Motivation
When you go on court you should be
Happy , pumped up , excited , prepared to work hard , chasing every ball down , don’t give up.
At the end Lay on the court and feel you have given 110%.
Motivation
Day 1 Coaching Tip
Today’s Topic – How to create Topspin
– The Swing and Contact Point
Lots of players struggle with topspin
Players ask me on a weekday basis about too spin and why can’t I get top spin. The topspin forehand is one of the most important shots in Tennis. Nearly every Pro player hits with Spin.
( Follow this simple tip )
Grip = Semi Western
It’s best not to have a massive backswing.Just turn your shoulders to the side. Let your racket drop down at waist height and get your racket to come over the back of the ball. The faster you swing at contact then the more spin you get. Contact out in front is key.
Get out on court and give it a go.
Motivation
Day 1 Positive Mind set
Do you struggle to get motivated?
I am motivated every day. I have many ways to get motivated. I love to get out on court and hit lots of balls. The only way to improve is by hitting and hitting. I also watch my favourite players and spend a lot of time observing every detail of the shots. As a player and as a coach. I get to learn new skills and get to go out on court and practice. I get inspired by so many players and moments. Pushes me to improve.
Coaching Tip Tuesday
Coming up today on Simon H Tennis
Forehand and backhand grips explained with my new photos
Motivation
The only way to Improve is by practicing and hitting lots and lots of Tennis Balls
For me I get motivated by going on court every day and developing my skills. It’s very exciting going on court and practicing. New day new challenge.
#getoncourt #play #practice #getpumped
Double handed Backhand
Final Tip of 2017
Players ask me why they need to follow through over the shoulder. The follow through is a very important part of the groundstroke. The Saying is do a low to high swing.
Coaching Tip
Once you have contacted the ball you need to keep the momentum going and get the racket over your shoulder. Aim to get your non dominant shoulder pointing forwards. The but of the racket will be facing forward.
Motivation
Tip 2 Backhand Contact Point
Step 2
Do you feel close to the ball?
Do you feel like your hitting the ball late ?
The best players all get caught up and hit the ball behind them or late.
The most important element of the backhand is the contact point.
( Tip ) here is how to find your contact Contacting the ball out to the side at waist height is so important. If you get too close you will lose power and control.
A good exercise to do is stand still side ways on with your racket back to the side. Drop the ball and just push the ball forward. Don’t need power till you got control and feel your hitting the ball in-front of your body. I will be posting a video / Photo later about the contact point.
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