Okay, here’s my take on sharing my “sinner tennis” practice journey, just like a seasoned blogger would, keeping it real and relatable.
Okay, so, Sinner Tennis… where do I even begin?
So, I’ve been watching Jannik Sinner tear it up on the court, right? That guy’s got some serious game. I thought, “Hey, I play tennis. Maybe I can learn a thing or two.” So, I decided to dedicate some serious practice time to try and incorporate some of Sinner’s techniques into my own game. It wasn’t easy.
First things first: the forehand. Sinner’s got this crazy aggressive forehand, hits it flat with insane power. I started by just watching videos of his forehand over and over. Then, I grabbed my racket and headed to the court.
- The Grip: I messed around with my grip, trying to get closer to his semi-western. Felt weird at first, like I was gonna shank everything.
- The Stance: His open stance is key to generating that power. I tried to get more comfortable hitting from that position, loading up my weight on my back leg and then exploding forward.
- The Swing: This is where it got tricky. He whips that racket head through the ball so fast! I was just trying to make solid contact, but I ended up hitting a lot of balls into the net.
I spent a good couple of weeks just focusing on the forehand. I’d drill for an hour, just trying to get the feel of the swing. Some days I felt like I was making progress, other days I was totally lost. My arm was killing me, but I kept at it.
Next up: The Backhand. Sinner’s backhand is a rock, solid as can be.
- Getting Low: I focused on bending my knees and getting low to the ball, trying to stay balanced and in control.
- Contact Point: Making sure I hit the ball out in front, not letting it get too close to my body.
- Follow Through: Extending through the shot, finishing high over my shoulder.
The backhand felt a bit more natural to me than the forehand, probably because I already had a decent foundation. Still, it took a lot of reps to feel like I was really grooving it. It’s all about muscle memory, right? I just kept practicing, slowly but surely getting better.
The Serve: Let’s not even talk about the serve. LOL. I tried to copy his motion, but it was a disaster. I’m not even gonna pretend I made any progress there. Maybe another time.
What I learned
This whole “sinner tennis” experiment was tough, but it was also really rewarding. I learned a lot about my own game, and I definitely improved my forehand and backhand. I’m still not hitting the ball as hard as Sinner, but I’m getting there. Plus, my arm is sore all the time now lol.
The key is consistency and patience. You can’t expect to become a tennis superstar overnight. But if you put in the work, you can definitely improve your game. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go ice my shoulder.
