I have spent more hours than I care to count coaching strokes, studying technique and using video to enhance skill acquisition. The difference between good and elite technique is often small and takes an understanding of biomechanics and physics. All elite strokes have the same fundamentals for power production, use of elastic energy and spin. Although it may look like professional players at the top of the game have different mechanics they are all fundamentally the same. The way the human body (joints, muscles and nervous system) assemble a movement pattern makes it as unique to an individual as their DNA but the fundamentals remain the same.

The technology in our phones has made what was once impossible to see with the human eye as simple as using the slow motion function. The human eye sees at 30 frames per second (fps) but the camera on your smart phone is capable of filming at 4 times that (120 fps). With the right knowledge it is now easier than ever to analyze technique, identify limiting factors and objectively measure improvement over time. The visual also allows players to “see themselves” instead of only being able to “feel” what they are doing on the court.

If you are interested in video analysis and online lessons to compliment it please contact me via email info@alexslezak.com for more information.