Greatness (for me) is to stay relaxed, ease into the match with solid low risk yet challenging patterns, learn to breath properly (exhale as I hit consistently) and really feel like I'm skating or skiing across the court with the end result being points in the match where all I see is the moment.... no other thought is present at all, just a pure fluid exchange.
It is a great goal but again this sounds a lot like playing in the zone which happens about 5 times a year…let’s learn from Rafa…what is greatness to him? Be ready to suffer physically and emotionally…if you can learn to enjoy the challenge of tennis making you feel small and humble then I think you have truly figured out this game
@@PeterFreemantennis Now that really does help ! - There's a lot of wisdom in that and will save me from crashing emotionally when i cannot meet my ideals - One has to be able to emotionally self regulate between points and try to stay loose and relaxed. Many thanks.
Greatness to me is developing the best technique possible in every phase of the game and being in the best shape possible . Most importantly, always have fun with this game that I love.
All of these tips were really great. There’s a difference between being a great player and a great educator. There is a saying in music education which applies to most learning. “Breaking down the components of learning” . That is a crucial step in all of this. His closed to open concept is also a great way to describe it. Same with just work on one part of thing you’re trying to accomplish like not the whole forehand but maybe just the take back, or the stance or the follow through etc. He is what we would refer to as a master teacher. Thank you for this great information!!
11. Listen to your body. As we get older injuries happen more often. Senior tournaments at the national level are often won by the player among the top players who makes it through relatively injury free. A friend of mine won the 55 hard courts one year after getting a retirement in the quarters and a walkover in the semi’s, then beating a tired 1 seed in the finals. (He was good enough to take advantage of it.). For example, those Dominic Thiem workouts probably aren’t going to work out very well for seniors. Workouts need to be tailored to age and fitness. The back of my knee is sore after heavy hitting sessions 3 of the last 4 days and a basket plus of serves and backboard work on the day “off”. If I had any sense I’d rest, but I have a practice session scheduled today so I’ll just slap on a knee brace and hope for the best. Do as I say not as I do.
Having fun is key. I was improving until I started to expect to win most times and started to lose the point of playing tennis. I had to reset and enjoy it for all the other reasons I started playing other than winning. Over night with the change of attitude the winning just kicked in. Now I could be in better shape lol.
1. Fitness 2. Footwork 3. Develop a growth mindset 4.Write down a goal 5. Shadow Strokes 6. Film yourself 7. Train in small progressions 8. Closed to open practice 9. Eat better 10. Have fun
Great advice coach. Love it! I can truly relate to number three and number 10. Number four I had figured out long ago “beautiful“. Still working hard on that one. Cheers Rob
I have a notebook full of tips that I use to remember key ideas. But my number 1 rule for rec play is: he who has the most fun on the court wins! So like even if you lose or your game isn’t going well. If your laughOmg smiling Joking around with the other players. Making your partner feel like there on the winning team. Then you win at the end even if the score doesn’t say so. Then generally speaking when your having fun you’re playing a lot better too.
Great video! Thank !! You!! Especially when you say: "Have fun!" This is what Tennis is all about: having fun, for usually we don't make money by playing ;-)
I’m 48 and I think these tips would work for me too 😆! Having fun is #1, when my husband watches me play in my league he says he can’t tell if I’m winning or losing because I am always smiling ☺️
Great tips for older recreational tennis players. Is it advisable though to have a lighter but powerful rackets like say Wilson sledge hyper hammer carbon racquet wedge oversized to compensate for your lack of power? Your tip of always having fun even when you lose a game is very important. Vamos!!
Greatness? Having fun and hitting the ball well even while losing points and games. Going back to TH-cam for lessons from great channels like yours (also Feel Tennis , 2 minute tennis,etc) when I'm spraying balls-progressing after thousands of practice swings and hits. Played in junior high in the ‘70s-stopped because it got too competitive & lessons weren't effective. Resumed in late '19-new racquet, modern technique, great TH-cam channels. And two new hips! Kisses to B2!
Oh yea, Played a ton until I was mid 30’s then stopped. A lifelong runner but no tennis. Got my oldest daughter into it and she was playing great. Went to watch her play and was really missing it and wondering if I should try. Knees were always sore. Decided to get a court and ball machine and try. Decided to start going to some drills at the club and then went all in. New racquet , new shoes, lots of practice and in 6 months I’m so happy and playing well. Went from self practice, to drills 3 times a week to doubles matches. All in a progression. Out of 7 matches I’ve won one. All I needed to find out if I was in the ballpark. I’m 68, haven’t played in 30 years and now playing against 30 to 50 year olds and at least not embarrassing myself. I can fall out of bed and jog 3 miles and always have been lifting BUT a key point was “tennis shape”/ WAYYYYY diffferent. Stopping and starting and fast sprint movements, side to side, crossover steps etc. After an hour and a half drills I was sore everywhere and knees hurt. Six months later my knees stopped hurting and I feel great on the court. Tomorow I have 2 1.5 hour drills in the morning and at night. Looking forward to both. I Love the competition! Thanks for all this great content.
This is all great advice. As regards videoing yourself doing shadow strokes whoever do this and play back the racquet becomes a blurr when near contact point. Then cannot see if racquet open or closed. Wondering if anybody has any tips to not have this happen.
Thank you!! So inspiring! Just wondering how long (if I follow all your advice) you think it'll take to become #1 in the over 50s ... if I just got back to playing (yesterday) after a 30-year injury hiatus. A rough estimate would be fine. Just kidding, I'll settle for top 10 😜 Joking aside, your tips are really terrific.
That's great to hear. I played at a reasonable standard from aged about 12 to my late 20s (though less frequently once I hit my mid 20s). I am now 55 and have decided to get back into in, join a club and get playing again.....for fun and to get fit initially but going forward, who knows......may even join an Over 50s league (if such a thing exists round here). Good luck!!
@@chrisdearle9506 I'm sure there are over 50 leagues. Unfortunately, I've really got too many injuries from too many years of sports to be able to hit, even a few minutes, without pain everywhere. I'm sure you'll be luckier than me!
Great video, forgot about those tabata type exercises, and I have to stop thinking about ratings, because since the Pandemic started they don't bump people or even if they do bump them they keep playing at my level so unfair makes if difficult to win. Thinking of just playing with friends.
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Greatness (for me) is to stay relaxed, ease into the match with solid low risk yet challenging patterns, learn to breath properly (exhale as I hit consistently) and really feel like I'm skating or skiing across the court with the end result being points in the match where all I see is the moment.... no other thought is present at all, just a pure fluid exchange.
It is a great goal but again this sounds a lot like playing in the zone which happens about 5 times a year…let’s learn from Rafa…what is greatness to him? Be ready to suffer physically and emotionally…if you can learn to enjoy the challenge of tennis making you feel small and humble then I think you have truly figured out this game
My wife tells me this after i suffer another bout of premature Ej.
@@PeterFreemantennis
Now that really does help ! - There's a lot of wisdom in that and will save me from crashing emotionally when i cannot meet my ideals - One has to be able to emotionally self regulate between points and try to stay loose and relaxed.
Many thanks.
Greatness to me is developing the best technique possible in every phase of the game and being in the best shape possible . Most importantly, always have fun with this game that I love.
All of these tips were really great. There’s a difference between being a great player and a great educator. There is a saying in music education which applies to most learning. “Breaking down the components of learning” . That is a crucial step in all of this. His closed to open concept is also a great way to describe it. Same with just work on one part of thing you’re trying to accomplish like not the whole forehand but maybe just the take back, or the stance or the follow through etc. He is what we would refer to as a master teacher. Thank you for this great information!!
Thanks for your advice! I am 57 and want to reach at least quarter finals in Spanish national tournaments!
10 great items to work on. Thanks Pete!
Hitting a great ball. I totally agree with your concept of greatness in tennis, and how it all comes down to that, Pete.
Another great video Pete and honoured to be pictured at Myrtle Cottage in point one.
Thanks for amazing assistance and encouragement. Gordo
11. Listen to your body. As we get older injuries happen more often. Senior tournaments at the national level are often won by the player among the top players who makes it through relatively injury free. A friend of mine won the 55 hard courts one year after getting a retirement in the quarters and a walkover in the semi’s, then beating a tired 1 seed in the finals. (He was good enough to take advantage of it.). For example, those Dominic Thiem workouts probably aren’t going to work out very well for seniors. Workouts need to be tailored to age and fitness. The back of my knee is sore after heavy hitting sessions 3 of the last 4 days and a basket plus of serves and backboard work on the day “off”. If I had any sense I’d rest, but I have a practice session scheduled today so I’ll just slap on a knee brace and hope for the best. Do as I say not as I do.
Amen perfect comment...like i do old man versions of Thiem work outs
I like the energy of this guy. That alone helps my motivation to get better and improve. 👍
thanks Walter
Having fun is key. I was improving until I started to expect to win most times and started to lose the point of playing tennis. I had to reset and enjoy it for all the other
reasons I started playing other than winning. Over night with the change of attitude the winning just kicked in. Now I could be in better shape lol.
Great comment
1. Fitness
2. Footwork
3. Develop a growth mindset
4.Write down a goal
5. Shadow Strokes
6. Film yourself
7. Train in small progressions
8. Closed to open practice
9. Eat better
10. Have fun
Great tips Pete, as always!! Congrats!!
Great advice coach. Love it! I can truly relate to number three and number 10. Number four I had figured out long ago “beautiful“. Still working hard on that one. Cheers Rob
Super, duper! Thanks for the informational video. I’m going to be 64 and want to improve my game. This is very helpful.
Awesome Vicky
Thank you for the great tips it's very helpen
I have a notebook full of tips that I use to remember key ideas. But my number 1 rule for rec play is: he who has the most fun on the court wins! So like even if you lose or your game isn’t going well. If your laughOmg smiling Joking around with the other players. Making your partner feel like there on the winning team. Then you win at the end even if the score doesn’t say so. Then generally speaking when your having fun you’re playing a lot better too.
Great video! Thank !! You!! Especially when you say: "Have fun!" This is what Tennis is all about: having fun, for usually we don't make money by playing ;-)
You had me at "totally obsessed."
I’m 48 and I think these tips would work for me too 😆! Having fun is #1, when my husband watches me play in my league he says he can’t tell if I’m winning or losing because I am always smiling ☺️
That's true you are always smiling and i love it...that is why you're allowed to my camps lol
Great tips for older recreational tennis players. Is it advisable though to have a lighter but powerful rackets like say Wilson sledge hyper hammer carbon racquet wedge oversized to compensate for your lack of power? Your tip of always having fun even when you lose a game is very important. Vamos!!
Greatness? Having fun and hitting the ball well even while losing points and games. Going back to TH-cam for lessons from great channels like yours (also Feel Tennis , 2 minute tennis,etc) when I'm spraying balls-progressing after thousands of practice swings and hits.
Played in junior high in the ‘70s-stopped because it got too competitive & lessons weren't effective. Resumed in late '19-new racquet, modern technique, great TH-cam channels. And two new hips!
Kisses to B2!
Thank you Jeff great stuff
Oh yea, Played a ton until I was mid 30’s then stopped. A lifelong runner but no tennis. Got my oldest daughter into it and she was playing great. Went to watch her play and was really missing it and wondering if I should try. Knees were always sore. Decided to get a court and ball machine and try. Decided to start going to some drills at the club and then went all in. New racquet , new shoes, lots of practice and in 6 months I’m so happy and playing well. Went from self practice, to drills 3 times a week to doubles matches. All in a progression. Out of 7 matches I’ve won one. All I needed to find out if I was in the ballpark. I’m 68, haven’t played in 30 years and now playing against 30 to 50 year olds and at least not embarrassing myself. I can fall out of bed and jog 3 miles and always have been lifting BUT a key point was “tennis shape”/ WAYYYYY diffferent. Stopping and starting and fast sprint movements, side to side, crossover steps etc. After an hour and a half drills I was sore everywhere and knees hurt. Six months later my knees stopped hurting and I feel great on the court. Tomorow I have 2 1.5 hour drills in the morning and at night. Looking forward to both. I Love the competition! Thanks for all this great content.
Great stuff! Thanks, Pete.
Great info! Thanks!
This is all great advice. As regards videoing yourself doing shadow strokes whoever do this and play back the racquet becomes a blurr when near contact point. Then cannot see if racquet open or closed. Wondering if anybody has any tips to not have this happen.
you can use coaching apps and see contact point clearly most of the time...try Hudle
Confidence in all my shots so I use them more in matches
Be consistent with return serve and rallying
Get from court 5 / 4.0 to court 1 at 53😎
About time!
just to hit the ball well
Thank you!! So inspiring! Just wondering how long (if I follow all your advice) you think it'll take to become #1 in the over 50s ... if I just got back to playing (yesterday) after a 30-year injury hiatus. A rough estimate would be fine. Just kidding, I'll settle for top 10 😜 Joking aside, your tips are really terrific.
That's great to hear. I played at a reasonable standard from aged about 12 to my late 20s (though less frequently once I hit my mid 20s). I am now 55 and have decided to get back into in, join a club and get playing again.....for fun and to get fit initially but going forward, who knows......may even join an Over 50s league (if such a thing exists round here). Good luck!!
@@chrisdearle9506 I'm sure there are over 50 leagues. Unfortunately, I've really got too many injuries from too many years of sports to be able to hit, even a few minutes, without pain everywhere. I'm sure you'll be luckier than me!
My vision of greatness is playing good enough to have a lot of people wanting to hit with me.
Great video, forgot about those tabata type exercises, and I have to stop thinking about ratings, because since the Pandemic started they don't bump people or even if they do bump them they keep playing at my level so unfair makes if difficult to win. Thinking of just playing with friends.
I like that idea Omar
Playing consistently competitive matches
I want to win doubles club matches
Roger should be offended by the thumbnail.
Greatness? playing with autograph when i am 50 painless:) preferably like RF lol
Strictly speaking that looks like Dominic Thiem in point one ….
it is
My goal at 58 is not to get blown away by my 19 year old nephew