Tennis Forehand - Forehand Step 1 - Pivot and Shoulder Turn

[MrLegacy001]

where is monfils face ??

[GoG4o2]

Hey dude. Just noticed that in every video where Gael Monfils comes up, you do not pronounce his name correctly. I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, but I think it's better to pronounce the names of famous tennis players properly. In this case, it's Gael Monfils - the "s" at Monfil.s. is pronounced. In French, his family name literally means "my son". So, it's not "Gael Monfil", but Gael Monfils - with a pronounced "s" in the end.

Cheers.

[ccranton8]

I need to practice this with my Wii

[ShamefulSammy]

hopefully this helps. ive been doing it wrong the whole time but ive only been playing tennis for 3 days so far and ive been making a fool of myself :/ hopefully i get better using this, i love tennis yet i can barely play.

[oinktao]

I cannot begin to tell you how much these videos have improved my forehand and serve. I take lessons regularly and play about 5 times a week, but I have always struggled with both of these shots. Thank you so much.

[TennislesTV]

w.ww.tennisles.tv



[euroclyde]

is that frank salazar? are you at tennis center college park?

[paynefitness]

swing strengthener. com

[Vakcube]

It's astonishing how important this step is in the forehand. I was watching the Federer v Djokovic Basel final a few weeks ago and payed particular attention to their form. This step is implemented in every shot whether approach, defensive, or otherwise. Great work as usual FYB.

[obbym4ulz1]

this really works

[aznoscar]

by the way I meant my balance so sorry about the error

[aznoscar]

hi will hamilton i just wanted to know when you get ready to hit the ball how can I fix my stance so that I don't lose your balance? I'm wondering how to fix it but i just don't know how to.

[bossladiie1]

this is very helpful... thanks :)

[collfan]

this guy has exactly my build. I think I found the right game to play.

[JuliusJueLi]

very helpful, thanks

[jraybay]

I keep hitting high D: . how can not do this?

[JaiCourvoisier]

@xuzm ...Ummm...Maybe because you suck?

[xoMelonBreadxo]

watching these tennis videos really makes me want to take some lessons...

[ojcab13]

i have a question why most of my shots gets trapped in top of the net the "white one"...need more advice? btw, i did this too...

[OrangeSlice100]

wihtout this pivot &shoulder turn itll be pretty tough to get any power on your forehand great vid

[mephatboi]

1:45: what do u mean gael monfils' "racquet and arms are still IN LINE w/ his body"?

what "line" r u referring to? thx!

[coachjeffl]

Great tip! Prepare with the body not with the arm!

[AzianguyxD]

thx for all of the tips :)

[n4ko]

I Need to practice this with my katana

[jrsawal]

lmaaoo!

[borisncfc100]

do you recommend we let our shoulder turn move the racket for us during the pivot and shoulder turn oh great 18'ish year old will Hamilton? :P jk.

[LATINO19Y]

Sorry man that i thougth that you are a snob because you look like one

Your frankelito

[375tommyg]

One thing you didn't mention (unless I missed it) is the grip. It looks like you are using an Eastern grip. Correct?

[gewooneerlijk]

frank and hamilton are both tennisteacher

[GueorguiJoukov]

Mr Hamilton, in al lrespect, I have to ask you to learn here how to pronounce Monfils' name correctly.

It's not Monfi, it's Monfils. The "fils" meaning "son" is pronounce Fisse. You have to count in the the last two letters.

For Gaël, it's not so bad although you tend to pronounce Gayelle. This really needs to be pronounced separetly. Two different parts:

Ga and el. Ga-el. They're not linked in anyway.

Hard to get french names sound real with english speakers, but I'm sure you can get it.

[GueorguiJoukov]

Don't get me wrong in any way.

I am a French speaker and it just annoys me to hear these things. Just willing Will to get better and don't insult him in any possible manner.

I know it is accepted to have a kind of accent on borrowed words, but I think in all respect for the players, you must pronounce russian names like a russian speaker, french names like a french speaker and english name like an english speaker and so on.

[GueorguiJoukov]

Not hard in anyway, just split his first name into Ga-el and add an "s" sound at the end of his family name. As simple as that.

[misskrissy100]

ok i love you and you are better than my tennis instructor, but i have a hard time because you are left -handed-- any way you can "flip" this video around so it looks like you're right-handed? (i don't know why this effects my learning) thanks!!

[imnokasparov]

I'm right handed, and I have the same problem you do. It's hard to flip my brain around to reverse everything he says for a righty.

[borisncfc100]

why on earth does it matter which is his dominant hand? If you listen to Will he is pointing out the fundamentals it makes no difference what hand you are. Furthermore that Frank guy is right handed, so just watch him, sorry to snap but damn.

[matkimi]

k6.1 95?

[jamespark710]

no k6.1 90

[matkimi]

i swear that k6.1 90 has matt paint, and the one shown here has gloss?

please correct me if im wrong

[cltube38]

FYB2007, you are better than my teacher. Thanks!

[polipoli7]

can you post a video "will hamilton hitting in high definition"

[FYB2007]

haha I'll see what I can do

[gewooneerlijk]

@FYB2007

which level does frank play

[shotyboy]

could any one watch my videos and give me some tips!?

[snowboarder045]

im pretty good at tennis

[JakeTS86]

That's a heartwarming tale!

[gewooneerlijk]

hi i am advantage player what is the best

way to pivot must your feet go forward or across.?

[cyq88]

how do u choose a racket?

[SxcBeast20]

these videos are extremely helpful and well explained but there's so much to remember (if you've watched all the videos). i mean if you've got a ball coming at you I dont think you're going to be thinking about your feet positioning, etc.

[Alexandahls]

right, it requires quick thinking and great reaction time :-)

[vijishellboy]

hi FYB2007, I am a beginner to tennis, can you suggest a video or some tips regarding tennis routines that maximize learning and mastering of various elements- warm up, forand, backhand, serving, rallying etc. I find that while I practise, there is an indecisiveness regarding what to do next etc. Can you suggest some tips?

[FYB2007]

hey vij. i'm not aware of a video online that goes through a practice session, start to finish. i think that if you pick an area of your game that you want / need to focus on and design your practice around that, perhaps that will help you remain focused and decisive.

[konvictz0007]

@vijishellboy play virtua tennis 3 on ps3 of xbox 360 on very very hard mode.

trust me, that will teach you all about rallying.

[FairwayJack]

I like how both these guys keep their left hand on the racquet during the shoulder turn. Getting into this habit ensures that you do indeed always make the shoulders turn and not get lazy

[Bernardk0ol]

very helpfull thank you haha

[lambro39]

that is not opening up the hips..its closing them

that is why they call a traditional forehand stance a closed position, when you turn your stance is closed

an open stance would be facing the net as in a western style clay court forehand

the weight distribution part was correct

[FYB2007]

The neutral stance is actually the traditional forehand stance. Using a closed stance is a big no no when hitting a forehand. More generally, your stance is determined by how your feet are positioned when you hit. The stance isn't defined by your hip position. We've got a video called "Forehand Stances." If you search for and watch that video it may help clear things up.

[lambro39]

your nomenclature is wrong son

facing the net = open

hip pointing to the net = closed

the hip turn starts the shot... once loaded

mechanically your video is ok, its your nomenclature than needs to be cleaned up, hope that helps

[FYB2007]

Well I guess we disagree. My belief is that the stance is determined by your feet -- how the are positioned relative to the net / baseline -- and not your hips. If you search the web / visit the Tennis Warehouse boards and ask some other coaches I think you'll find overwhelming support for my contention.

[lambro39]

we are talking about closed vs open

you are using the term "open hips up" incorrectly

open vs closed can apply to your hips and your stance and your shoulders as well

facing the net = open

hip pointing to the net = closed

toes to the net = open

ankles to the net = closed

[FYB2007]

Open hips allow your upper body to rotate more freely. If you stand pigeon-toed and see how far you can rotate. Then adjust your foot opposition so your feet are "pivoted out." You'll be able to rotate much further in either direction. Your hips "open up" when you pivot out, allowing you to rotate further and facilitate your forehand mechanics.

[lambro39]

an open stance forehand is called open because you are facing the net when you make contact, however some take a coil or prep in in a closed stance

you are calling this prep movement by the wrong term

[FYB2007]

An open stance is based on your foot position. Your upper body should be facing the net on all your forehands regardless of stance.

[shortarsebob]

Does anyone know who the player in the images is? He does say but i can't quite catch it. Any help?

[FYB2007]

Gael Monfils from France.

[tubvide]

Thank you. The video, slow motion, instructions are just awesome. And to top it you are providing it free! Great contribution to tennis game and very helpful for tennis lovers beginning to play the game like me. Great Job!

[laoda86]

well besides that you repeat yourself over and over again about the same things it should be quite helpful for beginners

[mpgrewal00]

Thank you. I am a big fan of your videos and they are the best availabe online. You are doing a noble job. Keep it up.

[AufleyStrange]

is the forhand more of a whip action or..? ive only been playing tennis for like 2 weeks lol im such a noob

[FYB2007]

hehe :) No not a whip. The arm / racket set in a specific relationship before you hit. It stays in that same relationship through contact. Good players swing so fast that it can looks like a whip, however.  Don't be fool! :)

[TennisDrew]

doesn't it only seem like a whip like motion because your wrist is loose?

[nathan155555]

ha he has a K factor also sweet man i just got it i upgraded from a babolat pure drive team with a 100 sq in to a 90 sq in but it dosent mattter im about a 4.5 and iim 14

[nomanno]

what do u mean by u are a 4.5?

[nathan155555]

NTRP rating

[techdecksuperman]

uuuuh dude........ ur green screen sucks!

[ghbtklzi]

dutchboy

best friends can someone explain how you turn your shoulder good and make an good backswing.

This is more critical for me

[thefuminator]

thank you for your videos. As a 36-year old beginner the precise steps are helpful. I'm far from a natural tennis player and your videos have helped me break down all of the elements. Thanks!

[IronEle]

you're noob!!! you're a loser!!!!

[Jaxnc23]

get more lighting for your green screen.;)

[FYB2007]

While I agree that you don't want to think too much during a match, particularly about your technique, I don't agree that "tennis is simple... run to the ball and the shoulder turn happens, etc." IMO, you need to break the shot down into steps that can be practiced so that, through repetition, they are automatic when you're playing a match.

[tonyhawkdude95]

yer i started off stust smashing a ball against a wall and it always came back to me when i wasn't wanting it to

now i have to work cus i play the shots well cus of the vids so now im ready for a match but without breaking it down i would be a sitting duck!

[dmac10s]

This is all wonderful, but if a tennis player had to think of all these things, while in competition, they would be paralyzed.

Tennis is a simple game, all the great players do not have to anaylze every thing that goes into a shot. You see ball, go in the direction the tennis ball is, the should turn happens, and all the the rest of the body from the waist down follows. Think of the upper body form the waist up as the cab of the semi-truck, and where the cab moves the trailer follows - simple!

[BakedWalnut]

Naturally these steps are supposed to be incorporated in a seamless/effortless fashion when mid-point. Often the movements of the pros are slowed down in order to demonstrate how a thorough application of these principles can effect enormous change in the quality of one's shots. However you would be right in expecting a beginner to be somewhat overwhelmed by the detail of these instructions.

[MrActuality]

you take every detail and break it up..work on each over and over and over in practice..when you master the swing and technique you DONT think about it during a match..it comes natural from hours of practice...I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS..THANK YOU

[NinjaGangstur]

good vid looks a lot better with &fmt=18 at end

[RandaGeox]

damn... why all these guys that explain tennis on youtube are lefties.

I get confused :(

[you2br]

instructor reminds me of Shia LaBeof in Transformers

[Sopez1]

hmm what about linear momentum rather than rotational momentum??? i no alot of pros use this semi open stance and rotate but maybe a linear movement is more efficient, but i guess if ur going to stand on the spot and hit a ball that this is obviously going to hit harder than no rotation lol