the time...and many times got burned just as Ian has pointed out. What a revelation. Great video!

[@sharppictures8558]

Thanks it was a really great session... looking forward for more like these... can u pls lemme know which software are u using..

[@derrick031072]

Excellent explanation. And, your it's "all about positioning" = FOOTWORK!!!! Taking videos of oneself playing, is actually a very important tool. When I watch myself, I go like : "really i'm doing this beginner's mistake". I just want to hide sometimes LOL.....

[@TuanPham-in4kq]

Heck of a job on teaching this!

[@gabrielfainguersch5101]

Great video, very clear, that is where you have to stand if you do not want to run side to side

[@jackyboy409]

Thanks for this, my dad told me to get to the middle and I didn't no what he meant and now I do!

[@azevedohamilton9801]

This "rule of thumb" about being on the other side of the court is simple and for that, also genious. I improved today. Tx!

[@lynnhelgeson1067]

Great info! Thanks!

[@EssentialTennis]

You bet!

[@michael1electricianquiroz338]

Great advice!

[@alisonspray7782]

Illuminating, thanks!!

[@EssentialTennis]

You bet!

[@mohammadshadfar9288]

Very professional, thanks p.s. I love your touch screen

[@maryannesweeney4556]

thank you, you’re so good at what you do.

[@EssentialTennis]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@henryramirez1366]

Great job, I remember how much I improved watching the video about probabilities and shots, and how to make less mistakes. Thanks Iam. You are a great coach.

[@EssentialTennis]

Thank you so much, Henry!

[@danielyu2198]

Can you guys make a video breaking down the different kinds of playing styles that you will face, and how you can beat them?

[@EssentialTennis]

Love that topic suggestion, Daniel. Adding to my list!

[@kevinroberts1744]

Hi Daniel. Over and in will win you most games! If I play against an over and in player I find a way to get to the net. Its all about taking the time away from your opponent and having the time yourself.

[@Thematzvidz]

How to deal with different serves would be really interesting- I feel like the amateur game has some really hard service styles to deal with.

[@jeongjinhong]

Nice and simple explanations for positioning, thanks Ian!

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tennis_John18]

love these kind of contents 🙌🏼

[@EssentialTennis]

Great to hear, John!

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I did not start playing tennis until was in college but I played organized basketball and baseball from grade school through high school. Much of what you are teaching in this lesson carried over from those sports into tennis. I worked with a Certified Teaching Pro to develop strokes but skills from other sports carried over. I eventually played USTA tournaments and coached High School Tennis for 20 years. I would always ask new players trying out for the team what other sports they played. In my experience athletic ability and experience goes a long way and it is very difficult to teach. Some people just know where to go when the ball is in play because they how to play sports that develop this skill set.

[@rajkapoor2652]

This is amazing stuff! Thank you.

[@EssentialTennis]

Our pleasure!

[@MichaelPViola]

Good job!

[@TheLukeguy7]

just amazing awsome videos keep up the great work :) Could you do a video on playing against people who hit a lot of short slices and drop shots?

[@djb7116]

Great reminder Ian, thanks! I have one question. Does this mean that you should not have a weakness on either forehand or backhand, treating them equally and not looking to shelter one, thereby breaking the equidistant rule? Although decent, my 1hbh just can't compete with my forehand, so how should I manage that? Thanks once again my fellow tennis soul

[@ytchrisd]

Thanks for the great video. A very simple point that I have overlooked before now, one I hope to remember. That is a great screen for explaining everything visually so very well. I hope you will do some more on doubles tactics soon.

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NuwanDhanushkaRandeni]

very nice explanation. Many thanks

[@EssentialTennis]

You are welcome!

[@jamesfoulk7295]

Hi Ian, this is awesome! Have you created one for amateur doubles level that you can share please-that emphasis’ no mans land etc. Ps: You’re a great coach and love your content 👋👌🎾

[@luiscmribeiro5090]

Really Nice!

[@ClarkstennisAus]

Excellent video, I’ve been explaining this for 30yrs of coaching, but your interactive screen, makes it so much easier for people to understand, only thing I would add is, at a more advanced level, you adjust the position depending on the strengths and weaknesses of people, for example one of my pupils used to play a girl, with an extreme western forehand grip on her backhand, which made hitting cross court nearly impossible, but her down the line was awesome, so against her, I got my pupil the stand on the center line, not out to the left. An idea for another video, learning to read patterns, awesome work though

[@AlejandroBecerra1]

Thanks (from San Juan Argentina)

[@ksushayogi5296]

That is great! I was missing this type of videos! 💜

[@EssentialTennis]

More to come!

[@kodywells3142]

This can only help so much. Very good advice for basic play. BUT, when you really look into it the majority of balls are hit due to the momentum a player has going into the shot. I am able to predict where my opponent will hit a return simply because I know which way their body will be moving a contact point. Sometimes playing the percentages and offering up a shot played against your opponents self created momentum is worth it in order to offer yourself a better chance at cheap points.