So helpful! Coach Les - what is the best way to practice a serve alone as in intermediate? So much to keep track of and im fearful if I just hit a bucket of balls, I’ll develop bad habits
I actually have a serve video that gets into the arm swing of the serve! Practicing throwing and simplifying the arm swing will increase a consistency. You should check it out!
Hey Les, first off thanks for these great insights. I just played a match where I had won the first set and had a 4/0 advantage in the second set. Suddenly a strange thing happened. I felt like all the energy I had just left and I was just pushing balls, waiting for my opponent to miss. I was aware of what was happening, but had a tough time getting my energy back and start playing my regular tennis. While in this zombie state I missed RIDICULOUS shots. I would be at the net and get and easy lob, and would not be able to relax my body and extend to hit the shot naturally. I know this happened partially because of fatigue, but I'm pretty sure it had a lot to do with being fearful, and my state of mind, not being able to close the match. Ended up winning the set miraculously 7/5 and winning the match. I was wondering if you had any experience with this wierd situation. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I’m sure anyone that has played competitively has experienced this before. The first thing is to take a step back and slow yourself down. Remember to breath. The second thing is to realize whether your opponent made a tactical change to make you play worse, or if it was yourself. Rushing through a situation like this is more likely going to make it worse. One thing I like to do is to recognize my thought process at the moment and try to reframe it in a more positive manner. This is hard to do if you are rushing through the points. The important thing is realizing that everyone will have their ups and downs but the best players deal with their downs better :) hope this helped! Thanks for the comment!
@@sayles7858 Very much appreciated man.Thanks for your input. I will play the final of the tournament tomorrow and hope to be able to deal with this situation if it comes around. Keep up your great content. I very much enjoy your teaching and the calm, positive demeanor you use in your lessons.
@@sayles7858 Cool! Also, if you're ever trying to find an idea for a future video to make I think a good one would be elaborating on making your opponent uncomfortable. I would be very interested in seeing specific points where you find their pressure points and exploit.
The timing for the backswing is similar but it’s not as applicable. ALTHOUGH one handed open stance is a thing at higher levels so this drill might be alright. I don’t want to give misinformation though!
@@sayles7858 Thanks for the response. Bit of a long time misconception on my part. Watched a bit of a Total Tennis Domination video on the open stance for one handed backhands and after briefly reviewing this video, I do believe it would work.
Okay, I realize this is not the point of this video, and I certainly don't want to sound like a hater because I love this channel, but a timed mile requirement for incoming college tennis players is so antiquated and stupid. It literally accomplishes nothing. If someone is a talented player and has a history of results, then clearly their fitness, at least in part, allowed them to get there. Please, reasonable tennis programs, abolish all inane fitness requirements.
Haha there’s definitely that view regarding the fitness stuff. It’s mostly to just show that you care enough to take care of your fitness enough for off-season. As for our mile requirement I think it’s well within the expected range of a college athlete to run. Your views are valid though it’s somewhat of a gray area.
@@sayles7858 Yeah, it's not like it's an unreasonable time requirement, but it's more that it's such an antiquated precondition. I wish recruitment staff would focus entirely on what they can see: strokes, areas of improvement, competitive results, etc. But anyway, thanks for all your awesome content! :) I always look forward to your videos.
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So helpful! Coach Les - what is the best way to practice a serve alone as in intermediate? So much to keep track of and im fearful if I just hit a bucket of balls, I’ll develop bad habits
I actually have a serve video that gets into the arm swing of the serve! Practicing throwing and simplifying the arm swing will increase a consistency. You should check it out!
Hey Les, first off thanks for these great insights. I just played a match where I had won the first set and had a 4/0 advantage in the second set. Suddenly a strange thing happened. I felt like all the energy I had just left and I was just pushing balls, waiting for my opponent to miss. I was aware of what was happening, but had a tough time getting my energy back and start playing my regular tennis. While in this zombie state I missed RIDICULOUS shots. I would be at the net and get and easy lob, and would not be able to relax my body and extend to hit the shot naturally. I know this happened partially because of fatigue, but I'm pretty sure it had a lot to do with being fearful, and my state of mind, not being able to close the match. Ended up winning the set miraculously 7/5 and winning the match. I was wondering if you had any experience with this wierd situation. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I’m sure anyone that has played competitively has experienced this before. The first thing is to take a step back and slow yourself down. Remember to breath. The second thing is to realize whether your opponent made a tactical change to make you play worse, or if it was yourself. Rushing through a situation like this is more likely going to make it worse. One thing I like to do is to recognize my thought process at the moment and try to reframe it in a more positive manner. This is hard to do if you are rushing through the points. The important thing is realizing that everyone will have their ups and downs but the best players deal with their downs better :) hope this helped! Thanks for the comment!
@@sayles7858 Very much appreciated man.Thanks for your input. I will play the final of the tournament tomorrow and hope to be able to deal with this situation if it comes around. Keep up your great content. I very much enjoy your teaching and the calm, positive demeanor you use in your lessons.
Thx for the video! If i do the drill at 5:30, but self feeding will it still provide some usefulness?
Yes it will! You will still be able to feel the weight shift and spacing
@@sayles7858 Cool! Also, if you're ever trying to find an idea for a future video to make I think a good one would be elaborating on making your opponent uncomfortable. I would be very interested in seeing specific points where you find their pressure points and exploit.
On the bh back leg loading portion, is that effective for one handers or would you happen to have something for them? Thanks. Loving the commentary.
The timing for the backswing is similar but it’s not as applicable. ALTHOUGH one handed open stance is a thing at higher levels so this drill might be alright. I don’t want to give misinformation though!
@@sayles7858 Thanks for the response. Bit of a long time misconception on my part. Watched a bit of a Total Tennis Domination video on the open stance for one handed backhands and after briefly reviewing this video, I do believe it would work.
oh to be young and do drills like that then rally and play points. if i did those drills, i'd be sore for 2 days at least.
If I drill I get sore the next day as well 😫
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I need a lesson next time I visit my sister in LA@@sayles7858
its never good when your balls slide across the court!
lol. How to fix your serve in 2 seconds.SayLes the tennis whispererererer....
I whispered “just hit it in… and hard” 😂
Okay, I realize this is not the point of this video, and I certainly don't want to sound like a hater because I love this channel, but a timed mile requirement for incoming college tennis players is so antiquated and stupid. It literally accomplishes nothing. If someone is a talented player and has a history of results, then clearly their fitness, at least in part, allowed them to get there. Please, reasonable tennis programs, abolish all inane fitness requirements.
Haha there’s definitely that view regarding the fitness stuff. It’s mostly to just show that you care enough to take care of your fitness enough for off-season. As for our mile requirement I think it’s well within the expected range of a college athlete to run. Your views are valid though it’s somewhat of a gray area.
@@sayles7858 Yeah, it's not like it's an unreasonable time requirement, but it's more that it's such an antiquated precondition. I wish recruitment staff would focus entirely on what they can see: strokes, areas of improvement, competitive results, etc.
But anyway, thanks for all your awesome content! :) I always look forward to your videos.