Just came across your site. This is a very good mental image to help with the correct swing path for the SW and perhaps modified eastern as well. Keep up the good work.
Thats Great… It really cones down to a little self experimentation in the end. What works for one person may not for another, just as there are many many ways to hit with/swing the racquet. This little tip though has made an impact with many of my students and their progress. Glad you you found it helpful. Coach Adam
Thank you for the comments!!! Timing and footwork are always good to explain and go over, great idea for another video. A couple of concepts that will start you off on timing would be the “pace of the ball rule” for consistency...”to keep the ball in play and avoid errors, strike the ball back with an intent of the same pace or less it approaches you,” and then the inside side of the ball for your eyes to track, which keeps the ball always away from you and a distance in front of you for consistent ball strike. You can see that brief demo on my Advanced Forehand Practice video: th-cam.com/video/Ye3PEL-q4ww/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps!!! Coach Adam
@@GameZTennis Thanks, yes, I have seen the video about the pace of the ball and matching its speed, again a very helpful reminder that one is not Federer or any other pro and one must slow down and focus on the proper action of a series of fundamentals to get that long-desired consistency. I was always slogging/muscling through the ball with a grip that was always opening and then skying the ball over the court - “why do I do that?” I would forlornly think; now I know. I have now a set of points to consider and put into action as I play. Thanks.
Hello,i am Radu from Romania.Great job.great explain with ulnar deviation.most coaches only explain with lag and snap,but this can be interpreted by everyone's ability to perceive.according to your explanation, everything is much clearer.i saw that u explain with bent elbow,is the same for straight?and i have another question: at sw is slide ulnar and after the next checkpoint is elbow forward?thank you
Hello Radu!! Thank you for the nice comments. It is really nice to hear from other tennis players from around the world!! Regarding your question about “is it the same with a bent elbow or straight”, i would have to say yes. Especially looking a Del Potro’s swing compared with Federer’s... the “pre” backswing has a completely different racquet face orientation but at the point where the ulnar deviation occurs the path is similar. Second question: elbow forward first... yes sort of. Funny thing i would even go as far as saying the elbow and shoulder both begin forward because its the body rotating into the shot and then the arm lags behind but snaps into the ball. Great questions, tough to describe. I hope that helps. Enjoy!!! The Pandemic has made it difficult to get back out on the court and make more videos but they are coming. Coach Adam🎾
bother you again I apologize. about the explanation of the arm bent forehand. when is the exact moment when the body stops rotating, continuing the forearm to accelerate? at the moment of impact?and all this must be squared at impact with shoulder in front?thank you a lot.if you were from romania I definitely wanted you to be my coach. by the way maybe you heard about Transylvania, I know that in America it is known. I live in the heart of Transylvania.Halep also is from Romania
Hello Radu. It’s an interesting question and I hope I can answer it. In my video about practice swings and the inside side of the ball th-cam.com/video/tD5rBgUu5fs/w-d-xo.html I point out the variety of forehands that is dictated by the ball. Each has a different level of rotation. Start the video at the 8:40 minute mark. I think you might see or find your answer in my demonstration. Transylvania, wow...here in the USA the vampire movies, Count Dracula, is always portrayed having coming from Transylvania. Bran Castle. What an amazing part of the world you live in!!! Quite a historical region. I hope that helps. Check out the other video for now. I will try to analyze your question more and see how i can answer it. Coach Adam
@@GameZTennis yes but all about transilvania is just stories.they come from a Roman ruler Vlad Tepes (țepeș is a nickname for the way he kills enemies and criminals and thieves)He stabbed them in high sticks with their asses protruding from their necks and hanging in the air for several days. he was a dreaded ruler. At that time in Transylvania there was no thief or robber, because if he caught a thief he would cut off his hand and so on. A wallet would stay in the same place for days on end.because of this behavior he received this nickname. so he existed in reality in 15 centur
Great catch!!! It is certainly a discussion point and more recently revealing he uses a SW grip… you are correct. He has such a unique preparation and the elbow draw really allows to snap into hid topspin contact. My mistake!! Great catch!!!
Just came across your site. This is a very good mental image to help with the correct swing path for the SW and perhaps modified eastern as well. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Charlie!!
ah, thanks so much for this. flick and through is exactly what i needed.
Thats Great… It really cones down to a little self experimentation in the end. What works for one person may not for another, just as there are many many ways to hit with/swing the racquet. This little tip though has made an impact with many of my students and their progress.
Glad you you found it helpful.
Coach Adam
Excellent, steady explanation and guide on how to improve stroke play. More please on timing and footwork!
Thank you for the comments!!! Timing and footwork are always good to explain and go over, great idea for another video.
A couple of concepts that will start you off on timing would be the “pace of the ball rule” for consistency...”to keep the ball in play and avoid errors, strike the ball back with an intent of the same pace or less it approaches you,” and then the inside side of the ball for your eyes to track, which keeps the ball always away from you and a distance in front of you for consistent ball strike. You can see that brief demo on my Advanced Forehand Practice video: th-cam.com/video/Ye3PEL-q4ww/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps!!!
Coach Adam
@@GameZTennis Thanks, yes, I have seen the video about the pace of the ball and matching its speed, again a very helpful reminder that one is not Federer or any other pro and one must slow down and focus on the proper action of a series of fundamentals to get that long-desired consistency. I was always slogging/muscling through the ball with a grip that was always opening and then skying the ball over the court - “why do I do that?” I would forlornly think; now I know. I have now a set of points to consider and put into action as I play. Thanks.
Very sensible advice.
Great point! I know what am I doing wrong. Only thing is that when you are a way from the mic is hard to hear you.
Yes you are correct... i need to have my portable mic on. Hope the concept helps though. Feel free to ask questions or requests.
Coach Adam😊🎾👍
Hello,i am Radu from Romania.Great job.great explain with ulnar deviation.most coaches only explain with lag and snap,but this can be interpreted by everyone's ability to perceive.according to your explanation, everything is much clearer.i saw that u explain with bent elbow,is the same for straight?and i have another question: at sw is slide ulnar and after the next checkpoint is elbow forward?thank you
Hello Radu!! Thank you for the nice comments. It is really nice to hear from other tennis players from around the world!! Regarding your question about “is it the same with a bent elbow or straight”, i would have to say yes. Especially looking a Del Potro’s swing compared with Federer’s... the “pre” backswing has a completely different racquet face orientation but at the point where the ulnar deviation occurs the path is similar.
Second question: elbow forward first... yes sort of. Funny thing i would even go as far as saying the elbow and shoulder both begin forward because its the body rotating into the shot and then the arm lags behind but snaps into the ball.
Great questions, tough to describe. I hope that helps.
Enjoy!!!
The Pandemic has made it difficult to get back out on the court and make more videos but they are coming.
Coach Adam🎾
@@GameZTennis thank you a lot.your answers created even more light in my mind.
bother you again I apologize. about the explanation of the arm bent forehand. when is the exact moment when the body stops rotating, continuing the forearm to accelerate? at the moment of impact?and all this must be squared at impact with shoulder in front?thank you a lot.if you were from romania I definitely wanted you to be my coach. by the way maybe you heard about Transylvania, I know that in America it is known. I live in the heart of Transylvania.Halep also is from Romania
Hello Radu. It’s an interesting question and I hope I can answer it. In my video about practice swings and the inside side of the ball th-cam.com/video/tD5rBgUu5fs/w-d-xo.html I point out the variety of forehands that is dictated by the ball. Each has a different level of rotation. Start the video at the 8:40 minute mark. I think you might see or find your answer in my demonstration.
Transylvania, wow...here in the USA the vampire movies, Count Dracula, is always portrayed having coming from Transylvania. Bran Castle. What an amazing part of the world you live in!!! Quite a historical region.
I hope that helps. Check out the other video for now. I will try to analyze your question more and see how i can answer it.
Coach Adam
@@GameZTennis yes but all about transilvania is just stories.they come from a Roman ruler Vlad Tepes (țepeș is a nickname for the way he kills enemies and criminals and thieves)He stabbed them in high sticks with their asses protruding from their necks and hanging in the air for several days.
he was a dreaded ruler. At that time in Transylvania there was no thief or robber, because if he caught a thief he would cut off his hand and so on. A wallet would stay in the same place for days on end.because of this behavior he received this nickname. so he existed in reality in 15 centur
Hello, great videos! Where are you located if interested in taking lessons?
Gold River, California. Just outside of Sacramento. For lessons check out my website: mytennislesson.blogspot.com/?m=0
Coach Adam
@@GameZTennis oh no. Too far but thanks for the tips!
If you ever make the trek this way, let me know….free lesson for the trip.
I thought Nadal uses a semi western? Anyways thanks for the tips.
Great catch!!! It is certainly a discussion point and more recently revealing he uses a SW grip… you are correct. He has such a unique preparation and the elbow draw really allows to snap into hid topspin contact. My mistake!! Great catch!!!