Ales: measurable tennis stroke development
Ales started working with Stakhovsky Tennis to improve the quality, power, and efficiency of his groundstrokes. The work focused on the technical structure behind each shot.
Ales increased his highest measured forehand ball speed from 98 km/h to 120 km/h after 2 months, a gain of 22 km/h or 22.4%. After 1 month of focused backhand work, his highest measured backhand ball speed increased from 81 km/h to 103 km/h, a gain of 22 km/h or 27.2%.
Evidence status: These are first-party measurements from Stakhovsky Tennis records. The source does not state the measurement device, test protocol, test conditions, number of attempts, exact test dates, or training frequency. It does not provide independent validation.
Overview
Ales started working with Stakhovsky Tennis to improve the quality, power, and efficiency of his groundstrokes.
The goal was not simply to hit harder. The training improved preparation, timing, spacing, body use, contact point, balance, and acceleration through the ball.
Starting point
At the start, Ales' highest measured forehand ball speed was 98 km/h. His highest measured backhand ball speed was 81 km/h.
These baseline measurements gave the coach a clear reference point and made it possible to track whether the technical work produced a measurable result.
Development process
The training focused on six technical priorities:
- Better spacing from the ball
- More efficient weight transfer
- Cleaner contact point
- Stronger acceleration through contact
- More stable swing path
- Better balance before and after the shot
The aim was to build strokes that were faster, more repeatable, and more useful in real tennis situations.
Measured improvements
| Stroke | Before | After | Measured improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forehand max ball speed | 98 km/h | 120 km/h after 2 months | +22 km/h / +22.4% |
| Backhand max ball speed | 81 km/h | 103 km/h after 1 month | +22 km/h / +27.2% |
Ales increased his highest measured forehand ball speed from 98 km/h to 120 km/h after 2 months of work.
After 1 month of focused backhand work, his highest measured backhand ball speed increased from 81 km/h to 103 km/h.
Coaching conclusion
Ales' progress shows the value of structured technical development. The improvement did not come from simply trying to swing harder. It came from better spacing, balance, contact point, body rotation, weight transfer, and acceleration through the ball.
When the technical structure becomes more efficient, the player can produce more ball speed while keeping the stroke controlled and repeatable.
This is the Stakhovsky Tennis approach: identify the highest-impact technical priorities, train them with structure, measure the result, and help the player build a stronger game over time.
Key takeaway
Forehand: +22.4% in 2 months | Backhand: +27.2% in 1 month
Focused technical work produced clear, measurable gains in both groundstrokes.
Method and limits
The table compares the highest measured ball speed at the start with the value recorded after the stated work period. The forehand was measured again after 2 months and the backhand after 1 month. The source does not state the device, test protocol, conditions, number of attempts, exact dates, or training frequency. These results apply to Ales and do not promise the same result for another player. The source does not provide independent validation.
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