How To Watch The Ball Part 1: The Process

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[pfpvilano]

This video sings to me! I have attempted for years to overcome whipping my head up to look at my opponent or where I'm going to hit the ball. It's been a great struggle and I have watched countless videos, tried so many techniques including bounce-hit. Unfortunately the problem persists. I'm a Florida, average 4.0 player but absolutely must overcome this gargantuan impediment in my game in order to improve.

So I watched this video yesterday. I was down 0-5 in a set this morning and tried something unusual. It worked and I won the next 7 games.

What did I do? I simply watched the ball around the court...even while not in play. Whether it was laying on the court going into a pocket or coming out of a pocket, on my toss on his toss it didn't matter I followed the ball. Instead of checking out what was happening on other courts, for example, I had a singular focus on the ball. Somehow this just worked for me. Go figure.

[kumara]

Excellent tip that I always keep forgetting. I started tennis at 28 and I am now 42, but, I still did not master this technic. I picked up Federer style of tennis ( single handed backhand and serves ) as I used to watch his video clips. I drill my serves aiming at tennis can as target and whenever I watch the ball I most likely hit the can. I stun many of my tennis buddies when I put the ace down the T. The earlier age one masters this technic the greater the tennis player one will turn out to be. I subscribed. Thank you.

[colossaltennis]

Recognition skills are critical for both recreational and competitive players. Interesting information on peripheral vision.

[BrianBurki]

Wow, Ian, this is like incredibly valuable. Knowing where to look and when is soooo important, yet isn't really talked about much that I've seen. I've often thought that if I ever got a chance to talk to Agassi the first thing I'd ask him is what was he looking at and when as Sampras was serving. What to look at in order to anticipate where the shot is going, that's huge. And what not to look at too. I drive myself crazy always looking to see if my own shot went in or not. It's not my job to call my own shots! More videos or even a whole course on anticipation and where to look and when would be awesome!

[servingpublic]

A very important topic, often forgotten by players! Working on focus alone can improve many other areas of the game..

[andrewmoseley]

As a coach myself, I find it very challenging to switch from my “coaching vision” to my “playing vision.”

[Kikikuhio]

1. Practice in low light
2. Practice trying to read the lettering on the ball
3. Look at photos of Federer and imagine yourself focusing like he does.

[yuktuk]

the worst misses - the point was in hand and we weren't focussing on the right thing at the right time .... life lesson :) thank you.

[ruipedro]

Hi Ian, Thanks for your video. Do you have a video(s) to improve my hand-eye coordination?

[Nurg]

Ian, THANK YOU!!! I just wrote on the ask Ian #38 video about this, which is my main issue after 3-4 shots, and here you are presenting the issue and how to practice for improvement. I love it!! 

[frankjspencejr]

I'd love to hear your opinion of something I have noticed that goes somewhat against the idea that hitting in the middle of the racquet is ideal. I began to notice that many pros, including Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, often contact the ball below center, which causes their racquet to close on contact. I have wondered if this is one component that allows them to generate topspin even when not hitting particularly low to high.

[KidInTheHallway]

Hey Ian! Where is the link to the blog article? Im interested in reading it! Thanks!

[hmlanding]

This the best channel I have found for tennis tips. Thank you for passing on your knowledge.

[johnmiller]

Great job! Tension problems are often overlooked by all of us.

[kishivs]

Hi can you do a video to show up how to quickly switch forehand to a backhand (one handed) during the play ? I always take chop over one handed return and I am not sure whether it's because of lack of confidence or lack of technique. Appreciate your feedback.

[MARCKELN]

Hi Ian, I enjoy your channel and it helps me a lot to improve my game.

I think most players rush to follow the ball to see if the opponent reaches it and then have enough time to reposition and react on the opponent's actions.

I see your point though and am eager to translate it into my game.

[michaelsabia]

Wow.  This was extremely enlightening.  Getting an early jump on the ball will greatly increase my speed on the court.  Keeping my head and eyes on the ball will require a lot of self discipline.

[jazzmaster]

Great video, I have been asking instructors about over several years, what to do with what I call the in between time, in order slow down the game. Though Ian how does this work for doubles when one must be concerned with the net player?

[gabbyluvsboyz]

If I hit the ball into the net after I have served and my opponent has hit a return serve, am I hitting the ball too early or too late or is just a low ball? And how do I prevent that?

[Somewhere-in]

Yeah, I've been guilty of not watching the ball properly. As soon as I watch the ball I hit some great shots.