Developing Control & Power on the Forehand | 10-Day Tennis Transformation EP5

In episode 5 of the 10-day tennis transformation with Felipe, we work on developing control and power on the forehand.

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[MochiNPRA]

The 14:30 talk is the tip im looking for as an aggressive baseliner trying to rank up. Nick: "Earn the right to go hard" 5/5

[jerome_morrow]

Exceptional lesson from a coach who has great insight into his student’s game, knows what is needed to develop him to the next level, and the ability to articulate the lessons tactfully and honestly.

[michael.a.m]

16:25 we were not ready for the old man with the intensity. The calculated aggression + flawless footwork here were next level 👌

[keithbyrne]

That was amazing. When Felipe increased the intensity of his footwork he improved a lot. Very educational. Thanks guys

[draconis]

these longer videos of full lessons are incredible, keep it up coach!

[markneumann]

Been waiting for this one to drop for days in a row. I'm addicted to this series now. I hope it has 999 episodes. It is my evening enjoyment!

[peterstern]

Great series of lessons!
Just like the one on the kick serve this one is particularly insightful.
In a way it is similar to what Sinner worked on in the last 3 years or so.
When Federer first saw Sinner on court at the Piatti center around 2017 or 2018 he said that's not how Sinner could play on tour.
Despite the thin frame he had as a 16 or 17 year old he was already dangerous on both forehand and backhand, but he was "constantly" playing too close to his peak power. And in those years on tour he was loosing many matches on futures and challenger level, only in the spring of 2019 the level started to be more consistent even in the upper ranges, and he blasted everyone off the court at the indoor challenger of Bergamo at the beginning of the year, and the two futures thereafter (saw some of those matches live and the sound and speed was impressive, specially compared to the rest of the field).
The rest of the year at ATP tour level that didn't work for more than a couple of matches in a row.
Only in the fall of 2019 (again indoor, which suits him more) Sinner started to win more, and at the Next-Gen 2019 he blasted opponents off the court again (saw him live again there from the first couple of rows), but he played vast stretches of the match close to his max, particularly in the final.
Then 2020 and particularly 2021 and 2022 he started to play prevalently more like around 80% of his max, and learning to win matches like that as well. Obviously a lot of other stuff was happing as well, such as work on serve, patterns, transition to the net, net game, smash etc.
Finally in 2023 gradually all things started to click, and particularly the improved 1st serve percentage in the second half of the year made a big difference, along with going back to the foot-up to pin-point stance serve after Wimbledon (although he moves his foot up more to a narrow platform stance than to a real pin-point stance).
It's now rare that Sinner plays much above 80% of power, sometimes he does it in the first set, like against Rune where he won all 3 opening sets against Rune something like 6:2, though it's more extremely high intensity right from the start, rather than going to 95% power. The first set of the first meeting against Medvedev was also a similar thing but there he really punished the ball, and he beat Medvedev 6:1 int the first set, but then that does not work for the whole match.
Now only occasionally Sinner blasts backhands and forehands (such as the one down the line against Medvedev in Vienna) like he used to do more often in 2019.
Kind of the opposite is Camila Giorgi, she basically goes almost full blast from the first point to the last (even if things are a bit less extreme since about 2 years), but there are other issues there too.

[blaskbla]

The old man witn an intensity ❤
Great lesson
Everything in tennis is related to the movement and happy feet 😂

[julianc.]

earn the right to be agressive. That is a very important sentence. 👍👍

[ladyharriet]

Such an amazing coaching video, I have tears in my eyes, it is that good! ❤why? First, you care deeply how to improve your student to their next level, 2) you watch carefully and correct them systematically AT THEIR OWN PACE 3) you adjust your teaching and tailor them, then lead by example to show them 4) your endless encouragement and your 1000% happiness to see them improve 5) you are one of those rare coach who does not lengthen the learning process to make more money, you get straight to the point because if you are good at tennis (which you are and you are not old ❤), you know full well anyone will forever have things to refine and improve in tennis. Honestly, these are the reasons I have tears in my eyes, I really wish I have a coach like you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😢😢😢😢😢 Thank you so much for sharing.

[luyin]

This is a great video. Translating a shot learned in lessons and practiced in rallies to matches is very hard. Would love video like this. Hopefully more lessons on making more of our shots "intuitive".

[flu]

This video made me want to become a new subscriber. Such a valuable video for a player looking to improve their forehand. Thank you!

[MikeElectrified]

What a session, for both, student and coach 💪

[LoveTennis-AllCourts]

So many GEMS in this discourse. You really have to be a keen student of tennis to understand and implement those GEMS Nick was imparting in this Masterclass here! Intensity, mentality, etc, etc, bravo maestro!

[socrs]

Awesome lesson… One thing that helps me as a player control power is have a target in my mind. Target the service line. This naturally helps me put more shape on the ball, control, and with less power. Sometimes messing with swing speed will cause other issues I’ve found, but when I have a target in the middle of the court in my mind, my body knows what to do. Then eventually can change the target to be more aggressive.

[stevenm]

You guys make an awesome team. Excellent in all aspects. Student and Coach 100% committed. Felipe good luck with your journey. You have the best coach and you’re putting in the effort. Great to watch, makes we want to practice. Merry Christmas Nik and Felipe.

[soypesimista]

Nick, always great insight in this lessons. Can't stop to say thank you. Cheers from Argentina. Here the ball is also a she. Is "La Pelota"

[artisteacherextraordinaire]

Love love love this lesson!!! This is so inspiring and informative! Thank you Coach! 🙂

[MK-------]

Wise lessons Nick. If you want to go too fast and start hitting too hard, you do not build confidence because you will make too many mistakes. It can ruin your motivation and fun. Shot selection and shot power is so important.

[miketang]

Awesome true 🎾 coaching and learning. Great coach and student. 👍👍