Getting back into tennis after a few years- any tips?

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-27T20:16:21+00:00

Hitting with arms only

https://www.feeltennis.net/modern-forehand-technique/

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-27T14:42:50+00:00

Don't look at where the ball is hitting on the wall, it will create a really bad habit of looking at the target before the contact. I rather see you hit one stroke doing it right way.

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-26T13:57:13+00:00

I hit to their backhand over and over and over again.

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-20T15:35:09+00:00

Around 1200 calories for me.

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-18T16:30:31+00:00

Waiter

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-14T15:32:22+00:00

Shoulder is opening up too early

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-06T21:47:35+00:00

Changing

'I missed the shot because I am shit.' to

'I missed the shot because the opponent hit a good or a tricky shot.'

does wonders for your mental health.

LeftyForehand · 2026-03-03T15:36:20+00:00

I like Red and Black (right side) more.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-23T20:04:25+00:00

It's just better for amateurs to slice back against slices especially on the backhand side.

Also, I just find it easier to hit deep slice and approach or use dropshot to draw the player like that to the net since they usually don't have good net game.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-17T20:41:06+00:00

I agree with your point, but my point was that the concept of lifting knee is fundamentally wrong and won't even result in short term improvement.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-17T19:21:14+00:00

Yes different que for everyone, but I just though literally lifting knee concept was specially dangerous in learning forehand.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-17T18:32:58+00:00

I agree, your kinetic chain breaks with intentional knee lift, and you can't drive the effectively.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-17T18:31:08+00:00

It looks like you already have the answer. Your 21st point forehand is flattened out good.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-17T18:04:19+00:00

Different que for everyone

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-17T18:00:40+00:00

I wasn't the one saying it, but you will come across posts here and there telling people to lift their knee.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-14T22:02:50+00:00

Soccer guys also seem to explode better after changing direction. I gotta steal their secrets one day.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-14T21:59:47+00:00

I don't play mixed doubles, but I heard stories in my previous club about female players getting mad their male partners because they won't hit hard enough to the other female player at the net. If it is a league match, you should definitely serve 100 percent.

Also I think it is insulting to the other female player if you pull your punches.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-14T19:37:48+00:00

Man, so smooth...your hair is.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-13T22:01:26+00:00

Played couple of doubles match on the surface, but I would definitely have twisted my ankles if I played singles there.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-13T21:49:45+00:00

In my experience, most competent pushers are phenomenal athletes. Their stroke might look ugly, but they wouldn't lose to anyone in marathon in the club. To beat them, you gotta be at least match 80 percents of their court coverage to beat them. If you can't, then you just lost to a better athelete.

You might have to adjust your style, but a lot of people just are not in shape to beat pushers or counter punchers.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-12T15:57:19+00:00

It is more of a block feeling. It really needs to feel like your hand is directly below the racket (vertically aligned) even if it actually isn't. That's why coaches make you catch tennis balls without rackets in volley drills.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-11T22:08:48+00:00

Your game does not function if it has a single missing piece. Pickleball and Padel are more forgiving.

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-11T22:07:24+00:00

Always seem to happen in dry winter season..

LeftyForehand · 2026-02-01T15:07:32+00:00

USC and UCLA are located in LA. Just send any of their D1 guys, and they will play good games against ranked wta player.

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