Chris Lewit

The Federer Detail That Can Transform Your Ball Striking

1.2K views · 1w ago · 15:20

In this deep dive, we explore one of the most overlooked technical details in tennis: head stability through the hitting zone. We’ll break down the biomechanics, visual tracking, balance, and coordination behind Federer’s technique, then take that knowledge onto the court with practical training exercises.

Topics: Roger Federer's Most Overlooked Technical Secret · Why Federer Keeps His Head Still · Drill #1: Self-Feed and Hold Your Gaze · The Chin Switch Technique Explained · Common Head Movement Mistakes · Drill #2: The Cone Focus Drill

We’re Turning a RED CLAY Court Into GRASS?! 🌱🎾 | Rare Tennis Court Conversion

648 views · 1mo ago · 3:50

Guest: Rare Tennis Court Conversion

We’re transforming a rare natural red clay tennis court into a real natural grass court at Chris Lewit Tennis Academy! Follow along as we document the entire clay-to-grass conversion project — from removing the red clay to building and maintaining a true grass tennis court in Vermont.

Do Girls Really Need a Kick Serve? + Pro Tips

1.5K views · 1mo ago · 5:36

Can female tennis players develop a strong kick serve? Absolutely — but the best second serve may look different from player to player. In this video, we look at how female players can develop the kick serve without putting a ceiling on themselves, while also recognizing that a hard slice serve or hybrid topspin serve may sometimes be more effective.

Topics: Kick Serve Lesson – Stop Opening Up Too Early · Stay Sideways Longer · Shoulder Turn and Body Position · Building the Angle Kick Serve · The True Kick Serve Drill · How to Create More Height and Bounce

Stop Muscling Your Serve — Do This Instead

7.3K views · 2mo ago · 9:44

Want more power on your tennis serve without forcing the swing? In this video, I’ll show you two of my favorite drills for developing effortless power and better flow on the serve. First, we’ll use the windmill / figure-8 drill to create a smooth, continuous racket path through the power loop. Then we’ll add the legs and coordinate the leg drive with the racket drop so your entire motion works together.

Topics: Why Your Serve Lacks Power · Drill #1: Windmill & Figure 8 · The Secret to Smooth, Whippy Power · How to Practice the Windmill Drill · Add a Pause to Improve Timing · Build Shoulder & Scapular Flow

Don’t Catch Your Forehand Finish!

1.8K views · 3mo ago · 5:24

Should you catch the racquet with your non-dominant hand at the end of your forehand? In this video, we break down why actively catching the racquet can interrupt a loose, natural follow-through. A high-level forehand is driven by efficient biomechanics, including trunk rotation, internal shoulder rotation, forearm movement and the natural deceleration of the hitting arm.

Topics: Don't Catch the Racquet · Why the Follow-Through Matters · Relax the Wrist, Don't Snap · What Really Creates Racquet Speed · Why Follow-Through Is Confusing · The Classic Forehand Finish

ALL STAR Volley Drills with Former ATP Top 100 Pro Jeff Salzenstein

2.1K views · 3mo ago · 4:29

Improve your volleys with three practical drills led by guest coach Jeff Salzenstein, former ATP Top 100 professional and founder of Tennis Evolution, our sister channel. You’ll learn how to Improve your footwork and maintain a wide base Develop better feel and racquet control Minimize unnecessary wrist and elbow movement Use the shoulder correctly during the volley Build a cleaner, more stable finish

Topics: Shadow Stroke and Hold Drill · Catching Drill for Better Volley Feel · Catching the Ball on the Racquet Strings · Catch-and-Hit Volley Progression · Shoulder-Led Volley Technique · Applying the Shoulder Movement With Live Balls

ATP Modern Forehand: How to Create Natural Racquet Lag

3.3K views · 3mo ago · 7:40

Guest: ATP Modern Forehand

Learn two of the best tips and drills for developing an ATP-style modern forehand with top American tennis coach Chris Lewit. In this lesson, Chris explains how to create natural racquet lag without forcing the wrist or tightening the arm. You will learn how to keep the forehand loop on the hitting side, fight tension and stay unlocked, place the racquet into the slot, and initiate the forward swing with the hips.

Topics: Why Lag and the Racket Flip Matter · Basketball Drill: Feel the Forehand Lag · Keep the Racket in the "5–6 O'Clock" Slot · Break Up the Swing – Avoid the Big Loop · Timing the Legs, Hips, and Racket Drop · Review of the Modern ATP Backswing

🇪🇸 Spanish Forehand Acceleration Drill ⚡ Hit Faster Without Losing Control

1.8K views · 4mo ago · 3:01

Want to develop effortless racquet head speed and a heavier forehand? The Spanish Acceleration Drill is one of the best exercises for improving acceleration while staying relaxed and balanced. In this video you’ll learn Start near the service line Rapid feed of 6–10 balls Stay loose and elastic Control your head and body Extend through the ball before the windshield wiper finish

Topics: Spanish Acceleration Drill with Jeff Salzenstein · Improve Your Racket Head Speed · Building the Forehand Into a Weapon · Common Mistakes with Forehand Acceleration · Swing Aggressively at the Right Time · Avoid the Passive Forehand Swing

High-Performance Spanish Training with the Acemate S10 | First Steps to Real Robot Training

1.1K views · 4mo ago · 10:30

High-Performance Spanish Training with the Acemate S10 | The First Steps to a Real Robot Training Partner Offer: Extra $50 OFF Valid: June 23 – July 6 What does the future of high-performance Spanish tennis training look like?

Topics: Acemate S10: Can a Ball Machine Rally With You? · Stationary Ball Machine Mode · Spanish In-and-Out Drill · Using the Catchment Net as a Target · Inside-Out Forehand Target Drill · Spanish Butterfly Drill

🇪🇸 Spanish Power Building Drills for Explosive Racquet Speed ⚡

1.9K views · 4mo ago · 3:54

Spanish Power Building Drills In this video I share several Spanish acceleration drills that I use with tournament players of different ages to develop explosive power, racquet speed, and dynamic stroke production. These drills use close-range feeding, rapid tempo, and low incoming pace to force the player to generate acceleration independently.

Topics: Favorite Spanish Acceleration Drill · 8-Year-Old Superstar Technique · One-Handed Backhand & Elastic Forehand · Big Loops vs. Natural Fluidity · Coach Feeding Trick · Eyes, Preparation & Neural Demand

How Nationally Ranked Juniors Build Backhand Power

1.4K views · 4mo ago · 8:05

Want a more powerful and reliable backhand? In this training session, I work with two nationally ranked junior players to develop greater backhand power using Spanish training principles. We focus on creating space, using both arms in harmony, generating lift and extension, and building power from a strong athletic base.

Topics: Tip 1: Create Space From the Ball · Tip 2: Use Both Arms Together · Tip 3: Swing Low to High for Topspin · Tip 4: Rotate the Hips and Shoulders · Tip 5: Build a Strong Leg Foundation · Stay Relaxed and Whip the Racket

Can YOU Train Like a Tennis Phenom? | Vlada Hranchar

1.7K views · 4mo ago · 4:01

Guest: Vlada Hranchar

In these special narrated training clips Chris Lewit works with tennis phenom Vlada Hranchar, showcasing the intensity, focus, and technical precision required to develop at the highest levels of the game. Every drill has a purpose, every rep matters, and every detail counts.

Topics: Training Clips with Vlada Rancher · One of the Most Talented Students I’ve Coached · Early Rally Clip · Shortening the Forehand Backswing · Classic Spanish Backhand Drill · Building the Forehand Weapon

The Truth About Reaching a 12 UTR and Playing Elite D1 Tennis

924 views · 5mo ago · 42:02

Prodigy Maker Tennis Show EP 122 What does it really take to reach a 12 UTR for boys or a 10 UTR for girls and become recruitable for elite Division 1 college tennis? In this video podcast, I break down the key steps parents and players need to understand to develop high-level junior tennis players capable of competing at the top college level.

Chris Lewit Tennis Students & Campers Over the Years—2026 Edition

1.1K views · 5mo ago · 8:48

A slideshow celebrating Chris Lewit Tennis students and campers from over the years—updated for 2026. This is not a complete list, but it is a good one! Apologies to any players we missed—there are more great ones to add for next year.

German No-Nail Line Installation Made Simple

307 views · 5mo ago · 4:39

Clay court owner tips on how to install German no-nail tennis court lines. Learn practical setup advice, line placement, clay court maintenance details, and common installation tips for cleaner, longer-lasting court lines.

Topics: No nails: German clay court lines · Installing the metal anchors · How the steel spikes hold PVC lines · When anchors don’t line up · Using 6-inch nails in a pinch · How to sink the lines into clay