Measuring Change: Radar Technology in Teaching

[vrc10s]

This should help you remember in future....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqWt49o7R-k

very nice. I remember that song!

[stotty]

I stand corrected. Thanks.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

This should help you remember in future....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqWt49o7R-k

[klacr]

Ken is from San Jose.

I stand corrected. Thanks.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[vrc10s]

Ken

I was up in Michigan a few weeks ago for a tennis conference and met Northern Califiornia (Oakland, I think) Teaching Professional Ken DeHart. During his seminar, He pulled out one of these pocket radars and spoke highly of it. At that time, it was the first I had ever heard of it. Now it was this article. Not a tech guru but may have to buy it, for the benefit of my students, and perhaps, even my forehand.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

Ken is from San Jose.

[klacr]

I was up in Michigan a few weeks ago for a tennis conference and met Northern Califiornia (Oakland, I think) Teaching Professional Ken DeHart. During his seminar, He pulled out one of these pocket radars and spoke highly of it. At that time, it was the first I had ever heard of it. Now it was this article. Not a tech guru but may have to buy it, for the benefit of my students, and perhaps, even my forehand.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[johnyandell]

Yep it's the real deal.

[gzhpcu]

John, the pocket radar works just great! So small and handy. It confirms that the Zepp sensor does not measure serve speed accurately. Great to try things out and see the difference in speed! Thanks for the heads up...

[johnyandell]

Thanks Norm. I agree. It's the one pro element any player can most easily adapt and it makes a huge difference!

[ten1050]

The Importance of the Left Arm

John,

Wonderful article on stretching the left arm toward the sideline on the forehand. Why more club players don't do it is beyond me. Your student is an inspiration for all of us.

Norman Ashbrooke

[gzhpcu]

Anyone serious about improving would buy this and an hd camera.

That's me... I have the hd video camera with slow motion capability already...

Oh yes, and I have a Zepp sensor, the Ubersense app too.... (hedging my bets...)

[lobndropshot]

As a player I would rather have a connected racket. As a coach I would rather have a radar gun.

[GeoffWilliams]

Anyone serious about improving would buy this and an hd camera.

[klacr]

Like I said this technology goes with high speed video like bernaise sauce goes with steak.

Perfect analogy. That's one I can understand!

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[johnyandell]

Phil,

Report back on how you like it!

DB,

I think you have to use it appropriately. It was very validating for Ken and me as well to see that improved technique really improved something--and that if you turn hard and it feels easier you can still get more speed. Feels easier, faster ball--that is a great outcome

Have repeated the experiment with others including interestingly our contributor Barry Buss who is on a mission to win a gold ball in the US 50s. More articles to come on all that. Despite having a gorgeous forehand he had the same experience--pushed his turn a little further and picked up 5mph or so.

Like I said this technology goes with high speed video like bernaise sauce goes with steak.

[gzhpcu]

Stotty, yes they do. Just ordered for Switzerland.