Is Practicing Against The Wall Good For Your Tennis?

How To Hit The SLAP Forehand For More Power

Oct 11, 2020

One of my subscribers said they were watching the video I did on the effortless one handed back end and they said, Hey Tom, how can I hit an effortless forehand? Well, you can use the rubber band effect a little bit with your forehand, but let me say right here that....

How To Hit The SLAP Forehand For More Power

Oct 11, 2020

How To Hit The SLAP Forehand For More Power

Oct 11, 2020

Gopal Mani on June 14, 2019 at 10:26 pm

Hi Tom,

I’ve been watching your videos for quite some time. They are very good and useful. I have learnt quite a lot from these videos. Thank you.

Regards
Gopal
- Tom Avery on June 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm
  
  Hi Gopal,
  Very glad to hear that… improvement is what it’s all about!
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
jonathan on June 7, 2019 at 5:55 am

Thank you. Will try and give feedback.
- Tom Avery on June 7, 2019 at 10:32 am
  
  Great, glad to hear that!!
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
reinhard on May 29, 2019 at 2:43 pm

Hi Tom, its the best way to perfect one s tennis: the wall. i like it also, but i have none
happy tennis
- Tom Avery on May 30, 2019 at 5:45 pm
  
  I spent many hours with the wall developing technique… it’s a great tool.
  All the best,
  Tom
Bernie McGuire on May 28, 2019 at 11:14 pm

Hi Tom…very good points and video. I’d like to add the non hitting arm is so important to the stroke. 1) assists in the grip change; 2) guides the take back & rubber band effect; 3) and is alive going back as the hitting arm and racquet move forward…this separation of the arms during the stroke adds effortless racquet speed into the contact area.
- Tom Avery on May 30, 2019 at 5:43 pm
  
  Hi Bernie,
  Well said!!!
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
Kev on May 2, 2019 at 3:20 pm

Great video Tom. I will remember the elastic band pull back when I play tonight
- Tom Avery on May 2, 2019 at 6:18 pm
  
  Great stay loose almost like you’re not trying at all… that will give you the feeling of effortlessness!
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
Frank Escalona on April 25, 2019 at 6:03 pm

excellent tips
- Tom Avery on April 26, 2019 at 12:39 pm
  
  Thanks Frank much appreciated!!
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
René on April 21, 2019 at 4:59 am

Excellent and concise instruction!. Is advisable to practice the service against the wall?
Thank you .
- Tom Avery on April 26, 2019 at 12:44 pm
  
  Yes it’s great practice all you need are a few balls and you can hit a lot of serves in a short period of time… but don’t over stress your shoulder… and STAY LOOSE do not grip the racquet too tight.
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
eric silco on April 16, 2019 at 12:50 am

very informative, you have great, easy to follow videos. thanks tom!
- Tom Avery on April 17, 2019 at 4:51 pm
  
  You’re welcome!
  All the best,
  Tom
Bob mckee on April 15, 2019 at 12:44 pm

Hi tom, could you please demonstrate the two handed backhand, Thanks bob
- Tom Avery on April 17, 2019 at 4:56 pm
  
  Hi Bob,
  I have a backhand course here on the site that covers the one-handed, two-handed and slice… it’s reasonably priced… in that course former WTA player Stephanie Theiler demonstartes the 2 hander in slow motion and a voiceover to explain key points. I also have numerous videos on YouTube covering the 2 hander.
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
Gray Hetherington on April 15, 2019 at 9:13 am

Thanks. Tom – that was very useful. I shall be spending more time than usual on the wall this coming month!
- Tom Avery on April 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm
  
  You’re welcome!
  All the best,
  Tom
Slobodan Krsljanin on April 15, 2019 at 7:01 am

Hi, Tom, I’m tugging on the wall, and that’s good for me. Thank you for reminding everyone how important the wall is! Best Regards!!!
- Tom Avery on April 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm
  
  Great!!!
  To your tennis success,
  Tom
Beverly on April 15, 2019 at 2:50 am

This was very helpful. I am going tomorrow to practice on the wall. ????
- Tom Avery on April 17, 2019 at 4:57 pm
  
  That’s great!! I’m glad this video inspired players to get out for a hit on the wall!
  All the best,
  Tom