In this video I'll show you how to hit both your forehand and backhand return of serve like Roger Federer.
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Monday, 29 April 2019
How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis (NO MORE HEEL PAIN!)
In this video, We show you what is really causing your heel pain so you can finally fix it forever.
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common recurring tendonitis injuries that active people will have to deal with. Often times, the reason why the plantar fascia keeps getting inflamed and the symptoms keep coming back is due to the fact that we never truly treat the cause of the pain rather just the source of the pain.
First, it helps to understand the role of the plantar fascia. The real job of this tough structure is to support your arch in standing. It runs from the calcaneus or heel distally towards the tendon sheaths of the toes. Essentially, it spans the entire arch and can be felt if you strum across this area with your thumb. For those that have inflammation of the fascia, you feel a distinct knife-life stabbing pain in your heel when you take a step (especially in the morning).
The reason the symptoms are particularly worst in the morning is that the plantar fascia has had a chance to shorten and tighten up a bit over night with your foot remaining in a plantar flexed position mostly from the covers pulling your ankle down. Even later in the day however, the pain is obvious and it prevents those that suffer from it from walking, running or competing normally.
The problem is that people often times will seek out treatment for their plantar fasciitis and be left with either no resolution to the problem or worse, they feel slightly better but the pain comes back quickly. This is because doing nothing but ultrasounding, rubbing, massaging or rolling a lacrosse ball on the arch is not getting at the real problem. You are simply attacking the symptom and not the cause. So let’s get to the cause.
Most of the time, if you test your calf flexibility on the side of pain and determine that you have calf tightness then you definitely want to fix that since that is almost always the cause of same sided pain. The problem is however, doing a traditional hanging standing calf stretch off the stairs is not going to fix this pain. Instead, you need to realize that the pain is coming from the inability of the foot to maintain a rigid position at the time you lift your heel off the ground to propel your body. It is maintaining an everted heel with a loose midfoot which creates an unstable foot to try and press off of. This will result in an enormous amount of stress being shifted to the fascia to do something it is not equipped to do.
So if you want to stretch your calf you have to place the foot back in the position you are struggling to maintain. This is shown in three different ways in the video. Now, if the pain you are getting is coming from a side that does not exhibit calf tightness then you would want to look to the opposite side glute medius for weakness or a lack of thoracic extension or rotation to that side.
When the glute medium is weak on the opposite hip you get a dropping of the hip on that side. This forces the opposite foot (the one you are having the pain on) into pronation and creates an unstable foot once again. Either way, regardless of what the cause is you can see that it has nothing to do with the foot itself and everything to do with the joints above like the ankle, hip or spine.
If you are looking for a complete workout program that helps you to build a body that is fortified against injury and helps you to build ripped athletic muscle at the same time, head to the link below and get the ATHLEAN-X Training System.
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common recurring tendonitis injuries that active people will have to deal with. Often times, the reason why the plantar fascia keeps getting inflamed and the symptoms keep coming back is due to the fact that we never truly treat the cause of the pain rather just the source of the pain.
First, it helps to understand the role of the plantar fascia. The real job of this tough structure is to support your arch in standing. It runs from the calcaneus or heel distally towards the tendon sheaths of the toes. Essentially, it spans the entire arch and can be felt if you strum across this area with your thumb. For those that have inflammation of the fascia, you feel a distinct knife-life stabbing pain in your heel when you take a step (especially in the morning).
The reason the symptoms are particularly worst in the morning is that the plantar fascia has had a chance to shorten and tighten up a bit over night with your foot remaining in a plantar flexed position mostly from the covers pulling your ankle down. Even later in the day however, the pain is obvious and it prevents those that suffer from it from walking, running or competing normally.
The problem is that people often times will seek out treatment for their plantar fasciitis and be left with either no resolution to the problem or worse, they feel slightly better but the pain comes back quickly. This is because doing nothing but ultrasounding, rubbing, massaging or rolling a lacrosse ball on the arch is not getting at the real problem. You are simply attacking the symptom and not the cause. So let’s get to the cause.
Most of the time, if you test your calf flexibility on the side of pain and determine that you have calf tightness then you definitely want to fix that since that is almost always the cause of same sided pain. The problem is however, doing a traditional hanging standing calf stretch off the stairs is not going to fix this pain. Instead, you need to realize that the pain is coming from the inability of the foot to maintain a rigid position at the time you lift your heel off the ground to propel your body. It is maintaining an everted heel with a loose midfoot which creates an unstable foot to try and press off of. This will result in an enormous amount of stress being shifted to the fascia to do something it is not equipped to do.
So if you want to stretch your calf you have to place the foot back in the position you are struggling to maintain. This is shown in three different ways in the video. Now, if the pain you are getting is coming from a side that does not exhibit calf tightness then you would want to look to the opposite side glute medius for weakness or a lack of thoracic extension or rotation to that side.
When the glute medium is weak on the opposite hip you get a dropping of the hip on that side. This forces the opposite foot (the one you are having the pain on) into pronation and creates an unstable foot once again. Either way, regardless of what the cause is you can see that it has nothing to do with the foot itself and everything to do with the joints above like the ankle, hip or spine.
If you are looking for a complete workout program that helps you to build a body that is fortified against injury and helps you to build ripped athletic muscle at the same time, head to the link below and get the ATHLEAN-X Training System.
Sunday, 28 April 2019
Effortless Power from Core Rotation Timing in Tennis
Time your shots like never before with the most effortless swing.
In this video I describe how it feels to stretch your core muscles and release them to unlock powerful, effortless strokes. Legs will be added in my next video but please master this first step in a series of videos to come about how to master your ground stroke timing. Make your timing issues a thing of the past with this new way of timing your shots!
Watch this video to improve your serve!
In this video I describe how it feels to stretch your core muscles and release them to unlock powerful, effortless strokes. Legs will be added in my next video but please master this first step in a series of videos to come about how to master your ground stroke timing. Make your timing issues a thing of the past with this new way of timing your shots!
Watch this video to improve your serve!
Saturday, 27 April 2019
Federer vs Sampras Serve Analysis | Pro Technique | Top Tennis Training
In this video coach Simon breaks down some of the main differences between the Roger Federer and Pate Sampras serves.
Two of the biggest differences are:
1. Sampras stretches the left side of his body much more than Federer in the trophy position, Federer is much straighter in that position
2. Sampras uses more of a snap finish with his elbow bending very quickly after contact whereas Federer has a much more extended arm on the follow through
Sampras also rotates a little more in the trophy position.
Two of the biggest differences are:
1. Sampras stretches the left side of his body much more than Federer in the trophy position, Federer is much straighter in that position
2. Sampras uses more of a snap finish with his elbow bending very quickly after contact whereas Federer has a much more extended arm on the follow through
Sampras also rotates a little more in the trophy position.
Friday, 26 April 2019
Nadal Intense Training Indian Wells 2019 Tennis - Court Level View
Incredible footage of Rafael Nadal Training in Indian Wells 2019 ATP. He looks intense and focused and seems to be hitting the ball clean. He is a big favourite at the tournament amongst fans and is expected to go far in the event. Rafael Nadal Forehand and Rafael Nadal Backhand are both extremely solid but the Nadal forehand spin is unlike any other pro and he gets much higher bounces off the court due to the ball rotation he applies.
Thursday, 25 April 2019
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Stan Wawrinka Slow Motion - 2014 Cincinnati Masters 1000
Stan Wawrinka in a slow motion compilation from the 2014 Cincinnati Masters 1000.
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Best Tennis Smash Drill
This is my favourite tennis drill for smash / overhead.
The rules are simple: one player has to alternate smashing left and right while the other can only lob. You can play to 7 or 11 and then switch roles. Because this is a live game situation, it makes it very fun for the player to practice smash like this and it's also very realistic compared to drilling a smash and feeding from the basket.
The rules are simple: one player has to alternate smashing left and right while the other can only lob. You can play to 7 or 11 and then switch roles. Because this is a live game situation, it makes it very fun for the player to practice smash like this and it's also very realistic compared to drilling a smash and feeding from the basket.
Monday, 22 April 2019
Tight Hamstrings? Stretching Routine for Posterior Chain
Tight Hamstrings? Stretching Routine for Posterior Chain
Sunday, 21 April 2019
Hip Initiation of Your Tennis Stroke
Here is the video I've been very excited to put up! Watch this video to improve your serve!
I really want to make everyone understand that initiating your tennis stroke is about using the hip initiation first. I go into more detail about the tennis hip here.
The arms are usually the first thing to start your unit turn in tennis but it needs to be the hip. The hip initiates and then the rest of your upper body should follow.
This simple tennis instruction should help every tennis player create effortless power in their forehand and backhand.
I really want to make everyone understand that initiating your tennis stroke is about using the hip initiation first. I go into more detail about the tennis hip here.
The arms are usually the first thing to start your unit turn in tennis but it needs to be the hip. The hip initiates and then the rest of your upper body should follow.
This simple tennis instruction should help every tennis player create effortless power in their forehand and backhand.
Saturday, 20 April 2019
Tennis Serve Tip: Proper Weight Transfer & Balance
In this tennis serve tip OTI Intructor Nadim Naser explains proper weight transfer on the serve.
Weight transfer is critical for generating effortless power and developing a balanced service action.
Many players also struggle with the toss because of ineffective weight transfer on the serve!
Weight transfer is critical for generating effortless power and developing a balanced service action.
Many players also struggle with the toss because of ineffective weight transfer on the serve!
Friday, 19 April 2019
5 Times Federer was RIGHT and the umpire was WRONG!
Over the course of his career, Federer has clashed more with the officials than one might think. Not always has the Federerinator gotten his way.
These are the moments where Fed got denied and robbed of some of his most memorable points. Other times in this video Federer just didn't agree with the umpire on the rules.
We hope you enjoy this special production
These are the moments where Fed got denied and robbed of some of his most memorable points. Other times in this video Federer just didn't agree with the umpire on the rules.
We hope you enjoy this special production
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Ball Striking. Lessons from the EAST.
These valuable lessons and the words of wisdom are courtesy of:
EmRatThich Table Tennis Coach
EmRatThich Table Tennis Coach
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Types of Swings for Return of Serve
A video lesson explaining the different types of swings for the return of serve.
Monday, 15 April 2019
Tennis Specific Workout
Tennis Specific Workout. Always end your work out with an appropriate cool down and stretch.
Sunday, 14 April 2019
Forehand: Focus On The Shoulder For Timing And Acceleration
The role of the shoulder in the acceleration and timing of the forehand.
Saturday, 13 April 2019
Milos Raonic and John Isner Serving Up Close
Extensive slow motion video and photos of tennis' top, two servers at multiple tournaments. While they're both big and big servers, their technique and tactics are quite different. I put this together mainly to learn non-linear editing with FCP X, but tennis fans should find some good insights.
Friday, 12 April 2019
Thursday, 11 April 2019
5 Tennis Tips for Players Over 40
Today I have 5 Tips for Tennis Players Over 40
Follow these 5 Steps and you will be Beating ALL your Friends at the Club :)
Win MORE MATCHES!!!!
Follow these 5 Steps and you will be Beating ALL your Friends at the Club :)
Win MORE MATCHES!!!!
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Stan Wawrinka Forehand Analysis | Unique In His Technique
Stan "The Man" Wawrinka bludgeons his forehand, similar to a world class boxer hitting a vicious upper cut to TKO his opponent. Stan is a presence on the court, his lethal forehand can hurt his opponent from anywhere on the court. In this video I analyze the Swiss' forehand weapon and offer up some interesting facts about him and share with you what truly makes his backhand unique.
The W.I.N. Method for Tennis
A Mental Toughness Video lesson for Tennis.
The W.I.N. Method for Tennis explains Whats Important Now .
The W.I.N. Method for Tennis explains Whats Important Now .
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Tennis Physics Volley
The skill of deflecting the ball is different from the skill of driving the ball. These two distinct actions should be kept and applied separately depending on the situation. They should not be mixed into one ball of wax. Otherwise you will have neither in the end. Good volleying is strictly an act of deflection. Like any skill deflection skill can be perfected. A good example of a Masterful use of deflection of the ball - is John McEnroe. His whole game was built around this skill. Even his ground strokes were pure deflections. His net game, which naturally lends itself to deflection, is still unsurpassed.
Monday, 8 April 2019
Roger Federer - Ultimate Tennis Fitness Drills
Roger Federer - Ultimate Tennis Fitness Drills. Roger Federer Tennis Fitness - Federer footwork, Federer movement, Federer fitness, Federer drills, Federer Training - Tennis Motivation - Federer Core - Tennis stretching - Federer stretches, Federer tennis, tennis federer atp finals 2017
Sunday, 7 April 2019
Forehand Swing Path
A video lesson that shows the proper swing path for a Tennis forehand.
JORGE CAPESTANY is a USPTA Master Professional & PTR International Professional. Jorge is one of only ten people world-wide that has earned the Master Professional distinction with both the PTR and the USPTA.
Jorge is the founder of Capestany Tennis Inc. which operates websites for tennis PLAYERS and Tennis COACHES.
JORGE CAPESTANY is a USPTA Master Professional & PTR International Professional. Jorge is one of only ten people world-wide that has earned the Master Professional distinction with both the PTR and the USPTA.
Jorge is the founder of Capestany Tennis Inc. which operates websites for tennis PLAYERS and Tennis COACHES.
Saturday, 6 April 2019
Rafael Nadal Serve Slow Motion - Nadal Serve Technique Analysis
Rafael Nadal Serve Slow Motion Analysis. Rafael Nadal Power on serve comes from Nadal Serve Technique. Nadal serving and on nadal second serves here is the nadal serve slow motion
Friday, 5 April 2019
Thursday, 4 April 2019
How To Reduce Errors In Tennis - Tennis Lessons Online
In this video LTA Senior Performance and RPT National Professional coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will break down how to reduce your errors in tennis.
When we think about it in the simplest way, there are only two obstacles on the tennis court:
1. The Net
2. Hitting Long or Wide
If we take the net out of the equation by simple increasing our net clearance on shots, we will already reduce our errors dramatically in both training and matches.
If we then increase our topspin levels to make sure our ball dips before the lines we then decrease our error rates even more.
When you join these two things together, you will see some great results.
This is exactly what consistent players like Rafael Nadal do, instead of playing low and flat over the net (high risk tennis) then play the high percentage option of hitting with good margin over the net and heavy topspin to allow that higher ball to then dip into the court.
Try it out and you'll love the results!
When we think about it in the simplest way, there are only two obstacles on the tennis court:
1. The Net
2. Hitting Long or Wide
If we take the net out of the equation by simple increasing our net clearance on shots, we will already reduce our errors dramatically in both training and matches.
If we then increase our topspin levels to make sure our ball dips before the lines we then decrease our error rates even more.
When you join these two things together, you will see some great results.
This is exactly what consistent players like Rafael Nadal do, instead of playing low and flat over the net (high risk tennis) then play the high percentage option of hitting with good margin over the net and heavy topspin to allow that higher ball to then dip into the court.
Try it out and you'll love the results!
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
The 16 Second Cure
Luke Jensen and Jorge Capestany discuss the renowned between-point mental toughens system developed for tennis players by Dr Jim Loehr
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
Tennis - Crazy Volley Drills Compilation
Crazy volley drills compilation.
1) Cara Black – Woman versus Wall
2) The Bryan Brothers – RDC (Romanian Davis Cup) drill
3) Pablo Schurig – Trick Shot Tennis
4) Andy Murray – Impressive drill
5) Cara Black – Woman versus Wall 2
1) Cara Black – Woman versus Wall
2) The Bryan Brothers – RDC (Romanian Davis Cup) drill
3) Pablo Schurig – Trick Shot Tennis
4) Andy Murray – Impressive drill
5) Cara Black – Woman versus Wall 2
Monday, 1 April 2019
Wrist & Hand Strengthening Exercises for Tennis and Golf
Hi athletes! This video shows some wrist, hand and forearm strength training exercises, wrist and hand stretches to prevent tennis and racket sport injury. Use these wrist exercises for prehab, rehab and strength building. No matter what sport you play or do (golf, tennis, yoga, hockey, boxing) wrist strength is super important.
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