Something really cool in the way you transmit and express ideas and info on tennis . I've watched pretty much all the KZread tennis channels and you have a balance and casualness and relaxed but convincing style. 👍⚡ Keeping that pro vibe of yourself but speaking for everyone! Clarity! Thanks a lot for the content!

For as accomplished as you have been in your career, you recommend the drop-hit for self practice. That’s how I taught myself topspin, just like you dropped and brushed up on the back of the ball. I did it repeatedly with hoppers of balls until the swing through the “strike zone” was absolutely grooved. Then, when I practiced or played against a moving ball, I only needed to think of my feet keeping their distance to the side of the ball to produce that same strike zone every time. I really like how you break down the technical so cleanly and simply to see and understand. Thank you for sharing and for keeping things simple and real.

Stokke trying to make us the tennis player he wanted to be when he was competing at the US Open 🔥🔥 thanks for all the love coach!!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Haha wish I had done half of this stuff when I played

@NexPro-performancetennis

23 күн бұрын

Whats??😅😂

I really like your approach. The way you say it’s inexcusable sort of changes my whole frame of mind. thank you, I needed to hear that.

Thanks a million..... Sadly i can put it all to practice only after the Monsoon ends here in Goa, India. Thanks again.

Brilliant advice

Missing into the net from behind the baseline often happens due to pressure when you are trying for more net clearance and don’t hit through the ball.

Never heard anyone frame it this way--great tip!

I live in Japan and have been playing tennis for just over three years now. My wife and her tennis friends finally convinced me to join them. Since my Japanese is far from fluent, I've relied on KZread to get me this far (the people with whom I play often compliment me on my progress, and more and more often, I kick their butts, especially in the past month or so). Here's my point--I have watched dozens and dozens of KZread tennis channels and coaches, and likely several thousand videos. I found your channel only recently, and in my opinion, you are surely at the top of the pyramid. I've taken in more "useful" information from you in a single month than I have from all those previous channels, coaches, and videos combined. And yes, I am absolutely serious! I even opened an Instagram account, so I could follow you there. I added your podcast too. Yours is the only Instagram channel and the only pod I tune in to (at least for tennis). I hope to see your numbers swell--as long as my opponents remain ignorant of you (their English is even worse than my Japanese). I wish you well, and I sincerely thank you...

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!! Let me know what topics you want me to cover next.

@walterhayley7252

Ай бұрын

@@StokkeTennis , you might get a laugh out of this, and it will definitely make you feel younger--I'm almost 74 yoa and play only doubles (outside of a quick match against my 51 year old wife; she always wins, but I did get a draw not too long ago). So, obviously, I'd like to see a bit more on the subject of doubles... thx!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

@@walterhayley7252 Thank you for making me feel younger

@walterhayley7252

Ай бұрын

@@StokkeTennis , happy I could help... LOL

Thanks Stokke, can u give us some mental tips on how we can avoid the net when we approach somewhere near the service line

Excellent explanation Thanks

This was an excellent video my friend, I use a circle steel rim I found and I practice hitting through the meddle of the circle and it’s a fun game. I love your coaching style my friend. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge of the game with us Coach.

This video was a godsend for me. It's one thing to drill hitting the ball higher and with more topspin, but I'm embarassed to admit that it never occured to me to aim higher than my intended target on all baseline groundstrokes. Instead of my moments of inconsistency landing balls in the net like before, they turn into hotshots now, and the "normal" shots aimed higher are still effective. You turned my inconsistency into an actual tool on the court 😂

@StokkeTennis

12 күн бұрын

When you start using variance in your favor the game gets way easier

I love your videos. Thanks for another great content. I will practice these tips you demonstrate ❤

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes

Nice instruction. I'll give it a go on the court next time!

Thank you very much for the time and desire you dedicate, everything is very clear and very well explained, greetings from Argentina

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

So good. And love what you said - “Aiming higher isn’t complicated, but doesn’t mean it is easy to do.” Great lesson and explanation. Thank you!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

I think I know you!

Really liking your videos so far, keep up great work!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

I'll try!

This was a great explanation that I desperately needed. Thank you for this video!

@StokkeTennis

15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You are clear.

I both liked and subscribed. I sent a forehand way over the back fence the other day and this video reminded me I needed to set a target over the net instead of panicking over my technique.

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Target before technique EVERY day

I’m guilty of aiming too low, great lesson-thank you

Very good explanation and information! Gracias

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thanks. Good tips , forhand passing and crossing any swing drill ?... thanks

Just a rec player here that recently found your channel. Many thanks for sharing!!

Excellent explanation., solid point. Subscribed

@StokkeTennis

14 күн бұрын

Welcome to the team!!

love this lad

I've tried to play tennis for many years, and I have fed myself balls from the baseline for hours at a time, and I still cannot get any appreciable amount of topspin no matter what I try. "Fortunately" also I have little pace so my balls can still drop in. Rarely hit into the net.

Very good instructional vid.

@StokkeTennis

9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great vid, J!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

loving those youtube videos. this one was GREAT information ❤

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Finally putting the face (and yes the impressive calves, too) to the very familiar voice from the only podcast I listen to these days. Subscribed!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Haha thank you for following and listening

About time, we get a proper coach from someone who has been there and done it.❤👍⭐️🥇🙏

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

One of the best videos I've seen

@StokkeTennis

24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks so much for your explanation! It's a great extension of your earlier content, including the podcast with Scott Fawcett. But the visual and your personal example make it stick that much more. Thanks. I don't know my range but as a 4.0 I bet it's 6 feet plus! Will try to find it.

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

It’s at least that. I’d aim 4 feet over the net from behind the baseline and you’ll likely never miss in the net. Don’t get greedy!

The voice of the truth...especially on doubles, your only purpose from behind is to keep the ball in play for your volley partner...thank you, it looks so simple and obvious that I'm embarrassed about all my years of hitting constantly in the net, ha, ha...good luck with your channel

Thanks Stokke - after watching this, I have a feeling that my problem might be technical all the way to the grip, I perhaps have too extreme of a forehand grip and topspinning it too much it doesn't cross. Thanks!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Of course!

Merci mon ami. Well said, well done! Liked and subscribed😉 From ⚜️🇨🇦

@StokkeTennis

9 күн бұрын

Welcome to the team!

Right on point or should I say right in the range :) Subscribed!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Amazing! Welcome!

If you never done this its really hard to mentally stay disciplined and hit aggressive with margin like you’re telling us to do for a whole match. I have a pretty flat stroke i can blast some fun winners with it but obviously i am not good enough to hit that over and over again. I played a match this weekend where i would just lose games by hitting multiple errors in the net. I quickly regrouped but there’s always this little voice that tells you now take on this very low percentage ball down the line.

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

It's always tempting...once you get the mental discipline to stick to your plan you go up a big level!

I have learned to serve faster than actually controlling my forehand and backhand. I have a baseball background, which might help. Im not exactly sure how to hit the ball hard with forehand and keep it in mid range height without lining the ball. Any suggestions? I have been learning along the way with my daughter, who made the junior high team.Thanks in advance!

Brilliant info and tips without too much plap and nonsense small talk!!

@StokkeTennis

12 күн бұрын

I’ve never been great at small talk 😂

Thanks for the video. When playing doubles, especially on return of serve, how do you adjust your target range over the net compared to singles? Or suppose in singles you have to hit a passing shot and are trying to dip it low?

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Of course you want to keep the ball a little lower at times, but not at the risk of missing in the net. So if you have great control, aim lower. If you don't, aim higher and use variance to your advantage!

Do you offer an online coaching/training course? Really like your ideas and thinking about tennis :)

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

I do! My work email is jonathan@stokketennis.com. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss some coaching options.

the net is a real visual target

Thoughts on dropshot, lob, repeat/rush net strategy? Drop shot too inconsistent at lower levels? Lobs lead to too many smashes?

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Will make a video on this since it’s a longer answer

@jackerylel

Ай бұрын

@@StokkeTennis awesome, thank you so much. Inspiration for this strategy is djokovic us open circa 07/08, using it to beat players who were at that point better than him. Basically, if I can't match my opponents pace, maybe I could refuse to play that heavy baseline style altogether and try to out play them this way. Looking forward to the video! Subbed and liked!

I'm Subscribed 👍

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Welcome! And thank you

What grip are you using for these demonstrations to avoid the racket being too open?

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Eastern, but continental grip when my strings were open

Nice. A smart coach who can also hit the ball. What else would you need? Subscribe!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

I should hire you as head of marketing!

Thank you for the video! Couple things, Which Percept are you using, and know if you had not said "Like and subscribe" I would have forgot to like the video. So make it a habit to say it in each one of your videos. You can also set up a little animation/notation to pop up on your vid to remind us as well!

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

I’m new to the KZread game. I’m a better coach than a video creator 🤷‍♂️

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Also using the 100 head size percept. Absolutely love it

@Kureransu

Ай бұрын

@@StokkeTennis oh I know! I've been following on Instagram for a while now. I love all the things you have to say.

You know how to teach

Let’s not forget that high ball is an easy pray for opponent at the net and hitting ball low to their feet create an advantage

@StokkeTennis

Ай бұрын

Is it?

Tennis points are not won by pushing tentative balls over the net to the middle of the court. Hint: That’s where every player practices.