Advanced Topspin Technique For Fast Tennis Shots

There is a chance you're doing the topspin forehands and backhands incorrectly when you're receiving faster balls in your tennis game.

You may be "doing" the topspin technique / movement the way you were taught in the beginning.

You learned that you need to brush up almost vertically on the back side of the ball in order to make it spin.

And sure, that worked at the beginning and when you hit slower forehands and backhands.

You engaged your forearm and wrist and moved the racket up very steeply on the backside of the ball and made it spin.

But when you received a faster ball and you still tried to apply topspin that way, you hit a lot of mishits and short balls.

You may be thinking that you just need to practice more and that the mishits will eventually go away but that's not the case.

You actually need to apply topspin differently where you don't "do it" but you "make it happen".

You make it happen by simply swinging in a more shallow swing path and letting the swing path apply topspin to the tennis ball.

[BKNew]

I started playing tennis six week ago and people in my club tells me I'm about USTA 3.0. They are shocked to hear that I learnt the game watching your videos and without actual lessons. I may need a private lesson someday but I want to thank you for teaching me how to play. IMHO, you do a best job in explaining tennis among many on Youtube.

[kevanashy]

One of the best(if not the best) coaches I've seen.
I've learnt so much from yourself.You really explain the mechanics/physics of the game and that ain't easy.
Keep the tuition coming, I'm eager for more progression.
Cheers.

[dakotacastleberg]

Such a phenomenal clarification of doing vs making topspin happen.

The crazy thing is that this is the fourth time I've watched this video and only now did it click for me.

[johnnytang]

This makes so much sense, other coaches usually tell you only 1 way, you can break it down and explain it so nicely and clearly, thank you so much !

[nickbyrd]

This is EXACTLY the video I needed! I am definitely guilty of trying impart topspin on my shots very intentionally, and just like you said, I often get a lot of miss hits when the shots speed up (either framing the shot or hitting a really shallow and loopy shot)

[greenblade]

We don't do it, we make it happen. The perfect one line instruction for tennis strokes in general. Thank you.

[nelsonspotorno]

There's no better tennis coach in youtube, look no further, every single lesson is so clear, concise, and to the point.... Thank You Tomaz

[riccardoatwork]

This last tip about topspin has been invaluable for me, thanks Tom! I was really suffering from the "fabricated topspin style" and from using too much my forearm.. All of your videos are unique and useful but this for me was a true revelation!
Hope to see more and more material from you soon! (I also appreciate the fact that you produce a video only when you have something interesting to say, and not just for the sake of pumping out content...)

[albertobhuboy]

The authenticity of your video your words, your idea is what you seperate from others, thank you for onother brilliant idea coach Thomas

[herbiejr]

I've spent quite a lot of money doing private lessons & still don't have a forehand; didn't even learn anything about topspin. I just watched 2 of your videos (including this one) & I learn more about topspin forehand than I ever knew before. Thanks a million; you're a great coach. Really hope some day I'll be able to do some private lessons with you. I've watched many tennis videos on YouTube & you're the best I've seen. Keep it up.

[harishreddy]

Great video. Exactly my problem right now. I don't like to deliberately brush the ball, but my shots are a bit flat. Will try making contact further ahead.

[infinityandbeyond__]

I just want to add my gratitude of your videos. You have a simple yet most effective way of explaining and demonstrating. I currently train my young son and use your videos for tips. He is one of the best in his county and playing up in his age group. Please continue your fantastic work. It really is "feel "tennis. You are the best on line coach there is!

[praveenr]

You sir are the master. I learnt more tennis by watching your videos than 3 months classes I went to.

[carlosraventosprieto]

I've seen A LOT of tennis videos from different coaches and you're, along with Daniel Spatz, the best 2 coaches of Youtube, by far.
THANK YOU!!!

[rahulbagwar]

your videos are just what I needed pure tennis no technicality

[sanjivbir]

thanks. good tip to handle fast balls. I did end up hitting the fast balls in to the net while trying to top-spin them with a vertical trajectory. Now will try and return fast balls with a natural swing and still get some spin to keep the ball in the court.

[jameschoi]

This helps a lot. I was wondering why I couldn't hit with the same top-spin or power when playing with people who hit hard.

[notsohandytim]

I've never seen any instruction on any subject get more positive feedback than this one. I'll have to keep coming back.

[mayokarvi]

Don't wanna say long, being a semi pro when i was younger, you the best teacher in youtube. FACTS

[dannyboyster]

one of the clearest tennis instructional video ive seen.