It’s different for every person but at the end of the day, it all has to do with increasing your racquet head speed. Some people can do that with just strength while others have to use a more efficient version of the kinetic link.
Hey Jorge, this is really helpful, thanks a lot.
One question… Do we also need to adjust the contact point during a shot, depending on the power level?
Thanks again!
Love your quote “This is a game of error management.” Spot on advice of playing at a proper power level. We sometimes wrongly thing if I just hit it harder it will be great, but the errors follow. I asked a mutual friend, Elaina M. “how did I not know about Jorge sooner?” Glad I found you and thanks for all the videos and helpful practical information.
Good concept. My goal when receiving in doubles is just to hit a “5-6” return and keep it away from the net man. I only go for a “7-8” if I can get a 2nd serve on my FH. Almost all of my doubles matches (4.5 senior) with our regular guys comes down to who makes the fewest return or volley errors. It’s why I like to watch WTA doubles since the ladies make so many quality shots and force the winning team to hit more than just one or two good shots each point.
super video Mr.Capestany… now realized after seeing your video the reason for injuring myself – was playing at 10 power level persistently on a single day.
super video Mr.Capestany… now realized after seeing your video the reason for injuring myself – was playing at 10 power level persistently on a single day.
This is such an awesome video. I always played around with power levels as a video game would do when I played with different people on court. I know my level is about 7 as well but when you play you sometimes lose sight of the level in the pursuit of winning a point. Good job, Jorge!!! Loved it.
Jorge, very useful video. This is my weakest point, overhitting and making too many errors .I always like your no-nonsense to the point approach. Thanks
Thank you. Very helpful. This may also explain why smart players may crush the ball in practice but peel back the power in a match or even in important points like a tiebreaker.
I teach tennis also. The problem I have with some juniors is having them understanding that adding more power causes less accuracy. Like your daughter missed most balls in the alley which for me is more about her aim points and not about the power. Since power is so important in modern tennis, I would have your daughter play most of her time at speed 8, but less towards the lines. Usually juniors try to hit winners by going harder and closer to the lines. That’s when they miss the most.
How do I add power? What technique do you suggest?
It’s different for every person but at the end of the day, it all has to do with increasing your racquet head speed. Some people can do that with just strength while others have to use a more efficient version of the kinetic link.
Hey Jorge, this is really helpful, thanks a lot.
One question… Do we also need to adjust the contact point during a shot, depending on the power level?
Thanks again!
I would say no.. I typically try to keep the optimal point of contact which is just in front of the front leg.
Love your quote “This is a game of error management.” Spot on advice of playing at a proper power level. We sometimes wrongly thing if I just hit it harder it will be great, but the errors follow. I asked a mutual friend, Elaina M. “how did I not know about Jorge sooner?” Glad I found you and thanks for all the videos and helpful practical information.
Thanks Peg
Great stuff!
Nice information about control.
Good concept. My goal when receiving in doubles is just to hit a “5-6” return and keep it away from the net man. I only go for a “7-8” if I can get a 2nd serve on my FH. Almost all of my doubles matches (4.5 senior) with our regular guys comes down to who makes the fewest return or volley errors. It’s why I like to watch WTA doubles since the ladies make so many quality shots and force the winning team to hit more than just one or two good shots each point.
Are you talking primarily baseline to baseline rallying points?
By the way, I am an old friend of Peter Burling
Yes, mostly baseline pints but it would also apply to most other shots.
super video Mr.Capestany… now realized after seeing your video the reason for injuring myself – was playing at 10 power level persistently on a single day.
super video Mr.Capestany… now realized after seeing your video the reason for injuring myself – was playing at 10 power level persistently on a single day.
This is such an awesome video. I always played around with power levels as a video game would do when I played with different people on court. I know my level is about 7 as well but when you play you sometimes lose sight of the level in the pursuit of winning a point. Good job, Jorge!!! Loved it.
Thanks Jay
Jorge, very useful video. This is my weakest point, overhitting and making too many errors .I always like your no-nonsense to the point approach. Thanks
Thanks Jorg
Could you please send a video about’How to control the balls which your opponent has hit to you’??It will be really helpful…
I will add it to the list of videos to shoot in the future. But in the meantime a have a lot of similar stuff at the link here… https://www.jorgecapestany.com/baseline-play/
Thank you. Very helpful. This may also explain why smart players may crush the ball in practice but peel back the power in a match or even in important points like a tiebreaker.
I teach tennis also. The problem I have with some juniors is having them understanding that adding more power causes less accuracy. Like your daughter missed most balls in the alley which for me is more about her aim points and not about the power. Since power is so important in modern tennis, I would have your daughter play most of her time at speed 8, but less towards the lines. Usually juniors try to hit winners by going harder and closer to the lines. That’s when they miss the most.
Good point Dale.
I will experiment with it. Thanks.