the grip where you pick up the racket is actually semi-western i saw tons of other vids and research online. the eastern grip is closer to continental and is perfect for low balls and flat shots while semi-western is the most used by pros and has alot of variety and is more safe
@y11971alex The real way to hit a heavy ball is to walk into the ball and thus transfer your bodywieght into the hit. but by taking the ball early and on the rise you naturaly do that...so we agree.
Very good video. Everything is there including the slight activation of the wrist as you come to impact. Many sites deny this happens. Lets have lots more videos please
I like your way of tennis but I was tought to hold my raquet slanted so that when I hit the ball, it naturaly puts spin onto it but i'm also going to have to aim higher than with the eastern grip to hit my shot.
I just made the tennis team at my school, but it seems that when i hit forehand or backhand, my balls go high in the air. Can you please help me with this problem? Thanks so much!
Great video! Mario, I would really appreciate your help. I have some problems with my forehand. I can`t reach a solid wrist position during my forward swing and due to this my stroke is too wristy and lacks of power and control. The impacts aren`t solid, especially on high balls. It`s really frustrating. I`m from Argentina
Hi Great video on 1:53 you start dropping im really confused is there a wrist motion going back in getting the wrist laid off or none looks like your wris gets laid off at 1;50 and I have been studying lots of film it looks like Federer and Nadal has this wrist turning on the drop getting the racquet into the locked position right before forward motion or is the wrist getting to the laid off position because of the snap?
@ChadzTalk - I saw that !!! He is unbelievable !!! I can't help wondering if the way he plays tennis is the way tennis is going to be like in 15 years all around. 70% reverse forehands, no more skinny upperbody players, it will become the norm to have abuild upper body .... it just looks like if you can be built like him and have some talent and good teaching, you would have the advantage over the rest .... we will see ....
I've been playing now for about 2 months with my friend who's been playing for 6 years and had a coach for the first 2 months of playing. I've always had problems finding the proper form. I learned how to serve just by watching the pros but forehand and back hand were still sloppy :/. I found this vid very helpful. I'm playing him today and I hope I don't mess it up too bad. lol
@Mariomst At first when I would do the "windshield wiper" motion the ball would usually go too high. After a few times of hitting it back and forth I can get it in and close to the net. I just have difficulty with power. Whenever I hit it hard It seems I lose all form and it hit it too far or it smashes into the net. Any tips on how to add a little bit of power to my hits and keeping the ball in play?
Outstanding tennis lessons. My question is at 2:17 of the video, you mention the snap is a windshield wiper motion. But if I do a windshield wiper (which is sort of like waving at someone), my wrist finishes face down like yours but bent up instead of bent down after wrapping around my body, but I notice yours finishes bent down. Is it more like a whipping motion of the wrist? Please explain. P.S.Your lessons are the best on the net.
@imnokasparov - you are right, the windshield wiper reference is meant to explain the start of the swing right before you hit the ball, as a way for beginners to get a clear picture as in how to move the racquet across, but during and after you hit the ball the face of the racquet sort of progressively starts to almost look down, and the wrist bents in the direction you described .... again, you are right : )
@FairwayJack - You are right, thanks for the correction !!! Not sure what to say other than in Colombia left is right and right is left .... noooo, just kidding, honest mistake ...
@Mariomst ...noted !! I spent 5 minutes of my life trying to pirouette after a running forehand LOL !! Hey Mario...how about a video on the drop shot or the forehand running squash shot ?? Also BTW....have you seen Jurgen Melzer's jump drop shot ??? It is way cool and I swear it backs up. Starts out looking like his standard 2hbh topspin jump shot but he changes mid air and rips down the back of the ball
@FairwayJack - Yeah, Melzer is an amzing player, grew up with Federer, and many said he was going to be as good or better, he didn't, but then again who did ? Actually my next video is going to help everyone how to time every tennis ball that comes, forehand or backhand or anything else ..... after that I thing I'll go for the twiner first (or as we call it in Colombia the "Pecci" after Victor Pecci who was the first one to do it in southamerica), and the slap forehand after .... TTYL !
@FairwayJack - I saw him at the open and remebered your comment, it is spectacular and makes things great to watch. I want to do so many videos, but time is just not been on my side, I am looking forward to retirement ... I'll make one video a week then ... have great day !
@gewooneerlijk - just make sure to keep your body going through the ball, don't stop your shoulders from rotating and reach out as you hit. Your legs also play a huge role in this equation, so don't forget to load before, and unload as you hit. Good luck !!!
@jarubky - Well, Open stance is better for the player that doesn't have time to practice more than 3 or 4 hrs per week. Neutral Stance, which is one leg straight in fron of the other as you step in for a forehand or backhand. The benefit of Open Stance is that you can hit any ball that is hit to you, and with Neutral or closed stance if the ball gets to wide, it is very hard to use closed stance, so go with the open stance.
Hey mario, I already knew how to hit a forehand before I watched this, and I like what you had to say. On my forehand follow through i do it the way you do it (to the side, not over your shoulder) but my coach always tells me to follow through over my shoulder. I noticed (and found it interesting) that you said not to do that, and that following through up over the should was over and gone. I don't think I will change but i was just wondering why you said it was "gone" or "over". Thanks
You are right, don't change it !!! I am not sure why pro's out there are so afraid to change, it is obvious if you turn the TV on that 99% of the players ou there in the pro circuit are not following through over the shoulder, as a matter of fact, if they could hit the ball as far in front as they want to, they allways would end the follow through down by the hip ... don't change ....
@Mariomst thank you mario! I also notice that all of the pros, federer, gonzalez, etc do this, and they have great forehands, and hitting over the should felt weird when i tried it, and i hit a better ball doing it to the side. Thank you
@GforceRock Did it ? If not, change a little to semi western, Eastern grip is just a nice place to begin, most people ends up moving it to semi western ....
Thanks for the comment, I play with semiwestern, but I advise beginners to start with Eastern, when you grab the racquet the way I show in the video, you'll end up very close to an eastern, close enough that most likely will get someone starting on the right path. You know your tennis though ... nice to see ...
ive been having consistency problems with the traditional over the shoulder follow through, but with this windshield wiper wrist flick, the added top spin not only increases my consistency and control, but makes my shots a good amount heavier.
what helped me a lot was the concept of trying to hit 'around' or 'outside' the ball, it helps you conceptually grasp the wrist flick and the follow through mothion
I would really like to know how that racquet you're hitting with plays. (The exo3 rebel 95). And how does it compare to the lighter team version of the racquet?
Excellent instruction! I tried this today during our 3 hour hitting session. It Works! But I have to keep my head down and take one thing at a time. Thank you very much!
Love the video. A great explanation of the modern forehand. Two questions. The grip looks more like a semi-western no? Your index knuckle is on bevel 4 - that is semi-western correct? Also, you say that the high finish is dead. Is it not situational? I know typicaly the follow through is more around the shoulder but wouldn't it be situational basd on what type of shot you are choosing to hit? Thanks!
Hey Terran, you know your tennis, I am not sure you are looking at me when I hit the ball, or at the beginning when I show the proper grip. I hit with a semiwestern, but I recomend beginners to start with an eastern grip. So you are correct my friend, I am as I hit the ball using a semiwestern grip. As for the follow through, if you look at the younger players today, Monfills, Nadal, even Blake, Kohlshriber, they finish down, the racquet head no matter what you hit today, will now ....
point down at the end of the swing, as oposed as up as it used to be. If the ball you are going to hit is shoulder high, then the racquet will not finish by your hip, it will finish by your shoulder, but with the head pointing down ... these videos could go on for ever with how to explain all the situations that can derrive in a match, so I basically explain the general concept that a beginner could use to get on its way to a good stroke. Tlak to you soon !
take a look at the video with the top kids in the US I have posted, this is what the new generation of players look like, and this is the "new" forehand ... anyone learning anything else will fall behind ....
Could not agree more sir. I'm just curious about different situations may possibly create a bit higher follow through. I agree 100% with you that the modern or new forehand is certainly hit more around the shoulder or lower even hip level like Monfils perhaps. Either way your video is fantastic! Looking forward to more !
Great vid! Thanks for posting! I have a match tomorrow and Im going to try to hit my forehand like you showed ;) My backhand is pretty good, but my forehand sucks.. (weird, I know :P) Hopefully it will go a lot better now. Thanks again!
hmm... i have the same issue, i hope u could be good in that match!! but something u must know: never change your game (even trying a new thing) before a match!!
wow that was awesome teaching. but I have one quick question: How do I make my wrists not move during the swing prior to contact? I find that my wrists just keep wiggling around and it decreases power and accuracy from my shot. Can someone help? pls reply thanks in advance.
incredible video. Your forehand is amazing! I guess the only thing I noticed right away that you forgot to mention was the mogul step, which I noticed you did, but didn't discuss. After completing the forehand and landing those two steps, you did a mogul step before you did the crossover recover step. Otherwise, fantastic video that encompasses every major aspect of the pro forehand in such a neat little package.
Great vids....my forehand in particular has really come on. I'm having trouble with the return of serve - mainly changing grips - will you be doing a return of serve vid?
Mario, I was surprised at how good your teaching was. I tried it on the court and really hit the ball great. Distance was the key for me, making sure I had the space to lean in. Many thanks!!!!
Thank you so much. Even though my forehand was slightly my weak point in my game from the start, a few years ago my forehand started to go away for some reason. This tip from you helps me to understand the forehand better and what I will improve on.
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Valuablebraathen568 1 month ago
i gotta say, this is extremely helpful! great video quality,talking, not too fast and just great tips.
i will be back, with questions.
riotfish 1 month ago
What NTRP rating do you play at?
vulyone1 1 month ago
So far, you are the best. I love it. I just learn something new. Thanks so much.
ltphan12 1 month ago
Great video clips, thanks so much Coach Mario.
ryankarisiu 3 months ago
the grip where you pick up the racket is actually semi-western i saw tons of other vids and research online. the eastern grip is closer to continental and is perfect for low balls and flat shots while semi-western is the most used by pros and has alot of variety and is more safe
MaxFlared 5 months ago
Wow. I had no idea Orlando Bloom played tennis.
abucket888 7 months ago
@abucket888 more like Antonio Banderas
ismpes 7 months ago
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gewooneerlijk 7 months ago
dude c motion
gorditasdoitbetter 8 months ago
Great video. I m on basics an this help me a lot. Thanks
jrg3882 8 months ago
Thank you for the tips. I will begin putting them into practice my next tennis session
sacko556 8 months ago
I'd disagree. Personally I think the "weight" of the ball comes with the low, skidding bounce when you take the ball on the rise.
y11971alex 8 months ago
@y11971alex The real way to hit a heavy ball is to walk into the ball and thus transfer your bodywieght into the hit. but by taking the ball early and on the rise you naturaly do that...so we agree.
still4syntax 6 months ago
You seem to choke up the handle a bit.
BeIIyFIop 8 months ago
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GOOD ONE IT HELPS ME A LOT :)
MuhamedBegBushati91 8 months ago
it feeds my will... thanks for the video... :)
johnell011 8 months ago
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gewooneerlijk 8 months ago
as i said in another video perfect.....nadal topspin at 3:07 .....anyway perfect video..
pavlakissss 9 months ago
ok i'd better get back get the basics tennis physics, u missed the middle part, the explanation. u just report some teaching fashion.
AtlantisArch 9 months ago
Tks
jrg3882 9 months ago
Good information I can take with me to the court today. Thanks
themassaffect 9 months ago
Very good video. Everything is there including the slight activation of the wrist as you come to impact. Many sites deny this happens. Lets have lots more videos please
greenlantern909 10 months ago
Fantastic Explanation and Presentation! Best Information on the Internet by a VERY LONG WAY!
paulieewils 10 months ago
Great instructions man
Jords5 10 months ago
pause at 2:47 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not 2:46 ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
dionk1965 10 months ago
I like your way of tennis but I was tought to hold my raquet slanted so that when I hit the ball, it naturaly puts spin onto it but i'm also going to have to aim higher than with the eastern grip to hit my shot.
ShadowXPh 11 months ago
I like the way u explained it. U made it easier 2 understand what 2 do.
Yonicknam 11 months ago
That really helped me
Yonicknam 11 months ago
pause at 2:46
sexyboylovesak 11 months ago
Thanks so much. Great video lots of respect from me!
iTzxHD 11 months ago
Thank you very much for this video Mario. I am very very grateful and this has helped me so much. Keep it up
verizonsucks1324 11 months ago
You are not using an eastern grip. Why don't you teach them the semi-western grip that you're using?
curiousgnc 11 months ago
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clear and smooth explanation to a new way of playing tennis. thank you
lee914 11 months ago
clear and smooth explanation to a new way of playing tennis.
lee914 11 months ago
Fantastic video my friend
aghiles3 1 year ago
is that racket the prince rebel team ?
Imstuck15 1 year ago
You can do it!
namhnit 1 year ago
I just made the tennis team at my school, but it seems that when i hit forehand or backhand, my balls go high in the air. Can you please help me with this problem? Thanks so much!
LawliePawpLaLa 1 year ago
I finally found the best video about tennis.
crazyphilly555 1 year ago
u should help train me! im a top us prospect
st3nkobe 1 year ago
Great video! Mario, I would really appreciate your help. I have some problems with my forehand. I can`t reach a solid wrist position during my forward swing and due to this my stroke is too wristy and lacks of power and control. The impacts aren`t solid, especially on high balls. It`s really frustrating. I`m from Argentina
pablobazt 1 year ago
Hi Great video on 1:53 you start dropping im really confused is there a wrist motion going back in getting the wrist laid off or none looks like your wris gets laid off at 1;50 and I have been studying lots of film it looks like Federer and Nadal has this wrist turning on the drop getting the racquet into the locked position right before forward motion or is the wrist getting to the laid off position because of the snap?
sweetspotstring 1 year ago
Videos Very Helpful
You Sound Like Inigo Montoya Btw
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bankslawson 1 year ago
how tall are you ?
is 5'10 good for Tennis?
TheLeilisa 1 year ago
Safina? you might want to edit that out.
anujbahl 1 year ago
best instruction video on the net!!
keckvan66 1 year ago
nice
atlantatennisfactory 1 year ago
"Snap when you hit the ball"
This sentence changed my life, thanks!
Eljayan 1 year ago
this is more helpful than private lessons. seriously
missquackquack 1 year ago
great help, thankyou
Nadal won the US open today
ChadzTalk 1 year ago
@ChadzTalk - I saw that !!! He is unbelievable !!! I can't help wondering if the way he plays tennis is the way tennis is going to be like in 15 years all around. 70% reverse forehands, no more skinny upperbody players, it will become the norm to have abuild upper body .... it just looks like if you can be built like him and have some talent and good teaching, you would have the advantage over the rest .... we will see ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
THIS IS THE BEST INSTRUCTIONAL TENNIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE KEEP THEM UP!!! GREATLY APPRECIATED :)
Prickle 1 year ago
I've been playing now for about 2 months with my friend who's been playing for 6 years and had a coach for the first 2 months of playing. I've always had problems finding the proper form. I learned how to serve just by watching the pros but forehand and back hand were still sloppy :/. I found this vid very helpful. I'm playing him today and I hope I don't mess it up too bad. lol
Ibanezking11 1 year ago 4
@Ibanezking11 - so ... is it working ?
Mariomst 1 year ago
@Mariomst At first when I would do the "windshield wiper" motion the ball would usually go too high. After a few times of hitting it back and forth I can get it in and close to the net. I just have difficulty with power. Whenever I hit it hard It seems I lose all form and it hit it too far or it smashes into the net. Any tips on how to add a little bit of power to my hits and keeping the ball in play?
Ibanezking11 1 year ago
FANTASTIC THANK YOU
usseryroad 1 year ago 19
@usseryroad - Thank you for saying this, I'm glad you liked it !
Mariomst 1 year ago 12
Outstanding tennis lessons. My question is at 2:17 of the video, you mention the snap is a windshield wiper motion. But if I do a windshield wiper (which is sort of like waving at someone), my wrist finishes face down like yours but bent up instead of bent down after wrapping around my body, but I notice yours finishes bent down. Is it more like a whipping motion of the wrist? Please explain. P.S.Your lessons are the best on the net.
imnokasparov 1 year ago 5
@imnokasparov - you are right, the windshield wiper reference is meant to explain the start of the swing right before you hit the ball, as a way for beginners to get a clear picture as in how to move the racquet across, but during and after you hit the ball the face of the racquet sort of progressively starts to almost look down, and the wrist bents in the direction you described .... again, you are right : )
Mariomst 1 year ago 2
at 5:09 re the two recovery steps... you say "right left and stay balanced". Do you mean left right and stay balanced? Thx...great videos
FairwayJack 1 year ago
@FairwayJack - You are right, thanks for the correction !!! Not sure what to say other than in Colombia left is right and right is left .... noooo, just kidding, honest mistake ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
@Mariomst ...noted !! I spent 5 minutes of my life trying to pirouette after a running forehand LOL !! Hey Mario...how about a video on the drop shot or the forehand running squash shot ?? Also BTW....have you seen Jurgen Melzer's jump drop shot ??? It is way cool and I swear it backs up. Starts out looking like his standard 2hbh topspin jump shot but he changes mid air and rips down the back of the ball
FairwayJack 1 year ago
@FairwayJack - Yeah, Melzer is an amzing player, grew up with Federer, and many said he was going to be as good or better, he didn't, but then again who did ? Actually my next video is going to help everyone how to time every tennis ball that comes, forehand or backhand or anything else ..... after that I thing I'll go for the twiner first (or as we call it in Colombia the "Pecci" after Victor Pecci who was the first one to do it in southamerica), and the slap forehand after .... TTYL !
Mariomst 1 year ago
@FairwayJack - I saw him at the open and remebered your comment, it is spectacular and makes things great to watch. I want to do so many videos, but time is just not been on my side, I am looking forward to retirement ... I'll make one video a week then ... have great day !
Mario
Mariomst 1 year ago
@queenofcourt - it's a very easy habit to get into .... thanks !
Mariomst 1 year ago
@queenofcourt - thanks a lot !!!!
Mariomst 1 year ago
@Vishva360 - you are welcomed
Mariomst 1 year ago
Please think about the children
PeNgUiNfReAk110 1 year ago
@PeNgUiNfReAk110 - I do all the time, that's why I have "project change" ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
I love so make one
PeNgUiNfReAk110 1 year ago
@PeNgUiNfReAk110 - one what, golf ?
Mariomst 1 year ago
Bye and make one about golf
PeNgUiNfReAk110 1 year ago
@PeNgUiNfReAk110 - Trust me you wouldn't want me to ....not to good at golf : )
Mariomst 1 year ago
Thanks I am learning tennis and this is helping
PeNgUiNfReAk110 1 year ago
@PeNgUiNfReAk110 - I'm glad it is, let me know if you have any questions ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
Great tips, thanks
MsTiffanyChanel 1 year ago
Lol. I love your "you can do it" at the end. It makes me feel more confident.
Hieppy55555 1 year ago
hi amigo
and how do you get the topspin forehand and backhand technique as an wheapon
gewooneerlijk 1 year ago
@gewooneerlijk - just make sure to keep your body going through the ball, don't stop your shoulders from rotating and reach out as you hit. Your legs also play a huge role in this equation, so don't forget to load before, and unload as you hit. Good luck !!!
Mariomst 1 year ago
nice video! i have a question thought - is this a closed or open stance? what is the difference and which one should i use? (beginner) thanks a lot!
jarubky 1 year ago
@jarubky - Well, Open stance is better for the player that doesn't have time to practice more than 3 or 4 hrs per week. Neutral Stance, which is one leg straight in fron of the other as you step in for a forehand or backhand. The benefit of Open Stance is that you can hit any ball that is hit to you, and with Neutral or closed stance if the ball gets to wide, it is very hard to use closed stance, so go with the open stance.
Mariomst 1 year ago
what shoes you wearing?
getchizzled 1 year ago
@getchizzled - what shoes are you wearing .... Prince ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
why does everyone use that same gay opening theme song
getchizzled 1 year ago
@getchizzled - Sorry you don't like it, probably because it is a loop from garrage band ......
Mariomst 1 year ago
Hey mario, I already knew how to hit a forehand before I watched this, and I like what you had to say. On my forehand follow through i do it the way you do it (to the side, not over your shoulder) but my coach always tells me to follow through over my shoulder. I noticed (and found it interesting) that you said not to do that, and that following through up over the should was over and gone. I don't think I will change but i was just wondering why you said it was "gone" or "over". Thanks
pararesis 1 year ago
You are right, don't change it !!! I am not sure why pro's out there are so afraid to change, it is obvious if you turn the TV on that 99% of the players ou there in the pro circuit are not following through over the shoulder, as a matter of fact, if they could hit the ball as far in front as they want to, they allways would end the follow through down by the hip ... don't change ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
@Mariomst thank you mario! I also notice that all of the pros, federer, gonzalez, etc do this, and they have great forehands, and hitting over the should felt weird when i tried it, and i hit a better ball doing it to the side. Thank you
pararesis 1 year ago
@pararesis - anytime !!!
Mariomst 1 year ago
Great tips, been playing for 15 years, but this vid had some new things for me.
CenturionNL 1 year ago
@CenturionNL - tennis has changed a lot, specially forehand ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
This is very good. You corrected vital mistakes that many coaches make.. EXCELLENT video.
wksoh 1 year ago
@wksoh - thanks a lot !!!! It means a lot to hear ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
nice video
narutoz9tailedfox 1 year ago
@narutoz9tailedfox - thanks !!!
Mariomst 1 year ago
whenever i try and hit a tennis ball with an eastern forehand i mess up. i hope this video helps me :]]
GforceRock 1 year ago
@GforceRock Did it ? If not, change a little to semi western, Eastern grip is just a nice place to begin, most people ends up moving it to semi western ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
great video!!
javierf4280 1 year ago
@javierf4280 - thnk you
Mariomst 1 year ago
Andy Roddick Uses this type of forehand
305Andyy305 1 year ago
@305Andyy305 - everyone uses this type of forehand .... well almost everyone ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
pretty nice lesson! even for advanced players
Aquaboy99 1 year ago
@Aquaboy99 - thanks .....
Mariomst 1 year ago
Great Video Mario! This is one of the best forehand videos out there.
IMDAMANYALZ 2 years ago
would have been better if we could see from the back view also
IMDAMANYALZ 1 year ago
@IMDAMANYALZ Sorry, I'll remember for next time ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
@IMDAMANYALZ - thanks a lot !!!!
Mariomst 1 year ago
1:20
the jump is quite an exaggeration... But i think this video is very helpful for beginners.
Thank you.
salaheddine10 2 years ago
@salaheddine10 - Not really, watch the pro's hitting running forehands, the momentum of the run and the loading causes the jump ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
@Mariomst
Yeah maybe, i see now.
salaheddine10 1 year ago
@salaheddine10 - : )
Mariomst 1 year ago
great video, not too sure about that eastern grip, looks like a semi western
packers452 2 years ago 7
Thanks for the comment, I play with semiwestern, but I advise beginners to start with Eastern, when you grab the racquet the way I show in the video, you'll end up very close to an eastern, close enough that most likely will get someone starting on the right path. You know your tennis though ... nice to see ...
Mariomst 2 years ago
good video thanks!
kiwipilot84 2 years ago
great! thanks alot, this was really helpful
pandappotamus 2 years ago
this is amazing.
ive been having consistency problems with the traditional over the shoulder follow through, but with this windshield wiper wrist flick, the added top spin not only increases my consistency and control, but makes my shots a good amount heavier.
many thanks for this great vid!
sillychickenman 2 years ago
a little hint for others,
what helped me a lot was the concept of trying to hit 'around' or 'outside' the ball, it helps you conceptually grasp the wrist flick and the follow through mothion
sillychickenman 2 years ago
I think you should do an other video that shows western and semi-western forehand ,.
gabtennis588 2 years ago
@gabtennis588 - I'll clone myself first ... : ) then I think I can do it ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
the first gris is not an eastern grip
gabtennis588 2 years ago
Yes it is ....
Mariomst 2 years ago
I would really like to know how that racquet you're hitting with plays. (The exo3 rebel 95). And how does it compare to the lighter team version of the racquet?
mysteriekiller 2 years ago
When you said the extension at contact must be there for the snap to happen, would that apply to people who play with a bent elbow forehand?
ericchuu16 2 years ago
@ericchuu16 - sure, snap can happen no matter what, only that iit is most effective if the arm is 90% extended ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
i hope you can be my coachy!
MapleDynasty 2 years ago
haha - Malasia is a little far ...
Mariomst 2 years ago
@MapleDynasty - hahahah , sure come up ....
Mariomst 1 year ago
Excellent instruction! I tried this today during our 3 hour hitting session. It Works! But I have to keep my head down and take one thing at a time. Thank you very much!
sudeepkumarjain 2 years ago
You are very welcomed, glad I can help !
Mariomst 2 years ago
Great Video Mario.
Very articulate and easy to follow.
I'd suggest you do a instructional series with a little more detail on each of the points you covered.
I'd buy it.
Vonchow 2 years ago 4
Thanks "V", not enough hours in the day, maybe when I retire : )
Mariomst 2 years ago
Love the video. A great explanation of the modern forehand. Two questions. The grip looks more like a semi-western no? Your index knuckle is on bevel 4 - that is semi-western correct? Also, you say that the high finish is dead. Is it not situational? I know typicaly the follow through is more around the shoulder but wouldn't it be situational basd on what type of shot you are choosing to hit? Thanks!
Terran124 2 years ago
Hey Terran, you know your tennis, I am not sure you are looking at me when I hit the ball, or at the beginning when I show the proper grip. I hit with a semiwestern, but I recomend beginners to start with an eastern grip. So you are correct my friend, I am as I hit the ball using a semiwestern grip. As for the follow through, if you look at the younger players today, Monfills, Nadal, even Blake, Kohlshriber, they finish down, the racquet head no matter what you hit today, will now ....
Mariomst 2 years ago
point down at the end of the swing, as oposed as up as it used to be. If the ball you are going to hit is shoulder high, then the racquet will not finish by your hip, it will finish by your shoulder, but with the head pointing down ... these videos could go on for ever with how to explain all the situations that can derrive in a match, so I basically explain the general concept that a beginner could use to get on its way to a good stroke. Tlak to you soon !
Mario
Mariomst 2 years ago
take a look at the video with the top kids in the US I have posted, this is what the new generation of players look like, and this is the "new" forehand ... anyone learning anything else will fall behind ....
Mariomst 2 years ago
@Mariomst
Could not agree more sir. I'm just curious about different situations may possibly create a bit higher follow through. I agree 100% with you that the modern or new forehand is certainly hit more around the shoulder or lower even hip level like Monfils perhaps. Either way your video is fantastic! Looking forward to more !
Terran124 2 years ago
Thanks Terran, Talk to you soon !
Mariomst 2 years ago
Excellent tips, i'll try it next Tuesday 10x dude!!
CMSHLZeppelin 2 years ago 3
@CMSHLZeppelin - how did it go ? 9 months and 3 days ago ?
Mariomst 1 year ago
Great vid! Thanks for posting! I have a match tomorrow and Im going to try to hit my forehand like you showed ;) My backhand is pretty good, but my forehand sucks.. (weird, I know :P) Hopefully it will go a lot better now. Thanks again!
Sinerra 2 years ago 3
hmm... i have the same issue, i hope u could be good in that match!! but something u must know: never change your game (even trying a new thing) before a match!!
CMSHLZeppelin 2 years ago
@CMSHLZeppelin - how about you, did it work ?
Mariomst 1 year ago
@Sinerra - soooo, did it work ?
Mariomst 1 year ago
hi i'm having the same problem with my wrists can you help me also?
jrickards 2 years ago
I'll try to do a Video on how to solve your wrist problem ...
Mariomst 2 years ago
mmmm, what is your e-mail address ? Maybe I can send you a small video, it is just to long to explain .....
Mariomst 2 years ago
wow that was awesome teaching. but I have one quick question: How do I make my wrists not move during the swing prior to contact? I find that my wrists just keep wiggling around and it decreases power and accuracy from my shot. Can someone help? pls reply thanks in advance.
TracyMacToDaRack 2 years ago
Thanks so much again !!!
Mariomst 2 years ago
One of the best, if not the best modern forehand instruction on you tube in a very short time. Thank you so much for sharing the video.
Tuyendiep 2 years ago
incredible video. Your forehand is amazing! I guess the only thing I noticed right away that you forgot to mention was the mogul step, which I noticed you did, but didn't discuss. After completing the forehand and landing those two steps, you did a mogul step before you did the crossover recover step. Otherwise, fantastic video that encompasses every major aspect of the pro forehand in such a neat little package.
blindspirit 2 years ago
I'm glad it helped, let me know if there is any topics you would like a vidoe on ... have a great day !
Mariomst 2 years ago
Great vids....my forehand in particular has really come on. I'm having trouble with the return of serve - mainly changing grips - will you be doing a return of serve vid?
Cheers
TheHudson40 2 years ago
@TheHudson40 - I'll try ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
Are you planning to do the volley and the return of serve?
Brilliant videos.
Cheers
TheHudson40 2 years ago
@TheHudson40 - when they add 10 more hours to the day ... just kidding, I'll try ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
how about a video for single handed backhand?
da0001ui 2 years ago
This pro prolly doesn't hit a one handed backhand.
Samprasisthebest 2 years ago
@Samprasisthebest - yeah I do : )
Mariomst 1 year ago
@da0001ui - done ...
Mariomst 1 year ago
thanks you so much you explain very clearly and fully you helped me a lot when im training!
carter56785 2 years ago
Glad I could Help !
Mariomst 2 years ago
Mario, I was surprised at how good your teaching was. I tried it on the court and really hit the ball great. Distance was the key for me, making sure I had the space to lean in. Many thanks!!!!
driscojf 2 years ago
@driscojf - you welcome !!!
Mariomst 1 year ago
thanx that was good as tutorial.
TheHungryjacks 2 years ago
@TheHungryjacks - thank you !!
Mariomst 1 year ago
Exelente Tutorial!..Felicidades.
jossem55 2 years ago
Muchas Gracias !!!!
Mariomst 2 years ago
Amazing video, magnifico :)
very high quality, nice guy, very easy to understand
5 Stars
cj397 2 years ago
DE NADA !
Mariomst 2 years ago
GRACIAS
lookscudkill 2 years ago
Thank you so much. Even though my forehand was slightly my weak point in my game from the start, a few years ago my forehand started to go away for some reason. This tip from you helps me to understand the forehand better and what I will improve on.
lookscudkill 2 years ago