In this tennis lesson Javi is explaining basic footwork and four tennis stances for each forehand and backhand shots. He will show you how each stance looks like and for what type of ball or in what play situation you would use each of them. These tennis stances are important for beginner players who are just starting to play points and want to expand their footwork options. Having good footwork and mobility is the basis of any tennis shot.
Practice one-handed backhand basic footwork for beginner players
Our player is making progress in learning the one-handed backhand. Now, we start feeding her balls from the other side of the court, from the mid-court and from the baseline. Next, we will rally, that is hitting the balls to each other. First, we will use soft balls and then normal pressurized balls.
One-handed backhand grip and swing for beginner players
Our beginner tennis player is learning how to properly hold the racket with the right grip for the one-handed backhand stroke. Additionally, Javi is teaching the student how to technically execute the basic swing of this stroke in three simple steps. In the end, we will see how to start generating some topspin.
Simulating the movement of one-handed backhand for beginners
In this tennis lesson, our beginner player is taking the first steps to hit one-handed backhand stroke. She will learn to judge the right distance and height of the ball as well as simulate the basic movement of this tennis shot. We will not need a tennis racket to practice the exercises; however, today we will use tennis balls, soft balls and a medicine ball.
Adding spin in two-handed backhand for beginner players
Our player is adding spin effect to the ball in two-handed backhand stroke. This effect is necessary to be able to accelerate the ball without losing control. We can see if the ball had topspin by looking at its forward rotation. In addition, when passing over the net the ball takes a parabolic path.
Two-handed backhand weight transfer and follow-through for beginner players
Javi gives a brief explanation how to transfer bodyweight forward in the execution of a two-handed backhand stroke to a beginner player. The forward weight transfer helps generate power. In addition, he explains the correct follow-through which is the last stage in the execution of the shot.
Two-handed backhand grip and swing for beginner players
Our beginner player is learning the basic technique of the correct two-handed backhand grip and swing. This stroke is executed with the racket held in both hands and the leading arm is the player’s non-dominant arm. The player is learning to gain control in their non-dominant arm.
Adding spin in forehand for beginner players
Our player is adding spin effect to the ball in forehand stroke. This effect is important in order to be able to accelerate the ball without losing control. We can see if the ball had topspin by looking at its forward rotation. In addition, when passing over the net the ball takes a parabolic path.
Forehand weight transfer and follow-through for beginner players
Javi gives a brief explanation how to transfer bodyweight forward in the execution of a forehand stroke to a beginner player. The weight transfer helps generate power in forehand. In addition, he explains the correct follow-through which is the last stage in the execution of the shot.
Forehand grip and swing for beginner players
Our beginner player is learning the basic technique of the correct forehand grip and swing. Forehand is executed with the racket held in only the dominant hand. The player is getting used to keeping their elbow close to the body in order to have more comfort and security of play.
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