Great forehand! His serve toss could be higher. Needs to develop a backhand (two handed recommended since he seems like a baseliner), other than than very solid!
for his backhand, have him bend down lower. that will help him get under the ball for some topspin. he should rotate his body more. for his forehand, his backswing is too small. for his serve, idk if he wanted to do a topspin serve in the video, but for a flat and faster serve, he should throw it more into the court then above his head.
Dont neglect 1st step (hammer position) after scratch your back (which you do well). Groundstrokes: Lean forward a bit and move forward when you attack (and back). . Your elbows are lazy by your hips. Keep them more in front of you the whole time and more together for better upper body (shoulders) rotation. Try release shoulders before arm for more power. Good forearm action but snap arm at the shoulders too. Strategy: maybe you favor your forehand too much and get pushed off the court.
Too many tips at once are not good at once, but For your friend. Good foodwork, strong legs but you might burn out too fast jumping too often on groundstrokes. Serve: Good jump but reach up more by raising shoulders. On toss, extend tossing arm more, chin up and point up with left hand. Raise shoulders one then the other for better extension and more shoulder follow through for more power. (See tennis progressions).
i was wondering what was really wrong with his game but did not find any so i let my coach see this he said this is probaly will be his maximum potential he might not get better due to the way hes hitting the ball... there are some things pros have that he does not have
Learn to kick serve with an eastern backhand. Take more low to high passes to create big topspin on forehand. Backhand slice more scoop the melon to create more court depth and low bounce. Top spin backhand find a better trigger point and release and keep your eye the ball on all shots. Ball machine drills for footwork and strokes will improve your game to 4.5 in a few months,serve needs flat, slice, kick and twist will take a bit more time.
work in your backhands (if thats how ther are called because i speak spanish)
and try to get the ball a little lower anticipating it when you play against people like the one you were against because u wait too much for the ball to get to where u are
and also try like staying in contact with the ball a little more and directing ur shot more to the front
he should try to make his serving more compact and to plunge forward on the ball...i agree with the ppl who told him to swing the raquet earlier...that would employ more anticipation of whether the ball comes for a backhand or a forehand....anyway, overall he's got a good game
meh solid foundation to be a better player. Biggest problem is footwork. I think your main issue on these few points was just your strat. Only way to be more consistant is to practice but you could use some basic strategy. Your hitting back and forth to each others forehands playing a consistancy battle. If hes a full 1 point higher in rating than you there is no way you will win that. Work his weakness (backhand??) and don't get impatient. Don't come to net unless you have a good approach.
1) quit jumping until you learned the basic serve. the winding up is good, but he'd prob get more power and control if he just planted his feet for now until he gets used to a basic serve.
2) Footwork... between shots, don't wander aimlessly. Go back to the ready position and when you turn to get to the ball, I would already begin the back-swing and grip change.
3) Backhand, definitely start bringing it back earlier.
I'll agree with 2guys1chink, the jump will only throw off your balance. The reason you see most pros "jump" or "hop" after a serve is because they are thrusting their bodies into the serve and that inevitably causes a hop or jump. It definitely looked like the opponent was trying to work your forehand since I didn't see much of the backhand and when I did it was a slice backhand. Any reason I don't know of for why he/she would do that? Looks good overall though, keep up the good work.
Not sure why his opponent was hitting to his forehand so much; maybe to break down his main weapon? I know my friend was running around his backhands to hit forehands on quite a few shots, so I think my friend's forehand were deep enough to the opponent's forehand side that it was hard for him to hit shots to his backhand.
ok ill start with the serve he has good form teach him how to pronate then tell him to lunge into the ball make him toss in further into the court just jumping up doesnt do anything forehand and backhand seems fine cant tell video quality but he needs work on his footwork but keep it up buddy ure getting there
idk but to me it seems like ur muscling up the ball.. u can get the same shot with a loose arm and proper technique. and even faster with the same raquet head spead
Dude, he is not 3.5. I would say 4.0 - 4.5.
aonutube 8 months ago
Great forehand! His serve toss could be higher. Needs to develop a backhand (two handed recommended since he seems like a baseliner), other than than very solid!
smithcm14 9 months ago
im a really good tennis player i think ur a very good forehander anyway ur heapz good add me
VidKids123 1 year ago
He needs way better footwork. He has 3.5-4.0 strokes on the forehand, 3.0-3.5 on the back hand and has like 2.0 foot work.
SniperKingA13 1 year ago
work A LOT on footwork. He's just stepping aimlessly around the court after he returns a ball.
GentlyRaining 1 year ago
4.0-4-5
r0baa 1 year ago
you have to increase your right power.
The left hand is good!!! :)
Narutopt1 1 year ago
backhand looks strange
gg2000gg2000 1 year ago
Change grips, God!
Traw3k 1 year ago
jesus he plays like an asian. stop using so much wrist on your backhand. its not table tennis or badminton.
HoopiesGoThrough 2 years ago
for his backhand, have him bend down lower. that will help him get under the ball for some topspin. he should rotate his body more. for his forehand, his backswing is too small. for his serve, idk if he wanted to do a topspin serve in the video, but for a flat and faster serve, he should throw it more into the court then above his head.
ironfoot537 2 years ago
Is this junior? If u play that backhand like in 1:12 u will get elbow problems in no time
r0baa 2 years ago
dont run around backhand so much. on sere us draw up step to get more power and use your legs more effectively
tennisman95 2 years ago
Develop confidence in backhand. Tip: copy forehand footwork and timing so you re not late on your backhand: Turn, step, swing on every shot.
ysacin 2 years ago
Dont neglect 1st step (hammer position) after scratch your back (which you do well). Groundstrokes: Lean forward a bit and move forward when you attack (and back). . Your elbows are lazy by your hips. Keep them more in front of you the whole time and more together for better upper body (shoulders) rotation. Try release shoulders before arm for more power. Good forearm action but snap arm at the shoulders too. Strategy: maybe you favor your forehand too much and get pushed off the court.
ysacin 2 years ago
Too many tips at once are not good at once, but For your friend. Good foodwork, strong legs but you might burn out too fast jumping too often on groundstrokes. Serve: Good jump but reach up more by raising shoulders. On toss, extend tossing arm more, chin up and point up with left hand. Raise shoulders one then the other for better extension and more shoulder follow through for more power. (See tennis progressions).
ysacin 2 years ago
.....wow he doesnt look like he's a 3.5, im guessing he's much more higher than that rating
guudguyme 2 years ago
should be right inside the baseline, your opponent was hitting sooo short. anytj\hing inside the service line should get owned.
AceGuitarR7 2 years ago
backhands nd try to brush of some of the hits
eternityxanime 2 years ago
i was wondering what was really wrong with his game but did not find any so i let my coach see this he said this is probaly will be his maximum potential he might not get better due to the way hes hitting the ball... there are some things pros have that he does not have
pinnacalada 2 years ago
Learn to kick serve with an eastern backhand. Take more low to high passes to create big topspin on forehand. Backhand slice more scoop the melon to create more court depth and low bounce. Top spin backhand find a better trigger point and release and keep your eye the ball on all shots. Ball machine drills for footwork and strokes will improve your game to 4.5 in a few months,serve needs flat, slice, kick and twist will take a bit more time.
picksboy 2 years ago
work in your backhands (if thats how ther are called because i speak spanish)
and try to get the ball a little lower anticipating it when you play against people like the one you were against because u wait too much for the ball to get to where u are
and also try like staying in contact with the ball a little more and directing ur shot more to the front
i hope it helped u =D
098anime 2 years ago
Try slicing too...
Zoldi77 2 years ago
tiene mucho calambre pa jugar
Mangachafa 2 years ago
he should try to make his serving more compact and to plunge forward on the ball...i agree with the ppl who told him to swing the raquet earlier...that would employ more anticipation of whether the ball comes for a backhand or a forehand....anyway, overall he's got a good game
PantherFury 2 years ago
meh solid foundation to be a better player. Biggest problem is footwork. I think your main issue on these few points was just your strat. Only way to be more consistant is to practice but you could use some basic strategy. Your hitting back and forth to each others forehands playing a consistancy battle. If hes a full 1 point higher in rating than you there is no way you will win that. Work his weakness (backhand??) and don't get impatient. Don't come to net unless you have a good approach.
thegarbageman21 2 years ago
yeah...
1) quit jumping until you learned the basic serve. the winding up is good, but he'd prob get more power and control if he just planted his feet for now until he gets used to a basic serve.
2) Footwork... between shots, don't wander aimlessly. Go back to the ready position and when you turn to get to the ball, I would already begin the back-swing and grip change.
3) Backhand, definitely start bringing it back earlier.
MyPhoneSuxs4sho 2 years ago
you've got to put a vid with him, making backhands, I only saw 2...keep working
lemospes 3 years ago
I should. On that day he sure was favoring his forehands.
roadlesstaken 3 years ago
Take the racket back sooner. Way sooner. Especially on the BH side. Watch how late he takes the racket back there. It's just a slap.
As he plays better opponents they're gonna pick that late BH apart.
winnbrad 3 years ago
I think you're right...good catch! I'll let him know.
roadlesstaken 3 years ago
hes a 3.5?
AuroraEmpire 3 years ago
He around that level, although he never got an official rating.
roadlesstaken 3 years ago
I'll agree with 2guys1chink, the jump will only throw off your balance. The reason you see most pros "jump" or "hop" after a serve is because they are thrusting their bodies into the serve and that inevitably causes a hop or jump. It definitely looked like the opponent was trying to work your forehand since I didn't see much of the backhand and when I did it was a slice backhand. Any reason I don't know of for why he/she would do that? Looks good overall though, keep up the good work.
efarmdog 3 years ago
Not sure why his opponent was hitting to his forehand so much; maybe to break down his main weapon? I know my friend was running around his backhands to hit forehands on quite a few shots, so I think my friend's forehand were deep enough to the opponent's forehand side that it was hard for him to hit shots to his backhand.
roadlesstaken 3 years ago
2guys1chink 3 years ago
idk but to me it seems like ur muscling up the ball.. u can get the same shot with a loose arm and proper technique. and even faster with the same raquet head spead
PinoBomb 3 years ago