How To IMPROVE Your Tennis CONSISTENCY - The MINDSET | From a D1, Top 400 ATP and Hitting Partner

Becoming more consistent tennis players starts with the right mindset! Learn how to improve here

[jeffrey]

"This is just me practicing with Naomi, nothing crazy" sure bro, nothing crazy about that at all :D

[MikeSmith-yylv]

Great video. At the 3.5-4.5 level, when you get to the point where you can just hit 30 balls every rally it really puts immense pressure on your opponents. Consistency is such a weapon.

[ED]

I'm in the middle of watching, just wanna say that first-personed cam is amazing!!

[ReidVV]

Consistency is the #1 success factor at the rec level. Next time you get into a cross court rally, just keep hitting the ball back cross court and see how many your opponent can return without losing patience, trying to get fancy and missing, or hits a short ball you can put away. Consistency and patience at the rec level wins more matches. Also work on your serve. Serve placement control is something that's often overlooked, but important. Don't just work on serve power and speed.

[DotyString]

What helped me is the mindset of going and getting every ball. Even if it seemed insane to go after a ball that’s way out when you are rallying. But it makes you into a monster

[LeaveAsItIs]

Another way to put is.. “play the ball” not the opponent.. this helped me a lot.. yes connection with the ball takes you to another level

[yuxuanwang]

I really love this first person perspective video, it helps me to compare my gesture to the pro, find the right timing and contact point etc. Thank you

[ryansmith]

This sort of “general rule” video is really useful... more of the same in future!

[ackabu]

It seems like you take this intentionality into other aspects of life beyond tennis, and it shows in your mindset towards the game. Great stuff

[PaulMacklinAmazing]

Awesome vid - love the idea of the 'connection to the ball'. Me and my hitting partner have just realised how important it is to be consistent. Over the past 4 years we've worked together to build solid technical skills and expand the breadth into our shot selection but we've also enjoyed really belting the ball and we both love going for risky winners. Our great realisation is that more points are lost by unforced error than are won by winners - it's a very challenging thing when you start keeping the stats and realise you're beating yourself. We recently concieved a routine to help us build consistency - We both start with 10 points - first to 15 wins or first to 0 loses. You get a point for a clean winner and lose a point for an unforced error. We underarm serve and go for 4 shots down the middle before the point starts. The momet we started this routine our whole approach, particularly mindset toward consistency improved. So far we are both beating ourselves, i.e. the game ends with someone at 0 not 15, but we're now confident of turning this around. I'll message you the day I hit 15. BTW, I love your clean full follow through on your FH.

[shadowbenj]

Thank you so much! I was struggling yesterday with consistency. And the mistake I was making was exactly what you were saying. I'll come out on the courts thinking differently now!!

[GameSetMatch]

So glad I found your video--definitely agree that the mindset comes first. Also, considering how the ball/situation is "asking of us to respond" applies well both in the tennis court and outside as well.

[Mrarete]

I recently came across this channel. I freaking love it!! Keep up the good work!

[adamkim]

Fantastic instruction Karue! Another game changer for me. I've always felt mentally cluttered, confused and distracted mid-point and never figured out what mindset worked best for me and also didn't know what question to ask or who to ask it of. This instruction clears so much up for me. I employed it during a recent match and felt overall much more relaxed and general enjoyment of what was going on. Thanks for helping me to enjoy the game even more than I already do.

[DonYang]

Staying calm during matchplay in itself is a skill

[thomasmedeiros]

As a former USTA Tournament player, certified teaching professional and High School tennis coach I agree and recommend the advice in this video. Like your mentor recommended players must understand how to adjust, prepare and recognize the difference in every shot they receive and return. When I was developing my game the greatest thing my coach gave me was a understanding of how to think and prepare during points. Yes I learned correct strokes but knowing how to think and being ready to use those strokes is more important. Personally when I played I would focus on watching the flight and bounce of the ball. I never thought about my strokes or my footwork. All that was automatic. I always emphasize footwork and racquet preparation. If you’re not ready and in the proper position you’re in trouble.

[warriorzentennis]

Coming back to this video after a while makes a big difference. I think you really make a good point Karue "I do it for a living". I see many rec/club players over value themselves to the point that they believe they can take on ATP players. I find that belief comical when most people spend 40 to 60 hours a week in school or their job, pros are hitting tennis balls or building athletic skill.
Consistency is everything. A 110mph forehand looks cool but if it is out the stroke was wasted effort.

[svarthofde]

Also keep your eyes on the ball thorough contact. Just focus on that and it is half the battle.

[andreugentzen]

Gracias again Karue! Another video which will bring my level a bit higher!!

[PrecisionPointTennis]

My fav video so far. A big bow of gratitude 🙏🎾🤗