My son is 7 years old and has played 5 days/week consistently with me and an NJTL program I run since age 4. We live in St. Louis, MO in the U.S. He is advanced orange ball in the USTA progression. He is getting more coordinated every day and starting to develop good racket head speed. I feel like he has a strong foundation. He can hit well with most 9-10 year old green ball kids. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what to focus on with him over the next several years. Btw, I'm a 4.5 level player and part-time pro at a local club, so able to devote lots of time to work with him.

@BogdanGrygorenko

5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, Thanks a lot for your comment. Congrats, looks like your son is on a good track! It’s hard to say exactly what he needs to work on without seeing him. But typically with this age we want to focus on very strong fundamentals, physical, tactical, and technical. If he starts playing green too early his technique may be affected drastically to the point where you’ll have to intervene later, and that’s a waste of time you don’t want to have on our hands. Assuming he has good technique he needs to start developing basic tactical knowledge and basic decision making. That’s his priorities until the age of 10-11. Sorry if it’s a little vague but that’s as much as I can say based on the information provided. Hope it helps and best of luck to you guys!

I'm a girl and my dream one day is to become a professional tennis player, I have a big passion for it, and I train as much as possible, because I would like to participate to the Us open, Wimbledon or Australian open one day, and I believe in it. I know it's hard but I don't give up. Iga Swiatek is my favorite tennis player, I follow her matches, and even other tennis players, I hope I'll reach my goal one day, tennis is literally part of my life, I love it! and loved this video! 🎾🔝

@BogdanGrygorenko

Ай бұрын

That’s the attitude Caterina! Keep up the hard work and I wish you all the best 🙏🙌💪

I’m 14, I only started playing tennis this year (freshman year) I Really enjoy it and I want to go pro but I’m not sure how and yes I’m ready to put in the work

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey that’s great you have the passion for the sport and ready to work hard. However to go pro 14 is really really late to start. I thought it’s important to know so you can manage your expectations. If I were you I’d set yearly goals and see where you can get in one year. And then based on that set another goal. Don’t put pressure on yourself but see how far you can go. You gotta enjoy the process after all.

Your analysis of priorities according age is very interesting...

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Please elaborate

Hey Bogdan, hope you are doing great. Another awesome content as always. I posted this question on one of your videos. Is there a way to connect with you to discuss more about all the aspects of the game. Please let me know.

@BogdanGrygorenko

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ravi yeah I saw it and just replied. DM me on Instagram: @bgd.tennis

I'm a fan of your team members

@BogdanGrygorenko

9 ай бұрын

Cheers 🙏

Really nice Chanel 😍

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Liucci!

Hi Bodgan, great video! I recently turned 15 and have been playing tennis since I was 9 at a competitive level, unfortunately I haven't been that successful in my tennis tournaments, at around a County/Regional level. Had a tough season this year playing mainly seed number 1 and 2. As I have exams, I train around 8 hours a week, do you think there is a chance to get a scholarship? I will be competing for another year or so and will see if I'm successful in tournaments

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey man, it's hard to say without the video but based on the numbers I see I don't see this happening to be honest. Players that get scholarships have higher level of commitment hours wise, and also results matter unfortunately. I am speaking about D1 and D2.

@Salmonzs

Жыл бұрын

​@BogdanGrygorenko Thanks for the response! Currently ranked 600 for 16u in the UK. This year I'll try make it top 200 as now I've finished school, I can play almost every day.

Awesome video......which sports compliments tennis between soccer; cricket; golf; etc?

@BogdanGrygorenko

4 ай бұрын

Soccer, track and field u10-u12, hockey, basketball. All active sports are good.

So if one is 18yrs old, do you recommend 18 hours practice on the court?

As a 14 year old playing at county level in England, I train for about 5-6 hours of tennis per week but that's not including shadow swings, running, gym or practicing on my own (like serves or something) did you include those things into your estates or not, I'm not sure

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. Good clarification. So those times include tennis and fitness (including running, gym, etc.) and don’t cover anything a player could do in addition to their training like extra serving sessions, shadow swinging etc. These number more of a guideline. It’s all very individual. All top players will do extra on their own. So the fact that you do it yourself is a mark of a player who wants it. Huge respect to you. Keep it up.

Swimming then tennis then add rugby and sprint k1, Compete often , good nutrition like fats(butter) and milk. Add exercise isometric hold tendon flex until failure. Then focus only on tennis after 16, but it takes the right mind + will to win + no fear + tendon strength and nutrition, maybe genetics.

@BogdanGrygorenko

8 ай бұрын

You’re right, so many variables!

Hi, nice video!.. I'm 13 years old and i am currently playing 15hrs per week (turning 14 next year) I've been playing tennis since about 8 yrs old and couldn't join any tournaments because of Covid. This year I've only managed to win a bronze medal in the regional level and a gold in the city meet, I have been joining other tournaments and although i haven't been able to reach finals, I've been earning points and climbing the rankings. Is there a chance for me to go pro?

I am 15 years old and have been playing tennis regularly since I was 5 years old. I play county league in my age group and and county league with the men. My dream is to become a pro. I play about 10 hours a week. This is also because my father is a coach. Do you think it's too late to become a professional? Or what is your advice so that I can make it? I'm willing to put a lot of work into it.

sir i payed my national tournament but i want to knoe that how can i play itf junuiors tournamnets so i can get a chance to came in qualification rounds

I am 12 yeard old ( 13 in 2 weeks ) I started playing tennis when I was 4, I won everything on my club, so I moved on, I went to a tennis academy and started training 5 times a week when I was 10, when I was 11 I hit the 28th ranking of The Netherlands under 12, I participated in the National Youth championships and got into the 2nd round, around February I got injured and started to train 2 times, I went from U12 to U14 meaning my ranking went to 48. Since may I was recovered, I won tournaments again, and got back to 36 ( Ranking ) After the summer break Im going to train more again, and maybe start Tennis Europe next year, is there a change for me to turn pro? ( I played different sports when I was younger and now in my free time, I'm good at football ( Soccer), Athletics ( Running ) and kickboxing I also played hockey ) ( Not counting all the hours I did gym / exercises at home ) And mental development )

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elize. Thank you for a very detailed explanation. I think you definitely still have a chance with the right training environment to become a pro tennis player. You’re putting in good work and are committed to the sport. I wish you all the best and who knows maybe I’ll see you on tv one day! At the very least I am sure you can get a good scholarship in states if that’s something you’re interested in as well. Keep up the good work!!

@Triqcz

2 жыл бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko Alright! Thanks!

@jmberille1

Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@LagartoChicloso

Жыл бұрын

Explains how she was top 30 best player of her country 1 year ago* Asks if she can go pro* Says "thanks"* Dissapears*

Hi, this was a very helpful video... I am 13 and play tennis for around 5-6 hours a week with 1-2 hours of fitness a day. My UTR is currently 6 and I have been playing since I was 5... Do you think I still have a chance?

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey man, thank you for your question. 5-6 hours a week sounds really low compared to what top juniors at that age are doing :/ Again, it's hard to say without seeing you play but consider at least doubling your tennis hours.

Hi..My deep gratitude to you....looking at how you take out time to reply to every one. My Son is 5.6 Yrs and started learning tennis 1 yr back. Do we have a guide or a template...how to become a pro in step by step. Please guide me🙏

@BogdanGrygorenko

5 ай бұрын

It’s hard to just give a vague answer because there’s just too many components that go into consideration. I can give you a more specific guide tailored to you over my consultation if this interests you.

Hi i am 20 and I play division l college tennis. I started when I was 6. Do you think it is too late for me to go pro after college or is it possible?

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey Robin. What school do you play for?

im 14 (male) and started about 2 and a half years ago living in australia including playing against a wall and competition, i play about 8 hours a week and am definitely getting addicted to tennis i play 6 times a week and i really love the sport my utr is about 3.5-4 and am really serious about progressing but am not sure if im good enough to ever go pro My dream job is playing tennis but im doing amazing in school and definitely have other pathways to take in life but tennis feels like my real calling what do you think?

@BogdanGrygorenko

Ай бұрын

I’d definitely keep tennis as a competitive hobby and see how far you can go. I wouldn’t put your studies on the line and skip them over tennis. You started playing a bit late and that’s highly unlikely to turn pro based on the numbers I am seeing from you. With that said do your best to be the best in your city first, then region, and then get into nationals. You have plenty smaller goals to keep you motivated in the meantime. I’ve seen come from nowhere to landing huge scholarships in US. So keep it going mate!

@Chronoe

Ай бұрын

​@@BogdanGrygorenko Thanks man ill keep it in mind, still figuring out what i want to do in life and who i wanna work as. I asked my coach today about utr and he was really surprised that im only about a 3, said he would rank me a 5-5, just need to play more tournaments. Really loving the game and about the only thing ive ever been really dedicated to. Ill see how it turns out though. Have a good one! (My dream is to play at AUS Open Juniors in the next 3 years but i dont know if thats at all feasable 🤞)

Sir rather this long video. You should have explained which tournaments we have to play in order to reach the ATP world tour. How will we be sponsored for clothes shoes racquet strings grips etc..

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea for next video ;)

How many hours a week should a new tennis player be practicing at age 7

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan! A very general guide is to play age = amount of hours on court per week.

Hey bogdan, I started when I was 7 and have been playing for along time but then quit at 13 and now have started 3 years later do you think I could become professional?

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey, chances are it might be a bit too late. 3 years is a big gap, especially between 13-16. it’s a critical age to develop many skills. And while you were not playing all juniors of that age were playing, competing, developing. With that said i don’t like to make any conclusions by reading few sentences. It would help me if I saw you playing. If you have a video on KZread of you playing feel free to send it.

hi, I am turning 15 this month, I started playing 6 years ago and I train 10 hours a week and I do also fitness 3 times a week. I would like to know if i have chances to become pro. thanks

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey Alejandro. Sorry for late response. At 15 years old you should be playing at least 15-16 hours of tennis with 5-7 hours of fitness a week. Right now your hours look really behind compared to what the best players in the country are doing. It’s hard to catch ups. It’s impossible to say if you can make it or not just based on that information. What are you currently ranked in your country? What is your itf ranking or tennis Europe ranking?

@Mrbasedboy1

2 ай бұрын

​@@BogdanGrygorenko hey man , what fitness exercises do i do as a 15 year old ? i havent done a tournament before but i have been playing since i was 8 and would say i have some potential , is it fully over ? Im training very hard and want this badly

So it is too late for me to turn pro when i started with tennis at 12

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Alexandra. How old are you now? Did you do do any other sports on a serious level before 12?

@alexandracsorbova9350

2 жыл бұрын

Yes i did i played volleyball for 3 years Im actually 13 now so i play tennis for a year

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandracsorbova9350 sorry just saw your message now. If you have videos of you playing somewhere I can give you some feedback if you want. Or you can send them to bgrygorenko@gmail.com

I’m now 14, I’ve played tennis for around one and a half year, is it too late for me? I’m good at badminton, table tennis and football tho.

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex. For a pro level it might be a bit late. However if you really put in a lot of work (16-20 hours a week) you have a chance to get a scholarship.

@alexkwok481

2 жыл бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko ok thanks a lot. I’ve participated in some tournaments, and it turns out I’m not good enough to get the champion, but I still got the fifth😂

Hey bogan I just turned 14 but I've played tennis for 3 years I play over 30 hours a week is it to late but I'm really dedicated to go pro

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Adonay. You should not be playing 30 hours a week under any circumstances. It’s too much. If you play 2 times a day you should be doing at best 20-22hours . The other time you should be doing fitness 1-2 hours a day. I can explain a bit more in detail why it’s important if you want. To answer your question it’s hard to say without seeing your level of play.

Sir i am a tennis player i practice daily 3 ti 4 hours and my tennis is too good sir i want to play some itf tournaments and professional tennis but i dont how do i get entry or even come in qualifaction round of m15 m25 so sir what should i do to came in rank of itf which type of tournament i play to get itf ranking so i can qualify fot m15 and m25 tournamnents

@BogdanGrygorenko

11 күн бұрын

Hey man. Those tournaments typically choose players based on itf ranking first. If a player doesn’t have an itf ranking then a national ranking will be used to determine who get in. Many players go to places like turkey, Egypt, India, Latin America to play their first itf because there a chance you might get in qualies. But even then you still have to get to main draw to get some points. My suggestion is to play some local national or regional level tournaments to see where you stand and take it from there.

@sacibgersee

7 күн бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko ok sir

@sacibgersee

6 күн бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko BUT HOW CAN I GET ITF RANKING

Hi im 14 year old and im been playing since 4 year old and we arent that rich you think i can turn pro?

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

It depends on your current level of play. How many hours a week do to play? How many hours a week do you do fitness? Money is something you can get eventually but you can’t catch up on missed hours of training.

@Russy__

Жыл бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko hi i am pretty bad for 14 year old i train 4 hour of tennis per week and 2 to none of fitness per week how do i improve?

I’m 51 is it too late for me? It looks easy when I watch on tv!

@BogdanGrygorenko

4 ай бұрын

:)

Is it too late for me? I’m 19, and almost 1 year playing tennis, however I was a professional dancer since 6years old. :(

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately yes my man

@goldenset6768

2 жыл бұрын

Tough to be a professional but you can still play at a very high level

@ruairibreathnach1447

2 жыл бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko that's bs there's always exceptions if you believe.

@aboodabdal7690

Жыл бұрын

@@BogdanGrygorenko exactly I mean true its hard but not impossible if u do the work(very hard work) u can do it

I am 12 and turning 13 in 2 months i have a utr of 3.2x and i play 12 to 16 hours of tennis a week. And i would like to turn pro at 16

@BogdanGrygorenko

Жыл бұрын

Hey man I believe it’s an unrealistic goal to be honest. A better way would be to understand what you need to improve in your game. That’s step one. Especially if you’re only 13. Work your ass off for 3-4 years and see where you’re at then. And then re evaluate your situation and perhaps make a push to become a pro.

Can I start tennis at 13

@SARITASINGH-xn9ky

2 жыл бұрын

In India

@SARITASINGH-xn9ky

2 жыл бұрын

BTW nice channel to guide

@SARITASINGH-xn9ky

2 жыл бұрын

and without any parents support

@BogdanGrygorenko

2 жыл бұрын

You can but you won’t become professional tennis player. Before you could but now it’s impossible.

How to seperate lower from upper body. Hold up im going to Home depot today.