About Me

Tomaz MencingerHi, my name is Tomaz Mencinger and I am from Slovenia, a lovely small country right in the middle of Europe. Well, at least we like to think so…

Ball games were always very fun to me even from the early age of 7 when I started playing table tennis.

A few years later I started training volleyball and at around the age of 14 I started playing tennis with my dad and my friends.

Although I trained volleyball for 16 years almost professionally, I always came back to tennis in the summers.

Thanks to good hand-eye coordination and other skills developed in other sports I quickly improved in tennis and eventually completed my first certificate for a tennis coach here in Slovenia at the age of 23.

That’s when I started coaching and when my coaching development started.

The power of Internet convinced me to start my first website tennismindgame.com in 2005 where I focus more on the mental and tactical part of the game.

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I felt that there are enough tennis sites teaching tennis technique and that I can focus more on the psychology of tennis.

But after all these years I saw that there is a lot of information online that just keeps repeating itself and that there’s ton of talk about technique and mechanics and not enough talk about feel, timing, rhythm and ball judgment – which I believe are the key skills if one wants to play tennis well.

So FeelTennis.net was born.

Here’s where I’ll share my insights into tennis technique – especially the areas that are not so obvious and yet very important for playing well.

I hope we can discover more tennis secrets together and find a faster and a less confusing way to play tennis effortlessly and with more joy on the court.

I am open to all comments and suggestions so please share your thoughts on the articles posted on the site or reach me through the contact form.

You can also connect with me on Google Plus: +Tomaz Mencinger

Enjoy your game!

  • your comment clarifying the “tossing the ball back” in topspin serve is about the best explanation of it that I have heard. Please keep up the good work.

    – Jay (NTRP 4.0 player)

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  • hi^^! My name is Doyong Ahn and I am South Korean. I have learned your tennis lessons on youtube.

    I started tennis about 40 years old and now my ages 47. I struggled to improve my tennis skill and my wife have same experience.

    However I am happy because I have learned your tennis theory and I think I can play tennis better than before. It is amazing since i never expected this improvement.

    Although there are lots of tennis lessons on the youtube and they are helpful, but yours are my favorite lessons. Your teaching makes me happy.

    I cannot explain my thanks to you because of my poor english but my too big thanks. Thank you anyway. I hope that i could learn tennis at your court^^.

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    • Hello Doyong,

      Thanks so much for this wonderful feedback! It gives me so much joy and energy to keep doing what I love.

      Stay in touch and enjoy the game!

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  • Hello Doyong,

    Thanks so much for this wonderful feedback! It gives me so much joy and energy to keep doing what I love.

    Stay in touch and enjoy the game!

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  • Hi Tomaz,
    Thank you for your fantastic videos. As a 59 year old beginner, I have found your videos extremely helpful. Sharing your knowledge as you do is admirable.

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      • Hi Tomaz, I have watched several of your videos and I love your method of teaching. I live in West Palm Beach, Florida and if you ever fly through here, I would love to schedule you for a few lessons with my son Philip.

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    • Hi Tomaz, I have watched several of your videos and I love your method of teaching. I live in West Palm Beach, Florida and if you ever fly through here, I would love to schedule you for a few lessons with my son Philip.

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    I guess, I love (a lot) and feel (a bit) tennis but … you are killing me!!!

    I would like so much to watch one video from you on talking about “breathing – relaxation – dissociation” in tennis

    All the best

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  • momentum amplification……wow,awesome and immediate results: beautiful and consistent toss,

    rocket launch racket position…..high serve quality. Allow the momentum…do not add movement.

    nature and physics do it for you,is nice! makes me happy! thanks i owe you some tolars for sure

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  • Tomaz,

    I just watched your videos on youtube. I am a 5.0 tennis player and have played 30 years. For many years I repeated motions but could not really articulate what I was doing or understand it. I just did it.

    I’m a very tactile learner and many coaches do not know how to teach feel vs. repetition. You emphasize feel and it really resonates for me. Your pendulum video for serving, and the high ball swings are exactly what I discovered but could not explain.

    With your videos, I’m able to connect the feeling I’ve had and now it’s easier for me to correct my game and keep it consistent.

    You’re a wonderful coach and great teacher.

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    • Almost same story here. 5.0 women’s, division 1 college player. Have been taught by very strong technique/repetition coaches but it somewhat stifled me as an athlete physically and mentally. I think your videos are great and I am really enjoying being on the court because I’m seeing big improvements. The serve pendulum was so awesome. I was in the right spot with my arms but was putting it there manually a letting the racquet do the work with momentum. Working on intention vs constantly assessing if my stroke was “correct” has really elevated my game as well. Thank you!!!

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  • Hello, my name is Raditya and i’m from Indonesia. I have recently started playing Tennis regularly and struggle with consistency especially with my serve. But after i saw your video about how to effortlessly generate powerful serve, i begin to find that consistency. Your videos is by far the most helpful on the web. Thanks Mr. Tomaz!

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  • Hi Sir, I am from India. I play golf regularly here and started to learn playing tennis recently as my 9 year old son has been training in tennis for the last 2 years. I studied golfswing for years and find amazing similarity with tennis swing. Your training methods are very simple and relevant for learning tennis in relaxed enjoyable way. I am improving tennis and also trying to show your instructions to my son to enable him to form very strong fundamentals essential for taking game to higher levels.

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  • I am a tennis pro and coach here in Michigan and I’ve found myself struggling to convey the principles that your drills focus on. Footwork and athleticism can carry you far, but to master the game, this touch is essential. I appreciate your drills and I hope you don’t mind if I share them with my kids!

    Thank you and best wishes,
    Brian

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    • Thanks a lot for your feedback, Brian.

      Of course, share my drills and experiment with them, you’ll surely come up with more ideas on your own…

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  • Thanks a lot for your feedback, Brian.

    Of course, share my drills and experiment with them, you’ll surely come up with more ideas on your own…

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  • hi Tomaz,

    i started learning to play Tennis about 21months ago and have found your site very helpful.

    I.ve been struggling with my return of serve and the coach explained it is a unique movement unlike the forehand or backhand strokes.

    I consider the traditional way of teaching Tennis very slow and inefficient.

    Firstly why do coaches teach a forehand first when you start the game with a serve or return?

    If my central nervous system has learnt a backswing first and then I,m taught the return then the obvious problem is adjusting to a shorter backswing for the return.

    After months of being taught footwork,forehands,backhands ect I said to the coach ‘ Let,s play some games”

    Of course as soon as we started playing games I was totally lost.

    I mentioned to one coach that for the next six months all I want is to practice is serves and returns as these two movements are the basis of the game.

    People seem to blindly follow traditional methods without questioning them and i.m certain
    that students of Tennis can learn a lot faster by being taught from the very beginning of the game with serve and return rather than ground stokes.

    Look forward to your thoughts Tomaz,

    Regards,
    Paul Marshall

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    • Thanks for sharing, Paul.

      We start the game with the serve and return only when we play points. Most recreational players just want to learn to rally mostly.

      Secondly, we hit 5-10 times more forehands and backhands than serves, hence we teach them more.

      Thirdly, on recreational level the serve is usually quite slow so you can simply use your forehand or backhand to return it.

      I disagree that the return is a unique movement. It’s based on the forehand and backhand and usually just slightly shortened.

      Hope that helps!

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  • Thanks for sharing, Paul.

    We start the game with the serve and return only when we play points. Most recreational players just want to learn to rally mostly.

    Secondly, we hit 5-10 times more forehands and backhands than serves, hence we teach them more.

    Thirdly, on recreational level the serve is usually quite slow so you can simply use your forehand or backhand to return it.

    I disagree that the return is a unique movement. It’s based on the forehand and backhand and usually just slightly shortened.

    Hope that helps!

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  • Hi Thomaz,

    Your videos are of exceptional quality. Because you are filming from different angle views it allows to really understand the 3D dimension of tennis. Your explanations are simple and easy to understand. You vulgarize well scientific concepts and your demonstrations are effective. It makes the learning so natural.

    Branding: You insist a lot on playing the natural way which you said means playing tennis should seem effortless. In North America, I feel Tennis is being coached in a totally different way. It North America, we hear TV commentators talk about tremendous racket speed when it fact the truth lies more in exceptional rythm and tremendous (body) momentum.

    Since in volleyball their is no racket being used, I believe your history as a former professional volleyball player helped you realised that the power in tennis do not come from the racket neither from the technique used. It comes from a natural movement.

    My review conclusion: Thomas Menzinger, former professional volleyball player and actual tennis coach in Slovenia, shows quick tennis lessons through high quality videos demonstrations and drills with concise and accurate explanations to make your game better and more effortless.

    Best of luck,
    Anthony Puissant

    Montreal, Canada

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    • Thank you very much for this feedback, Anthony. I am certain that volleyball gave me a lot of skills that transfer really well to tennis – like being very balanced, moving to the ball with the legs and not with arms, “spiking” the ball every day at least 200 times, etc. I think besides soccer it’s one of the best sports to develop tennis skills (unknowingly).

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  • Thank you very much for this feedback, Anthony. I am certain that volleyball gave me a lot of skills that transfer really well to tennis – like being very balanced, moving to the ball with the legs and not with arms, “spiking” the ball every day at least 200 times, etc. I think besides soccer it’s one of the best sports to develop tennis skills (unknowingly).

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  • Hey Thomaz,

    My name is Venki and I learned tennis when I was 21 for 3 months, after I never gave it more than 1 month at a time in summers.

    So whenever I start playing, I would be the worst player and rapidly become a good player by the end of the month and the story repeats every single time I take a break for more than 2 weeks.

    I started watching youtube videos on Tennis from last 2 months they helped get a good serve.

    I started watching your videos since last 2 weeks and they are amazing, those helped me understand that I didn’t know the technique and feel of the game. I played volleyball when I was a in my highschool so I was able to pickup the game if played regularly but never learned the technique.

    I am watching your videos everyday even before entering the court I am confident I can get better. Hands down best teaching.

    Thank you very much!!!!, this is a great great help.

    Where are you teaching your classes now??

    -Venki

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    • A fellow volleyball player, how cool, Venki. Yes, just learn as much as you can visually without too much thinking and your volleyball skills will kick in and enable you to play tennis really well.

      I am teaching in Slovenia but will travel to the US in October 2014 for a couple of conferences in Tucson and San Francisco.

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    • Hey Tomaz,

      I got a better serve after watching you videos, thank you very much. However, I am unable to toss the ball correctly every single time.

      Some times I am tossing the ball correctly only once every 5 or 6 throws, this is messing up by serve rhythm.

      Can you make a video on drills to help get a better, consistent toss. That will be amazing!!

      Thank you,
      Venki.

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  • A fellow volleyball player, how cool, Venki. Yes, just learn as much as you can visually without too much thinking and your volleyball skills will kick in and enable you to play tennis really well.

    I am teaching in Slovenia but will travel to the US in October 2014 for a couple of conferences in Tucson and San Francisco.

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  • Hey Tomaz,

    I got a better serve after watching you videos, thank you very much. However, I am unable to toss the ball correctly every single time.

    Some times I am tossing the ball correctly only once every 5 or 6 throws, this is messing up by serve rhythm.

    Can you make a video on drills to help get a better, consistent toss. That will be amazing!!

    Thank you,
    Venki.

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  • Hello Tomaz!!

    Just seen your vídeos about tips on youtube about serve as the important to be on the edge and the vídeo about mistakes with drop raquet on serve!WOOOOOOOW!!! I have been for more than 4 years studing tennis and i have never seen so powerful explanations and tips and you are spot on!!i have exactly the problems with drop the raquet as you explain and now after long time i know how to solve it!!thank you so much!!you are by far the best teacher on web!!

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  • Hello Tomaz,
    many thanks this is the best tennis teaching approach I have ever seen. Especially how you teach the Service motion is incredibly innovative. With your drills I have substantially improved my service in a couple of hours. I have completely understood THAT THE KEY IS PRONATION!!! The biggest mistake of us recreational players is the desire of control and, thus, we actively trigger pronation rather than we let it happen. Thomaz you have changed my tennis mind. I have closed my eyes and learned to swing towards the ball and not hitting it. Now Slice, Topspin Serves with high power and precision, no problem at all! I have learned to let the kinetic energy flow and everything happens automatically. First, I forgot the ball, secondly after including the ball, I forgot the target, then everything was very easy!!. The major mistake of classic tennis teachers: they try to teach the motions to hit a ball that is aimed to a small target. This is very difficult and frustrating for most tennis students. Good for the teacher’s wallet and bad for the students!
    You are by far the best tennis teacher! Many thanks for this amazing website!
    All the best!
    Bernd, Vienna, Austria

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    • Thank you very much for sharing your progress, Bernd! And pointing out one more time the keys to learning tennis better!

      Stay in touch!

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  • Thank you very much for sharing your progress, Bernd! And pointing out one more time the keys to learning tennis better!

    Stay in touch!

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    I came upon your youtube channel based on someone’s recommendation on a tennis board. Wow, I’m so glad I found it! It literally changed my tennis game! Your drills and lessons are just awesome. I tried your forehand drills, they were spot on. Serving drills also, especially the pronation. I’m still trying to feel comfortable with keeping my racquet on edge, but I think I’m getting there 🙂

    Thanks for doing all of this great service for all of us out there trying to better our tennis game, even at a late age of 48!

    Thanks,

    Brian.

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  • What can I say. Your site simply rocks or probably “Dobro pečen” would work better here.

    Love all the insights of the true coach. It’s a joy to see how you find all the different ways to improve yourself as a coach and tennis players around the world.

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  • Hello Tom,

    I came across your videos accidentally a while back when searching for some Nick bolletteri video clips.
    I love your calmness, your presentation and how well you break things down and explain the different parts of any particular stroke then sew it all back together. Much easier to absorb and understand than anybody else in my opinion. I think I watch at least 30 minutes each morning and also in the evening nearly everyday. I Teach part time on the side and often use your approach as opposed to others,,, just wanted to shout out a big thank you I i will for sure send a paypal donation for your efforts

    Thanks
    Bruce

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  • Dear Tomaz,

    I have been playing tennis since 1981.
    I live in Athens, Greece. I learned most of my tennis when studying in the States. I am in my late 40s, playing avidly and still learing.
    I have to teel you that your teaching method stands out from most out there on youtube.
    You have a very unique style on how to correlate stroke fixes with simple everyday references.
    I have passed though Ljubljana on two different occasions while travelling to Austria. Your country has a very beautiful landscape.
    Keep up the good work.
    Sincerely,

    Dr. George Konstantinidis

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    • Thank you for this wonderful feedback, George!

      Do email me next time you pass through Slovenia so we can have a hit! 😉

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  • Thank you for this wonderful feedback, George!

    Do email me next time you pass through Slovenia so we can have a hit! 😉

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  • Tomaz- I am so grateful for your site and what you are teaching! So often I am thinking I want to play much more effortlessly and experience the joy that brings on the court and perhaps more importantly after playing (i.e. much less pain and soreness!). I have felt it here and there but I didn’t know how to repeat it consistently. I will be focusing much more closely to minimum effort and sweeping. Thank you!!!

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  • Dear Tomaz,

    What a wonderful website you have! I also liked tennismindgame.com as well and can not thank you enough for all the drills and valuable feedback you give. It certainly made tennis effortless and more enjoyable for me.I was actually trying to find a way to help with my one-handed backhand (I was lost, had no clue about things like isolating shoulder, following the line and initially beginning with short back swing etc) and your videos on Youtube (one where you helped Helmut) helped me alot! I simply wanted to come here and tell you that your videos a great asset for any level player and they were very easy to understand and you explained the principles wonderfully.

    Thanks again and if you’re ever here in USA, and decide to come up north towards the Chicago area, I would love to host you and hit a few balls with you.

    Best wishes and regards, coach. God bless.

    Hissaan

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    • Much appreciated, Hissaan. Subscribe to my newsletter and you’ll know of my whereabouts and whether I happen to travel to Chicago.

      Enjoy the game!

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  • Much appreciated, Hissaan. Subscribe to my newsletter and you’ll know of my whereabouts and whether I happen to travel to Chicago.

    Enjoy the game!

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  • Hi Tomas,

    I live in Taiwan and started learning tennis playing at age 50 (end of 2013) with my coach who is my classmate from childhood. I also played volleyball in my high school years, and table tennis from childhood. So I learned tennis playing fairly quickly with my great coach.

    I discovered your wonderful video on improving slice serve feel from Youtube just a few days ago, and I could not stop looking for more of your videos. Then here I am on your website to thank you for the insights and fluent and clear demonstration as well as explanation. I found all of your videos very well thought out and easy to follow.

    Just take the slice serve video as an example. Before watching your video, I was taught and practiced slice serve in two training sessions, but I just couldn’t get the feel of slicing the ball and never tried slice serve in playing matches with my friends. I watched your video twice before playing with friends yesterday, and then practiced your half grid and full grid low toss drills for just a few balls during the warm up. Then we played matches and suddenly I could make slice serve for my 2nd serve and even got a couple points out of my slice serve. This is a miracle to me!

    I also like your explanation on mental parts very much. Not many coaches can address, not to mention to explain, this non-obvious factor so clearly. When I watch your on-line videos, I almost feel that I have your presence in my training session. This is so wonderful!

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    • Thank you very much, Ben. I hope to share more useful drills in the future so please stay in touch and share your thoughts in the comments of the future posts…

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      • Dear Tomaz,

        Do you have plan to include techniques and tactics for doubles? For our club players, the most games we play are doubles and it is a good social event for most of us.

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  • Thank you very much, Ben. I hope to share more useful drills in the future so please stay in touch and share your thoughts in the comments of the future posts…

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    • Dear Tomaz,

      Do you have plan to include techniques and tactics for doubles? For our club players, the most games we play are doubles and it is a good social event for most of us.

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  • I love your website! I have looked at so many other sites on Youtube and taken lessons with several ‘pros’. Your teaching method and instruction has been BY FAR the best I have received. I can’t pull myself away from the computer!! Thank you so much for helping all of us play better!
    Cari
    Healdsburg, CA

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  • Hi Tomaz! I just want to let you know that you are my favorite youtube tennis instructor! I wish you were near me so I could take lessons with you. Keep the good work and enjoy the Summer!!

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    I just want to thank you for all the great videos. First I watched Yellowfuzzyballs, which are also very good, but I like your very intuitive (the feel;-) coaching style.

    Currently trying to improve the tough backhand returns and deep balls on the backhand.

    Thanks so far for all the great lessons.

    Kind regards of a fan,

    Paul

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    • You’re welcome, Paul.

      Keep it simple and work at low speed at first when dealing with the types of incoming balls you mention.

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  • You’re welcome, Paul.

    Keep it simple and work at low speed at first when dealing with the types of incoming balls you mention.

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  • The tennis technique secrets that you share to the world is the most wonderful tennis! I do love it Thomaz, million of million thanks

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  • Dear Tomaz,
    there are a lot of really good tennis teachers out there in the www.
    And I think I know them all.
    Very good and decent people who really give their best.
    But you are in a league of your own.
    You not only really “feel tennis”, but you understand it to its core like noone before you.
    And fortunately you feel like sharing this gift.
    Your insights of the mechanics of this sport are invaluable.
    At least to me. But to many many others too, I’m sure.
    Thank you so much!
    You are a true Jedi knight of tennis.
    I wish you all the best
    Daniel

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    • Much appreciated, Daniel, feedback like yours is what gives me energy to spend lots of time working even on one single video article. More on the way…

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  • Much appreciated, Daniel, feedback like yours is what gives me energy to spend lots of time working even on one single video article. More on the way…

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  • Hi Tomaz,
    This is Athena Cajas from HoustonlTx. We have written via email about 6 months ago as I want to recomend for you to come to Texas sometime when we have our USPTA event. I hope that it willhappen someday as I think you are the best at explaining and giving examples on how to “feel” in tennis. I wanted you to know that I was teaching summer tennispcamps where I was mainly in charge of 5,6,and7 year old beginners. I tried to use some of your examples as much as possible. I will continue to do so. Iam planning on buying your beginner tennis course as a guide to experiment with your ideas with students that I will be teaching this fall. I will put out your name to our USPTA coleagues/and/or those in charge at my current club.Thanks again for sharing your knowledge,Sincerely,Athena Cajas

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    I have gone through about half of your tennis videos so far and i am enjoying them very much. You made me look at tennis from a whole different point of view. I love the way you explain the theories of tennis in terms of physics, math, geometry and other scientific terms. I am an civil engineer and have been playing tennis for 20 years, and just made so much sense to me. Your videos are the gold standard among all the online tennis videos, and i am looking forward to finish the rest of your video. I truly hope these videos will improve other people’s game as for me. Keep up the good work!

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  • I started playing tennis a couple of years ago at age 65 and I played my first USTA match last Sunday. Though I have taken lessons with local pros, I can honestly say that 90+% of my technique and 99% of my mental perspective has come from your online coaching. Even not winning 6-3, 6-4, with the right frame of mind, feels like joyful progress and not like losing.

    I work out most days in addition to practicing using a program developed by a trainer to prevent injury and hone balance, strength and endurance. I am 20 pounds lighter than when I started and physician and chiropractor have pronounced me healthier than ever. I certainly am happier.

    Thanks for what you do – nobody else does it.

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    • Thank so much for this kind feedback, Kevin.

      I am really happy to hear that you’re enjoying tennis so much at 65, it is a sport of a lifetime…

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  • Thank so much for this kind feedback, Kevin.

    I am really happy to hear that you’re enjoying tennis so much at 65, it is a sport of a lifetime…

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  • hey, Tomaz! your site is a great help for me and my family, I am a self taught player started at age 19
    and trying to improve through magazine and videos and lately you tube. Today at 55 yrs of age I am
    still want to improve! your instruction and clear explanation makes a lot of sense. thank you!!!

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  • Almost same story here. 5.0 women’s, division 1 college player. Have been taught by very strong technique/repetition coaches but it somewhat stifled me as an athlete physically and mentally. I think your videos are great and I am really enjoying being on the court because I’m seeing big improvements. The serve pendulum was so awesome. I was in the right spot with my arms but was putting it there manually a letting the racquet do the work with momentum. Working on intention vs constantly assessing if my stroke was “correct” has really elevated my game as well. Thank you!!!

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  • Hi Thomaz

    My name is Lourens i am a play and stay tennis coach in South Africa looking to do my tennis instructor course next year.

    I’ve been watching your video’s for some time now and i must admit, the ball toss video’s for the slice serve has helped me a lot, as well as the dealing with high backhands video.

    Thank you for all the effort and enjoyment you put into your video’s.

    I truly believe you have the best tennis website ever.

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    • Thanks, Lourens.

      I hope to post a few more technique videos in the future as that’s one of the things a fresh coach needs from the start.

      Stay in touch.

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  • Thanks, Lourens.

    I hope to post a few more technique videos in the future as that’s one of the things a fresh coach needs from the start.

    Stay in touch.

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  • Wow, so much invaluable information! I’m just starting but the classes can be so costly, that I’ve been searching for website like this since ever. Thank you for all the lessons and advice.

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  • Tomaz I am from Australia we have a very active tennis scene here.I have seen tons of tennis video but I feel you touch points which are the most critical for rec players or even aspiring pros…..keep up the great work you are doing.
    Could you please do something on footwork and playing shots that land close to your feet

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  • Tomaz: I am almost 70 years old and played tennis for 40 years. As I got older I lost my reflex and eye sight to a point where I lost my steady ground strokes. Needless to say I took lessons and followed many videos to no vail till I saw your lesson titled sweep the ball and it inspired me to shorten my swing, locate the ball, accelerate on contact, turn sideways and hit the ball in front of me. Your explanation made so much sense that I am now able to play almost daily and most of all enjoy the game. Thanks to you there is hope for old people like me. You are the best and many thanks.

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  • Tomaz,

    I’ve been.playing tennis in Atlanta, Ga for over 20 years and I learned the game during the end of the Lendyl and the beginning of the Sampras era. I just had wrist surgery because I could no longer hold my racket without excruciating pain. In my absence from tennis I”ve been perusing You Tube in an effort to see if there was anything new in the game. After watching your video instruction I see the game has totally changed which explains why my game has struggled for so long. I’ve been amazed how my competition strikes the ball so effortlessly while I’m muscling the stroke. My outdated game requires me at 59 years old to be in top condition in an effort to compete. I love your language in describing the game, for instance you say that you have to feel the stroke and be aware of what feels right. In an easy to interpret fashion you teach how to hit with feel, how to develop the right contact point, how to watch the ball from my opponents racket so I can get to the ball early, And you are so correct in saying that intention is the most important factor in developing consistency. You will not believe how long I have been playing tennis and working much too hard to compete. After reviewing 100 video’s on You Tube I will tell you that you are the by far the best. I am scheduled to be in a cast for a couple months but I am clear that I will take 6 to 7 months of no competition to implement your philosophy of tennis, Thank you, Nate Mack.

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  • Hallo Tom
    I’m also be a coach,and still try to learn and understand tennis better.I’m really happy and lucky to find your site, thanks for all the work and advice,every detail on it are very helpfull.

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  • Hello Tomaz,
    This is Athena from Texas again. Great video,as usual. We will be having our semi annual USPTA conference in a few weeks,and Iam putting your name in the hat. If you have any plans to visit your friend in Houston,let me know and maybe we could organize some kind of conference at my club, thanks, Athena

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  • Hi Tomaz, great ideas and philosophy about a great game. Basic question that I have not seen on your website and only one other place – where do you recommend hitting a tennis ball [in particular on groundstrokes]. Do you recommend hitting on the top of the ball, the middle, or the bottom – the left side or right side, assuming a right handed tennis player? I think this is an interesting question bc we are told to ‘watch the ball’ – I have found it useful to try to hit the ball in a particular place on the ball for groundstrokes (and that has helped). The other tennis instructor recommended hitting on the top third of the ball and left side and this has helped me. Thanks for any response and I look forward to more great ideas from you. Dan

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    • Thanks, Dan!

      To me we’re approaching a very dangerous teritory with getting so analytical and detailed. If you’re thinking where to hit the ball can you still maintain clear intention of how you want to play it?

      I doubt it.

      I’d rather have the intention determine for you unconsciously where and how to hit the ball. It’s not only where you hit the ball but in which direction you then brush it or pull over it.

      As I describe in this article about power, the swing should be inside out so that means you would aim at 7 or 8 o’clock on the ball and pull over towards 3 o’clock and then change to 11 o’clock.

      As you can see it starts to become complicated as that’s only my mental image of a swing path on the forehand and it happens in a split second but if you try to do it deliberately with your racquet you may mess up your strokes.

      So proceed on your own risk.

      My advice would be to imagine the ball flight and how much you want the ball to spin. That’s how we play in reality. Your subconscious needs to figure out the rest.

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  • Thanks, Dan!

    To me we’re approaching a very dangerous teritory with getting so analytical and detailed. If you’re thinking where to hit the ball can you still maintain clear intention of how you want to play it?

    I doubt it.

    I’d rather have the intention determine for you unconsciously where and how to hit the ball. It’s not only where you hit the ball but in which direction you then brush it or pull over it.

    As I describe in this article about power, the swing should be inside out so that means you would aim at 7 or 8 o’clock on the ball and pull over towards 3 o’clock and then change to 11 o’clock.

    As you can see it starts to become complicated as that’s only my mental image of a swing path on the forehand and it happens in a split second but if you try to do it deliberately with your racquet you may mess up your strokes.

    So proceed on your own risk.

    My advice would be to imagine the ball flight and how much you want the ball to spin. That’s how we play in reality. Your subconscious needs to figure out the rest.

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  • Tomaž pozdravljen,

    super razumljive razlage posameznih udarcev tenisa! Priporočam vsem tenisačem, ne glede na predznanje. Hvala!

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  • Tomaz, I’m 39 and I’m playing tennis 06 months ago. I started to follow your videos on YouTube channel and the improvement in my game was substantial.

    After 10 days eating your videos, I won a tournament in my club, in 4 matches lost only 8 games. “INTENTION”.

    Congratulations. You are the best! Thank you.

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  • Hello Tomaz,

    some month ago I’ve discovered your homepage FeelTennis
    I like it verry much. It helps a lot understanding what’s important in tennis.
    Thank you verry much.
    Greetings from Nuremberg
    Helmut

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  • your way of imparting tennis skills is just awesome but it will be a treat to be with you in the court and getting lessons from you live. just splendid

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  • Hi Tomaz,
    My name is Sinan from Turkey. I have almost watched all of your trainning videos and have great help from them thank you very much.

    I am 37 years old and I am working as an instructor Captain for Sunexpress airlines.
    Before that I worked for almost 10 years as an flight instructor and even before that, I was teaching Classical Guitar .

    I believe that you are a great instructor it is amazing how you can simplyf the tasks.

    I really want to meet you and have some lessons for me and for my son who is 3 years old.

    Hope to see you soon

    Regards

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  • Hello Tomaz,

    I stumbled upon your videos this weekend and I’m thrilled. You nailed it, most instruction on the internet is for beginners and also repetitive. Your training is both thorough and very helpful (new insights). I am looking forward to watching more and applying … if it stops raining here in Calgary, AB Canada!

    ps … it’s too bad you are not closer, I would hire you as my coach!

    Ian

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  • Thank you so much, Tomaz. You are the best on-line coach out there. I’m a recreational player, 4.0 and you have helped me a lot!
    Keep up the good work, and thanks SO much!
    -Robert

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  • Hi Tomaz, thank you for your wonderful youruve videos on tennis. You are gifted in explaining the different aspects of tennis well- with great clarity and great thoughts. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your love for tennis.

    I am motivated to try out your sharing in my tennis games.

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  • Dear Tomaz, your written and spoken English is outstanding. You may laugh, but I understand your videos better than videos made by native speakers. Where did you learn and practice English? Dima from Ukraine.

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    • Thanks a lot, Dima!

      Maybe it’s because my grandmother was an English teacher. 😉

      No, what really helped me was living abroad. I lived in Thailand for a year working in an international tennis academy where I spoke English all the time and later I lived in Singapore where I had to speak English all the time too.

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  • Thanks a lot, Dima!

    Maybe it’s because my grandmother was an English teacher. 😉

    No, what really helped me was living abroad. I lived in Thailand for a year working in an international tennis academy where I spoke English all the time and later I lived in Singapore where I had to speak English all the time too.

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  • Hi Tomaz,
    I am from Singapore.
    I am new to tennis and saw your videos. Really loved the way you describe how to play in different situations. I am now using your advised techniques and trying to follow. I really liked the effortless playing of tennis.

    Thanks
    Subhra

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  • Hi Tomaz, I love your videos. Your explanation is clear, easy to understand and easy to follow too. You give details that most coaches don’t give. Keep up the good work and good luck for you!!

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    Nice to meet you here, of late I’ve been watching your videos on you tube and I find them to be very useful from technical and mechanical point of view. you have been very thorough and extremely narrative in all your lessons which is good and useful for me and I believe to all of tennis players.

    I’m yet to watch your videos pertaining to tactical and mental aspects of the game. I’m a 52 year old guy with great passion for the game and I always want to improve on a daily basis.

    I’ve watched the videos about service motion, ball toss and the different kinds of serves. those lessons are extremely useful and I’ll definitely try to implement during practice.

    Last but not least, yes, Slovenia is a beautiful country in the middle of Europe. Initially I thought you were Spanish. Please Keep on posting videos about the mental and tactical aspects of the game.

    Best wishes
    Jawahar Namburi
    Hyderabad India

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    Thank you very much indeed for your carefully explained tennis videos.
    I’m doing my best to learn from them.
    I hope the summer is lovely in Jesenice this year!!

    Thanks again and very best wishes,
    Phil

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  • Tomaz,

    After viewing many of your videos, I feel as if I now know the “magic behind tricks”.

    Thank you for breaking down and explaining the process into easy to understand videos.

    My tennis game now feels right and my body doesn’t ache and pain like it did before after watching and understanding your videos.

    Your domain name, FeelTennis.net makes me aware that I need to:

    Feel Tennis (fluid motion and awareness)
    . (dot) don’t hit
    the NET

    Best regards from Vietnam!

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  • Hi, I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos and finding them very instructive. And it would be so nice to have a couple of lessons with you.

    If you happen to be in Turkey by any chance, I would love to meet you. Take care.

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  • Thomas,

    I have watched many, many of your videos. Whether it pertained to learning to serve, or any other stroke you have been able to “open my eyes” so that I can see why I wasn’t effective in my stroke.

    You bring a picture that my mind can relate and absorb, which is an extraordinary quality for an instructor. You have made me see the picture, now I have to practice to execute.

    I am sharing your instructions to couple of friends.

    Thank you for opening the door, it’s my job to keep it open and improve.

    Regards,

    Debbie Cziprusz

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  • Tomaz is the best out there, bar none. His straight forward, grounding instructions really make a difference in this world of online video instructions.

    Tomaz breaks it down so we understand and brings a very unique and special way of instructing. This was also called out in a leading Tennis Industry (USRSA/ article ;

    http://www.tennisindustrymag.com/issues/201607/index.php
    Page 57 of this PDF.

    Tomaz, thanks for all you do and you make a big different in peoples tennis game and life!

    Cheers,
    Tom
    Pelham, New Hampshire, USA

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    Thank for these great tools. May I ask a question about your mini tennis video?

    When warming up at the service line, I am used to using only my volley (continental) grip.

    Are you changing grips when you play mini tennis?

    Thanks again,

    Dr. Steve

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    • Thanks, Dr. Steve.

      I personally am changing grips as I play mini tennis as I basically want to get the feel for my groundstrokes.

      You can play with a continental grip if you specifically want to get a feel for slices and volleys.

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  • Thanks, Dr. Steve.

    I personally am changing grips as I play mini tennis as I basically want to get the feel for my groundstrokes.

    You can play with a continental grip if you specifically want to get a feel for slices and volleys.

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  • Dear Sir
    I watch a lot of your videos.
    You are a fantastic coach and teacher.
    I’d love to travel one day for some tennis lessons with you.
    Kind Regards
    Jean-Pierre

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  • Tomaz,
    My name is Luiz Coelho and I am an amateur tennis player from Brazil.

    I would just like to thank you for the videos and the way you present them. My tennis career is similar to yours, as we both started playing with 16, but I did not become a tennis coach, instead I went to the university to be an engineer.

    We have tennis chats here and I always recommend your tennis lessons because they have something different to add to everyone’s game.

    Congratulations!
    Best regards

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  • Your site is amazing. I realized how many bad tennis habits I picked up in high school and now trying to relearn how to play correctly in my late 20s. Very superb tutorials — I’ve only watched one video (many times :)) and already feel much more better about my forehand swing.

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  • Hi Tomaz

    I have been playing tennis for 40 years at reasonable club level and thought that was it for my level. I have just started to look at your work and realise how much I could do to improve – particularly with my serve!!!!

    Many many thanks

    Shame I don’t live in Slovenia and be coached by you personally. I have visited your beautiful country a couple of times however.
    Best wishes

    John

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  • Hi Tomaz
    I’m a passionate recreational tennis player, aged 51, from Switzerland. I began playing tennis late, at the age of 42. I had lots of tennis lessons with severel tennis teachers in my “career”. I play a lot of tournaments. I’ve watched your videos on the internet a I must say you’re way of teaching and explaining tennis is just brilliant. You teach very important things that other tennis coaches don’t. I try to get your tipps in my game and since I do so, my game has much improved. Greetings from Switzerland. Jost

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    • Hello Jost,

      Thank you very much for this kind feedback, I really appreciate it!

      I’ll keep updating the site with new videos and courses so keep in touch and share your feedback in the comments too sometimes if you find something useful!

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  • Hello Jost,

    Thank you very much for this kind feedback, I really appreciate it!

    I’ll keep updating the site with new videos and courses so keep in touch and share your feedback in the comments too sometimes if you find something useful!

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  • I am a retired lawyer and have been playing tennis for many years. I have studied the game from every angle and I have seen and experimented with many of the theories of both the technical, analytical and tactical game that the internet makes available as well as having taken lessons from time to time and I have qualified as a teacher in one of the well-known teaching organizations.

    I write this simply to tell you that none are as good as your lessons. You present the stroke extremely well and in an uncomplicated fashion.

    We never can learn enough about the game and it is important to review even the most basic strikes from time to time because mistakes seep in if we do not.

    I am fascinated in the way your lessons on the internet present not only the stroke production itself but a clear explanation of the reasons for each step in the process.

    I am a doubles player as most people my age are so I look forward to any lessons in the strategy of the game you may discuss.

    While tennis is a simple game in theory, putting the technical learning one may have acquired to work in a competitive setting is important so I hope the strategic lessons may be forthcoming.

    Thanks for what you do and please keep it up.

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    • Many thanks for this wonderful feedback, Joseph, I really appreciate it.

      Yes, it’s not easy to break down a complex stroke in a tennis into simple understandable chunks but it’s necessary to really get a clear picture of how the strokes work.

      Keep in touch, more videos on the way!

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  • Many thanks for this wonderful feedback, Joseph, I really appreciate it.

    Yes, it’s not easy to break down a complex stroke in a tennis into simple understandable chunks but it’s necessary to really get a clear picture of how the strokes work.

    Keep in touch, more videos on the way!

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  • Tomaz,
    You’re my favorite on-line tennis coach! I’m 59 years young and after a few decades of very little tennis, I’m only now paying close attention to the finer points of serving and groundstrokes. Your videos are extremely helpful, and really like the way that you verbally (and visually, in slow-mo) breakdown what you’re trying to explain. By the way, I live in the USA, and your English is superb!

    Wish that my local coach was as good as you! Keep it up.

    Thanks,
    John

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  • Hi Tomaz

    Thanks for your website and videos. I have never played tennis and have taken an interest. I have played badminton on and off but not on a professional level.

    I would very much love to meet you however I am in Scotland. Do you ever visit Scotland?

    I enjoy your tips and advises.

    Thanks

    Mumtaz

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    • Thanks, Mumtaz!

      Badminton skills will surely help you progress fast in tennis.

      No plans for Scotland but if you ever travel through Slovenia let me know…

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  • Thanks, Mumtaz!

    Badminton skills will surely help you progress fast in tennis.

    No plans for Scotland but if you ever travel through Slovenia let me know…

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  • Hi Thomas, how are you.I think a you are probably on of the BEST tennis coaches. You have this super ability to explain things and motivate people to try implement your instructions.

    thanx boris

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  • Hi Tomaz

    I have watched many of your tennis videos on YouTube, and must congratulate you on your tuition methods.
    I have picked up a few tips to work on, and can’t wait till the next time I’m on court!
    If I manage to get a job, I’d love to join your paid courses.

    Thanks again
    Ross

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    • Thanks a lot, Ross.

      Subscribe to my newsletter here on the site as I always give subscribers a discount when I launch a new course!

      Cheers, Tomaz

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  • Thanks a lot, Ross.

    Subscribe to my newsletter here on the site as I always give subscribers a discount when I launch a new course!

    Cheers, Tomaz

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  • Hi Tomas,

    Thanks so much for all your videos. They are easily the best available online and better than live coaching in my opinion/experience. I just read your article on learning to accept mistakes as a statistical part of the game and it is excellent. As with all players I get a little (or sometimes very) tense when serving out a set/match.

    I feel like tennis is easily the most difficult for dealing with this sort of tension. In a frame of pool or a soccer match it is a lot easier to control the body and do what is required to play as you did when you got yourself into that winning position.

    When I really want to win the match against a better opponent and I attempt to stay relaxed and attack, my second self always seems to get in the way and I stop watching the ball and make simple errors or consistently miss by a very small margin (which I also see the pros doing on every level). I use the breathing techniques Jeff Greenwald describes in his book but still manage to dog set point after set point.

    Do you have any specific advice/philosophies/thought processes for this end game strategy? In table tennis over time I taught myself to just put all my energy into intense focus and attack (possibly even upping the attack) but it is so much easier for the mind to co-ordinate the body to do this in that game and many others in comparison with tennis.

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  • Hey Tomaz,
    Just wanted to say of all the videos I’ve watched online, and classes I have taken, none helped me as much as your 7 Steps to a Serve video. Thank you!

    I started recently at 43 years of age, and I love the game. I only wish I started younger!

    Too bad you are not in Edmonton,Canada!

    Great stuff Tomaz. The serve was a mental obstacle for me and after your video I’m finally starting to get it!

    Peter Kosson

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  • Thank you very much, Tom.

    I share lots of tips on the mental game on my other website called TennisMindGame.com.

    It’s hard to pinpoint exact reasons why you are having trouble finishing the matches so I suggest you browse through the large library of articles on TennisMindGame and see which ones apply to you.

    So good ones to start with are:

    Hope that helps!

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  • Awesome serve video -very well explained. I can tell by accent that English is not your first language, but your word choice is remarkably minimalistic and precise – just great. I wish I was in Slovenia, not California, or I would love to get lessons from you!

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    • Thanks a lot, Matt. I’ll try to share more videos in the future as that’s probably the next best thing I can do if I can’t coach in person.

      Keep in touch, cheers.

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  • Thanks a lot, Matt. I’ll try to share more videos in the future as that’s probably the next best thing I can do if I can’t coach in person.

    Keep in touch, cheers.

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  • Hello Tomaz, your basic forehand lesson opened my mind. Your approach to the fundamental principles of tennis is quite different from what is usually found on internet.

    I started learning nearly three years ago, and I don’t have a good forehand yet. Watching your lesson was a sort of illumination!

    Today I’m going to play, I look forward to putting in practice your tips!

    Grazie e buon weekend!

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    • Thank you, glad to hear that, Katia!

      Take it easy though, it takes some time before we turn the practice into a match!

      Keep in touch…

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  • Thank you, glad to hear that, Katia!

    Take it easy though, it takes some time before we turn the practice into a match!

    Keep in touch…

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  • I have been playing most of my life in Las Vegas and taken 100’s of lessons. I really like your videos. Your explanations, demonstrations and view of the mechanics are excellent. Phil

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  • Dear Tomaz,

    Since a couple of time i am trying to learn from your tennisvideo’s on youtube and with great success.

    I adore tennis and often very ambitious, but mostly enjoying.

    Anyway I wanted to thank you for your videos and your style of giving tips etc. So thanx.

    Grtz
    Paul van der Mee ( Holland)

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  • Hi Tomaz
    Just started looking at your videos – fantastic.

    I am 78 and just starting on my singles campaign – first tournament this month.

    My plan is to tour Europe in 2019 and play the top events – if you are still around I hope to visit and have some lessons.

    I also write tennis and health books and what you are saying is making me review what i have written, the way I teach and the way I will play from now onwards.

    Great work Tomaz, you have great clarity in how you explain things.

    Regards
    Tony

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  • Love your coaching videos – at 53 years old (and starting tennis at 36) I am still determined to keep improving – your explanations are excellent.

    I am interested in Jay’s comment about “tossing the ball back” in topspin serve. Could you please let me know which video this is explained?

    Keep up the brilliant work! p.s Slovenia looks a very pretty place.

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  • Hi Tomaz
    Only three weeks since I saw your site and started to change!
    Yesterday I came Runner-Up in a men’s doubles tournament at Goulburn NSW Australia. My serve was great and so were service returns. Had one perfect set and one perfect tie-breaker.
    So thanks mate, I will continue to practice and hope to see you in 2020.

    Regards

    Tony Robinson

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  • I really enjoy your videos. I truly believe that timing, rhythm and ball judgment as you put it are the key to great tennis. I plan to create a blog because so many people I’ve met have been amazed that I could achieve the level of tennis that I’m at in 3 years. I have watched many YouTube videos but I really think you get to the heart of it…I plan to watch the rest of your videos. I really wish I could be in Slovenia so I could take lessons from you in person!

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    • Thanks a lot, Lisa.

      Starting a blog and sharing your experiences is wonderful idea, you will have many players relating to your stories.

      Cheers!

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  • Thanks a lot, Lisa.

    Starting a blog and sharing your experiences is wonderful idea, you will have many players relating to your stories.

    Cheers!

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  • Hello Tomaz,
    Thank you for the wonderful videos, the simplicity, the explanations and perfect choice of words make the videos easy to understand, and therefore powerful. I think the techniques you explain, I practice it and work on it. The latest video on “free hitting” is so timely and well-made. I will be doing more of that. Great work and keep it up.

    Btw, I think the “free hitting” video is likely made in Singapore? If you do travel to this country again, will be happy to meet 🙂

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    • Thanks for the kind feedback, Yee.

      Yes, the latest video was filmed in Singapore. I am usually there in the winter time so it’s best you email me at that time and check my whereabouts.

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  • Thanks for the kind feedback, Yee.

    Yes, the latest video was filmed in Singapore. I am usually there in the winter time so it’s best you email me at that time and check my whereabouts.

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    Have really enjoyed the way you have explained the physics/movement of the arm when pronating during the service motion.

    Thank you for your insights, tips and videos!

    Nina

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  • Hi Tomaz, What town in Slovenia are you in? I’d like to look at it in Google maps, just for fun. It’s on my bucket list to come there for a lesson.

    Thanks, Kevin

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  • Tomaz,
    Love your teaching approach and techniques. I’ve been transitioning from an “old” style learned in the 70s to a more modern style for the last 10 years or so. Your videos and instructions have cleared up a lot of misconceptions I had and have really helped me progress.
    Right now, I’m having a ton of trouble with my serve toss. It’s all over the place. Have you produced any videos or instruction on the toss?
    Joe Collins
    Atlanta, Georgia USA

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  • Greetings Tomaz,

    James from Baltimore, MD USA here; 25 years old, I started playing tennis at 23 – I have sent my sincere thanks in the past and would like to do so once more. Tennis season is upon us here now (we complain about the cold too much to play in the winter!) My friends and I study your videos and utilize your drills, and I can’t explain how happy I am to have a resource like this at my disposal. You are truly kind to offer this kind of advice and training to the public. People like you make a big difference – I can only guess how many lives your works have changed so far (keeping seniors healthy; keeping kids off of drugs, etc.).

    Please know you are appreciated. Thank you and thank you!
    -James

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    • Thank you so much for sharing, James, I really appreciate it.

      I am very grateful for such comments since it does take me a lot of time to produce just one video and article and share it for free so it’s very rewarding to hear that it works.

      Thanks again and enjoy the game!

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  • Thank you so much for sharing, James, I really appreciate it.

    I am very grateful for such comments since it does take me a lot of time to produce just one video and article and share it for free so it’s very rewarding to hear that it works.

    Thanks again and enjoy the game!

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  • Hi tomaz,
    I totallly agree with your approach focusing on the “feel” part in tennis. Your YouTube videos are excellent at making it more clear how to improve and understand better how to “feel” tennis. Thank you for having made your channel which I follow. All best from Denmark / Katrine

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  • Hi Tomaz. Tennis has always been my favorite sport to watch, however, I never played competitively but now my son loves to watch as well and he is beginning to play now. The tip to feel like ur turning a door knob left to achieve forehand topspin was a great way for him to get the feel of what to do! Thx and keep it up

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    having watched plenty of different videos on the web I totally agree with so many of the people here on your website. Your videos and most of all your overall approach to teaching are outstanding.

    As a constant learner, who is able to critically assess his own playing, who is not afraid to admit weaknesses, and who has developed a strong desire to improve his game, I have come to highly appreciate your love and passion for teaching.

    As I’m a teacher myself I know how it feels to see a student improve and perform better at whatever dscipline you teach (mine are chemistry and English). The unmeasurable reward of a teacher is the students’ pride and joy when they achieve their goals.

    You can be proud to get lots of that joy. Keep it up and all the best from a fellow European 😉

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    • Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, Kai!

      There will be more videos to come but at the moment I am on holiday, no tennis for me for 3 weeks. 🙂

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  • Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, Kai!

    There will be more videos to come but at the moment I am on holiday, no tennis for me for 3 weeks. 🙂

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  • Dear Tomaz,

    personal situation forced me to stop playing tennis 14 years ago. Now, half a year ago I found my way back, and I am happy.
    It was quiet a discovery, that now there are tons of coaching videos on youtube. I watched hundreds and they helped me very much. When I learned to play tennis, there was no internet 🙂

    But after 200-300 videos from different schools, I felt that they seem to miss something. Being taught all about technique was great at the beginning of my recovery, but it always ended up in frustration because all these courses try to teach how to copy Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. I’ll never get there and there is no point in trying.

    And then the link chains of youtube somehow led me to you. You teach how to improve within my possibilities, you make a difference between pros and recreational players, which other online schools do not do.

    You don’t promise me to be able to play like Federer. You just help me improve my skills constantly.

    And your focus on things that happen in the head of an amateur and not on plain technical perfection – this is huge help. I am grateful and excited.

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you very much! Tennis brings joy to my life, and your lessons bring joy to my tennis.

    Best regards from Berlin
    Alexej

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    • Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback, Alexej.

      I am glad that my approach brings joy to your tennis game as it does to me.

      I have found in my experience that the learning process is the fastest when we enjoy.

      In fact, we don’t have to focus on anything and try to fix anything, we can engage in free hitting and simply enjoy the sensation of hitting the ball cleanly and LOTS of skills needed to play better improve at a very fast rate. (like balance, timing, rhythm, relaxation, seeing the ball well, etc.)

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    • I wholeheartedly agree with this comment. Besides just being a really smart tennis coach who can break things down in practical terms, one of Tomaz’s greatest achievements is to point out the differences between amateurs and pros.

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  • Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback, Alexej.

    I am glad that my approach brings joy to your tennis game as it does to me.

    I have found in my experience that the learning process is the fastest when we enjoy.

    In fact, we don’t have to focus on anything and try to fix anything, we can engage in free hitting and simply enjoy the sensation of hitting the ball cleanly and LOTS of skills needed to play better improve at a very fast rate. (like balance, timing, rhythm, relaxation, seeing the ball well, etc.)

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    Greetings from South Korea.

    I started learning tennis 4 months ago, and am still struggling with the basic foot work, grips, depth of ball, swing consistency, and so on. Basically, all my knowledge has not “grooved in” yet (I love your expressions). I played college baseball so I’m aware it is natural to feel congested before that leap to a higher level.

    However, as mentioned by many others, your amazing instructions have been the greatest catalyst along the way. I watch your videos whenever and wherever I can. It really helps me become “calm” and pinpoint the right “feelings” when encountering the ball in rallies and practice sessions.

    I deeply appreciate your efforts and would like to know if you have any schedules to visit Korea in the near future.

    Best regards,

    John Lee

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  • Hi Tomaz,

    I’ve checked some of your videos about serving techniques. I honestly have to say they are the best I have ever seen,and I really have checked a lot out there.

    Your presentation is very clear and easy to follow, complex aspects about serve explained in a way easy to follow. Also tou give good advice and drills how to fix different problems with the serve.

    I am happy that today together with a very good coach, we were implementing some of the good advice/drills you recommended and finally I feel I’m on the path to really improving my serve!

    Thank you & all the best.

    Best Regards
    Henrik

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  • I wholeheartedly agree with this comment. Besides just being a really smart tennis coach who can break things down in practical terms, one of Tomaz’s greatest achievements is to point out the differences between amateurs and pros.

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  • Hi Tomaž. I’m a Uspta pro and came across your website. I really enjoy your teaching methods. I especially like your explanation on the forehand wrist lag. I’ve struggled myself in getting power on my forehand, and this will help me. Your country looks beautiful. Maybe someday I will have a chance to visit and say hi. Tchau, Tim.

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  • Your videos stand out as the best ones on youtube they are very helpful it helped my game especially my second serve the tip of keeping the body sideways helped me to stop hitting flat on my second serve thanks

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  • Hey Tomas,

    I really enjoy your philosophies as we both use leverage and gravity to smooth out swings. I was looking at your low to high myth correction and wanted to suggest “low to through instead of low to high. I tell my students to picture a coat hanger with 12 balls and the student hits balls 1-12 without strings.

    I love your logic on mechanics.

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  • I just found your series of tennis instructional videos and wanted you to know they are the best I have seen.

    Of particular note is your ability to identify when to use your muscles intentionally and then identifying when they will be used automatically or when gravity is part of the swing. I play golf and the creation of “lag” is emphasized in almost all shots. I have noticed that you use that term as well and it adds to power and control similar to a golf swing.

    Keep up the great work you are doing. If I were in Europe I would attempt to schedule a personal lesson.

    john lawson
    birmingham, al

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  • Hello Tomaz

    I am writing this mail from Nagano,Japan, where the winter olympic games took place more than 10 years ago.

    First, to thank you to guide me with “Feel Tennis instructions” which are so nicely and simply explaining and I can find answers every time I watch you.

    I am Japanese woman, reaching my 70s in several days and am still taking part in singles tournaments for more than 60 years old.

    Today, I watched with care how to hit the down the line shot because my next tournament takes place in 2 days. “Step in and hit a decidive shot “

    I will do it and will see the result

    My greetings to you

    Mieko Nishizawa

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    • Thank you very much for the kind feedback, Mieko!

      It’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying the game of tennis at your age. It truly is the sport for the lifetime.

      Thanks again for the comment and keep in touch!

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      • So, today was the singles tournament. I won, no, I could win thanks to your appropriate instructions.
        – Gradual accelerations
        – Step in and make a decisive shot
        – Meet the ball instead of hitting

        Thank you for your instructions. All worked!

        And please don’t worry I won’t disturb you any more with my mails.

        Greetings to you

        Mieko

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        • Hi Mieko,

          That’s wonderful, thank you for sharing your experiences!

          You don’t disturb me with your comments, in fact you make my day! 😉

          I am always glad to hear back from players who watch my videos so that I know I don’t just send my videos out into the World Wide Web for nothing else but just getting some views.

          I always intend for every topic to make some positive change in your game so I am glad the ideas worked.

          Enjoy the game and keep in touch!

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      • Pushed by your advice, I could overcome against 4 opponents and have become winner of the 2018 first tournament!

        Thank you again.
        mieko

        P.S. I have started to translate into Japanese version your instructions of Feel Tennis and You Tube Commission is deliberating my Japanese translation. If succeeded, I will continue to be your anonymous interpreter

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  • Thank you very much for the kind feedback, Mieko!

    It’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying the game of tennis at your age. It truly is the sport for the lifetime.

    Thanks again for the comment and keep in touch!

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    • So, today was the singles tournament. I won, no, I could win thanks to your appropriate instructions.
      – Gradual accelerations
      – Step in and make a decisive shot
      – Meet the ball instead of hitting

      Thank you for your instructions. All worked!

      And please don’t worry I won’t disturb you any more with my mails.

      Greetings to you

      Mieko

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      • Hi Mieko,

        That’s wonderful, thank you for sharing your experiences!

        You don’t disturb me with your comments, in fact you make my day! 😉

        I am always glad to hear back from players who watch my videos so that I know I don’t just send my videos out into the World Wide Web for nothing else but just getting some views.

        I always intend for every topic to make some positive change in your game so I am glad the ideas worked.

        Enjoy the game and keep in touch!

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    • Pushed by your advice, I could overcome against 4 opponents and have become winner of the 2018 first tournament!

      Thank you again.
      mieko

      P.S. I have started to translate into Japanese version your instructions of Feel Tennis and You Tube Commission is deliberating my Japanese translation. If succeeded, I will continue to be your anonymous interpreter

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  • Hai sir, I am a learner. I started playing tennis from last 6 months. I wanted to know technical aspects of the game which were explained by U as very precisely. Thank U v v much sir

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  • I took the game up again recently after a 20 hiatus. You are helping speed my progress immensely. Your online instruction is simply the best out there.

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  • Thomaz, your Feel Tennis is the best ever! Thank you for putting those out there. Along with things I have learned reading “Inner Games of Tennis,” and what I learned from your videos, my time on tennis court is precious.

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  • Hi Thomaz, congrats for your videos. I improve more by watching your videos than by playing. I m intermediate level. I started quite young and I realized I had a lot to correct. Thanks a lot

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  • I am 46, female, and started tennis as a teenager. Stopped for a long time and recently picked up tennis again. Had poor coaches until I found you on the web. Am inspired to reconstruct my game from scratch because your videos and instructions just make so much sense. Just want to say, ‘Thanks a million, Tomaz’! You have a huge fan in Malaysia.

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      • Hi Tomaz, I am 54 and just started learning tennis this summer. Me and my husband, my two daughters, 25 and 19 and son who is 11, are all learning the sport. We hired a coach to give us instructions. We go as a family at least once a week. During our free time, me and my husband would watch professional tennis matches on TV. Then, we discovered in youtube, Feeltennis.
        It is very helpful in teaching us the body mechanics and also learning the law of physics as it applies to tennis. Wish he had that luxury to go to Slovenia to get coached by you. But seeing you and watching you in youtube is just as good. Thank you for the free lessons and More Power!

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        • Much appreciated, Preciosa, enjoy tennis with the family and take it easy and slow.

          To play tennis comfortably it takes at least 2 years of playing.

          It is in my view the most difficult recreational sport you can play.

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    • Hi Tomaz, I am 54 and just started learning tennis this summer. Me and my husband, my two daughters, 25 and 19 and son who is 11, are all learning the sport. We hired a coach to give us instructions. We go as a family at least once a week. During our free time, me and my husband would watch professional tennis matches on TV. Then, we discovered in youtube, Feeltennis.
      It is very helpful in teaching us the body mechanics and also learning the law of physics as it applies to tennis. Wish he had that luxury to go to Slovenia to get coached by you. But seeing you and watching you in youtube is just as good. Thank you for the free lessons and More Power!

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      • Much appreciated, Preciosa, enjoy tennis with the family and take it easy and slow.

        To play tennis comfortably it takes at least 2 years of playing.

        It is in my view the most difficult recreational sport you can play.

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  • I was fortunate to spend a week with Tomaz in Slovenia at the end of August 2018 having 2 x 2 hour daily lessons each morning and afternoon over 5 days.

    I am a competent 56 year old who plays 3-5 times a week. Tomaz taught me so many things during the week, including looking at certain aspects of the game from a different alternative perspective.

    There is still so much I learnt during the week that I have yet to put into practice. One small adjustment to my serve which occupied a relatively small percentage of the weeks sessions has improved my power by 10-15% especially on the second serve.

    I can now hit a consistent flat first serve in excess of 100 mph and most importantly a decent second serve with reasonable spin and pace.

    Over the next couple of months I am now concentrating on trying to improve my balance and incorporate a more powerful open/semi-open stance forehand to my game.

    I highly recommend Tomaz and will endeavour to return to Slovenia if not this year then certainly by 2019.

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    • Thank you very much for this kind feedback, Mark!

      It was great having you here in Slovenia and I hope we can cross rackets again. 😉

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  • Thank you very much for this kind feedback, Mark!

    It was great having you here in Slovenia and I hope we can cross rackets again. 😉

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  • Hello Tomaz
    Thank you very much for creation of Mental Manual for Tennis winners 🙂
    Finally,after half a century of playing tennis, I am enjoying game more than ever before 🙂
    Hope to meet you next year in Slovenia
    All of the best

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  • I have been watching Tomaz on youtube for quite a while and find his approach easy to understand and well produced for the remote learner. I was even more impressed when Tomaz responded to an email I sent to him within a day. Thank you – you are a genuine teacher and excellent at what you do.

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  • Tomaz, your online instructions are the best out there. I have seen a lot, and have been coached by several former ATP and WTA pros, but I still benefit a lot from watching your videos. I hope I will get a chance to be taught by you in person one day. Maybe for a few days this July? My wife plays too. Maybe we will make a vacation out of it. Do you come by California at all?

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    • Much appreciated, Bo!

      I have no plans for US at the moment. In the spring / summer / autumn season I teach in Slovenia and mostly adults coming from abroad. Not many from US, it’s a long journey.

      Perhaps if you combine tennis with some holiday in Slovenia or Croatia…

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  • Much appreciated, Bo!

    I have no plans for US at the moment. In the spring / summer / autumn season I teach in Slovenia and mostly adults coming from abroad. Not many from US, it’s a long journey.

    Perhaps if you combine tennis with some holiday in Slovenia or Croatia…

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  • I am new to your website. I was looking for some good tactical instructions when I stumble across your site. I found your lessons extremely easy to understand and clear. Thank you. I am wondering if you are still sharing your mental and tactical aspect of the game. I really need help in that area.

    Thanks.

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  • Dober dan, Tomaz.

    I have been watching your videos on Youtube for a couple of years, and only now do I realize that you are from Slovenia. I am French, but both my mother’s parents immigrated to France from the area of Litija. I haven’t been back there in years, but promised my wife I will take her to visit this gem of a country. Now, I realize I might have to take my racquet with me and try to book a session with you. Shame I missed you when you were in Singapore. I lived there from 2006 until 2013, before moving to Hong Kong. I hope we can meet today, and that you can provide me some coaching, as I find your videos some of the best available on any channel. You manage to explain difficult, technical issues in simple terms, and this is areal talent. Keep up the good work!

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    • Dober dan, Boris!

      Great to meet someone with roots from Slovenia! Yes, a small gem in the center of Europe.

      You are welcome to visit any time. I don’t have plans to visit Singapore at the moment, perhaps next winter.

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      • Looking at your videos, it’s quite funny to see those places I know so well: the tennis court on Cairnhill road, the Kallang Tennis Centre, the Swisshotel. I also watched a couple of videos of your student Shaheed, and he was playing at Pebble Bay, where I lived for 7 years.

        When you do plan to come back to Singapore, or if you plan to come to Hong Kong (I know there is a lot of coaches seminars here), please let me know.

        Hvala lepa.

        Boris

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        • I may visit SG during winter time so perhaps in late 2019.

          It’s best you email me then and check my whereabouts, I am really not sure at the moment.

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  • Dober dan, Boris!

    Great to meet someone with roots from Slovenia! Yes, a small gem in the center of Europe.

    You are welcome to visit any time. I don’t have plans to visit Singapore at the moment, perhaps next winter.

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    • Looking at your videos, it’s quite funny to see those places I know so well: the tennis court on Cairnhill road, the Kallang Tennis Centre, the Swisshotel. I also watched a couple of videos of your student Shaheed, and he was playing at Pebble Bay, where I lived for 7 years.

      When you do plan to come back to Singapore, or if you plan to come to Hong Kong (I know there is a lot of coaches seminars here), please let me know.

      Hvala lepa.

      Boris

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      • I may visit SG during winter time so perhaps in late 2019.

        It’s best you email me then and check my whereabouts, I am really not sure at the moment.

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  • Hi Tomas.
    Really enjoying watching your videos.
    You explain aspects of the game in a clear and interesting way.
    Thank you.

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  • Hi Tomaz, your videos on mental tennis is so awesome and I’m not a tennis player I’m a golfer. My daughter is the passionate tennis player and she listened to it. Hopefully she can learn to let go of mistakes and her game will improve so much.

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  • I started at 48 and am 53. All self taught to around 5.0 level with Youtube. You are one of the best resources out there. Love your videos. You have a knack of identifying the little things that go wrong and fixing them. thank you

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  • Hi Tomaz,
    I am a 55 year old social tennis player. Like you, I started playing table tennis (at around 5 years old) and started tennis at 13 years old, played a lot and then stopped for a few years recently. To help me return to the sport I have focused on three things: (1) stroke technique, (2) getting into position before starting the forward stroke, and (3) contact point. I did not improve while I thought about stroke technique (I am happy enough with my technique) and was sometimes late in hitting the ball. I benefited more from thinking about my body position and contact point. I have seen your video about hitting the correct contact point, but was wondering if you have any videos on how to position one’s body before commencing the forward part of the swing.
    Regards,
    Danny

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  • Hey Tomaz,

    I’ve sent you my appreciations via e-mail but I thought I would add them here in public. I am 30 years old with a background in weight lifting, basketball, and swimming. I started playing tennis 5 months ago as a new challenge. And boy, this is one of the hardest sports out there.

    Your Youtube videos as a valuable reference as I believe I have made great progress using your insights. I work with a tennis coach who is a good teacher but there are times when his explanations were not articulated clearly. You articulate complicated techniques lucidly – which have all led to those AHA moments.

    I do agree that tennis is about feel, timing, and rhythm. I could hit balls that are fed to me easily but during hitting sessions with the coach, I struggle mightily. But I am happy I started this sport as it resembles meritocracy where progress is judged by the number of hours in the tennis court rather than height and other genetic factors.

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  • Hello Tomaz,

    Let me greet you from the Czech Republic, Budweis. I’ve also played volleyball for more than 25 years on quite a high level, but had enough of team sports when started at the age of 12. Last year I discovered tennis and from 13.8.2018 fell in love immediately.
    My tennis couch advised me on your Serve in 7 steps, and we have really followed it since.
    And it’s been working well!! You must have a great sense of the tiny movements & coordination skills. Thanks!!!

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    • Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Šarka!

      Volleyball skills transfer really well to tennis so you should have a lot of fun playing tennis. Enjoy!

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  • I started playing tennis in July 2019 and been following your instructions since. I have got compliments from pretty high level players that whatever I have been watching is working. The first serve video I watched was yours. And I have got nothing but encouragement
    The one video I haven’t found is about tennis equipment and how it could affect your game.. My pain points are grip size, shoes, which racquet to buy wrist bands, hair bands, tennis balls etc. pretty much everything.would love to see a video like that. You could tackle one subject at a time.
    Merry Christmas and happy new year..!!!!

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    • Thanks, Amir!

      It’s hard to advise on equipment because these days all top brands produce quality equipment otherwise they would not be competitive in the market.

      I would advise you to choose equipment based on feel. How it feels to you…

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  • Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Šarka!

    Volleyball skills transfer really well to tennis so you should have a lot of fun playing tennis. Enjoy!

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  • Thanks, Amir!

    It’s hard to advise on equipment because these days all top brands produce quality equipment otherwise they would not be competitive in the market.

    I would advise you to choose equipment based on feel. How it feels to you…

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  • Hi Thomas hope you safe in covid. What I like about your video is your psychological overall study about all level of players great coaching although on video. I am feeling like you are in front of me. I wish to meet you soon to coach me.

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  • HI Tomaz Mencinger,
    This is Harsha (53) from India-Bengaluru, I am basically cricketer, stopped playing and recently started looking at Tennis a recreational player. Since then, watching your wonderful videos on youtube. Just would like to thank you for great great videos . Its good to see a pro volleyball player turned into Tennis coach. Keep doing the great work.

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    • Thanks for the kind words, Harsha! Tennis and cricket are among the most demanding sports overall since they require high level coordination and timing.

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  • Thanks for the kind words, Harsha! Tennis and cricket are among the most demanding sports overall since they require high level coordination and timing.

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  • Tomaz
    You know I am a great fan of yours and due to following your methods, my ITF Senior tennis has continued to improve. I am writing tennis book No 2 and it starts with an acknowledgement of you as the best coach in the world.
    Stay safe.

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  • Tomaz,

    Your toss tip about holding the ball with the fingers but resting the ball a little bit inside, totally fixed my toss problem.
    I used to hold the ball with four fingers on the tip and this made the toss placement very inconsistent and the ball would spin in the Toss.
    To give an analogy; I used to hold the ball like an Ice cream cone and now I hold it as if it were a glass of water resting well within the grip of my fingers but not the palm.
    I deeply appreciate your insight and correction technique.
    A million thanks to you……
    Sanjeev

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  • Dear Tomas,
    I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos and your website.
    What I love most about your way of teaching is your look at details other teachers often overlook.

    And your hint that technique is only one aspect of playing tennis. If you want to play tennis, you don’t learn it from watching videos but from watching videos AND practising the ideas presented until finally you FEEL what is your personal best practice.

    I’m a teacher myself and that’s exactly what I’m trying to tell my kids: You learn how to write by writing and how to read by reading and how to be a nice guy (like you 🙂 ) by being a nice guy.

    Keep up the good work, it is appreciated a lot!

    Best regards,
    Bernd

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  • Hey Thomaž … the contact form didn’t seem to work, so I’m trying here in the hope this gets to you. Just wanted to say that your calm, well thought out and brilliantly expressed tennis instruction videos have made the world of difference to me! Do you have an account with Patreon? If not, you truly should! I’d love to send you a little something as an expression of thanks for the world of difference you’ve made to my enjoyment of the game. Many thanks from a sincere admirer. Patrick.

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  • I am a newly retired high school physics teacher and, though I have been playing for a couple of years, I am just starting to take this game seriously. That means I have a lot of bad habits to correct. The way you present the information and the language you use makes me think you have a physics or engineering background which makes it easier for me to understand your instruction. Your advice will allow me to play more effortlessly and thus reduce the wear and tear on my old(er) body. Thanks, and I look forward to watching all your videos and learning from them so I can be a better player.

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  • Thanks for this site and your YouTube channel. Just as Greg mentioned, my wife and I are trying to resume playing after about 20 years off. Maybe this is common with people our age — we met others at our local city park tennis courts doing the same. Anyway your videos are very helpful to get back into form and also incorporate some concepts new to us. Might want to consider some special topics for us older rec players getting back into the swing of things. For some of us, stretches would help!!

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  • Wow, I read the comments. And at almost 50 yrs old, having played pro level in football soccer, I realize that coaching youth players or “rec” players as the “semipro coach” said, is a learned art.
    Depends on the level of player you are coaching! Tomaz is a great coach for the “club” players (he probably makes a living coaching country club adult amateurs! He is simplifying things for their benefit…
    Many ex-pros are caught up in their own egos, and don’t have the patience to teach the beginner/ intermediate player. In my sport (soccer) and in every other sport I am sure.
    And teaching methods will seem laughable to 5.0 or 6.0 or whatever players! It’s the approach that the coach is taking… And half the battle when coaching beginners is making sure they understand the level they are on, what bad habits to avoid, and best ways to improve.
    We are always learning, players AND coaches!
    All the best
    Coach Rob
    Atlanta, GA.
    USA

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  • When I was younger I played tennis regularly and was At A Grade level comp. It was a game I always enjoyed and played at any other opportunity. I had a very very long break and just recently at 44 yo, picked up the racquet again with coaching sessions twice a week- however my forehand has suffered terribly and have struggled to get it back in shape. It’s was inconsistent. Tomaz I have found your detailed breakdown videos very very helpful and have put it into practice. I am glad I stumbled across your FeelTennis website.

    THANKYOU for taking the “mechAntics” (mechanics and anticipation) and putting all the detail into videos. I enjoyed the video on the importance of the hip rotation to the forehand.

    I will be a regular visitor to your site.

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  • Thanks for sending me the emails and instruction.
    Have donated $25. but disappointed to see it became £18.99! Happy Easter!

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  • I play very little tennis however living in NewYork City I began playing one wall paddleball. I have been playing a long time.
    My game has always been fair to good with fleeting moments of greatness. I am always looking to improve even as I get older (65)
    I love to play competitive games. I was searching the internet for info about grip, serves and forehand stroke when I came across the weight vs tool video. This concept had totally changed my game. I also watch the serve video and it has improve a very good overhand serve to a great one. I am a different player and the game is feeling more effortless than ever. My mechanics have become more efficient as I incorporated your conceptualization and techniques / I drill regularly which allows me to play with young strong players. But now My game is on another level when I did not think I could improve much. I believe my serve has improved about 20 percent as well as my ability to maintain the volley – thank you for the knowledge you have shared even though I am using it in a different racket sport.

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  • I am a tennis fans and based on the badminton experience, with only 1-2 years I have come to 3.5 Level without a coach. However, I wish to improve and I start to learn from coach now. After watching your videos, I love them! Your understanding is amazing help for me! I love you! Thank you!

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  • Joining to all to say – Thank you. I’m not a beginner, nor I’m a pro. Your accurate tennis articles is my tennis weapon. Some say, tennis is a music, and a player is an instrument (not a composer, not during a match) – well, we players need a tuneup – your site is the tuner and the place to refresh on many tennis topics. Again – Thank you.

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  • Hello Tomaz,

    I want to congratulate you and thank you for your work and your talent at explaining tennis. I’ve played NCAA tennis and have been coaching for over 20 years (in Asia, USA and Canada) and you are the ONLY YouTube coach I recommend to my students. Keep up the great work!

    Kind regards,

    Max

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  • Hi Tomaz: I just like to let you how much my wife and I have learnt from you, particularly the idea of playing natural tennis as opposed to some dogmatic tennis instructions. Please keep up your wonderful efforts to enlighten us on enjoying tennis!

    Philip
    Hong Kong

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  • Although I’m a big follower of PBI (Peter Burwash International ), I always seek and look for your advice and messages. Very reliable. We live in Victoria, BC, Canada, it would be nice to meet up here or in California where we go.

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    • Much appreciated, Joseph. I have no plans for the US or Canada at the moment but will surely travel across the pond at some point again…

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  • Much appreciated, Joseph. I have no plans for the US or Canada at the moment but will surely travel across the pond at some point again…

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  • I agree with what you are saying. I use a technique called flatspin for my forehand.I hold the racket with a 9 out 10 grip strength. I know that loose grips allows faster racket head speed,but my objective is to become part of the racket, so my stroke is delivered like a mike tyson straight right. I use a rising socket to generate topspin from a flat trajectory stroke.I have achieved forehand speeds of 90 plus mph. I TEACH MY STUDENTS THAT THE ARM CANT MOVE ITSELF UNTIL IT REACHES THE CONTACT POINT, THEN IT CAN FINISH HIGH.

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