Just 3 ago I was practicing this king of hit on the wall and wondering why there is not much info on how and when it should be used in court. Now I know it better. Thanks Simon
Exactly, the most crucial part of the video for me, I've always felt awkward with my footwork and body position when trying to play an aggressive forehand slice down the line, now I know why :) @@TopTennisTrainingOfficial does the same thing apply to an attacking down the line backhand slice? Should I do the cross behind step there as well? (with the other foot obviously)
Hey Simon. Good for you for putting this up! Other than for extreme on the run stretch replies, most pros have frowned on forehand slice ever since the baseline game took prominence - whether for returns or rallies. A knife forehand slice used sparingly as a response to a good inside out forehand, however, can be both defensive if time is short and also offensive as it presents a trajectory and spin that is foreign and therefore usually a surprise (especially from a lefty to a righty's backhand) - often drawing an error, floater or at least a defensive response. Nice to see you are bucking the trend with yet another great lesson. Best
Great video, I do love that shot as it feels natural for me ,as i play what we call today old style tennis, but I know I have so much room for improvement !!!!!!!!!!!
Very well done! Comprehensive and I really liked the incorporation of SloMo video to make it easier to see what you’re doing with the racket. Keep up the good work and thanks for all your efforts to help improve tennis players....
Great video lesson on a shot often overlooked in coaching and training; remarkable also the abundance of details explained, both technical and tactical.
Very helpful when the player is late to reach the sweet spot for hitting a forehand …a perfectly executed forehand slice can be a winner if placed just across the net …
Outdoor tennis season just started this week in Nova Scotia with the nets going up on public outdoor courts, if you are good playing in 10C. I plan to practice with your video on my tennis ball machine all month. This is a shot I just do not have but see pros on TV use all of the time.
I am a 3.5 leftie that likes to backhand slice, backhand top spin drive and forehand top spin drive. I have to figure out your rightie instructions as there is a lot packed into your video to develop muscle memory on.
hey simon, just a small production suggestion from an audio tech - applying a high pass filter to the audio in your editing software (or simply turning down the low frequencies on the equalizer) you'll reduce that wind noise greatly (assuming you don't have a wind screen for your camera). love the videos as always, and thanks for doing this one in particular. i struggle with forehand slice.
Thank you for the tips 👍 we just got a couple of clip on mics to make it easier to film in wind since we normally use shotgun mics but when windy it picks it up too much. And now the courts will be shut for lockdown 2.0 🙁
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons sorry to hear. We’re bracing for wave 2 (and 4 more years of a retard) here stateside. The EQ thing I mentioned, set at around 60-80hz, will get rid of the low end noise without effecting the quality of your voice overs. Cheers Simon
Excellent tutorial...wish I used the slice on the forehand more during my playing days, especially in a defensive position (always tried to hit my way out of trouble). Thanks for posting!
I can't describe how amazing your channel is. I've watched a lot of tennis videos and you have the best tennis lessons hands down. Everything is well explained and well demonstrated, and it's clear you guys know what you're talking about, unlike some channels that give misinformation. Thank you for these lessons!
Yet another great video. This is a shot that is underused by players at all levels. Thanks for sharing the correct techniques. I have had opponents say it not a real shot, but I kept the point anyway>
Good video as always. A video on slices returns of serve could be great. A player like Wawrinka often use slices on returns of serve which allow him to return serve with enough security cause he's not extremely great returner. Hi from France !
Slice is good when it bounces in the weird zone that's almost an overhead but not high enough. Best training for a slice is honestly working hard on volleys. Volleys are usually hit with backspin so a slice is just volley hit further back
What would you say is the best racket under 100 pounds/dollars? Because I wanna play good but I can’t spend loads of money. Love the vids and thanks for this lesson
Great tips! I'm a bit confused about slicing just like volleys vs slicing by slapping on the ball. I have tried hitting my FH slice i've actually felt good, it skids off the surface and hard for my opponents to get under.
Coach, one serious question to you: What do you think of Monica Niculescu and her extreme tactics of forehand slice? TBH I believe I could beat all kinds of male rec players if I had skills of her level. Would you rather agree with me?
Very unorthodox players are hard to beat because most players haven’t trained to defeat that style. Monica would beat all rec players for sure, no doubts about that
I think the advice was good. The only thing I question is if people need to change the forehand grip at all. I watch pros who appear to vary the motion slightly for all the scenarios the instructor is advocating. The backhand/forehand motion cant be the same simply because they are mechanically different because of where the arm connects. Good info though.
As in you would slice with your usual forehand grip? For example, a player using a semi western or western forehand grip would keep that grip and try to slice with it? You can try it yourself, let me know how your wrist is afterwards 😂
Hello Simon, in this video on how to hit the perfect Tennis Forehand Slice in 5 simple steps what is the name and brand of the Completely White Tennis Racquet you are using during the video?
Fun fact my forehand slice is actually better than my regular forehand, sometimes I only hit 5 or 6 forhands in a set and it really pisses my couch off😂.
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I think you have presented everything that I feel a need for. Nice to have all of that in my library. I especially appreciate the material you uploaded during pandemic to help us stay connected and active.
It would certainly piss off a lot of opponents. I imagine a WTA player would have decent success doing so, the guys would probably overpower them in general but remember Santoro was a tricky opponent for many
Smash that like button if you're happy we finally made this lesson
Are u guys still doing the clinics in NYC for next year?
@@cesarcarrillo9537 It all depends on the travel situation by next year. We hope to be back doing the clinics but it doesn't look good right now
Yeah nice from you
Just 3 ago I was practicing this king of hit on the wall and wondering why there is not much info on how and when it should be used in court. Now I know it better. Thanks Simon
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Step behind on the approach is exactly what I was here for, now to implement as I’ve been floating these out like crazy. Thanks!
Good luck with the improvements 👍
All the best
Simon
Exactly, the most crucial part of the video for me, I've always felt awkward with my footwork and body position when trying to play an aggressive forehand slice down the line, now I know why :)
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial does the same thing apply to an attacking down the line backhand slice? Should I do the cross behind step there as well? (with the other foot obviously)
Ahhh step behind on forehand slice approach. Great tip! I was floating a few long because I didn't do the step behind footwork. Thanks!
Fantastic!
Hey Simon. Good for you for putting this up! Other than for extreme on the run stretch replies, most pros have frowned on forehand slice ever since the baseline game took prominence - whether for returns or rallies. A knife forehand slice used sparingly as a response to a good inside out forehand, however, can be both defensive if time is short and also offensive as it presents a trajectory and spin that is foreign and therefore usually a surprise (especially from a lefty to a righty's backhand) - often drawing an error, floater or at least a defensive response. Nice to see you are bucking the trend with yet another great lesson. Best
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Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Great video, I do love that shot as it feels natural for me ,as i play what we call today old style tennis, but I know I have so much room for improvement !!!!!!!!!!!
It’s my fav shot too. It’s so natural to me as well. I guess I play old style tennis as well lol
Very well done! Comprehensive and I really liked the incorporation of SloMo video to make it easier to see what you’re doing with the racket. Keep up the good work and thanks for all your efforts to help improve tennis players....
Thank you for the support
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Thank you! So helpful. And one of the only lessons on this I could find on TH-cam.
Glad it was helpful!
All the best
Simon
Great video lesson on a shot often overlooked in coaching and training; remarkable also the abundance of details explained, both technical and tactical.
Very helpful when the player is late to reach the sweet spot for hitting a forehand …a perfectly executed forehand slice can be a winner if placed just across the net …
Outdoor tennis season just started this week in Nova Scotia with the nets going up on public outdoor courts, if you are good playing in 10C.
I plan to practice with your video on my tennis ball machine all month. This is a shot I just do not have but see pros on TV use all of the time.
I am a 3.5 leftie that likes to backhand slice, backhand top spin drive and forehand top spin drive. I have to figure out your rightie instructions as there is a lot packed into your video to develop muscle memory on.
hey simon, just a small production suggestion from an audio tech - applying a high pass filter to the audio in your editing software (or simply turning down the low frequencies on the equalizer) you'll reduce that wind noise greatly (assuming you don't have a wind screen for your camera). love the videos as always, and thanks for doing this one in particular. i struggle with forehand slice.
Thank you for the tips 👍 we just got a couple of clip on mics to make it easier to film in wind since we normally use shotgun mics but when windy it picks it up too much. And now the courts will be shut for lockdown 2.0 🙁
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons sorry to hear. We’re bracing for wave 2 (and 4 more years of a retard) here stateside. The EQ thing I mentioned, set at around 60-80hz, will get rid of the low end noise without effecting the quality of your voice overs. Cheers Simon
I enjoyed and learnt from this video. Thank you for this wonderful detailed presentation.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent tutorial...wish I used the slice on the forehand more during my playing days, especially in a defensive position (always tried to hit my way out of trouble). Thanks for posting!
Thank you for watching
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
I can't describe how amazing your channel is. I've watched a lot of tennis videos and you have the best tennis lessons hands down. Everything is well explained and well demonstrated, and it's clear you guys know what you're talking about, unlike some channels that give misinformation. Thank you for these lessons!
Thanks for the amazing support 🙏
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Yet another great video. This is a shot that is underused by players at all levels. Thanks for sharing the correct techniques. I have had opponents say it not a real shot, but I kept the point anyway>
Sumon!! I will utilize your coachning of the slice forehand tomorrow and then have it in my toolbox for future use. Thank you!!
Thanks! I've learned a lot from this video
My pleasure
Excellent video!!! Thank you very very much.
Is a forehand slice a good alternative instead of the backhand slice?
I would say a forehand slice is a good tool to have on top of your backhand slice. You don’t have to have only one, both can be a great help
Great Simon. You guys are the best..
Thank you for your support Miguel
Great teaching!Thank you for your video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Thank you as i have been wanting to develop this forehand slice. Great instructions
Glad it was helpful!
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Wow! We have been on a tennis lesson trip since last week and we really want to go to your court.
Maybe in 2021 👍
Im coming here for Padel instead of Tennis, im struggling to slice the ball more coz am using continental grip, thanks for this, very useful
This is really helpful Simon 🙌🏻 . Is there any video about how to crush high balls with the backhand? ( two handed)
This video might help you with the higher backhands - th-cam.com/video/GmgG1rJVaB0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this vedio. I do mostly slice and ended up in getting Tennis elbow lately . Will too much slice causes Tennis elbow ?
Try to relax your elbows when you slice. Keep a slight bend in the arm, extending too much can cause tennis elbow
These videos are extremely helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you for watching 👍
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Nothing in particular.
YES!!!!!!! Great video! I needed this! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Good video as always. A video on slices returns of serve could be great. A player like Wawrinka often use slices on returns of serve which allow him to return serve with enough security cause he's not extremely great returner.
Hi from France !
Many of the concepts covered in this lesson would apply to the forehand slice return. Shorter swing of course and stepping in more
Slice is good when it bounces in the weird zone that's almost an overhead but not high enough.
Best training for a slice is honestly working hard on volleys. Volleys are usually hit with backspin so a slice is just volley hit further back
Thank you very much Simon !!
Thank you for watching 👍
Can you guys please do a video on how to control your power with serve or how to get a consistent serve
Here you go - th-cam.com/video/WR-QgYYvu7U/w-d-xo.html
Hi simon, great stuff as usual. well done. just want to ask you this tennis and squash club, is it in oxford?
Yes, this club is in Oxford 👍
Can you do a tutorial on how to serve better? What drills to do in order to reach a consistent serve?
Work on building a consistent kick serve - th-cam.com/video/3nCowmjgN6w/w-d-xo.html
Great work...thank you very much
What would you say is the best racket under 100 pounds/dollars? Because I wanna play good but I can’t spend loads of money. Love the vids and thanks for this lesson
So many factors to consider but many websites will sell older models for under 100 so check them out and look for sale rackets
Great tips! I'm a bit confused about slicing just like volleys vs slicing by slapping on the ball. I have tried hitting my FH slice i've actually felt good, it skids off the surface and hard for my opponents to get under.
Thank you for watching
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
thanks for your advices !!
Great video, as usual :)
Tell us Simon... wich model is that beautiful white racquet ?
The all-white frame is a prototype racket I was testing a few years ago
Love this video
Thank you for the support 👍
thanks, from san juan argentina
Thank you for watching 👍
Can i know what your racket is?
Good video.
Thanks!
Ahhh common Simon please say "Choppa grip" as an American I quite enjoy it when you say it.
Choppa is proppa
How do you follow through on a forehand slice? Is side spin something you want to mix in? If so, when?
finally thank you
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That frustrated moan at 9:15 😂 too real
good stuff
Thanks for watching 👍
Coach, one serious question to you: What do you think of Monica Niculescu and her extreme tactics of forehand slice? TBH I believe I could beat all kinds of male rec players if I had skills of her level. Would you rather agree with me?
Very unorthodox players are hard to beat because most players haven’t trained to defeat that style. Monica would beat all rec players for sure, no doubts about that
I think the advice was good. The only thing I question is if people need to change the forehand grip at all. I watch pros who appear to vary the motion slightly for all the scenarios the instructor is advocating. The backhand/forehand motion cant be the same simply because they are mechanically different because of where the arm connects. Good info though.
As in you would slice with your usual forehand grip? For example, a player using a semi western or western forehand grip would keep that grip and try to slice with it?
You can try it yourself, let me know how your wrist is afterwards 😂
Beautiful stroke, it is obsolete these days but very useful in offense and defense!
Absolutely 👍
Hello Simon, in this video on how to hit the perfect Tennis Forehand Slice in 5 simple steps what is the name and brand of the Completely White Tennis Racquet you are using during the video?
Looks like the new Wilson Shift. Amazing racquet!
🔥👍Topwork.
We try! Thanks for the support!
Great
Agassi is the only player I can think of who used the fh slice much, always as a defensive shot when he was stretched wide.
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray all use it
What’s your racquet?
Dunlop CX 200 tour
Many coaches don’t encourage forehand slices as a substitute for forehand smash
Happy Halloween!!! guys
Happy Halloween 👻
Puis je utiliser la prise semie western pour le coup droit slice.
Can’t get much spin with that grip?
Fun fact my forehand slice is actually better than my regular forehand, sometimes I only hit 5 or 6 forhands in a set and it really pisses my couch off😂.
The forehand slice is a very underrated shot. Keeps the ball low, hard to attack and can be very consistent
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Fabrice Santoro is a pretty highly ranked player who mostly sliced his forhand.
Just got back from the courts where I could not find a decent slice forehand. Hurried back home to have you bail me out.
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Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
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Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I think you have presented everything that I feel a need for. Nice to have all of that in my library. I especially appreciate the material you uploaded during pandemic to help us stay connected and active.
Learning to isolate your body helps
Correct me if I'm wrong. This is the first time TTT has made a video on this topic.
For TH-cam yes. We have done lessons on the forehand slice before inside our forehand courses
Racket give away pls
In November we’ll be doing one 👍
I dont like it I love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂
Awesome 😎 thank you 🙏
😊
I always think of it like skipping a rock
Yes, good comparison
Yessss.
too much winds noises.... redo vedio may be.
Thanks for the feedback
Imagine a tour player only using slice on serve, forehand, backhand, and volleys 😆😆😆
It would certainly piss off a lot of opponents. I imagine a WTA player would have decent success doing so, the guys would probably overpower them in general but remember Santoro was a tricky opponent for many
:)
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Thanks for your awesome instructions, Simon! You’re the best!
Thank you for the support Karen.
Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2022?
Best regards,
Simon