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1. Find a good swing thought 2. Be patient 3. Be present 4. Visualize good things (the point) 5. Find what makes your opponent suffer

But seriously, the content you’re putting out there is very very generous and, I can clearly see, much appreciated by many. Thank you! As I am returning to tennis after many years, I’m finding your channel extremely helpful and inspiring!

-Always such great content!

My own list: 1) reduce swing thought to high level visual imagery 2) observe my body language, need the cold fire feel 3) focus on lower body more than higher body 4) being present is important I agree

I'm a rec team player & your tips are really gold, thank you!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks Karue! We love to pick your brain on any subject, at any level. Every player will struggle with most of the things you've listed whether it's obsessing over technique or getting frustrated that the other player "is not" your level. At the end of the day, everybody has to remember that you're playing a sport/game and there is an objective and that objective isn't how pretty you look or how well/bad your opponent is doing. Get that ball into the other side's court at all cost and remember to strike that ball, instead of arming it. I really enjoy how genuine and relatable your videos feels versus the other channels. Keep up the wonderful work!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the support

@my tennis hq brother this is exactly what I have been doing the last three months. Focusing on one improvement for my forehand so that I can improve technique! Keep up the good information.

Thanks Karue - You always have good advice. I really liked the video where you talked over your hitting with Giron. If you did that with a match you played, it would be awesome.

Good stuff. Thank you. These things can help you find excellence outside of tennis too.

Great advice for simplifying things when under pressure.

Perfect! Thanks!

These type of videos are awesome!!!!

I watched that match you played against Eubanks. I thought you were going to lose, but you totally stayed on point and turned it around. I thought it was very impressive! I remember the first league match i ever won...I didn't even know I had won the match on match point! I had lost 4 matches previously to this and a very good player told me to quit thinking about the match and just focus on playing each point to my absolute hardest. It worked.

Thank you so much for your candid insights! Even for us mortals who only played HS tennis, rec level etc...match play vs. practice/technique building are different animals.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is!

Please give tips on recommended string tension based on whether and playing surface

i really loved this video!!!! players somehow know about these tips, however most of the time are in the back of their head!! So is great to have a refresh on those, and being able to understand the real purpose of a tennis game!!! Thanks for your time man.. Great video.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support!

Great tips, thanks

Nice practical suggestions, thx... I also find that using a different racquet (e.g. thinking you need more power or control oriented than ones main racquet) also effects confidence... did you play with the Ezone Tour or did you try new VC95? How did it feel if you used the VC95?

Great video like other ones on the channel. I begin to play last year et starting tournaments this year, i'm currently 1W/ 5 L, not easy for mental and self esteem, but i guess i have to learn. I'll try to apply your advices. I think what i miss much is the ability to play neutral balls (like you present in an other videos), even if i started the match to try not to be too offensive on the 3 first shot, as soon as i see i'm not really worse than my opponent, i take to much risk, made some great winning shots but way more unforced errors. I think i'll try to be more neutral next tournaments, don't focus on the score and see what happens...

"Sorry someone just started doing pushups outside.... good for her." Great video thanks Karue. I'll add one more: If you're out there playing tennis, life can't be that bad, so just have enjoy it while you can.

Thanks for the tips. Nice to see you again.Wish you everything best for the new year...Peace...

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

You talking about right things. Great tips! Personally to stay present, I'm focusing on breathing or feet moving, that's helping me to stay focus and in present, other things happens then by itself. Inner game of tennis.

Really enjoying this channel. Thanks for all the great advice!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

Great video! It would be cool if you guys can talk a bit about fitness and the import things to focus in order to building the necessary muscles to help improve performance. I often feel my shoulder hurting, as an example, after matches and it limits me a lot when it comes to keeps playing and playing.

Great tips and video! What really helps me these days with my serves is to think how many double faults Zverev makes on official televised matches! I finally serve freely 1st and 2nd serves!

Love this video on strategy, your timing and movement is so graceful.....and love the blond streaks as well !!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks! amazing how much mental game tennis can be, like your idea with one thing on each stroke.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

So mental!!

Hey Karou, happy new year! I'm from the Philippines, it's a basketball country, so my first sport is basketball not tennis. We have this hidden rule - forget the previous play, focus on the next play. So, if you miss a lay-up, you should run back down to defend. If you "shadow swing" your lay-up, you're team will be down 4 to 5. So, TIP when playing basketball - don't pass the ball to a tennis player because he would shadow swing every time he misses a jumper. On this vlog, I like it. Do you remember the ipod? I used to listen to podcasts with my ipod. My co-workers probably thought that I was listening to music but I was actually listening to Bill Burr podcasts. This vlog has a podcast element, the only difference is I can see you.

Whenever My Tennis HQ uploads something I first hit the like button and then I watch the video. Quality content guaranteed.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Haha appreciate it

Great video, very interesting

Very useful tips! Really nice to watch you and to hear useable tips for amateurs from the Pro world! Thank you! Will try to use few already tomorrow morning!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

It's a fun and exciting video

The one about being present was for me, it help a lot thanks

Thank you

Really solid advice! Thanks!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Any chance you could review the new Wilson blade pro and ultra pro to see if it’s the same as the h19 and h22 pro stock as the rumors say it is? Awesome channel Karue

Great stuff! Thanks

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

That 'swing thought' I often use when I'm playing matches if I'm having trouble with a stroke. I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one who thinks like this 😌

love your work

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ohw and what a coincidence, I had just been watching and analyzing that match of yours against Eubanks! (Great comeback!) A guy on another channel posted the whole match :) Forgot the name for now.

What we lack is confidence during matches so been doing plenty of practise sets!! Great video and exclamation

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! For every hour of drills, play one hour of points/sets! It will help. Best of luck

@tennisparisbrothers8001

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ we are trying our very best when covid ends we would love to play with you (you'll crush us) but good practise for us and to see what the standard is like to be a pro

Great timing with this video. I was just reading The Inner Game by Timothy Gallwey for the first time.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Just read it as well, very insightful

@sergiosimbula

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ Really ha that's great! Really wondering to what extent it can still improve a player of your level. I mean I do know of course that a lot of ATP players nowadays practice some form of mindfulness and/or meditate, or make use of sports psychologists etc, but it's great to hear more about it in a more direct way, like you are doing through this pearl of a channel!

Great content guys! I also loved your backhand video. Could you do a similar video on serves?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Will do! Appreciate the support

Hi man do you have a few games to play with oneself when alone doing serves? I find I have time for serving practice but quickly find the lack of anybody else there very boring and need self motivation. Do you have some easy games one can play that you’ve learned in your time? Thank you Love the match play point insight videos btw hope you do more of them

Hey Karue - awesome advice, especially on neither living in the past nor the future and instead focus on visualization. For your next video, please go in-depth on what you eat to sustain your high intensity for matches. Thanks and keep crushin' it!!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support

Such amazing timing. I'm playing a tourney next week!😬

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Win it!

Whoa did you play against Chris Eubanks?! He has such a big game! Amazing footage :)

@sergiosimbula

3 жыл бұрын

Here's the whole match: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZ2Eu5SsoMSTZJc.html

Would point play with scoring ie 15-30, 30-40 or ad- out help? Say 3-4 or 3-5 set score serving add pressure. While trying to incorporate strategy. Or is that over kill?

.. wanted to ask about match day preparation. For adults and juniors. When to eat, how long before the match, how and where to warm up before the match, etc. There's not really any time before the match on the court for real warm up (only net- warmup can be done on court). What to do the night before?.... would like to know your thoughts and experience.

Great video 👍 My positive thought that i make when I am down at the score is that after the match-no matter if i win or lose- everything is gonna be ok, i have a home to stay and a bed to sleep

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Good thought

Great video. Always so insightful Random question, what tension do you string your racquets? I strung at 72 pounds/32.6 kilos

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

72 pounds is insanely tight. I string at 58lbs

I just watched your match against Eubanks in 2018. Perfect learning example. At 2-1 on serve after you lost the first set, you tried a New Strategy. Off his huge serve, you moved up on the baseline and began to overly step into his serves. It began to work. Not only did you return more serves by this strategy, it put more pressure on him during his service game. Lesson, you got to be willing to make changes on the court, even drastic ones like you did. Great Win! I was a little disappointed that I did see a Federer "SABER".

@MyTennisHQ

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you picked up on that change! It was the difference between losing and winning that match!

@ericdishington428

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ last night I watched your match with UCLA Smith. I playd a mixed dubs match against him once, we lost easily, I'm an old 53 year old former NMSU #5 D1 player that still has a decent game. Anyway, you were down love 40 on your serve, you defended 3 set points and won the set. Then you come back from a 4-2 down to win the tie break in the 2nd after he had another set point! I love wins like these. Nice win. I can't tell you how many tournament matches I've won by 2 points in a 3rd set tie break....Crazy sport. Perhaps in 2022 you would consider coming up to Washington to play the WA Open in Bellevue. The club is on the water! It's the oldest tournament in WA and some good players come to play it. Since I don't live near Santa Maria anymore, this is my tournament. Peace

#3 and #4 are big matchplay issues for me... thanks for posting!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Right on my problem is thinking 4 or 5 things about on stroke until the stroke I wanted, does not appear one Thing at a time will try it

Olá Karue, tenho aprendido bastante com os teus vídeos e tenho tentado aplicar os teus conselhos e já noto a diferença para melhor. Garantidamente jogar é muito diferente do treino. Por falar em treino, tens treinado com a Naomi? Abraço de Portugal.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Opa! Muito legal que os vídeos estão te ajudando! E sim tenho treinado com ela toda semana

Nice serve technic

good for this person....

Hi Karue I love this channel. I was wondering if you would consider doing an analysis of Jack Sock and his fall from top 10 to unranked/losing in challenger to him playing in grand slams again. He has a big fan base especially in USA and I would love to hear your thoughts on why he is so good at doubles and his trajectory on the tour.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, we put into our ideation list

could you do a what's inside my tennis bag video ? thanks great video :)

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

I can but my tennis bag is kinda boring lol

@adrienszakolczai7288

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ no worries

@MrCWL

3 жыл бұрын

What’s in Naomi Osaka’s bag?!?! Haha jk

these are all great tips. my biggest mistake is conserving my energy. I played a ton of usta 4.0 tourneys and with a big draw you can play up to 3 times in a day. Several tourneys im completely dead by the third match. my legs are sore and have no energy left. now a days i just stick to league matches. Thanks for the video. will try to incorporate these tips in my training and hopefully get back to tournaments.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Well three matches a day is ridiculous hahah

Great video and advice. I have a victim of NOT doing all that. I have been in winning position and end up losing the match due to not adapting. In order to improve my consistency which tennis ball machine will you recommend? and also tennis balls (I like Soderling) that are good for different surfaces ? Match play is certainly should be covered who have different styles. How to play players you dont like playing etc Great video. Happy New Year and hope 2021 will be awesome.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support! Happy we can help

how’d you do in the tournament? did you win?

Play the game, be in the present and don’t get let a stunning person doing push ups in the rain distract you from the present game 🎾 Great content. Looking forward to your vcore 95 comparison to the ezone 98 tour. Have you tried the ezone 98 + ?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

It was very random haha and no I haven’t tried it

Ótimo trabalho

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado

That are just all the errors, that I do, thx a lot

Not super relevant: Is that Eubanks in the clip that you defeated? 😀 Related: lots of good insight. I'm not even competing tournaments but as a recreational player it is still great and applicable advice. Thanks.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. We played in the finals of a 25k. It's on KZread. And thank you!

Can you show us more of your singles matches?

Some great tips here! I play quite a lot of tournaments as an amateur and I was often guilty of over analysing my technique especially on serve as it's a shot I've struggled with and over analysed. As you say when the match starts you just have to focus on the tactics that will win you points with the level that you have on the day. Just got to stay present, keep as relaxed as you can and keep it simple on the match court! Great content as always👍

Did you determine if you are making the switch to the vcore 95? Also what tourney did you enter and how was your result?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Really like it, would love to switch to it but only if I can get a couple free ones hahah

hello karue hope you are doing well. I hit the ball well in practise but in matches i cant go for winners as my ball starts going out so i just hit more loopy even though its till not pushing. However i have a really good win loss record in the division level in my country so i dont play the new attacking style and resort to rallying as i have insane foot speed and amazing passing shots. however this isnt enough on the highest level as you have to take risks so what should i do any advice?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

That is normal. Maybe try to pick the right moments in the match to try to be more aggressive. Like when you have a but of a cushion and lead. Up 30x0 in a game and you go a bit bigger. Or on a return game where you are not obligated to win the game. Slowly build confidence to do it

@maxmaxbounty5533

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ ah yes good idea i try this and the lead things works. however if i may ask the most difficulty i have is hitting winner on balls that are solid not put away balls and after all these years my hands dont have blisters except one finger while i have seen other pros having callus spots and even taped hand could that be a problem in really muscling the ball. thanks for the message

Can you put a link for tennis only because I live in Australia

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

I did, sorry for the late link

@lachlancosgrove8765

3 жыл бұрын

My Tennis HQ all good👍

I play everyday but Monday is holiday for me so when I get break from tennis and again play tennis next day(Tuesday) My game gets in horrible position. My groundstrokes power decreases, Speed decreases, Depth decreases and many frames so how can I Get help with this please help me.

@sergiosimbula

3 жыл бұрын

And on Wednesdays you're ok again? Might be overthinking the technique, like Karue mentioned, on Tuesdays because of that one day break? Like you subconsciously think you need to practice every day otherwise you forget how to play?

@tejastennis3290

3 жыл бұрын

@@sergiosimbula ohh ok thanks

Good stuff! So what racquet did you take to that tournament?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

VCORE 95

@footballnut1

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ Nice! I was wondering if it was that one or the new Rad Pro if you got your hands on one yet.

I usually dont think at all xD Spacing out during match quite often

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

It happens

@K4R3N

3 жыл бұрын

lol, the worst is when there some decent looking girls on the next court.

Im playimg my first tournament in a yeqrs time again tomorrow. Havent played in about a year cuase of this stupid corona. These tipes really are clear as well as your other videos. Hoping i dont lose a 60 60 lol

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

You wont!

I just show up to tournaments with my two handled "Natural" racquet -like Battistone - and freak out my opponents mind. Lol

Who can play the game better? My opponent or me? I liked that statement and thiught process.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

If I was playing against you I’d hire a model to do push-ups next to the court to maybe distract you a little so you might frame the ball a couple of times for the two points I’d be able to win against you.

Push ups in the ran????!!!! Hahaha,,,, great on her. The best advice ever = BE THE BETTER COMPETITOR, NOT THE BETTER PLAYER. Absolute Gold...

I need you and a top-quality psychoanalyst coaching me during my next league match.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

My swing thought, "don't f*ck up again stupid" 🏆

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

That's me when I golf so trust me I get it

@K4R3N

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ I was at the driving range and was thinking to myself how the two sports are similar mechanically

@davedavy5406

3 жыл бұрын

@@K4R3N I took up golf...and after about a month of regular golf and tennis practice, my tennis suddenly improved

@K4R3N

3 жыл бұрын

@@davedavy5406 nice. I got some batting cages very close to my house. Might try that, similar mechanic (somewhat)

@karllee7667

3 жыл бұрын

You win...best comment of all time!!!

Just curious: why did you stop pursuing pro tennis? Injury? Burnout? Funding issues? Any plans for a comeback? Great video, by the way!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t stopped yet but financially it is really hard to stay out there week in and week out without sponsors

More advice less reviews :) Cut out the "Euhm" things I think there are about 5 euhm's every 45 seconds... Ps: Love to have found your channel. Great stuff.

Can you pls put the tennishq.com web site in the discription, so everybody can see it?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Sure

I love talking tennis players, I hope you make it big and still keep talking.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Hey Karue, what’s your grip size?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

4 3/8

Which racket do u use?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

VCORE 95

@DeepakSharma-me2li

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ I have a vcore 98 and vcore 100. Daring to try out the 95 next 😊

that goddess that was doing pushups in the rain. absolutely dedicated. 15:09

I have my first ever match tomorrow, hoping for a win 🤞

@adrienszakolczai7288

3 жыл бұрын

u can do it :) play to his backhand

@sergiosimbula

3 жыл бұрын

@@adrienszakolczai7288 not if he has Karue's backhand ;)

@youngsuit

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@rolinti9146

3 жыл бұрын

@@adrienszakolczai7288 thanks, will do!! I’m lucky as well cause hopefully he tries the same thing, but my backhand is actually stronger then my forehand.

@ATIL1304

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck.And have fun...

Have swing thoughts... proceeds to get distracted by a girl doing push-ups in the rain

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Hey it was raining a lot. Good for her lol

What I find incredibly frustrating on the court is going into a meaningless match as in there is nothing on the line other than your own pride. - I tell myself the result does not matter yet I get tight and make mistakes because of this. Also, I might have been working on hitting say a better topspin xcourt bh and then during a match it is flakey and I have to decide if I wanna continue to use it for match practice or should I go back to my more reliable slice bh that would increase my chances to win probably

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely work on it during the match. Be committed to what you are working on in practice. But if things get tight and you feel like you must slice, it is also ok. Trust your instinct

@BigOnGolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ Thanks, yeah I think you are right my main goal is to improve. Btw I saw your results of the tournament you mentioned on the UTR site - haha you had some strong wins but looks like things got a bit tight in the final looking at the score :-) Well done!

My favorite swing-thought is, "relax"!

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Great thought hahah

Love your work. Great to see a Bruin win on such an ugly court.

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha took the win at USC

What I'm getting from this is... if you're overthinking, stop. Don't think. "See ball, hit ball"

Will do this 2021 i Will play in a tournament

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s go!

Which racket are you using right now?

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

VCORE 95 at the moment

@andreichirila2794

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTennisHQ new or previous one?

If ur ground strokes aren’t going well hit many drop shots and u can win

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

You are not wrong, sir

who’s the best player you have ever played (pure talent)

@MyTennisHQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thiem

I want to play against you!