Comments on: Biomechanical Fundamentals Of Tennis Technique

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:45:58 +0000

In reply to Michael. Thanks for the kind feedback, Michael! Enjoy tennis and keep in touch!

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:14:32 +0000

As an ITN 3.8 to 4.3 player I found your page yesterday and already tried a few things on court. Especially the slow acceleration of the swing instead of starting the swing in an explotion helped a lot to improve my ground strokes and serve. Since my shoulder is hurting for over 15 years now that even helps me to get some speed without pain. The other thing was the hitting high balls article. I was totally surprised how easy it is to get it done on the court. A bit more drills and I am 100% sure that I will improve. Thank you a lot and many greetings from Austria. Whenever I am in your area I hope I will remember and drop in for a few lessons if you have the time.

By: Marcelo

Marcelo — Mon, 20 May 2019 14:36:38 +0000

Hello Tomaz, great and excellent explanation on the fundamental bases of the different tennis strokes.
Biomechanics, along with looking at the ball and the ideal contact point, it is almost everything a club player needs to know.
Obviously you need a good physical condition. With this you can have a lot of fun, to compete you also need a particular mental process.
Thank you very much for your teachings.
Greetings.

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:20:24 +0000

In reply to Calvin.

Hey Calvin,

If you “forget” your form in matches, it simply means it has not been automated yet.

There is no need to remember form in matches, it needs to become subconscious.

If it’s not yet, you need more repetition. And yes, I understand that the massive amount of repetition we need to ingrain movements is scary.

You should try and play some practice points and even practice matches and perhaps look to monitor your form there.

Also, if you’re trying to execute a certain “technique” or movement that a coach is teaching you, and you don’t DISTINCTLY FEEL its advantage, then that form may not be right.

A “correct” technique will feel so much better that you should have no problem “remembering it”…

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:16:02 +0000

In reply to DAS. Glad to hear the auto analogies makes sense!

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:15:14 +0000

In reply to sophia hoerger. Thanks, Sophia! Learning hip rotation is tricky. Your first step is to observe carefully the hip / pelvis region of players are they warm up in neutral and open stances. When you have a clear image, you can try and replicate that. It's tricky to do it just off a visual image. I will share some ideas for free but in my Forehand and Backhand courses I share practical drills with elastic bands and other tools on how to wake up and stimulate the hips that they start engaging.

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:11:35 +0000

In reply to Bilzeye. Wonderful, please let you know what you discover! ;)

By: Bilzeye

Bilzeye — Sat, 18 May 2019 10:18:05 +0000

Thanks Tomaz, next week I am now inspired to begin videoing myself hitting to take a look at my undercarriage and engine parts in action haha Cheers

By: sophia hoerger

sophia hoerger — Sat, 18 May 2019 03:05:20 +0000

Tomaz,
I really enjoyed watching your video. I have benefited from your inputs since they go beyond the typical coaching that I have experienced. Most pros focus on technique but omit the fundamental of the sport which is the proper balance and footwork. My question for you is how do I rotate my hips correctly for the best results. Thank you very much for all your hard work. Sophia

By: DAS

DAS — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:49:16 +0000

Once again, clearly and simply explained in video (and written) format, Tomaz. Love the auto analogies. Thank you for your efforts in helping the rec player get more enjoyment and playing satisfaction out of this awesome game. Beginning to understand why I hit and seem to “get little out of the shot.”