How I Train With My SlingerBag (Portable Tennis Ball Machine)

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How I train with my SlingerBag ball machine.
I don't often get the chance to spend time working on my own game... usually the only time I 'play' is in a competitive match, which means that I'm not in the best shape for my first couple of rounds.
I entered our club's annual tournament and if I want to defend my title, I'd better hit some balls!
Here is how I train when I get out with my Slingerbag. Let me know if you have any questions about it. And if you are in the market for one (and you'd like to support me) click my affiliate link below!
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0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Warm Up
4:24 - Forehands
5:19 - Backhands
6:34 - Slice Backhands
7:36 - FH Volleys
8:31 - BH Volleys
9:29 - Overheads
10:24 - Serves
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@vlesmeries 4 года назад

Wow. Slinger should pay you. This is better than anything they've published .

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

Thanks, glad you liked it!

@santiagosport 3 года назад

Agreed!

@udai83 3 года назад

Thanks for this..great video of how to practice..just bought a slinger last month and its just amazing ! Will go and do this seasion this week 🙂

@petert9465 3 месяца назад

I just watched this video because I'm buying a machine and have watched a lot of videos. I think this is one of the very best, not because it tells you much about the Slinger Bag but because it tells you how to use it properly and how to follow a great sequence of drills which will make you a better player, many thanks.

@benlim865 3 года назад

thanks for sharing. Great video and great motivation for me to work on my basics again! Nice grass too!

@melaleucatree 3 года назад

LOVE IT! This is my dream setup!

@inhausfitness 4 года назад

Wow! Great video. My favorite endorsement and review of the Slingerbag to date. Now I’m anxious to get out there and try these drills/settings on my Slingerbag. Huge thumbs up!

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Paul, glad you found it useful! Enjoy your hit!🎾💨

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Let me know if there is anything in particular you‘d like to see on here and I’ll see what I can do!

@michaelcolosi6885 3 года назад

Just got my Slinger on Tuesday and have been looking for a workout to use with it. I'll be doing this tonight and will report back. Thanks!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Yeahhh! Enjoy! Let me know how you get on🎾💨

@ACEYOU 3 года назад

I got exhausted just watching you warm up! Thanks for the tips.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

ACEYOU haha, it’s good to get a little sweat on during your warm up!

@royc5974 3 года назад

You have amazing strokes. I found myself mesmerized by your play.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Thanks Roy 😊

@zedearl5181 3 года назад

The best tennis instruction video I’ve seen. I’m definitely going to purchase the Slinger. Happy to subscribe and pay a subscription if necessary. 👏🏾

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the kind comment, I’m really pleased you like it! Subscribing is free!! 😁 Thanks again Zed!🙏

@PlayTennisPracticeYoga 4 года назад

Sweet slinger vid! I especially like the dynamic warm-up & bands :)

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

Thank you! I use the bands quite a lot. I get a touch of golfers elbow and tendinitis in the wrist, so warming up is crucial!

@josephpollone 3 года назад

Ah, me too with the thanks for the warm-up tips. I appreciate you including those in the video. I'll jot down the sequence and stuff the card in my bag, but I'll try to get used to them by doing them at home first. BTW I bought the slinger bag first and then started watching the videos about it, which is a little backwards. I have a 20-year-old Prince ball machine that I lugged around a few times during this COVID season, but it is a little tough to rip out of the car and drag to the court. I was overly excited when I saw the Slinger since I'm lucky enough to have a lot of courts to choose from in the morning. So happy I can practice overheads with this machine but isn't that serve ball feeder awesome? Brilliant!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

I’m pleased you found the warm up sequence useful. Enjoy the slinger, you’ll have hours of fun with endless possibilities! 🎾💨

@mcgcssa 3 года назад

Thank you for the great video. I decided to go ahead ordering one after watching it.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

You’ll love it!

@anthonydodge 3 года назад

Nice, I’m using my slinger bag tomorrow for the first time. Will copy your routine :)

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

You’ll love it!! Enjoy 💥🎾💪

@lipoktv3081 3 года назад

because of this video i bought my Slinger ball machine ,just weather in Ireland at the moment is not cooperating..many thanks for this inspiring videos..awesome!!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Thanks for letting me know Robert, fingers crossed for better weather for you so that you can get out there with it!!💥🎾

@Nanas82 Год назад

This is the life !

@SuperPondlife 3 года назад

thank you, great video I purchased the machine because of your review. Great tips..I appreciated..

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

No worries... you’ll love it!! Let me know how you get on!🎾💨

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

@@rafking75 no you can’t, the ball comes out with top spin. If you increase the speed, you’ll naturally increase the spin. If you want less spin you can use on a slow setting with the machine closer to you.

@larswiedemann 2 года назад

Brilliant idea to use the Slinger for serves as well 👌🎾

@TheTennisMentor 2 года назад

Thanks Lars, I’d like to say it was my idea, but it was actually a function designed by slingerbag!

@yyz7436 2 года назад

Beautiful Wimbledon type courts

@tonyta7823 3 года назад

nice warmup routines. Will copy some of that.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Glad you liked them, give them a go!

@coachrast5620 3 года назад

Great video coach! Liked the complete training all by yourself. Here is an idea for a video. I noticed you have videos on grass and clay courts. Would you be able to do a video describing the main difference with each surface? Here in the US we have primary hard courts so all my experience is on that surface. Keep up the great videos.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Thank you! That is a really good idea, I will definitely add that to my list. I grew up playing on indoor hard courts so have always played best on those... clay and grass are both great fun, with different challenges. Keep your eyes peeled for a video soon 👀

@marietenis 2 года назад

Great video

@TheTennisMentor 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Mario!

@iancauston752 3 года назад

Incredible content! Your boy Ben Reeves put me onto your channel, good lookin out, man!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Big thanks mate... Ben Reeves is the boy!💥🎾

@CoachAdrian 4 года назад

Great workout! Still waiting for my Slingerbag to be shipped out. Can't wait to use it! Nice courts you have there...I've never played on grass before. Seems like you really have to stay low for every shot

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

You’ll love it! Yes you do, I’ll be honest, my gamestyle suits the clay courts, although there’s nothing better than hitting on the grass on a nice summers evening!

@GeriLeveri 3 года назад

Great complete training M8, congrats. Just one observation, i recommend to use continental grip if you do overheads. (instead eastern g)

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Thanks Geri, and good tip! 👌 It may not look like it but I’m actually more continental than eastern... although, my ‘pre throw’ position isn’t great (this may be giving the impression that my grip is further around). I guess it’s a good thing that I usually stay firmly behind the baseline 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching and for your comment!😊

@waailabusin8752 Год назад

Loved it, can you please share the slingerbag settings on each drill?

@hueyelee617 3 года назад

I love my Slinger, I'm about to give it a personal name! My workouts get to the point where I'm so tired, I zone out and just focus on my muscle memory form and technique

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

What name are you going for? I had a serving session with it yesterday... who knew that you could get a cardio workout with serves?! 😅

@SA-wo8jc 4 месяца назад

@@TheTennisMentor He's still thinkin' about it.

@arsenyburekhin8462 3 года назад

Hi Tennis Mentor. Great video. Could you tell the diff between backhand slice and backhand volley? besides the position, you're staying. thanks

@Icacer 3 года назад

@the tennis mentor hey! I was inspired to try out the slinger bag after I saw your video. I just got it yesterday! Super excited to start the drills. May I ask what your settings are for the different drills you are doing? Thanks in advanced!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Nice work, you’ll love it! drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

@Icacer 3 года назад

The Tennis Mentor oh my goodness, this is amazing! Thank you for your hard work and great videos!! Keep up the great stuff!

@kevin43able 3 года назад

Hi, just wondering how the machine reacts to damp balls. I play outdoor on a tiger turf pro surface and would mainly practice in the morning around 10am. Obviously I wouldn’t use the machine if it was raining but at that time of the morning in say January or February there still would be some dew on the surface which would result in balls getting slightly damp. Would this affect the machine? Have you had any experience with this? Thanks. Great video by the way👍🏻

@JnRGaming 4 года назад

I usually set up my slinger from across the court for heavier spin. I like ur approach tho. very good stuff as always

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

Thanks! Yes, the way you set it up definitely makes the feed more challenging... great for practicing early preparation! I also like to use the oscillator when it’s on the other side of the net!

@JnRGaming 4 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor well said

@akio2730 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. I would appreciate if you told me which settings you put on the Slinger for the various exercises .

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Here you go… drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view

@danielmannix8777 3 года назад

Great post very informative I’m lucky enough to get one can you advise on the speed , elevation and feed rates for theses drills so I can try theses start on the bat 👍

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Here you go, enjoy! drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view

@danielmannix8777 3 года назад

Thanks top man 👍

@victorgarcia99 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Can you share the settings for each exercise? Thanks!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Of course... drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view

@frankg846 3 года назад

Excellent video! Hey, somebody reviewing the slinger had said it doesnt have a backspin for that reason you can't be able to practice your slices, but I could see you practicing your slices.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Thanks! They’re right that it doesn’t produce slice, the ball will only come out with topspin... but that doesn’t stop you from practicing your slice!

@frankg846 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor thank you! How about flat balls, can the machine produce flats shots?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

@@frankg846 no, just topspin. You can adjust the ball speed, frequency and height, but not spin. At the slower settings the ball will have less topspin, but it won’t be flat.

@frankg846 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor I guess that's good enough, not having a back spin should not be a deal break, I was thinking of ordering this machine tommorrow.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

@@frankg846 how exciting... you’ll love it!! I’ve made a few more videos with drills and settings on my channel... check them out once it arrives!

@TheLEGITstuff 4 года назад

awesome video.. i am looking into getting a slinger bag, however, i am not sure to get the basic package or the one that includes the ball tube, oscillator, etc. Do you find youself needing the oscillator? or is the plain bag itself fine... not sure if the extra 125USD is worth all the extra stuff when i wouldnt mind using my ball hopper to pick up balls or move the bag myself to focus on different shots.

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

I guess it depends how you prefer to train. The benefit of the oscillator is giving you a more random feed so that you can work on your anticipation and movement. Without it, you can still get a great workout (just point the machine at an angle, turn the interval speed down so that you have time to recover to a position before moving out to the next ball). You can also point to the centre and alternate your movement between fh and bh!

@FloridaMenendezTeam 2 года назад

Can you tell us the machine setting for all the exercises you show on the video. I just bought one and I spend more time setting up the machine that practicing. Thank for any help you can give me.

@michaelp9061 3 года назад

Why did they have to put the control knobs and connections in front ? Easier to be hit by balls ?

@ghadarahil8889 Год назад

Hello, what set up for the slinger and speed level did you use for this video training?

@kubivasak 3 года назад

Hey dude, what settings and angle is the Slinger on? Keep up the good work!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Kubi Vasak here you go: drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

@kubivasak 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor Thanks dude! Much appreciated

@marktace1 2 года назад

It would be nice to be able to see some backspin on the feeds on grass. Depending on what you are trying to do, it looks like you may have a bit too much swing on the volleys.

@kakaak0 Год назад

what is the rubbery rope with two handles you are using to stretch?

@rsproductions4343 3 года назад

Hey man great video! Quick question, what power and angle did you use for the drill. Thanks!

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

RS Productions thanks for watching, glad you liked it! For the baseline work it was on the slowest speed with medium intervals and a low trajectory. I like this for easy repetitions. I increased the speed for the volleys and overheads to medium (obviously cranking up the trajectory for overheads). For serving, I had everything at the lowest. Do you have one?

@rsproductions4343 3 года назад

The Tennis Mentor thank you so much! Yes, I was a backer on Kickstarter and have enjoyed it a lot.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

RS Productions me too... it was worth the wait!

@ccooper816 3 года назад

Great Music!! Yo also have the most complete warm up I’ve ever seen.

@tenniscoachcodyinphoenix 4 года назад

it looks like personal assistance!

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

It’s great, I can’t think of another hitting partner more consistent!

@constable144 3 года назад

I have a very basic ball machine called Tennis Twist. I have not been able to work out a way to practice overheads. Is there any thing you could suggest suggest like mounting the machine on some sort of stand?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Sorry Chris, I haven’t tried the Tennis Twist so cant advise on that. If you want to practice the overhead on your own, try hitting against a wall. You can hit the ball down into the ground in front of the wall for a high rebound for overhead repetitions!

@frankvet1 3 года назад

Well, just seems like the top speed is lacking. I like the looping topspin ball, but sometimes like to have a flatter, faster ball to hit.

@johngonzales 2 года назад

Can I know the settings you use for your slingbag thanks

@editmixandgroove 4 года назад

Hey great video with the Slingerbag! What were your settings for the drills you did?

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! For the baseline work it was on the slowest speed with medium intervals and a low trajectory. I like this for easy repetitions. I increased the speed for the volleys and overheads to medium (obviously cranking up the trajectory for overheads). For serving, I had everything at the lowest. Do you have one?

@editmixandgroove 4 года назад

The Tennis Mentor That’s a great help thanks! Yes I got one just before the battle of the brits started as they sponsored the event and before the orders went crazy. The settings I’ve used for the improving adult when I’ve been coaching is speed at 12 o clock and the interval at 10 or 11 and placement at the orange baseline. Hope that helps too!

@TheTennisMentor 4 года назад

editmixandgroove thanks, I’ll try that out! I’ve not used it much for coaching yet, I like to hit in with my players... I guess it could come in handy towards the end of a long day! 😅

@editmixandgroove 4 года назад

The Tennis Mentor no worries! I use it more as a warm up or technique focus as the feed is more or less consistent. But definitely useful when you have a long coaching day in these times.

@tennisparisbrothers8001 4 года назад

@@editmixandgroove he's great help we also got help from tennis mentor for settings😂

@brigittecook5283 3 года назад

Do you change the setting for the different shots? Or like in you one setting video do you keep it on the same setting though out the work out but just move the machine? I just received my Slinger and want to create some routines and just wondering how often you adjust the settings during a working out?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

I try not to change the setting to often, I like to get into a rhythm. I’ll use one setting for 2 or 3 rounds and then change if I want to work on receiving a different height or speed. Generally I’ll use a slow setting to groove my strokes. A faster setting half way through the session and then ball boy mode for serves to finish. I have made another video with 11 drills using one setting that may help you!

@brigittecook5283 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor Thank you, I did watch the the video with the 11 drills with one setting and it was great. Thank you for sharing.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

@@brigittecook5283 no problem, thanks for watching! Enjoy your slinger!

@royc5974 3 года назад

Question, why do you like the slinger on the same side of the court with you rather than the other side of the net? Wouldn’t it be closer to someone hitting to you if it were on the other side? Thank you.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Hi Roy, good question, you’re right, it would be. However, the slinger produces quite a bit of topspin making the ball speed up considerably after the bounce when coming from a bigger distance. Bringing the machine closer allows me to use a slower speed, minimising the spin and allowing me to practice strokes with more time on the ball. I often start this way and then increase the distance and speed to make more challenging and to put myself under more time pressure. Thanks for watching!

@royc5974 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor thank you!

@janinehogendoorn4679 3 года назад

Great video! Is it possible to explain how you entered the feed, speed and degrees positioning for each drill on the slinger? Thanks

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Janine Hogendoorn Here you go: drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view?usp=sharing

@yungsuit 3 года назад

did you get it on the kickstarter or more recently?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Through Kickstarter

@nicolekayton5020 Год назад

What are your settings

@conciviabraila4921 3 года назад

Can you tell us what the settings are for each exercise?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Of course, here you go … drive.google.com/file/d/1pJzVOQHQuE2TBs1sid320MGHkVt4aq-l/view

@spinnerfok 3 года назад

Do you mind to repeat which club you are head coach at? Thanks

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club (Havant, UK)

@rebeccacampbell650 3 года назад

I have an 11 year old just starting out with tennis and I'm considering this machine. I understand there's a significant top spin with the SlingerBag. How do you manage or limit the spin?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

If you turn the speed down to slow and place the slinger on the same side of the court as you, then it sends an easier (less spinny) ball, more suitable for juniors. If your 11 year old is just getting started, Speak to their coach for recommendations. It can be a great tool for junior’s training, but only once technically proficient and with a good understanding of what they need to practice, as you want to make sure you’re repeating the right techniques!

@rebeccacampbell650 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor That's very helpful. Thanks for getting back with me so quickly.

@blaketriathlon1 3 года назад

could you please give the slingerbag settings??

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

@Javi-gk6zs 3 года назад

Hi. I’ve been investigating, and i think slinger bags are amazong. I think there are 4 types of them, or four packs. Am i correct? Which one of these is yours?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Hey Javi, I believe that the SlingerBag itself is the same in every package. The more expensive packages just come with extra accessories like the oscillator, ball tube and balls etc. I hope that answers your question? Thanks for watching!

@Javi-gk6zs 3 года назад

Ok, perfect. It does answer my question. Thanks!

@tonyta7823 3 года назад

Does the balls ever got jammed in the machine? That's the common problem for many ball machines.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

The balls drop into the feeder through a rotational wheel... occasionally, a ball will miss the hole resulting in a longer pause before the next ball comes out (usually when there aren’t many balls left). I’ve not had a jam yet!

@WenoTreXo 3 года назад

Is there a setting where you can change the speed of the ball coming out? It looks to fast for me haha

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Weno TreXo yes, you can change the ball speed and interval timings! Thanks for watching!

@WenoTreXo 3 года назад

Actually i am looking on my slinger bag (arrived last Friday!) And i just see speed and feed. Where is the setting for the intervals timing?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Weno TreXo the ‘Feed’ setting is for the intervals!

@b33fm00 3 года назад

Where are these grass courts?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

These are at The Avenue Tennis Club in Hampshire, UK!😁🌱🎾

@natestenniscomeback1486 3 года назад

I tried to replicate your overhead drill with my slingerbag. I tried to add some more footwork. Check it out!

@ripmamba2424 3 года назад

How long does the bag take to arrive after an order?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

jimmy parmar I’m not sure at the moment, mine took 2 years as I backed it on Kickstarter 😅 You’re best off dropping slingerbag a message themselves.

@ruemorg7 3 года назад

Order before 3pm in the UK and the Slinger will be with you next business day at the moment. If it's out of stock then next available date is on the UK website. Use The Tennis Mentor's link to Framework Sports (UK Distributor for Slinger) website in the video description. For USA and other markets checkout Slingerbag.com

@ripmamba2424 3 года назад

Mark Jarvis I ordered mine and it took a month to ship. I am in the US

@PhilippedeHerte 3 года назад

How many balls in the machine and what balls are you using?

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

I tend to use around 100, although it can hold more (I’m not sure I’d last any longer 😅). I’m using Wilson trinity, but any pressureless ball is good for a ball machine.

@PhilippedeHerte 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor Why do you use Triniti balls? I know that they have less pressure in them but why is that a good thing? Is it only a question of them lasting a bit longer? Why not use green dot balls then? They're cheaper than Triniti.

@youngsuit 3 года назад

Why do you place the machine on the same side of the court rather than over the net

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Young Suit I like this set up for getting lighter repetition in... placing the machine at the other end of the court with a higher speed is good for working on dealing with a heavier ball as it kicks out a lot of topspin! You can set it up for whatever you feel like working on

@youngsuit 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor I'm definitely going to get a lot of stroke refinement in, but my weaknesses right now are return of serve and the first ball after hitting a a big serve (if you know what I mean), so might be a little tough getting those in with the machine. Will be excited to work on my approach shots and volleys with it though.

@TheTennisMentor 3 года назад

Young Suit yes, would be difficult to replicate serve trajectory. For working on ‘ball 3’ you could try setting it up at your end like I did in this video, and catch the first ball, hit a serve and then play the next ball as ball 3 into the open court and then alternate between serve and ground stroke. You’ll need to play around with the interval speed to get the timings right but I reckon it could work!

@youngsuit 3 года назад

@@TheTennisMentor Yeah, ideally I'd play more matches, but alas, not always possible