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I get arm issues when i play a lot in a short period of time. Like 3-4 days of matches. Really from serving a lot!!! And my dropping tension on the strings help a lot!
It’s not that frequent or painful, but golf elbow is also there affecting tennis players. In fact, when the problem comes from the forehand rather than from the backhand, it will be very likely produce golf elbow (internal tendons around the elbow). I know because, sadly, that was my case not too long ago
Golfers elbow is def not fun. Been there and it's just as tough to get rid of as tennis elbow. Our recommended tips in the vid will work form both though!
I was overtraining. I practice 200 hundreds services by 4 days in a row. My elbow says "is enough, stop" Now, I change from poly to multifilamento, reduced 2 pounds in the strings, and play fewer days. And I do a R.I.C.E, is working for me. I hope to be good in some days. Regards
This content is pure GOLD! I purchased recently a Dunlop CX200 Tour because of my tennis elbow in both arms. Would it be arm friendly? It has 310g unstringed, 63 stiffness and 138 vibration frequency.
Much appreciated! You should be relatively safe with that frame. Regardless of the racket, continue to stretch / ice the arm even if it's feeling better. Tennis elbow is a fickle beast!
I have pain on the inside of my elbow not outside. ? - regarding getting tense the best I have done is during matches as balls are coming to me I say to myself - “relax your arm” I found it works. Its almost like little league baseball when they tell the pitcher - just think your having a catch with dad. Thinking its like a practice has helped me relax in matches on my swing.
Thanks for reply. I Did more digging. It is my median nerve. Worth to look into it. It runs down whole arm and one can do "flossing" exercises that releases the tension - really helped me. When it's a more numbing "not sure where the pain is" then normally its a nerve vs you can pinpoint the spot. And the median can cause issues anywhere on arm. On nerves you dont ice. You do those exercises. - my sister in-law is a practicing physical therapist so she texted me and we found the culprit and she sent those exercises. Just check youtube - flossing median nerve exercises. Hope this helps someone @@Playyourcourt
Hi Scott, Nate. *everyone’s experience is different but… I loved the ezone 98 - but I felt it was too light at the tip and was hurting my arm. Watching your video makes me think it was probably bad technique. Using the ezone 100 now. Most useful tip there was to relax shoulders for volleys. Hard to do when you’re holding the racquet up.
Howdy, sir..glad you enjoyed the video. I've added a little bit of weight to the ezone 98 and I'm enjoying thus far. I've heard good things about the 100 as well. On those volleys just remember to drop the shoulders while maintaing the racquet head up!
I would advise players with the "death grip" to try going down a grip size. At least in my case, it really helped me remember to keep my hand loose. Nerve stretches are also good.
Excellent. When practicing dont use high reps of the same stroke. Be more focused about the goal in mind and always warm up and start slow to fast and always staying loose. If you cannot feel the weight of your stroke in the tip of the racket then you are holding the racket too tightly and you need to loosen up your entire body and especially shoulders and arm. Think of every moment as a weight on the end of a string and a circular motion. Even the serve. Perhaps more like a roller coaster. Always a smooth action of curves and gradual accelerations and deceleration not from braking but from the flow and path of the movement.
Great Video. Really helpful. What du you think about the Wilson blade 100v9 L? My girlfriend sometimes has a lil arm issues and thinks about buying it. But i think it has a rather stiff frame? She is 1,60 meter high and 51 kg.
I started to train my volleys and I run into a pain on my elbow... Coach teached me that I had to hold firm the grip when hitting volleys, what do you guys think about it? Do I have to hold lighter for volleys and slices?
Interesting. I've actually switched recently to the Ezone and havn't had any issues. I've had a long history of arm issues due to a accident and the Ezone and Blade we're both non-issues when it came to tennis elbiow.
I have very mild tennis elbow, should I worry or change anything? 1-2 days after playing, slight discomfort. Around 5.0 player, train 3-4 times a week, occasionally tournaments. Relatively fit, decent technique, VCore 95 2021, full bed of Polytour Pro at 48/46 lbs, using an elbow band
By the way, Nick from Intuitive Tennis argues that stiff, powerful rackets are better for tennis elbow than soft, flexible ones. What do you guys think about that?
@@lilies9251I watched that video from Nick and it really made me think after hitting with a super flexible 2021 Yonex Vcore 97D strung at 48LBS and getting instant pain feeling every bit of vibration through my arm which I’ve never experienced using my Speed Pro, Extreme Tour, Pro Staff 97 and Babolat Pure Aero 98 which is much stiffer…Much like a really light racquet, I find with really flexible racquets I feel the vibration big time…not sure what to think of it all now😂
I have been plaing for 45 years. For me all issues comes from technique - hitting with stiff arm and hitting by frame. It has nothing to do with racket and string type.
I developed tennis elbow in July 2023, and I had such a hard time overcoming it that I finally received a steroid injection a couple of months ago. It is no joke.
I use a Pure Aero which I string myself at 45Ibs tension with Technifibre Multifeel. Never had any arm problems. Don't use Polyester if you have arm problems.
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These tips also apply to the other side "Medial Epycondylitus." Mine driven by tight over pronation on the serve. 6 months to recover.
Dropping my string tension from 53 to 42 lbs. took care of my tennis elbow almost overnight. I use an all poly string (Hyper G soft).
Although it took about 3 months for me to get the feel totally back on my shots after dropping tension by that much.
Also, I wanna say you guys seem like great coaches -- the way you describe the game of tennis makes sense to me.
Thanks, much appreciated! 🙏
The Ezone 98 wrecked my elbow. Even with a multi in the low 50’s.
Love the way you guys explain the simple process of relaxing. This is def gonna help me on court. Thanx.❤
I get arm issues when i play a lot in a short period of time. Like 3-4 days of matches. Really from serving a lot!!! And my dropping tension on the strings help a lot!
Dropping tension def helps!
It’s not that frequent or painful, but golf elbow is also there affecting tennis players. In fact, when the problem comes from the forehand rather than from the backhand, it will be very likely produce golf elbow (internal tendons around the elbow). I know because, sadly, that was my case not too long ago
I've also have golfers elbow, I think its from hitting spin serves rather than forehand though.
Golfers elbow is def not fun. Been there and it's just as tough to get rid of as tennis elbow. Our recommended tips in the vid will work form both though!
Yup, framed or off-center forehands causes me golfer's elbow
I was overtraining. I practice 200 hundreds services by 4 days in a row. My elbow says "is enough, stop" Now, I change from poly to multifilamento, reduced 2 pounds in the strings, and play fewer days. And I do a R.I.C.E, is working for me. I hope to be good in some days. Regards
Battling with golfers elbow right now…unloading on the forehand is a killer
This content is pure GOLD! I purchased recently a Dunlop CX200 Tour because of my tennis elbow in both arms. Would it be arm friendly? It has 310g unstringed, 63 stiffness and 138 vibration frequency.
Much appreciated! You should be relatively safe with that frame. Regardless of the racket, continue to stretch / ice the arm even if it's feeling better. Tennis elbow is a fickle beast!
@@PlayyourcourtI definitely will! Thank you for your reply!
I have pain on the inside of my elbow not outside. ? - regarding getting tense the best I have done is during matches as balls are coming to me I say to myself - “relax your arm” I found it works. Its almost like little league baseball when they tell the pitcher - just think your having a catch with dad. Thinking its like a practice has helped me relax in matches on my swing.
Sopunds like golfers elbow. Reducing tension is key! Love the "catch w/ dad" analogy!
Thanks for reply. I Did more digging. It is my median nerve. Worth to look into it. It runs down whole arm and one can do "flossing" exercises that releases the tension - really helped me. When it's a more numbing "not sure where the pain is" then normally its a nerve vs you can pinpoint the spot. And the median can cause issues anywhere on arm. On nerves you dont ice. You do those exercises. - my sister in-law is a practicing physical therapist so she texted me and we found the culprit and she sent those exercises. Just check youtube - flossing median nerve exercises. Hope this helps someone @@Playyourcourt
Hi Scott, Nate. *everyone’s experience is different but… I loved the ezone 98 - but I felt it was too light at the tip and was hurting my arm. Watching your video makes me think it was probably bad technique. Using the ezone 100 now.
Most useful tip there was to relax shoulders for volleys. Hard to do when you’re holding the racquet up.
Howdy, sir..glad you enjoyed the video. I've added a little bit of weight to the ezone 98 and I'm enjoying thus far. I've heard good things about the 100 as well. On those volleys just remember to drop the shoulders while maintaing the racquet head up!
Excellent presentation, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm dealing with tennis elbow right now, and it sucks! It hurts to even do shadow swings.
Hope you heal up soon! 👊
I would advise players with the "death grip" to try going down a grip size. At least in my case, it really helped me remember to keep my hand loose. Nerve stretches are also good.
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Excellent. When practicing dont use high reps of the same stroke. Be more focused about the goal in mind and always warm up and start slow to fast and always staying loose. If you cannot feel the weight of your stroke in the tip of the racket then you are holding the racket too tightly and you need to loosen up your entire body and especially shoulders and arm. Think of every moment as a weight on the end of a string and a circular motion. Even the serve. Perhaps more like a roller coaster. Always a smooth action of curves and gradual accelerations and deceleration not from braking but from the flow and path of the movement.
Good advice re high reps. I do hundreds of reps of my one handed backhand and serve - probably not great!
What a GREAT lesson !!!!!
Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Great Video. Really helpful. What du you think about the Wilson blade 100v9 L? My girlfriend sometimes has a lil arm issues and thinks about buying it. But i think it has a rather stiff frame? She is 1,60 meter high and 51 kg.
I started to train my volleys and I run into a pain on my elbow... Coach teached me that I had to hold firm the grip when hitting volleys, what do you guys think about it? Do I have to hold lighter for volleys and slices?
Hello guys, do you know if the Wilson Blade 98s is safe for elbows ?
Yonex Ezone 98? Serious? My problems with tennis elbow began with this stick. I switched to Yonex VCore 98, more comfortable and friendly to the arm.
Interesting. I've actually switched recently to the Ezone and havn't had any issues. I've had a long history of arm issues due to a accident and the Ezone and Blade we're both non-issues when it came to tennis elbiow.
I have very mild tennis elbow, should I worry or change anything? 1-2 days after playing, slight discomfort. Around 5.0 player, train 3-4 times a week, occasionally tournaments. Relatively fit, decent technique, VCore 95 2021, full bed of Polytour Pro at 48/46 lbs, using an elbow band
By the way, Nick from Intuitive Tennis argues that stiff, powerful rackets are better for tennis elbow than soft, flexible ones. What do you guys think about that?
Just make sure you're caring for the arm on the off days and before / after playing. PT, Ice, etc...
Respect Nick as he's one of the best out there but not sure I agree with his assesment on strings / racquets and how to prevent tennis elbow.
@@lilies9251I watched that video from Nick and it really made me think after hitting with a super flexible 2021 Yonex Vcore 97D strung at 48LBS and getting instant pain feeling every bit of vibration through my arm which I’ve never experienced using my Speed Pro, Extreme Tour, Pro Staff 97 and Babolat Pure Aero 98 which is much stiffer…Much like a really light racquet, I find with really flexible racquets I feel the vibration big time…not sure what to think of it all now😂
I have been plaing for 45 years. For me all issues comes from technique - hitting with stiff arm and hitting by frame. It has nothing to do with racket and string type.
Technique is the most important but I'm afraid equipment still plays a huge role in arm health.
That's really a dumb statement, " it has nothing to do with string type". No human as ever uttered a dumber statement.
You mention using a soft poly but you never mention going to very low tension poly.
Wilson Clash is not a good racquet for people with elbow problems.
I developed tennis elbow in July 2023, and I had such a hard time overcoming it that I finally received a steroid injection a couple of months ago. It is no joke.
Throw your Babolat in the bin?
Not at all. just be careful with super stiff racquets if you already have arm issues.
I use a Pure Aero which I string myself at 45Ibs tension with Technifibre Multifeel.
Never had any arm problems.
Don't use Polyester if you have arm problems.