In this video I'll explain why taking balls early will generate more errors from your opponent, HOW to take balls early more efficiently, and WHEN you should be looking for the short ball.
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@user-nx1hi5xt3g19 күн бұрын
What I really like about these videos is that Stokke is as good a teacher as he is a player: he’s articulate and gives, clear, practical, no-nonsense advice. Clearly he’s putting some thought and effort into this- and it shows.
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
I appreciate the kind words! It's a lot of effort, but worth it if people improve
@dnisbet7119 күн бұрын
Definitely - pauses when saying his main points, extremely clear.
@Wufpvnzlwjcuebghvo18 күн бұрын
I tried out positioning myself a little bit further back behind the baseline and noticed immediate improvement in my groundstroke consistency. It's crazy how simple coaching can make a huge difference. Thank you, coach!
@StokkeTennis18 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@MatthewBottomleyisaliveandwell12 сағат бұрын
Just to add to an earlier comment on a different video - I definitely think you're content is improving my tennis IQ - thx. This video coupled with your podcast featuring Dustin Taylor really helped me appreciate about how the ball's incoming trajectory influences the "optimal" (quoting you again) reply/shot selection (ie contact point/swing path you need to make it). Understanding how these factors directly influence the true relative position of the 'back of the ball' has really helped me commit to my shots. I know too that one of my big improvement opportunities is recognising and moving up to short balls - really practical and straightforward appreciate your advice on how to do this. Discipline leading to freedom - rule 3 non heavy bounces on service line - move into the court, take it early and drive it.!
@StokkeTennis12 сағат бұрын
Glad to hear the content is helping your game!!
@almostfancyconnoisseur892915 күн бұрын
You tick all the boxes with your clear explanations and examples a perfect tennis lesson on a very important if not the most important chapter in tennis that was easy to follow
@StokkeTennis15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@AkilesTennis14 күн бұрын
Thank you for this I been struggling being consistent with my approach shots. I will practice Shorter swing when inside the court
@ATX_SuperDave20 күн бұрын
Love the topic Stokke! Taking advantage of short shots from your opponent can seriously increase your chances of winning points but it’s not practiced enough. Moving side to side on the tennis court accurately is much easier than moving forward and backwards for most players. Really good tips on how to anticipate the depth of shot based on the height over net and speed. I understand and use the concept for shots high over the net but never considered the reverse for shots low over the net for some reason. Thank you both for the excellent demonstration as well!
@StokkeTennis20 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ztennisfan913410 күн бұрын
Love this video, liked and subscribed, one of the best videos i have come across in years. 👏 I have been teaching my 11 year old similar things shown here, as he stands too close to the baseline, but he also struggles to recognise short balls early so always too late to them and hitting them around his ankles.
@StokkeTennis10 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!!
@Ayasinow19 күн бұрын
Phenomenal video, coach! I especially love the last few minutes where you show someone doing a drill that focuses on the issue at hand - showing what “incorrect” and “correct” looks like. It helps rec players work with their coaches to improve - Thanks!
@JYMGO19 күн бұрын
As always, on point. Thank you, Jonathan!
@brianb33612 күн бұрын
Love this tip. Quite awesome. Ty.
@wiggi933919 күн бұрын
Good coaching. Thank you.
@travisbarber35018 күн бұрын
This is a great video! Thanks!
@steveodog477 күн бұрын
So much great info! I learned a lot! Thank you!
@josenoya-InspirationNation19 күн бұрын
Nice one love this, yes love that tip about staring 4 to 5ft behind the base line and that being one way traffic. Thanks Stokke!
@weswes587610 күн бұрын
Good info, and great explanations! Thanks!
@s-nl705919 күн бұрын
This will help me so much.. got 3 competitions this month! Will deff check all your videos!!
@davebeery_youtube19 күн бұрын
Great stuff, man! 🙌
@rich.e19 күн бұрын
Love this. Thanks Coach.
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@cheefussmith938020 күн бұрын
This is a good one!
@StokkeTennis20 күн бұрын
Glad it helps!
@rossdickinson254119 күн бұрын
Ok, I'm in and subscribed! Thanks. Tremendous ball recognition advise together with great positioning wisdom and 'how to' stroke advise once you get there... not up and up to error land! Very grateful for your teaching!
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
Welcome to the team!!
@TheMTGMind13 күн бұрын
that is so great. i would love to rehearse all this everyday.
@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz369416 күн бұрын
Man , what a great video . Subscribing right now
@StokkeTennis16 күн бұрын
Welcome to the team!!
@lyndseyandandrew577118 күн бұрын
Such a great combination of instruction and examples. Easy to follow. Thanks so much.
@StokkeTennis18 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@AndreS-of4gp15 күн бұрын
i like, great success!!! ❤
@pjakobsen16 күн бұрын
Great instruction - super clear explanation and well organized. Thank you.
@StokkeTennis16 күн бұрын
One of the greatest compliments I can receive, thank you
@GillGross15 күн бұрын
Tremendous stuff!
@StokkeTennis15 күн бұрын
Thanks, legend!
@stephannicolas869619 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for that awesome topic that is so well decyphered and explained. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Cheers from France
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
You're very welcome!
@adambrown418814 күн бұрын
Great video! I’m becoming aware now that I’m way too slow at anticipating the shot coming to me. Definitely will be working on this
@StokkeTennis14 күн бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@SugathanAravindan19 күн бұрын
Excellent lesson. Will definitely try it out in my next session.
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@owenlewis24976 күн бұрын
Great vid. Patrick, could you do a video on proper technique for hitting a ball very early, on the rise? I feel like it's an inevitable shot that requires a different swing. Thanks for your work it has helped so much.
@StokkeTennis6 күн бұрын
No problem, but who is Patrick?
@owenlewis24976 күн бұрын
@@StokkeTennis Jonathan* That was a freudian slip! My coach is named Patrick
@K4R3N19 күн бұрын
Good lesson
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@JoeLawlor-ry1gw18 күн бұрын
Great video! When I have to run a far ways to get to a really short ball (I'm talking ones that land well inside the service line and I had to charge to even get it, also balls that stay low and don't bounce high), sometimes all I can do is slice it to my opponent or pop it up. Any tips on how to quickly recognize whether it's better to retreat and reset the point or stay at the net? I'm watching my opponent to try to see whether he or she is having trouble with my ball, but often I feel like a sitting duck and by the time I read it, it's too late. It may just be a weak position no matter what.
@StokkeTennis18 күн бұрын
I’ll try to make a video explaining that tricky situation
@abonto16 күн бұрын
I subscribed too. Any tips for doubles?
@StokkeTennis16 күн бұрын
What topics would you like me to cover?
@abonto16 күн бұрын
@@StokkeTennis How to force doubles opponent to make more errors. :-)
@michaelchurchill104815 күн бұрын
That sure looks like Naples ...
@StokkeTennis15 күн бұрын
Charleston, SC
@TheDrakulie3 күн бұрын
Great videos, much appreciated. How about reading opponent's serves ? other than the obvious of reading the toss. is there good ways to read opponent's serves to see where they are going before they hit it ? Thank you much
@StokkeTennis3 күн бұрын
Will make a video on that tonight
@davebeery_youtube19 күн бұрын
5:35 Yup! That’s me!!! 😬
@StokkeTennis19 күн бұрын
😂
@SummitSeeker54619 күн бұрын
Amazing how instinctively I do this yet there is room for improvement by consciously focusing on it. I’m better on the forehand side. Next time with the ball machine I’m gonna grill my backhand with shorter balls to gain comfort with taking that shot earlier. Any tips on deep balls to the backhand side? It’s really a weak shot for me… Currently the ball plays me.