I learned tennis in the seventies and still play a couple hours 5 times a week. In those early days, we were taught that hand and wrist should act as a one rigid piece. In other words no wrist flexibility. 30 years later I started switching to using the wrist as flexible and this turned out to be the most difficult change to apply. Still today, when ball comes very fast, my wrist stays rigid due to muscle memory (and the ball goes nowhere)
Old habits can be very hard to overcome. Often it's hitting the ball late that forces players to have to keep a stiff wrist, so that might be worth exploring further / continuing to work on.
Thanks Richard, a really useful video with very helpful drills. At 63 I will work on those drills going forward. I also already use your vision drills which are also really helpful. Could I suggest that as part of each of your movement drills you end each shuttle with actually executing a shadow swing of either your forehand or backhand. I suggest this because sometimes I find that I get to a wide forehand or backhand but don’t stabilise my “platform” before I hit the shot. It’s good to practice that stabilisation whenever you can. Keep up the great work! Phil
Hey Phil, you could definitely add in a shadow swing as well, but then I would think of it more as a footwork training rather than general movement practice. Here I was intending players to focus on general movement in a less structured way, because a lot of people struggle to coordinate the footwork patterns.
This sounds like good stuff. I'm an old tennis player, (73), I am in good shape but not getting to the ball like I used to. Problem is that I am working during the class time, EST 12:00. Is there a way I can get this program later? Thanks
Very helpful thanks. A quick question. How do you decide whether to crossover infront or behind? You demonstrate both in your forward, backward and lateral motion. Also, is sideways shuffle best for moving to the net?
It depends on the the type of shot you are hitting and the position you are in. And there's an element of personal preference as well. As an example Medvedev tends to cross his back leg behind on a lot of backhands.
Answer: Become a "pusher," like me. Endless moonballs will sap your opponents resolve, and force them to make unforced errors, as they irrationally attempt to shorten the long rallies by going for low-percentage shots from deep in the court.
Great video with nice demo! But man, stop being ageist! What age wouldn’t this apply to? By the way Richard, staying on balls of feet really makes a big difference but it’s tiring. Is it mostly about calf strength and how would you recommend to strengthen them? Yes, I’m older and don’t have your calves unfortunately.😟
I think he's talking about older players who started playing when they're already old or those who had never learned proper movement. But those who had played properly since they were young should already know this. The only difference is they can't move as quickly as when they were younger.
It's not ageist, it's realist. Older players on average have much more difficulty moving around on court than younger players, and practice movement a lot less, too. There is no reason older players can't move decently if they practice. It's the opposite of ageism.
@@tomsd8656 I'm 58 and I think I'm quicker than I was when I was 20. This may sound unbelievable but its true. I've got no idea why. Possibly I'm stronger and can push off faster + I think I still got a bit taller after 20. I know it sounds untrue but my coach's comment to me recently was 'you don't realise how fast you are'.
@@spooky1304Then that just means that you didn't train as hard when you were 20. But you're not going to outsprint a 20 year old who takes tennis seriously. Right now I can still beat 20, 30 year olds, but if they were at the same level as mine when I was 30, there's no chance.
@@tomsd8656 But I'm talking about me not others - I think I'm just fast on a tennis court and I haven't lost it - probably faster now and nothing to do with training. Any other form of running I'm hopeless - hopeless. But short burst like tennis extremely quick. I'm regularly getting balls that other players of all ages thought were not gettable. I think the reason I haven't lost it is because I did no sport for 35 years so didn't wreck my body. I kept very fit by walking.
The Ballance is walking use tennis aspart of thu routines the walking then balances . The senses. The not say sleeping is media turn these off . Use walking groups
Here catch is half way through lesson breathing easier the stores been settled ready to exercise. The breath more like I'm alive thsn I can use alcohol stores *
Racket head size increase racket weight decrease . Play with simmolar age groups and laugh this measure is important I'm laughing in demise and wins . It's a game . Bloody youngsters
Use masks to walk . So the coach here has energy locked to his core that's not use kenesyitics use walking his energy store is 30 hours . Hydrated so his breathing says no to what's happeningine is too.much walking as no d the limbs dropps all my stores in arms to allow distances . It's a game. The car will create illness the goods you eat determine the move so offices eat too his Thar walking that and this. To be in a class of home economics and diet in season adding to o sports is easier
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great video and way for us older folks to train when getting back into the sport. thanks .
I learned tennis in the seventies and still play a couple hours 5 times a week. In those early days, we were taught that hand and wrist should act as a one rigid piece. In other words no wrist flexibility. 30 years later I started switching to using the wrist as flexible and this turned out to be the most difficult change to apply. Still today, when ball comes very fast, my wrist stays rigid due to muscle memory (and the ball goes nowhere)
Old habits can be very hard to overcome. Often it's hitting the ball late that forces players to have to keep a stiff wrist, so that might be worth exploring further / continuing to work on.
Indeed same for me i started in 1975.
Sure you do. Why do you lonely freaks always look for phony accolade in cyberspace? Two hours 5x a week….funny.
Brilliant instructions. Greetings from Italy
Thanks Richard, a really useful video with very helpful drills. At 63 I will work on those drills going forward. I also already use your vision drills which are also really helpful. Could I suggest that as part of each of your movement drills you end each shuttle with actually executing a shadow swing of either your forehand or backhand. I suggest this because sometimes I find that I get to a wide forehand or backhand but don’t stabilise my “platform” before I hit the shot. It’s good to practice that stabilisation whenever you can. Keep up the great work! Phil
Hey Phil, you could definitely add in a shadow swing as well, but then I would think of it more as a footwork training rather than general movement practice. Here I was intending players to focus on general movement in a less structured way, because a lot of people struggle to coordinate the footwork patterns.
Excellent presentation of the game's fundamental, and often neglected, movements.
Thank you. Much appreceated.
As a 50 yo I agree with this. Fitness and not being overweight is huge when you get older
I’m exhausted watching that 😂 great advice very important point, as is anticipation and positioning 👌
I was exhausted filming 😂
100%. It all start with the foot work. Thank you sir! 👍🏼
Great tips, will practice them before my tennis tomorrow 😌
This sounds like good stuff. I'm an old tennis player, (73), I am in good shape but not getting to the ball like I used to. Problem is that I am working during the class time, EST 12:00. Is there a way I can get this program later? Thanks
So good. Great instructions. Well presented. Brilliant
Glad it was helpful!
Great content and concepts
👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
The best players are the best movers. Always and everytime. Look at Iga
Her footwork is a joy to watch. She destroyed yet another player yesterday!
Very helpful thanks. A quick question. How do you decide whether to crossover infront or behind? You demonstrate both in your forward, backward and lateral motion. Also, is sideways shuffle best for moving to the net?
It depends on the the type of shot you are hitting and the position you are in. And there's an element of personal preference as well. As an example Medvedev tends to cross his back leg behind on a lot of backhands.
Tks. I tore my calf muscle recently. Any suggestions for rehab and future prevention pls ? Great videos
Sorry to hear. I made a video to show you how to strengthen them.
th-cam.com/video/VB7dd8ihL1A/w-d-xo.html
@@TennisHacker thanks so much. Will get on it 👍🏻
Good video for us aging Recreational players
Glad you liked it
Excellent recomendations
Glad you like them!
Im a bit older and i like a huge forehand backswing using my arm a lot and not getting fancy with my armwrist...it kinda hurts after a few hours play
Gracias Richard
Wlcome!
VERY GOOD
Amen
Answer: Become a "pusher," like me. Endless moonballs will sap your opponents resolve, and force them to make unforced errors, as they irrationally attempt to shorten the long rallies by going for low-percentage shots from deep in the court.
High percentage tennis. Keep it between the lines and wait for a put away.
I agree
Great video with nice demo! But man, stop being ageist! What age wouldn’t this apply to? By the way Richard, staying on balls of feet really makes a big difference but it’s tiring. Is it mostly about calf strength and how would you recommend to strengthen them? Yes, I’m older and don’t have your calves unfortunately.😟
I think he's talking about older players who started playing when they're already old or those who had never learned proper movement. But those who had played properly since they were young should already know this. The only difference is they can't move as quickly as when they were younger.
It's not ageist, it's realist. Older players on average have much more difficulty moving around on court than younger players, and practice movement a lot less, too. There is no reason older players can't move decently if they practice. It's the opposite of ageism.
@@tomsd8656 I'm 58 and I think I'm quicker than I was when I was 20. This may sound unbelievable but its true. I've got no idea why. Possibly I'm stronger and can push off faster + I think I still got a bit taller after 20.
I know it sounds untrue but my coach's comment to me recently was 'you don't realise how fast you are'.
@@spooky1304Then that just means that you didn't train as hard when you were 20. But you're not going to outsprint a 20 year old who takes tennis seriously.
Right now I can still beat 20, 30 year olds, but if they were at the same level as mine when I was 30, there's no chance.
@@tomsd8656 But I'm talking about me not others - I think I'm just fast on a tennis court and I haven't lost it - probably faster now and nothing to do with training.
Any other form of running I'm hopeless - hopeless. But short burst like tennis extremely quick. I'm regularly getting balls that other players of all ages thought were not gettable.
I think the reason I haven't lost it is because I did no sport for 35 years so didn't wreck my body. I kept very fit by walking.
The Ballance is walking use tennis aspart of thu routines the walking then balances . The senses. The not say sleeping is media turn these off . Use walking groups
Here catch is half way through lesson breathing easier the stores been settled ready to exercise. The breath more like I'm alive thsn I can use alcohol stores *
Racket head size increase racket weight decrease . Play with simmolar age groups and laugh this measure is important I'm laughing in demise and wins . It's a game . Bloody youngsters
Use masks to walk . So the coach here has energy locked to his core that's not use kenesyitics use walking his energy store is 30 hours . Hydrated so his breathing says no to what's happeningine is too.much walking as no d the limbs dropps all my stores in arms to allow distances . It's a game. The car will create illness the goods you eat determine the move so offices eat too his Thar walking that and this. To be in a class of home economics and diet in season adding to o sports is easier