How To Hit A "Heavy" Forehand - Tennis Lesson

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  • @AustinLNale
    @AustinLNale5 жыл бұрын

    Would love an elaboration on “stacked shoulders”

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Austin Nale On the take back (unit turn) the shoulders should be balanced and the non-dominant arm higher than the hitting arm. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question.

  • @christopherfung2573
    @christopherfung25735 жыл бұрын

    nice video!going to test this on court tomorrow

  • @Lonor77
    @Lonor775 жыл бұрын

    Best video so far on your channel! Not that many jokes and good visual demonstrations!!

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    madridista1611 thanks for watching! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

  • @user-pl4eu5jc5w
    @user-pl4eu5jc5w5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Scott and Nate! Like Scott I grew up using the eastern forehand. During rally practice sessions I am trying to learn the semi-western modern forehand swing technique.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    D thanks for watching! If you need additional assistance and have found you receive value from our channel check out the link below where you can get unlimited access to all our vids, and other great tools to help your game such as practice partners, challenge matches lesson & gear discounts, and more.. 🤙🏼 bit.ly/youtubePYC

  • @rickbonner6252
    @rickbonner62525 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Why not use a hybrid grip (in between an eastern and semi-western) and move that target line over the the service line on the opposite side of the court. You can hit a very heavy ball by using ulnar to radial flexion, or you can step in and drive the ball relatively flat with the same grip. Working on the various archs of the ball, depending where you put the flexion in your swing. Just a thought. Enjoy your video love the humor that you add to the game.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rick Bonner thanks for the feedback. One could certainly move the line further back but unfortunately it’s made to harness at the net limiting that idea. A player can still garner a ton of spin with a hybrid somewhere between Eastern / Semi-Western. ie: Fed. We simply didn’t touch on that in order not to convolute the material and confuse people. Love the input, thanks for sharing and thanks for the support. 🙌🏼🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

  • @rfarris

    @rfarris

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's my grip, too. Ima tweener.

  • @propgee

    @propgee

    Ай бұрын

    My grip. The modified eastern

  • @yonex8596
    @yonex85965 жыл бұрын

    Scott really looks like the slimmer version of jack sock

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    ray poon you had me at “slimmer”

  • @degrad9
    @degrad95 жыл бұрын

    thank u guys, good vid! my shots are usually rather short and low even with the semiwestern g., so I can't wait to put this to the test :)

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    degrad9 go get em!

  • @GC-ux2ni
    @GC-ux2ni5 жыл бұрын

    I like Nate's face 😁

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Godfrey Chang I like your comment! 👍🏼

  • @fullbrigades747
    @fullbrigades7472 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome!!! Great videos and very easy to understand... Cannot wait to try out your suggestions...

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them, we appreciate the support!

  • @KingChampii
    @KingChampii5 жыл бұрын

    great vid

  • @kimdick340
    @kimdick3404 жыл бұрын

    I love watching the videos again! I have been working on the the heavy topspin because at 3.5 it IS a good stroke to have and keep players back and create a mishit. (many can't consistently return topspin) BUT! I was beginning to hit out as i was hitting "6-12 " and my face would open up under the ball... Now I will think 6-3 and hit more on the outside instead of underside. I totally forgot that tiny tidbit!!! Will try tomorrow. :)

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right on! Love hearing the vid has been a helpful resource for the development of your heavy forehand. Be sure to focus on allowing the racquet to drop below the wrist at contact, that is another critical element for an effective heavy topspin ball. Additionally when you finish the stroke be sure that the thumb of the hitting hand is facing down. Best of luck, keep battling out there!

  • @jasonfromthebay6282
    @jasonfromthebay62825 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys! Good tip.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jason Cragholm thanks for watching my dude! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

  • @scottbartner5456
    @scottbartner54564 жыл бұрын

    This is an exceptionally good video guys, especially mentioning the 6 to 3 (outside the ball) strike path. Not many videos mention specifically where you should be trying to contact the ball and in which situations. I would imagine a higher, heavier ball is more advantageous in a singles rally, as opposed to a return of serve in a doubles match.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Scott! The heavy ball is particularly resourceful in singles but it can also be utilized in dubs. I high, heavy ball played crosscourt towards the alley is really difficult to poach. The weight and height of the ball will make it difficult for your opponent to pull down allowing your partner to roam and look to poach. Hope this helps, thanks for the feedback and for watching!

  • @scottbartner5456

    @scottbartner5456

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Playyourcourt Hi Nate. Could you talk a little bit about what needs to be done to make hitting the 6 to 3 target easier? At first it was easy but I seem to have lost it. You mentioned stacked shoulders, although I don't know what that involves. Do I need to allow the ball to drop after the bounce? Should I keep a greater distance between myself and the ball? Perhaps hit the ball closer to the top of my racket face? Thanks in advance.

  • @dinkydoodle8325
    @dinkydoodle83255 жыл бұрын

    I don't hit semi-western but can still do this (in between semi-western and eastern)

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    DinkyDoodle there’s a lot of variation between the two grips and there’s still a ton of spin to be imparted on the ball with a grip somewhere between Eastern and Semi-Western. ie: Fed True Eastern is where it gets tricky with the spin. Thanks for watching sir 🤙🏼🍻

  • @robA2345
    @robA23455 жыл бұрын

    This is a technique I'm really struggling with I hit quite flat and even after I picked tennis up again and moved to a SW grip. I hit a lot of shanks and tighten up when I approach the ball. I also think that I'm late a lot of the time and try to go too vertical which probably exacerbates the problem. I am absolutely determined to get it right but its a real struggle. Sadly I'm UK based so can't take advantage of the online coaching but these videos are invaluable!

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rob Lindley glad your enjoying the instruction! Keep grinding out there!!

  • @eg2540
    @eg25404 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid guys! I’ve been trying this shoot for a while now. Regards from Uruguay, South America 💪👍

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Esteban thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the instruction.

  • @robertmitchell7357
    @robertmitchell73575 жыл бұрын

    nate bolling, that's a lot of effort for that look. :) I dig your instruction

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank ya sir...I dig that you’re digging it! 🍻

  • @junyor757
    @junyor7575 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! How about tips on how to hit a ball that hits the net, dribbles over, with the opponent at the net too. Or when the ball hits the tape (line on the ground) and bounces awkwardly on a clay court. Great work guys, looking forward to the next video.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Vincent Smith Jr love the idea. Received another recommendation for similar content so we’ll def address it. Thanks for watching!

  • @lewesandrew
    @lewesandrew5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys. Great video. Quick question. I find that I struggle to find my heavy spin and more fluid forehand strokes when there’s no pace on the ball coming back at me. Any advice on overcoming that so I can punish the pushers?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Birch that’s def a common problem. When there’s no pace on the ball we have to create it. In this situation it’s all about the legs. Fast feet up to the ball and staying low and balanced will allow you to attack regardless of the pace. Hope this helps Andrew. (P.S. if your hitting long, focus on keeping your chin out to the ball and slightly down, this will keep your head still and keep you from “lifting” your shot out. -cheers Nate

  • @lalameinc
    @lalameinc5 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful video! My question is that it seems like a heavy ball would work very well in a singles match, what is the best way to utilize the heavy ball in a doubles match? Thanks!

  • @lalameinc

    @lalameinc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good point, thanks!

  • @johntesoriero3382
    @johntesoriero33822 жыл бұрын

    Nate hits a heavy ball - great video

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John!

  • @nancyhernandez2271
    @nancyhernandez22714 жыл бұрын

    3.0 here. I found this really helpful:)

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you for the feedback!

  • @nickdenardi
    @nickdenardi5 жыл бұрын

    bros when are we getting a Scott vs. Nate Exhibition Set w/ analysis?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nick Denardi it was definitely an idea in the works but some big dummy is currently getting an MRI on his knee and may have torn his meniscus 😨. So that’s on the shelf for a little while unfortunately. (Big dummy = Scott) Thanks for watching my dude!

  • @viscioushattermaid4410

    @viscioushattermaid4410

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nick Denardi Nate would bagel him

  • @malawi89
    @malawi895 жыл бұрын

    Good video but a quick recap on grips or a link to a previous video that covered it would be good.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    David M our bad sir. We’ll definitely address that error.

  • @davidradford9572
    @davidradford95725 жыл бұрын

    Great video but what do you mean by stacking the elbows and making sure the shoulders are stacked?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    David Radford it’s simply referring to the non hitting arm being “stacked” in the same position as the hitting arm but slightly higher. Some players keep their elbows fairly even and that works too. Stacking the shoulders helps keep both arms close to a 90 degree angle and helps ensures a proper coil and uncool to the ball. Pivotal for spacing as well, which is critical to hit the heavy ball or any aggressive grounds stroke. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.

  • @gregbishopmav
    @gregbishopmav5 жыл бұрын

    Heavy ballers kill me at the 3.5-4.0 level! I'll be awaiting 'how to defend the heavy baller' haha. I'm fairly good at defending my ground on the baseline with taking the ball on the rise, but feel like I should be attacking with approach swinging volley sometimes too. Thoughts?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    GB the heavy ball is definitely a tough ball to counteract at the 3.5, 4.0 level. Taking the ball on the rise is a good option but developing a solid drive where you’re taking the ball before it gets above your shoulder is ideal. In order for the drive to be successful you must start with the racquet head up on the unit turn. You could certainly take the ball in the air but this is assuming the ball is floating in the air to do so. This sounds almost like a ball that would be classified as “pushing” however. Def Jump on those balls when they’re in the air, otherwise focus on the drive. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏻

  • @raultennis5904
    @raultennis59045 жыл бұрын

    Great video!...I am a 3.5 level with an Eastern grip like Scott. Would have liked to have seen Scott hitting his heavy loopy ball over that rope (looks that was his penetrating ball, not heavy loopy) and compared that with Nates SW ball...I mostly hit flat but once in a while (by accident) I hit it over the yellow rope with Eastern grip and opponent says it was heavy. Not sure how to reproduce that.. I might have to switch to SW grip but it's really a pain in the ass to switch. The SW grip feels weird!!

  • @pencilcheck
    @pencilcheck5 жыл бұрын

    Would you consider a Djokovic style where it is a very spinny "flat" ball, that doesn't have the Nadal style bounces a "heavy" ball as well?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Penn Su absolutely, if they’re on the ATP tour they can certainly hit the heavy ball. Nadal May have more RPM’s than Djokovic but Novak’s ball has plenty of weight to it. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

  • @AirGuitar
    @AirGuitar4 жыл бұрын

    You guys should do a video where you clock serves or play matches against each other. Just a video for fun haha

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Air Guitar both ideas have been discussed. We just need to both stay healthy enough to make either happen. Love the feedback, much appreciated 🙏🏻🤙🏼

  • @Jahdiel144k
    @Jahdiel144k5 жыл бұрын

    How should I play somebody with the flatter ball when I play with a top spin forehand

  • @Albzsure

    @Albzsure

    5 жыл бұрын

    Try to get the ball to bounce at or above their shoulder level. It's a lot harder to hit flat when youre receiving that high. If they're playing at the baseline, get your ball to fall as close to the line as possible. Its hard to do a rising if you need to move backwards first.

  • @Jahdiel144k

    @Jahdiel144k

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Albzsure thank you

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    + Q Dixon opponents with a flatter ball can def be a tough opposition for the heavy topspin ball. When facing these opponents it’s all about keeping the ball out of their strike zone. Since most players that hit flat are fairly solid at taking it on the rise, a good tactic would be to play the short angles with topspin or slice. Since the flatball doesn’t have much topspin they will have a harder time finding the geometry to attack. Once the opponent is out of position the heavy ball will do its magic. Thanks watching! 🍻

  • @rayzheng8074
    @rayzheng80742 жыл бұрын

    Can you give me vids for a ranking of 3.0 (play your court rating)

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ray, be sure to checkout our website for videos organized according to ratings. Along with the video instruction we also help pair you with same level players in your area. We also just launched The Bracket Challenge, a flex league that allows you to compete and advance nationally! www.playyourcourt.com/

  • @InfiniteQuest86
    @InfiniteQuest865 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Really funny too. I've actually been trying to lower my net clearance in the 4.0 rating so as not to be labeled a pusher or a moon baller. It's good to see this type of content to try to get rid of that stereotype. It would also be nice to see a more in-depth video on strategies to play against a heavy hitter. I also try to take it on the rise more because I know I'm going to get killed trying to take those heavy balls shoulder height or higher (which they tend to be if the opponent is really keeping it nice and deep). Lifetime member here (70 rating)!

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    InfiniteQuest86 love the feedback and really appreciate the support. We’re thrilled to have you on the PYC team! 💪🏼 I wouldn’t worry about stereotypes, especially being called a pusher. Hitting heavy aggressive topspin is sometimes mistaken for pushing but it’s certainly not. The key is to punish those short balls when you get em. Taking the ball on the rise definitely has you on the right track to being a really solid player, we’ll pass the 70 mark. Keep grinding out there!

  • @MrTigerfan864
    @MrTigerfan8645 жыл бұрын

    Is a flatter or heavier ball better on clay? Or does it even matter the surface?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    MrTigerfan864 a heavy ball is definitely resourceful on clay. The deep, penetrating topspin will help get your opponent off the court where you can finish by driving or shaping the ball to finish the point. From the baseline it’s tough to get through the clay consistently with a flat ball. Doesn’t mean it can be done however. Delpo and Soderling have had great results on clay. Thanks for the question 🙌🏼

  • @benjamingreb7938
    @benjamingreb79385 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys at PlayYourCourt, I''ve been trying to hit a heavy forehand for about a year now. Sometimes it works out, however, it is fairly inconsistent at times. I rarely miss the ball into the next, but I hit the ball long. I know you have never seen me play and it may be hard to help, but do you have any quick fixes for this type of issue? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks guys!

  • @tedb7

    @tedb7

    5 жыл бұрын

    Benjamin Greb ... i play with heavy ball and it’s very consistent with more margin for error. The only thing I can think of is maybe youre not using the right grip. It going long means its not generating enough topspin.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Benjamin Greb thanks for the question. Focus on pronating with the forearm and getting not just under but around the ball from 6-3 o’clock. Hold your follow through for 2 seconds after each stroke so you can become familiar with what finish is causing the ball to go out. Hope this helps. If you enjoyed the tip and have found you receive value from our channel check out the link below where you can get unlimited access to all our vids, and other great tools to help your game such as practice partners, challenge matches lesson & gear discounts, and more.. 🤙🏼 bit.ly/youtubePYC

  • @rfarris
    @rfarris5 жыл бұрын

    4.0 USTA here. Though probably rusty enough to be playing a smidge lower presently.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    rfarris nothing wrong with that! The beauty of the game is our ability to improve and still love the game when there are dips. If you enjoy the vid and have found you receive value from our channel check out the link below where you can get unlimited access to all our vids, and other great tools to help your game such as practice partners, challenge matches lesson & gear discounts, and more.. 🤙🏼 bit.ly/youtubePYC

  • @andygarcia6619
    @andygarcia66195 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Playyourcourt
    @Playyourcourt3 жыл бұрын

    Want to meet new players & play more tennis? Try PlayYourCourt for free here: bit.ly/2HjZ0Gj Want more power and spin on your forehand? Grab our Forehand Mastery Course for free here: bit.ly/37mXTR6 Want to work with Scott & Nate? Check out upcoming live events and workshops here: bit.ly/36UGkXV

  • @jonathanchen1026
    @jonathanchen10263 жыл бұрын

    So a flat ball can’t be heavy? Only massive topspin is heavy?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any ball can be heavy, heavy slice, heavy pace etc. When people refer to BIG topspin they often say the player has a Heavy ball, hence it's use in the content here. I think it just comes down to how the person is referring to the term. Hope this helps clarify things!

  • @alexnguyen9606
    @alexnguyen96064 жыл бұрын

    How do you hit from 6 to 3? I never really understood how to do it.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex, thanks for the question. The key is creating space and allowing the racquet to drop below the wrist on the swing. I would put the focus there as this will help produce the most spin. Hope this helps!

  • @krikorkeklikian8548
    @krikorkeklikian85485 ай бұрын

    I am a 3.5 level, I would like to improve my forehand please

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 ай бұрын

    Check out the YT channel, we have a ton of content on forehand technique!

  • @mishko32
    @mishko325 жыл бұрын

    Is it correct to hit a ball while standing and turning on your rear leg? My tennis teacher freaks out when I do that, like You din on 7.30?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    mishko32 it totally depends on what your objective is. If your coach is asking you to step in on your front foot to drive the ball than that weight transfer would be very different. In this demo I’m using a drop step in order to transfer weight behind the ball from my back leg to the front leg. This is ideal when being pushed back with a deep ball. We could certainly take it on the rise as well. If your weight stays back on the back leg and never transfers forward than that can get you in trouble and def have the coach barking at you. Hope this helps.

  • @mishko32

    @mishko32

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Playyourcourt Thanks, it happens to me a lot and often when I'm being pushed back.

  • @deep_pixel
    @deep_pixel4 жыл бұрын

    What string and tension does nate use?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Hong I typically use RPM with several racquets string between 54-58. I’ll occasionally use a hybrid of RPM and Synthetic gut as well.

  • @BlackOutTV_US
    @BlackOutTV_US4 ай бұрын

    Where can I get that rope

  • @bobtheog9989
    @bobtheog99894 жыл бұрын

    If you transfer a little of weight forward you will get more power too. Every shot u guys were ending on the right leg 🦵. More leg u use more power you will have. Otherwise it’s muscle forehand

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    The EMPEROR Cézar not sure what you’re seeing my man. Watch again, when Nate is demonstrating the heavy forehand he’s shifting weight, finishing on his left side on every shot. If he initiated off the front foot, it would be an attacking drive and that’s a different shot entirely than what we’re discussing. But yes it would potentially be more powerful.

  • @alfandosavant4639
    @alfandosavant46393 жыл бұрын

    Hitting the outside of the ball, wouldn't it make the ball direction mainly go cross court?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alfando, happy to clarify, ultimately you're making contact low to high but the idea of swinging on the outside influences the racquet to move up and across resulting in the windshield wiper finish that is critical for the heavy ball. Sorry for any confusion and hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

  • @charleskocun1499
    @charleskocun14995 жыл бұрын

    Can you hit a heavy ball with a one handed backhand?

  • @charleskocun1499

    @charleskocun1499

    5 жыл бұрын

    How?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Charles Kocun absolutely!! Gasquet has more revolutions on his topspin backhand as some other pros do on their forehands. Same with Gustavo Kuerten..one of my favs. We have a video coming out soon regarding the topspin backhand. Keep your 👀 out for it!

  • @Wodz30

    @Wodz30

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Playyourcourt GUGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mikey73love
    @mikey73love4 жыл бұрын

    To me, Dominic Thiem has one of the heaviest forehand and backhand. And sorry Scott, but Nate's forehand better...it's alike mine.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mikey 4LUV you cant tell but I loved this comment more than once. -Nate :)

  • @cotasa
    @cotasa5 жыл бұрын

    You guys remind me of Louis Litt and Harvey Specter

  • @viscioushattermaid4410

    @viscioushattermaid4410

    5 жыл бұрын

    alfprieto or Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    alfprieto Suits!!!!

  • @Jos161161
    @Jos1611613 жыл бұрын

    Please add slowmotion view and also let us see how Nate's ballen are ging over the yellow cord.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jos, appreciate the feedback. This particular video was shot a while ago and since its release we've put a lot more emphasis on extended demo's that include slow-mo's in our content. Check out the link below for an updated version of the instruction kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6qJrI9yfM-rlLg.html

  • @Jos161161

    @Jos161161

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the link. Great help.

  • @transklutz
    @transklutz5 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand "stacking the shoulders", they look level to me.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    transklutz it’s simply referring to the non hitting arm being “stacked” in the same position as the hitting arm but slightly higher. Some players keep their elbows fairly even and that works too. Stacking the shoulders helps keep both arms close to a 90 degree angle and helps ensures a proper coil and uncool to the ball. Pivotal for spacing as well, which is critical to hit the heavy ball or any aggressive grounds stroke. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.

  • @studfinderball
    @studfinderball4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see these guys, this lesson, but with $5 dollar syn gut strings instead of gut-poly hybrid cheater strings that most rec players don't use.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    studfindingball lol fair enough, although Scott actually plays with syn gut and I often play with a hybrid of syn gut and a poly. Without a doubt polys are one of the biggest innovations in the game and yes there are enhancements to the amount of spin that can be produced, but why so anti “cheater strings”? Like the dialogue and there’s plenty of players out there that share the sentiment, including ole Johnny MAC.

  • @vubot1
    @vubot15 жыл бұрын

    Nate, your grip looks more extreme than semi-western.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    vubot1 it is definitely pushing the boundaries. You may have noticed a big ole gash on my forearm.. suffered a injury that causes issues with grip strength and feel. Because of the injury my hand shifts over a tad for better leverage. Good eye!! 🕵️‍♂️

  • @vubot1

    @vubot1

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Playyourcourt The beauty is that you adapted to your injury. Us humans are pretty good at that when we want to be.

  • @konstantinosdiplas8579
    @konstantinosdiplas85794 жыл бұрын

    B R A V O G U Y S THAT WAS A FANTASTIC ...YOU GAVE ME THE MISSING PART OF MY HEATING PUZZLE T H A N K Y O U B O T H

  • @davced1
    @davced15 жыл бұрын

    I have been courtside at Stockholm Open for many years and this is what I expected to see but the reality is most of the pros have much lower net clearance than this.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    davced1 you are correct sir. Their trajectory is much more through the court and less “up and over”. Unfortunately that would be unrealistic for recreational players to emulate so we made the exercise and goal obtainable. Thanks for watching!

  • @davced1

    @davced1

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Playyourcourt I like your channel and will keep on watching and learning!

  • @rikkir6726
    @rikkir67265 жыл бұрын

    I’m guessing there’s no help for an old school player using a continental grip the past 50 years😱

  • @Andy-xb5qg

    @Andy-xb5qg

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nope! But don't try to change your grip at this point. You won't be able to learn semi-western properly and it will damage your continental grip. It can be a mess!

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s never too late! I’ve had older students change their grips and had plenty of success. It does take lots of practice and patience. Go get em! 💪🏼

  • @jessalvo6375
    @jessalvo63754 жыл бұрын

    You guys have a lot of passion for teaching and have good points to convey but you missed out on the correct method of instruction. Like the other comments below please curtail the repetitiveness and go direct to the point. If you want to put value on your video by injecting more time, use it to show and enough of the tell. Dennis Van Der Meer on my first Tennis U and World Tennis Teacher’s conference reiterated, “stay away from a teacher who talks more than he teaches”.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jes Salvo thanks for the feedback Jes. I appreciate and understand the perspective of the sentiment. I spent some time with Dennis as a junior and held him in high admiration as well. This particular video is relatively dated now as it was one of the early vids we put out when we were getting started. Our format has recently changed and the focus is primarily on demonstrating the material being conveyed. We ask viewers to keep in mind filming instruction is very different than actually being on the court with a student. There are challenges w/ filming that can make the extensive demos difficult. Thankfully we now have a full time videographer, much improved equipment and a better understanding of filmed instruction. We’re always striving to improve and appreciate feedback. We hope you’ll check out our channel out again soon. Cheers -Nate

  • @5ammy13
    @5ammy135 жыл бұрын

    I don't think saying that the video ends before it actually does works anymore since everyone knows the length of the video beforehand 😅😅😅

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Samarth Bellur - The Audiocrat well shucks, seems you are correct sir. Poor planning = poor execution. 😞 Back to the drawing board. 😉

  • @nikostrixo7653
    @nikostrixo76535 жыл бұрын

    You guys talk to much and play almost 0 to demonstrate

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Liam A really? 🤔

  • @bobtheog9989

    @bobtheog9989

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I was thinking 🤔

  • @Bikerbeest
    @Bikerbeest4 жыл бұрын

    Footwork looks stiff , no natural movements it looks like it has been learned

  • @tu._.1240
    @tu._.12404 жыл бұрын

    Don’t y’all think Scott looks like Jack Sock and Nate looks like Benoit Paire? hmmm 🤔

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're talking about our tennis games right? lol

  • @tu._.1240

    @tu._.1240

    4 жыл бұрын

    PlayYourCourt.com 😂

  • @DarkStar3147
    @DarkStar31475 жыл бұрын

    This is not how you hit a heavy ball. This is hitting a high ball over the net (which is good, and more players should get used to this), but the balls hit in this video are not "heavy", because the weight transfer from the player to the ball is incorrect.

  • @jordanaus75
    @jordanaus755 жыл бұрын

    Too much talking and not enough demonstrating

  • @omarmaroc3950
    @omarmaroc39505 жыл бұрын

    Lot of talking not much of doing, thats What i have seen.

  • @alenx5455
    @alenx54555 жыл бұрын

    What a ridicilous premise, that you can't hit a heavy ball with an eastern grip. Federer has almost as much spin as Nadal does on his forehand, he can hit flat penetrating shots aswell as heavy high arc shots.

  • @Rorshacked

    @Rorshacked

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alen X I’ve heard the difference for Fed and most eastern grip users is that he dangles like two fingers off the racket so he gets a bit more whippy motion. It’s just crazy hard to teach. Big risk big reward tho?

  • @rickbonner6252

    @rickbonner6252

    5 жыл бұрын

    They both hit a straight arm forehand, where the forearm comes in late by design and whips through the ball , the majority of players ( by a large margin) hit a double bent forehand.. You have to compare more than just the grip.

  • @rickbonner6252

    @rickbonner6252

    5 жыл бұрын

    Plus Fed's grip isn't true eastern, his base knuckle will slide down on shots toward a hybrid grip

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Feds somewhere between a Eastern and SW. A true Eastern grip makes it extremely difficult to produce the same spin as a Semi-western. Just is..

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alen X Feds somewhere between a Eastern and SW. A true Eastern grip makes it extremely difficult to produce the same spin as a Semi-western. Just is my man...

  • @capricornmagic63
    @capricornmagic635 жыл бұрын

    Far too much talking!! I cant imagine too many guys who are serious about being coached subjecting themselves to all this chatter. I've always felt that tennis coaches here on youtube seem to be in love with the sound of their own voices. Talk less, demonstrate more.

  • @gcg8187

    @gcg8187

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yea

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    capricornmagic63 lions tigers and bears oh my! 🎪 We’ll Clean up the “performance”

  • @hoosierbud704
    @hoosierbud7045 жыл бұрын

    Rafa, Verdasco and "Bolling." DelPo and wise guy #2.....such humility. Great topic, but one of the worst tennis instructional videos I've ever seen. You guys don't really want to teach anything......just upload a bunch of selfies and you will be just as effective.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hoosier Bud umm apparently not you. The Rafa, Delpo references was a joke. Lighten up my man, and lay off the 🧂 The selfie suggestion is solid though, thanks.

  • @randalllivingston6925
    @randalllivingston69255 жыл бұрын

    You guys talk too much.

  • @Starw90
    @Starw905 жыл бұрын

    I fast forward the video but I don't see demonstration. All was talking

  • @viscioushattermaid4410
    @viscioushattermaid44105 жыл бұрын

    Scott is not a 5.0. Lol

  • @wickedemperor
    @wickedemperor5 жыл бұрын

    With all due respect, but after watching you guys playing against Essential Tennis fellows, neither of you should consider your selves high level players. 5.0 at practice, 3.0, at best, playing...

  • @yoshikay8787

    @yoshikay8787

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL!!!

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Carlos Angelino ouch...but fair. In truth we felt like 3.0’s in the match against ES. It happens..fortunately our rating isn’t judged on one set. Gotta take the good with the bad, and sometimes with the really bad 😕. 3.0 really dude? I’ll give you 4.0 maybe ;)

  • @jamesball5743
    @jamesball57432 жыл бұрын

    So many Corny jokes, is your audience 10 year old boys?

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahh shucks James, thanks for the warm and fuzzies!

  • @jamesdossan2397
    @jamesdossan23975 жыл бұрын

    Any chance you guys could talk less crap and be more proactive about teaching the lesson, players are watching this for the tips to better their game not for the comedy that the two of you constantly fail at.

  • @Playyourcourt

    @Playyourcourt

    5 жыл бұрын

    James Dossan yes but only because you asked so nicely. 🤥

  • @paisiranpayez9667
    @paisiranpayez96675 жыл бұрын

    You guys talk too much

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