Thanks Sam!

Thank you, Kevin! Best, John

Agreed! Gotta have leg load!

Thank you so much! Kindly, John

Thank you, Vicky! Kindly, John

Great comments and contribution to the video, Grant! I’m so happy to be back!

Can you back your claim that he has the best serve with any statistics¿ Do you think it's also economical and good long term or might it lead to shoulder issue as was the case with Roddick?

@@mikiafu Thanks for your comments. However, I didn't say he has the best serve...but certainly one of the most feared serves. It could become the most effective serve...we will see. Personally, I agree about the economical nature. In my opinion, Roger Federer had the most efficient serve, with Novak being a close second. I am not aware that Andy Roddick ever had shoulder problems, and he even made that statement in recent times. There is nothing in Ben's swing that leads to shoulder issues. His swing pattern and technique is much like Pete Sampras, and Pete never had should issues. Best, John

@@PerformancePlusTennis Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I was responding to someone else who said that Shelton has the best serve now that Isner has retired, but it seems that that comment has been deleted. Stil it's good to remind ourselves that speed does not translate directly into efficiency, even though it might be impressive. Roddick did have shoulder issues, but you might be right that if doesn't mean Shelton is going to have them, just because he's serving hard. One point to add, one can have a perfect technique and still get injured if they are using the muscles at 100% percent too often. Just look at the sprinters , throwers etc... You decrease that likelihood by a lot if you moderately adjust the intensity, hence you never see Federer, Djokovic, Medvedev etc pounding the ball with full force--it's just unsustainable and unwise in a 3h plus match.

@@mikiafu Yes, and if you watch/ listen to Ben in his post match interview (vs. Tommy Paul), he clearly states that hitting big serves all the time is not his intention...he knows the value of mixing up his speed, placements and spins...he's a very intelligent young man, and is great for American tennis! Best, John

Happy to help

Hi Mark, Yes the potty squat! I certainly see that in Ben. We will see how long he lasts before he makes some adjustments. I agree with Jeff Salzenstein, as Ben is creating what is called an "S-Curve" in his back. In the world of PT, this is typically not advisable, as it can strain the back, but also weaken the serve as you mentioned. Thanks for your contribution to the video! Best, John

Hi, actually it doesn't take that long with the right information and guidance. Here is a video that will teach you the movement: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpmghNakvtzHho0.htmlsi=iwC6WEYrOXKCK0Qg. Best, John

It’s not at all hard. It’s just like spiking the ball. Jr was one off the first things I learned as a child.

Pronation, literally everyone does it

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Thanks for your perspective. I agree he will unlikely experience success on clay. Dangerous on grass and indoor courts. The upcoming Asian Swing will be interesting, as Djokovic always plays great in there. Best, John

Ok Tim, take it easy. (And I'm not talking Eagles here.) Believe me, I am a finesse player myself, having learned in the 70's. Yes, the game has changed. It's all relative. I am not impressed by power alone. There is a lot more going on than just power in Ben's serve. Baseline play and the two-handed backhands (and western grips) are a bi-product of starting kids at an early age. It is what it is.This is also the reason players don't come to the net, which is still a very viable tactic. Finally, consider the touch so many pro players are using with drop shots. In my opinion, the racquet skills have never been better. Best, John

Agreed. Put an 85 square inch racquet in their hands strung with gut, change the speed of the surfaces back to the 80's and then let's see what happens. imho it was all about dumbing down the game so recreational players could participate and manufacturers could keep pushing new racquets every year. akin to allowing MLB players to use aluminum bats. Just plain stupid. PPT is right though, It is what It is.

@@monstertrucktennis correct !!! Look at the MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA. The balls and bats and pucks are generally the same as they were 50 years ago. This is why I do not consider tennis a mainstream sport, categorically.

@@TimTheMusicMan Hi Tim, And certainly in golf the same is true. What about snow skiing? The skis are ridiculously easy compared to the 70's when I was on wood skis...all the best, John