Having developed some of the biggest forehands in tennis … I completely disagree with most of his techniques. Way too much body movement to actually get consistent extreme power and spin.
The quieter the body at contact creates maximum power. Pushing forward with the ball slows your arm speed making the necessary to try add unnecessary movements in your wrist.
I worked with several of the top players from the 80’s that had the biggest fore hands in history and this is horrible idea. The ball will slide around creating hugely inconsistent stroke. The pronation should be generated in the shoulder due to it’s attached to your core. Not screwing around with the weakness of your lower arm. Another idea that will plateau your game after momentarily improvement in practice. Teachers lose sight that they actually taught their students garbage to make money and try to use tips to seem like they are accomplished but all they are doing is trying to justifying their existence while destroying the players ability to compete at the highest levels. He’s a fraud pandering to people who don’t understand the importance of engagement the core to create those truly competitive players.
Seeing a few negative comments…I get that you don’t want to injure yourself, but there is definitely a loose wrist in every high level serve, forehand and backhand. Perhaps the guidance should be to roll the forearm over…so that your thumb points down after the follow through (on a forehand). This way, you aren’t thinking about USING your wrist, you’re just pronating (rotating) the forearm.
Yes, use your wrist like a whip but saying the power comes from the wrist seems wrong. The power comes THROUGH the wrist after you’ve transferred it from your body and arms. You actually want to pronate your forearm rather than snap your wrist. Telling you to engage your shoulder also sounds confusing. You want to stop your shoulder rotation momentarily before contact. Then release and follow through after contact.
I think it’s wonderful that someone with your tennis pedigree provides so much public content for us recreational players..I make a habit of reviewing your short videos prior to my doubles game every week. Thank you so much..Jonathan
I syruuglef i yhink every player into pro to bring yhe nody eeight yo the impact. It seems to degence but sihhy by frint thst runs thiit seems eyes determine my bravery by time i see the ball infront thr only loguc is body weight assusying the every y shot volley firehand & backhsnd doble handed bacjhabd. The wrust rekaxed has nit got yo hokd the impact it gucmves the ball speed
Whipping the ball is an excellent way to get injured and get tennis elbow. Relax your wrist in the follow through yes but the power comes from the legs, hips and swing working as a unit. Whipping the ball creates terrible habits.
Thank you very much. I applied this technique throughout the gameplayand noticed that power was increased and I was more relaxed and comfortable while playing. Very helpful tips.
That’s funny when I was taking private lessons as a kid at the country club from a legit instructor – it was all about maintaining a strong and stable wrist. Also open stances were a ‘no no’ – It’s funny how times have changed and technology and functional application have lead the way.
I’m not claiming you havnt empirically
Wrist whip is horrible advice
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Would this apply for one hand backhand? Loose wrist?
Thank you! My wrist has been very tense and didn’t know it would cause for me to play bad.
Merci for all the daily insight… 🙏🏽
always appreciate your great tips.
At 00:21 of the vid, I hope he said ‘shift’ because it sounded like ‘sh1t’ 🤣
Toutes les précisions sont utiles, merci !
3 excellent tips, thanks
I’d love to have you as my coach
Thanjs
hit and step forward? how’s that help power. ball’s gone, left your racquet…how doe stepping forward after hitting add power?!
Having developed some of the biggest forehands in tennis … I completely disagree with most of his techniques. Way too much body movement to actually get consistent extreme power and spin.
The quieter the body at contact creates maximum power. Pushing forward with the ball slows your arm speed making the necessary to try add unnecessary movements in your wrist.
I’ve got your videos better have you personally would be great
I worked with several of the top players from the 80’s that had the biggest fore hands in history and this is horrible idea. The ball will slide around creating hugely inconsistent stroke. The pronation should be generated in the shoulder due to it’s attached to your core. Not screwing around with the weakness of your lower arm. Another idea that will plateau your game after momentarily improvement in practice. Teachers lose sight that they actually taught their students garbage to make money and try to use tips to seem like they are accomplished but all they are doing is trying to justifying their existence while destroying the players ability to compete at the highest levels. He’s a fraud pandering to people who don’t understand the importance of engagement the core to create those truly competitive players.
Thanks big P 😊
Dont use your wrist as a whip if you wanna avoid wrist injuries
patrick you may share the knowledge properly but you play like crap
My current coach is having a hard time with me not remembring all these; thanks for the reminder!
Seeing a few negative comments…I get that you don’t want to injure yourself, but there is definitely a loose wrist in every high level serve, forehand and backhand. Perhaps the guidance should be to roll the forearm over…so that your thumb points down after the follow through (on a forehand). This way, you aren’t thinking about USING your wrist, you’re just pronating (rotating) the forearm.
Yes, use your wrist like a whip but saying the power comes from the wrist seems wrong. The power comes THROUGH the wrist after you’ve transferred it from your body and arms. You actually want to pronate your forearm rather than snap your wrist. Telling you to engage your shoulder also sounds confusing. You want to stop your shoulder rotation momentarily before contact. Then release and follow through after contact.
Dear Patrick, great tips, thanks a lot! Besides tennis, I’m also a watch enthusiast. Could you please name the watch you are wearing 🙏🙏🙏
Taylor Fritz’s bachand 😧
Tennis is a sport of a lifetime. This video will help keep the interest in a great sport of a lifetime.
After playing 50 years with my wrist trying to kill every ball I’m still not injured or have tenniselbow.
Thanks i couldn’t make a nice forehand 😂😂
I think it’s wonderful that someone with your tennis pedigree provides so much public content for us recreational players..I make a habit of reviewing your short videos prior to my doubles game every week. Thank you so much..Jonathan
Be aware fellas that a lose wrist can lead quickly to injuries
Merci for all your tips – that helps a lot 🙌🏼
Will this positioning also help prevent injuries in my wrist?
I syruuglef i yhink every player into pro to bring yhe nody eeight yo the impact. It seems to degence but sihhy by frint thst runs thiit seems eyes determine my bravery by time i see the ball infront thr only loguc is body weight assusying the every y shot volley firehand & backhsnd doble handed bacjhabd. The wrust rekaxed has nit got yo hokd the impact it gucmves the ball speed
How can i make my swimg faster to make strong and fast shots?
Dont listen to this guy. Keep ur wrists safe
Closing logo animation is just so well done
Once again:
Thank you so much Patrick; you are a genius! ✊🏻😃
Instructions unclear. Ball landed in the parking lot
Whipping the ball is an excellent way to get injured and get tennis elbow. Relax your wrist in the follow through yes but the power comes from the legs, hips and swing working as a unit. Whipping the ball creates terrible habits.
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Thank you very much. I applied this technique throughout the gameplayand noticed that power was increased and I was more relaxed and comfortable while playing. Very helpful tips.
PATRICK VISIT MORATOGALU IN MALAYSIA SOON!!!(im there)
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Super videos, merci!
Patrick is right on this one!
Thanks coach! I will apply this
Tennis is a game of power so hit the ball as hard as possible.
That’s funny when I was taking private lessons as a kid at the country club from a legit instructor – it was all about maintaining a strong and stable wrist. Also open stances were a ‘no no’ – It’s funny how times have changed and technology and functional application have lead the way.
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Where will you be in Florida this summer?
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