My Six Month Check-in - Part 2
Six months on from my previous blog, I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made using a true continental grip on my serve. What started as a technical adjustment has turned into a wider journey of improving my overall game. Two moments in particular pushed me toward searching for a higher level of performance: • I lost a singles semi-final in March after leading 2–0. My opponent suddenly caught fire, winning five straight games. I held serve for 5–3, but then lost the final game to three aces and an unreturned serve. I played well, but felt completely overpowered. • In June, I began feeling strong instincts to return to a single‑handed topspin backhand (SH). Serve Development In March, I sent Tomaz Mencinger (Feel Tennis) a video of my serve. I originally bought his Serve Unlocked course back in 2015, and part of that purchase included video feedback. Tomaz identified one main limitation: a shallow drop in the throwing phase, linked to a low ball toss. He noted that correcting this might ...