Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players Cheers, Ian. Uncomfortable for sure but much needed and a fun challenge to stay on my toes :) best to you
Wow, what a brilliant, but simple, idea, for a pro to become a beginner again, to help “remember” what it’s like to learn. Since this was originally posted 2 years ago, I’m curious how it turned out for you, Nadim.
Excellent point on the legs as it is the start of the chain. Playing opposite hand is very humbling and I am very impressed that you took up the challenge. It really makes you concentrate on the skills and understanding the mechanics of the stroke. On warm up before a match, I have warmed up left handed and then played right handed in the match. It blows away my competition and does not show them any skills and takes away their false confidence.
Really great content, Nadim, and lots of unique pointers you offer. I think the most important is your constant monitoring of tension while hitting and taking immediate steps to reduce it. Also, your method of focusing on just one thing at a time is, to me, so important. Then, behind all this is your AMPLE supply of patience. And, not to be forgotten, is your use of the wall. I have access to a good ball machine at my club but I find the wall allows me a degree of focus that I find harder to achieve on the ball machine. Many of my tennis mates avoid using the wall (which makes it nice for me since it is almost always free) but I think they're missing out on a great tool.
George Oberlander great comment. Thanks for this. I also appreciate the kind words. To me, the wall, knowing what to work on technically is the greatest ally for me....
Good deal, thinking of starting over with left hand as right side is starting to breakdown, shoulder pain. On lefty backhand, I think about golf, a righty golf swing is close to the slot of a lefty tennis one handed especially the hinging of the left shoulder
Dang that is awesome! Your strokes look as good as mine using your left hand! Thanks for the advice about being patient and working on one thing at a time. I practice on the wall constantly.
Good thoughts and presentation. Gotta ask however...if you're a natural righty and learning to be a 5.0 as a lefty why don't you play all forehand? Thanks!
Ed Verschoor thanks for the comment. I hope that one day I’ll be able to play lefty and righty forehands only ;) who needs a backhand, Haha. I find that changing grips is really tough for me at his stage, still
To me it’s BALANCE. Just focus on that and the rest will happen naturally because you already know how to hit it or at least your body knows. Eliminate all thinking
Uncle Fester thanks for your comment. For the mechanical part I find I have to think a bit. Balance does seem to come rather easy and I can tell immediately when I am off balance. Let’s see where this journey takes me. It is interesting to see how much more goes on in my mind when I hit the ball lefty, at this moment.
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LOVE your willingness to be uncomfortable and adopt a beginners mind all over again, Nadim! Kudos to you. Thanks for sharing. -Ian
Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players Cheers, Ian. Uncomfortable for sure but much needed and a fun challenge to stay on my toes :) best to you
Wow, what a brilliant, but simple, idea, for a pro to become a beginner again, to help “remember” what it’s like to learn. Since this was originally posted 2 years ago, I’m curious how it turned out for you, Nadim.
Wonderful way to blaze new neural brain paths--something from which we all can benefit, especially as we age. Thanks
Excellent point on the legs as it is the start of the chain. Playing opposite hand is very humbling and I am very impressed that you took up the challenge. It really makes you concentrate on the skills and understanding the mechanics of the stroke. On warm up before a match, I have warmed up left handed and then played right handed in the match. It blows away my competition and does not show them any skills and takes away their false confidence.
quicktennis tricky approach you have there. I like it. Thanks for the comment and yes, this sure is humbling
Excellent Nadim, keep us updated on your progress.
Really great content, Nadim, and lots of unique pointers you offer. I think the most important is your constant monitoring of tension while hitting and taking immediate steps to reduce it. Also, your method of focusing on just one thing at a time is, to me, so important.
Then, behind all this is your AMPLE supply of patience. And, not to be forgotten, is your use of the wall. I have access to a good ball machine at my club but I find the wall allows me a degree of focus that I find harder to achieve on the ball machine. Many of my tennis mates avoid using the wall (which makes it nice for me since it is almost always free) but I think they're missing out on a great tool.
George Oberlander great comment. Thanks for this. I also appreciate the kind words. To me, the wall, knowing what to work on technically is the greatest ally for me....
Good deal, thinking of starting over with left hand as right side is starting to breakdown, shoulder pain. On lefty backhand, I think about golf, a righty golf swing is close to the slot of a lefty tennis one handed especially the hinging of the left shoulder
Dang that is awesome! Your strokes look as good as mine using your left hand! Thanks for the advice about being patient and working on one thing at a time. I practice on the wall constantly.
markurbancowboy super. I’m glad this is helpful, Mark. Thanks for taking the time to leave this comment
Cool video. Great challenge for yourself. I may try this myself. Good luck.
Great video man!! Hoping to see more like this one from you.
Amit Rajesh I’m a bit shy still to show my backhand or serve but i will post them at some point when I feel like it’s not a complete disaster :)
Good thoughts and presentation. Gotta ask however...if you're a natural righty and learning to be a 5.0 as a lefty why don't you play all forehand? Thanks!
Great exercise for a coach... i did this myself and it was enlightening.
g10s thanks for your comment. It sure is enlightening :)
Great tips!
Really like your Video :)
TennisGainz thank you very much :)
remarkable and thanks!
leisurefarm thank you!!! 👍🏼
Thanks for this video. am working on 2 hands some time now. really important to have a quick change
vice versa. should be big part of the practice.
Ed Verschoor thanks for the comment. I hope that one day I’ll be able to play lefty and righty forehands only ;) who needs a backhand, Haha. I find that changing grips is really tough for me at his stage, still
Nadim Naser right about calmness.prevent overacting and being too tense.
To me it’s BALANCE. Just focus on that and the rest will happen naturally because you already know how to hit it or at least your body knows. Eliminate all thinking
Uncle Fester thanks for your comment. For the mechanical part I find I have to think a bit. Balance does seem to come rather easy and I can tell immediately when I am off balance. Let’s see where this journey takes me. It is interesting to see how much more goes on in my mind when I hit the ball lefty, at this moment.