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Posted by tennisplanet on November 5, 2008
MORDECAI
Hey TP…not sure if this is a good idea…how about an “Improve your Tennis” section for freaks that actually play the game not just wish it.
I know from time to time you share slowmo videos of pro players hitting a ball, good stuff, besides that folks can share articles, links, videos, etcetera that have helped them improve.
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Deep South Girl said
Great idea, Mordecai!! I’d esp. love to see the slo-motion videos of how the pros do it.
Jenny said
I second DSG, Mordecai!
Claire said
I’m taking weekly lessons, attend clinic once a week and play doubles once week. This would be the perfect time in my “career” to have a “Improve your tennis” section.
Great idea Mordecai!
Mordecai said
Well, start posting folks! You guys didn’t think I was gonna do everything here did ya?!
Mordecai said
Here’s one of the reasons why I love Federer…he’s got MY backhand!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxvRtP7C42o
Here’s a slowmo…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9az5qWcLOTk
Here’s an analysis…
Mordecai said
Wanna improve your doubles? All I really need to know I learned from…Operation Doubles.
http://www.operationdoubles.com/
It even helped on my singles game.
Claire said
Modecai,
Thanks for telling us about “Operation Doubles” site. I’m looking forward to visiting the site a lot !
Mordecai said
Yup, it’s a cool site Claire. Good luck on the tennis “career”…have fun!
Mordecai said
When you play singles are you just mindlessly smacking the ball across the net while hoping and praying your opponent will screw up the next shot??? Go get some shot-selection lessons will ya!?
Best method I’ve found is PAUL WARDLAW’S DIRECTIONALS. Learn it, live it, love it! More info to follow…
bigfish said
Thank you Mordecai.
Mordecai said
Wardlaw directionals explained and discussed:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=32018
Wardlaw directionals taught on video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PJ73e-iVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbsDnSmsod8
If after all that you’re still clueless, just get the freaking book already:
“Pressure Tennis” by Paul Wardlaw
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-Tennis-Paul-Wardlaw/dp/0736001565
“Coaching Tennis” by Chuck Kriese
http://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Tennis-Chuck-Kriese/dp/1570281238
Wardlaw directionals, learn it, live it, love it!
m said
Mordecai, these are awesome. I wish you were around when I was a little kid having a not-so-hot time with tennis lessons.
I’ve seen slow-mo vids of Roger serving, and Rafa serving, but they’re hard to use as tutorials, the follow-through is distracting …
Mordecai said
Glad you like it M, I too wish when I was a kid I’ve been taught the things I’m learning from these resources. Man I could’ve been a pro now, and freaks here would be talking about me instead of me entertaining you people!
Deep South Girl said
But you are SO entertaining, my little honeybee!
But many thanks for these wonderful youtubes and links–they are much appreciated
bigfish said
Found this interesting video of Federer’s point construction.
Mordecai said
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Oh yes, good one Bigfish! That video by the way is a perfect example of the WARDLAW DIRECTIONALS in action.
Too bad Federer missed the final shot of the point he setup so perfectly. A very educational clip though, thanks!
Mordecai said
Alright you lazy freaks looks like I’m gonna have to do most of the heavy lifting around here. Sheesh!
Here’s a new video on Paul Wardlaw’s directionals for you singles player out there. Watch Federer and Murray illustrate it with commentator analysis. Learn it! Live it! Love it!
Mordecai said
The Federer forehand…watch and learn…
Front view slowmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ImeQaAyFPc
Back view slowmo