Thanks, John for your feedback and contribution to the video. I totally agree getting the sequencing right takes a lot of practice and understanding. Best, John

Thank you so much for the feedback! Best, John

Thank you, Jeremy! Best, John

Check out TPA tennis who mentions supination quite a few times. Agree it's important but less talked about. You could almost argue that all advanced players do the supinate-pronate just before contact and that pros have optimised this for maximum effect.

Sorry Tim, but that is a ridiculous comment. Yes, the racquets and strings greatly improve performance, but these athletes are far superior to players in the 80's and before. There is not stopping the progress of improved speed, power, agility and endurance. Perhaps you remember Chip Hooper? He came on the ATP scene in the 80's at 6'6", and was a clumsy player compared to all the 6'5'+++ players on tour today.

@@PerformancePlusTennis You are being fooled, the equipment today gives the player the power, the top spin and the control, there is no need to develop those skills, there is little athletcisim today, they are using the equipment, they stand on the baseline, the use a wimpy 2HBH, they have no idea how to volley, half court volley, net volley drop shot, its a one dimensional game now. 85% of the players playing today would not be playing professional if they had to use real equipment. And no real major sport would alter its equipment to make it easier to play, that's called a handicap. The stats are all skewed today as well. Sprinting on the court is not an attribute of being an athlete, anyone can sprint. The previous gen players had it all, they had to play the actual game with no help and no handicaps. If you disagree, try putting real equipment in the hands of todays players, their performance drops 90%, this is a fact. What you are seeing today is an illusion.

@@TimTheMusicMan Thanks for sharing your opinion. However, I think many would disagree with you. Yes the equipment has changed, but to say "they use a wimpy 2HBH (2 handed backhands have been around 50 years now), they have no idea how to volley, half court volley, net volley drop shot, it's a one dimensional game now" is over the top. Anyone can sprint? Give me a break. You need to get on the court with a top 500 player to understand the skill and speed they have. The game has changed for sure, and tactics have adapted. Look at all the players still using the slice backhand, hitting drop shots, touch volleys, etc. Again, you need to get on the court with top player so you can experience the skill and athleticism they bring to the game. And the stats? Ask Craig over at Brain Game Tennis...he is the leading stat guy in tennis...he will also disagree....best, John

Oh, do tell ……

@@meafordmichael it's the same secret that all professional players know... good luck figuring it out...

In my opinion there is no secret haha. Professional tennis players have decades of experience, strength, conditioning, mobility, etc etc etc. No amount of technique advise via KZfaq is going to enhance a recreational player into a pro player stroke. Small incremental improvements is what most should strive for as it will be more realistic. Whether that's with online assistance, in person lessons and so on will depend on the individual.

@@topspin1715 I agree with your comment ; my “Oh, do tell” was meant facetiously … P.S. I would add “watch the ball”, a la Federer, but after a few years of trying I’m still falling well short of that mark …..

Thanks for your opinion. There have been plenty of "double bend forehands" at the highest level of the game including Djokovic, Sinner and Medvedev right now. Sinner has the highest performing forehand on the ATP tour in 2024. To be clear, I am not advocating bend over straight...it's a matter of personal style.

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