The TRUTH bout improving your forehand

[@TennisHacker]

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[@estebanramos4338]

Muchas muchas muchas gracias!!! I'll work hard next year and hopefully I'll get a little better 😅

[@TennisHacker]

@estebanramos4338 Like I said in the video. So many good things going on here I'm sure you improve a lot over the next year!!!!

[@chorhanglam]

I think the reason for being late is that your body is coiled up only 20% by the time the ball bounces. Pros like Jack Sock coil up 80% and waits there until the ball bounces, so that right after the ball bounces, he can coil the last 20% and uncoil quickly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipTPqmt9ZbKEesk

[@estebanramos4338]

@@TennisHacker Dear Richard; Thank you for your thorough analysis of my game. I’ve reviewed the video multiple times to better understand the areas I need to improve, and I’ve set the following goals. I’d appreciate your guidance on whether it makes sense to work on these simultaneously or prioritize goal 2 before goal 1: 1. Improving the timing of my split step: My objective is to time the split step so that when I land, I’m able to recognize the ball's direction and immediately start my rotation and racket preparation. To achieve this, I plan to train progressively, starting with repetition drills: - Balls hit repeatedly to the center from the back of the court. - Alternating balls between the right and the center. - High balls to the center. - Alternating high and regular balls to the center and right. - Progressing to drills with balls sent both forward and backward. Does this progression sound correct to you? 2. Improving my spacing and swing timing: I need to move toward the ball while already loaded and aim to position myself slightly farther away from the ball than I usually do. I plan to follow a similar progressive approach: - Starting with simple balls to the center. - Gradually incorporating higher and faster balls. - Alternating between center and right side shots. Do these plans align with what you had in mind? I’m eager to ensure my practice sessions are as effective as possible. Best regards!!!!!

[@TennisHacker]

That sounds like a pretty solid plan! You can definitely work on the split step timing and spacing at the same time. I would see the swing initiation as the secondary thought, that will improve as the other two improve. 👍

[@propgee]

​@estebanramos4338 bro keep that off-hand up consciously through the swing. dont lit drop by urside, this will also help massively with stability spacing and timing of your rotation into the ball from the unit turn

[@robertyacoub9705]

Great analysis. His off arm also drops way too much.

[@TennisHacker]

Maybe, but I would see that as a symptom rather than a cause. The underlying issue is the timing. Late initiation of the swing means he can't / isn't using his kinetic chain fully, leading to the non dominant arm symptom. So the solution to the "arm" is the stuff I mentioned in the video, so he can set up in position in time, and start his swing in time.

[@propgee]

Yep.

[@wladmanzi007]

Nice job after 2 yrs tennis ! Try to play 1m back of baseline you’ll get more time and add racquet head speed on your forehand and more lift ! Don’t be afraid by short balls or drop shots you seem faster enough to catch them ! Good Luck Man ✊🏻

[@estebanramos4338]

My big big problem with short balls is that I run too close to the ball whithout any preparation and... (obviously) I eat the ball 😅...

[@wladmanzi007]

@@estebanramos4338 ... start early, run fast and stop or slow down before hitting the ball ! 🙂

[@propgee]

​@@wladmanzi007yep

[@propgee]

Yep

[@propgee]

His offhand is dying off too quickly. I had the same problem. He should keep it up consciously it will improve his timing and spacing Also, i dont know who he is hitting against, but he may be playing ppl wey above his level. He seems not to be able to match the speed of the ball. Personally, i will have him move another 3 feet back and rather move in to the ball, but he really needs to fix the off hand. It's what is affecting his spacing and timing of stroke