Good tips, thanks, that gadget is neat. Trouble is, as you say, if you have the wrong technique, practicing without trying to change it only engrains the bad habits! Most people have poor technique, including me so I gave up practising my mistakes and am on a serve rebuild (3 years in so far, and a long way to go).
I hope you stay motivated with this channel because you are doing a tremendous job sharing quality content. I'm absolutely sure that the number of subscribers will keep increasing steadily as long as you keep doing these kinds of videos. Of course I would like to know about the sensor you are using! Does it work with any racket brand? Keep it up!
Thank you Martin, very kind words! It’s the nice comments like this that keep me motivated! The sensor that I have works in HEAD rackets, I know that Sony make something similar for Wilson rackets and Babolat have their own one too. I’ve really enjoyed using it!
Glad you’ve been enjoying it!! You’re right... it definitely is! I will add it to my list of videos to make. In the meantime, this one briefly talks about the ball toss th-cam.com/video/z2SqYJtidbU/w-d-xo.html
I just discovered your channel and the videos and I have to say ... it is fantastic. May I ask for one big favor for a future video - serve development progression for an adult rec. player. I can serve a slow serve consistently. Proper continental grip, but very little take back and small toss. This gives me good consistency. The moment I start adding higher toss, bigger take back, not to mention leg drive, I lose consistency and I get uncomfortable playing points with such serve. Could you please make a video sometimes on what would be recommended isolated, step-by-step progressions steps to add power to the serve without losing the key objective - getting it into the serve box. Thank you.
Really great video, do you think you can do different ways to follow through on the forehand? Or different volley tips like wrist extension and so forth
Thanks Tom! I’ll add them to my list... I like the idea of explaining the follow through on the forehand, I think that there are a lot of misconceptions about it!
Really good serve practice , Ashley 👍 Very encouraging to get me on court some physical and mental targets. You're way too young to remember Roscoe Tanner - he was my inspiration when I was in my late teens - I copied him setting up cans in the corner of the service box. - Phil
Christopher elsas I’ve got this review on my to do list... I’m going to explore some of the functions that I’ve not yet used first. My impressions so far are great!
Can you please post a link about the device that you had on the end of your tennis racket that gages your speed and top spin and all of that period didn't quite catch what you Where do we get it ?
Thanks for sharing these tips, Ash. Do you have any recommendations for how many serves to practice a day or per week and stay safe from elbow or shoulder injuries? (I am in late 40s, athletic)
No worries Edmon, thanks for watching! You ask a very good question!! There is not 1 answer that fits all, it depends on a number of things, but mainly, what your body is conditioned for. If you’ve never dedicated time to practicing your serves, and then you decide to go out on court for an hour to hit just serves, your elbow and shoulder won’t like it!! However if you build it into your routine gradually, your body will be conditioned for it. Think of it like running, if I wanted to train for a marathon, I wouldn’t train by running 26 miles straight away as I usually only run 2 miles once a month (my body wouldn’t cope). I’d start with running 2 miles twice per month, then progress to once a week then Each week I’d gradually increase the distance. If you do this with your serve practice then you should have no problems at all as your body will be conditioned and ready! I’d suggest starting with hitting 20 serves at the end of each time you play and gradually increase! I hope this answers your question?
What are your thoughts on practise volume? Perhaps as a ratio to hours played per week? How many serves per day would you or the players you coach hit?
Your use of the Slinger Bag got me wondering--when practicing one's serve, is it best to practice with one's full serve routine/ritual? I use a Slinger Bag too, but I find that even the slowest feed setting is too fast to allow for my full routine...
Hi Walter, it’s a good point. I agree, if your serve routine takes a little too long for the slowest setting, you don’t want to have to rush it! What I have found helps is setting the bag in ball boy mode in a position where the ball bounces in the court in front of you. Then catch ball 1, hit your serve and then ball 2 will come out quickly afterwards for you to hit a fh or bh before repeating. If you still feel rushed, you’re better off just practicing your serve as normal, using your bag as a hopper!
@@TheTennisMentor , thanks for the reply; it sounds reasonable and should be helpful. My routine is relatively quick (just three quick bounces), but I was still feeling rushed. Thanks again...
So addictive coach Ash 😮😂❤
Good tips, thanks, that gadget is neat. Trouble is, as you say, if you have the wrong technique, practicing without trying to change it only engrains the bad habits! Most people have poor technique, including me so I gave up practising my mistakes and am on a serve rebuild (3 years in so far, and a long way to go).
I hope you stay motivated with this channel because you are doing a tremendous job sharing quality content. I'm absolutely sure that the number of subscribers will keep increasing steadily as long as you keep doing these kinds of videos. Of course I would like to know about the sensor you are using! Does it work with any racket brand? Keep it up!
Thank you Martin, very kind words! It’s the nice comments like this that keep me motivated! The sensor that I have works in HEAD rackets, I know that Sony make something similar for Wilson rackets and Babolat have their own one too. I’ve really enjoyed using it!
Love this video matey! Congrats on reaching 500 subs! Here’s to the next 500!
Thanks Russ, your videos entertain me every time... I’m tempted to buy a new timepiece to wear instead of my Apple Watch 🤦♂️😂
The Tennis Mentor hell yes!!! Just let me know what your thinking about getting I can steer you!
Keep the videos going matey! Steaming ahead!!
really nice serves mate
Thanks Peter, great to meet you yesterday!
Really enjoying this content you are producing. THANKS !
How about some pointers for the ball toss... That's the start of the problems :-)
Glad you’ve been enjoying it!! You’re right... it definitely is! I will add it to my list of videos to make. In the meantime, this one briefly talks about the ball toss th-cam.com/video/z2SqYJtidbU/w-d-xo.html
Hi. Thanks for the videos. Just started following your channel. Can you do a review of the HEAD sensor whenever possible.
Hey, thanks for checking out the channel! That’s a great idea, I will add it to my ‘to do’ list!
I just discovered your channel and the videos and I have to say ... it is fantastic.
May I ask for one big favor for a future video - serve development progression for an adult rec. player. I can serve a slow serve consistently. Proper continental grip, but very little take back and small toss. This gives me good consistency.
The moment I start adding higher toss, bigger take back, not to mention leg drive, I lose consistency and I get uncomfortable playing points with such serve.
Could you please make a video sometimes on what would be recommended isolated, step-by-step progressions steps to add power to the serve without losing the key objective - getting it into the serve box.
Thank you.
Really great video, do you think you can do different ways to follow through on the forehand? Or different volley tips like wrist extension and so forth
Thanks Tom! I’ll add them to my list... I like the idea of explaining the follow through on the forehand, I think that there are a lot of misconceptions about it!
Completely agree with Tom on his idea need to improve on this with our tennis as well spotted the issue on our videos
Tennis Paris Brothers thanks boys... I’m on it!
Really good serve practice , Ashley 👍
Very encouraging to get me on court some physical and mental targets.
You're way too young to remember Roscoe Tanner - he was my inspiration when I was in my late teens - I copied him setting up cans in the corner of the service box.
- Phil
Phil Pinto thanks Phil... I’m pleased you’ve been enjoying my videos! You’ll be playing like Tanner in no time 😉💥🎾
thanks I'd love a review of the device, I had a sony sensor but the butcap broke rather fast....
Christopher elsas I’ve got this review on my to do list... I’m going to explore some of the functions that I’ve not yet used first. My impressions so far are great!
Can you please post a link about the device that you had on the end of your tennis racket that gages your speed and top spin and all of that period didn't quite catch what you Where do we get it ?
nice vid
Thanks Sis & Bro!
Thanks for sharing these tips, Ash.
Do you have any recommendations for how many serves to practice a day or per week and stay safe from elbow or shoulder injuries? (I am in late 40s, athletic)
No worries Edmon, thanks for watching! You ask a very good question!! There is not 1 answer that fits all, it depends on a number of things, but mainly, what your body is conditioned for.
If you’ve never dedicated time to practicing your serves, and then you decide to go out on court for an hour to hit just serves, your elbow and shoulder won’t like it!! However if you build it into your routine gradually, your body will be conditioned for it.
Think of it like running, if I wanted to train for a marathon, I wouldn’t train by running 26 miles straight away as I usually only run 2 miles once a month (my body wouldn’t cope). I’d start with running 2 miles twice per month, then progress to once a week then Each week I’d gradually increase the distance.
If you do this with your serve practice then you should have no problems at all as your body will be conditioned and ready! I’d suggest starting with hitting 20 serves at the end of each time you play and gradually increase!
I hope this answers your question?
@@TheTennisMentor Thank you for your thorough and helpful answer. Looking forward to more great content from your channel.
Hi what is the sensor called can you still get them?
can you give me information about gadget you are using?
where I can buy and how much?
What are your thoughts on practise volume? Perhaps as a ratio to hours played per week? How many serves per day would you or the players you coach hit?
Sir, can you please post a lesson on volleys and on fitness? please
Lives That Inspire I’ll add it to my list!!👍
Thanks a lot!
Your use of the Slinger Bag got me wondering--when practicing one's serve, is it best to practice with one's full serve routine/ritual? I use a Slinger Bag too, but I find that even the slowest feed setting is too fast to allow for my full routine...
Hi Walter, it’s a good point. I agree, if your serve routine takes a little too long for the slowest setting, you don’t want to have to rush it!
What I have found helps is setting the bag in ball boy mode in a position where the ball bounces in the court in front of you. Then catch ball 1, hit your serve and then ball 2 will come out quickly afterwards for you to hit a fh or bh before repeating. If you still feel rushed, you’re better off just practicing your serve as normal, using your bag as a hopper!
@@TheTennisMentor , thanks for the reply; it sounds reasonable and should be helpful. My routine is relatively quick (just three quick bounces), but I was still feeling rushed. Thanks again...
Mighty power speed in every aspect of tennis 💪🎾
What Head Speed model you are using. Cheers.
Iron_gate4499 the Pro!
Nice video from BIG HUSKY
Thanks 🎾
Serve must be practiced at least 2 times a week. It is the most important shot of the game
Absolutely! I try to incorporate the serve in every single session!