Thanks Thomas! I especially like the idea of high preparation on the one handed backhand. That's the stroke I dislike most 😝 I'll definitely try that. Jens
Yep, best tip ever, I have been trying what other channels are saying, like low to high but contact up top (same swing path but higher contact), ball always goes even higher and out, hard to time the contact.... his advice of high preparation + pull across...so simple and it works well, just not a lot of power, but it works and I get good control as well. I think other channels also recommend slicing high balls most of the time, or moving back, moving forward to take it on the rise etc...sometimes you just don't have time. This is the best tip ever.
Thanks for posting the playing high ball, especially that by returning with the annoying high ball, very tactical shot, great idea, otherwise, by returning with a low ball, you will give your opponent a-sitting-duck-shot to nail you back. Reflecting back your playing low ball session, it makes a lot of sense. 100% agreeable.
It just looks different but idea is the same: prepare higher, hit the ball horizontally or slightly up and focus on depth, not on power. I'll see what I can do in the future for that topic...
Thanks Thomas, good tips! The issue is when we try to neutralize the high balls, our opponent can rush to the net and get an easy volley. This kind of play is effective at rec level because most cannot attack the high balls.
Excellent video Tomaz, thank you. Would you recommend the same high backhand coil when you are attempting a topspin lob, for example when you are running wide to get a lob over your doubles partner and both opponents rush the net?
The one thing I would say is most amateurs play doubles, and that high clearance shot is gonna get taken at the net, or even smashed so it doesn't work particularly well.
Yeap! That makes sense. When I do that I can wait for the opportunity to attack. But when I try to attack moon balls from the baseline I usually make a mistake. The problem I have when I play a "pusher" or a moon baller is that I tend to lose patience. :( I need to accept to play longer rallies. There is no other way to deal with counter punchers if you are not a high level player.
Yes, you have to accept longer rallies. Even at pro level very long rallies happen here and there and they can sustain them: th-cam.com/video/qvY9Jl7CI7U/w-d-xo.html
@@feeltennis You are 100% right! The worst thing is that I know that since I watch the pros but strangely enough I have the bad habit of watching my good shots thinking that the ball won't come back. :( I need to change that for sure. Thanks for your response and the link. :) I will subscribe to your channel.
@@feeltennis I have a challenge for you. I need mental help for players who think that they will never miss the shot they want to make. That's my case. ;) Don't be soft on us when you do these videos. I need a strong dose of reality even if I know my problem. Thanks for your response. :)
@@aryusure1943 Sounds good! Well, it all depends on the target size. If you aim in a big target enough then the belief that you will not miss is great, confidence is very important to play tennis well. But if you want to hit one foot from the sideline when attacking and you believe that you will always hit that area, then you are not realistic and deluding yourself. The reality will keep showing you the truth but our mind can find ways to give ourself an excuse for why for some strange reason we missed. "How could I have missed that!" is the most common expression of all tennis players around the world. They are all denying the reality and trying to defend their belief of how they are able to hit small targets consistently. So the ultimate goal is not to fight with reality but see what it's telling you and align with it.
Tactically exactly the same. These videos are not really technical, it's more about how you want the ball to fly and where to aim. Maybe check this more technical video from Muratoglou: th-cam.com/video/0KWUyfT9lNA/w-d-xo.html
I really appreciate your content, in general it has been very helpful. On this one, however, I am curious why hitting a down angle would be harder than a higher ball (not a lob or moon ball) which could be hit down decisively by the opponent mid-court with a 1st volley or low smash? When I hit a high ball down it is more like a serve angle and makes it difficult for the opponent to adjust, they often hit it up into volley or overhead territory. I understand this is more risk with the net but I often aim at the service line (again, similar to serve), and in general any shot not practiced is more risky. I will try both approaches and see how things go. Thanks!
If you hit a high ball down and you are behind the baseline, that ball will then bounce right into the ideal strike zone of your opponent. That makes is very easy to play. Hitting the ball with speed is also useless because at such long flight the ball will have lost half of the speed by the time it reaches your opponent. If your opponent has difficulty to adjust then they are 3.0 - 3.5 NTRP level. At 4.0 and higher you will achieve absolutely nothing with such ball... (unless you are well inside the court)
Thank you for this nice video! Question Is there a difference between a stop volley and a drop volley? An instructor was saying that there is a difference, looked like same shot to me, is there such a thing as a stop volley? I'm confused now. Thank you appreciate
Thank you Thomas , nice to have you back and your expertise ❤️🎾
Good clear instructions and common sense
Thank you always! Your videos are excellent!
thx Thomas, your video's make me improve continuously and give always a good image of every specific situation
best teacher online
Happy to hear that, thank you for the feedback!
Thank you…..will practice this afternoon with the Slinger…👍🏼
Thanks Thomas! I especially like the idea of high preparation on the one handed backhand. That's the stroke I dislike most 😝
I'll definitely try that. Jens
Glad you liked it!
Yep, best tip ever, I have been trying what other channels are saying, like low to high but contact up top (same swing path but higher contact), ball always goes even higher and out, hard to time the contact.... his advice of high preparation + pull across...so simple and it works well, just not a lot of power, but it works and I get good control as well. I think other channels also recommend slicing high balls most of the time, or moving back, moving forward to take it on the rise etc...sometimes you just don't have time. This is the best tip ever.
Thanks for posting the playing high ball, especially that by returning with the annoying high ball, very tactical shot, great idea, otherwise, by returning with a low ball, you will give your opponent a-sitting-duck-shot to nail you back.
Reflecting back your playing low ball session, it makes a lot of sense.
100% agreeable.
Great job. That high backhand gives my students a lot of problems.
Thanks Thomas, I like the tip to keep it simple returning HB.
Thanks! I fell need improve timing for HB and of course now would check elbow position. video helpful.
Very good advice for single hand backhand, please make a video for 2 handers on high balls because it is all different...
It just looks different but idea is the same: prepare higher, hit the ball horizontally or slightly up and focus on depth, not on power. I'll see what I can do in the future for that topic...
I am now training to slice high balls forehand. Could you make video about this , Thomaz ?
Thank you for your good tips
Best video on this subject. Would love to see you address it again on balls only reaching mid court, couple feet inside baseline.
Thanks! More videos to come on the topic of tactics, right now I am focused on completing most the technique topics...
Great vid as always. THanks
Thanks!
Thank you Tomaz!!
Thanks Thomas, good tips! The issue is when we try to neutralize the high balls, our opponent can rush to the net and get an easy volley. This kind of play is effective at rec level because most cannot attack the high balls.
Yes , that is true. It is even get worse when playing double. Opponent already waiting on the net to hit ..
Perfect, simply perfect...
Excellent video Tomaz, thank you. Would you recommend the same high backhand coil when you are attempting a topspin lob, for example when you are running wide to get a lob over your doubles partner and both opponents rush the net?
Great question ! it gives an easy ball to smash / poach for the opponents ?!
How if we just slice the high balls ? It gives much sharper return to opponent . And it is much easier to do.
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/nq9dalYyHJE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks. Good stuff.
The one thing I would say is most amateurs play doubles, and that high clearance shot is gonna get taken at the net, or even smashed so it doesn't work particularly well.
I demonstrate singles situations.
great as usual
Super coach.. Thankssss
Yeap! That makes sense. When I do that I can wait for the opportunity to attack. But when I try to attack moon balls from the baseline I usually make a mistake.
The problem I have when I play a "pusher" or a moon baller is that I tend to lose patience. :(
I need to accept to play longer rallies. There is no other way to deal with counter punchers if you are not a high level player.
Yes, you have to accept longer rallies. Even at pro level very long rallies happen here and there and they can sustain them: th-cam.com/video/qvY9Jl7CI7U/w-d-xo.html
@@feeltennis You are 100% right! The worst thing is that I know that since I watch the pros but strangely enough I have the bad habit of watching my good shots thinking that the ball won't come back. :(
I need to change that for sure.
Thanks for your response and the link. :)
I will subscribe to your channel.
@@aryusure1943 Wonderful, I plan to share many more tactical and mental game tips in the future.
@@feeltennis I have a challenge for you. I need mental help for players who think that they will never miss the shot they want to make. That's my case. ;)
Don't be soft on us when you do these videos. I need a strong dose of reality even if I know my problem.
Thanks for your response. :)
@@aryusure1943 Sounds good! Well, it all depends on the target size. If you aim in a big target enough then the belief that you will not miss is great, confidence is very important to play tennis well. But if you want to hit one foot from the sideline when attacking and you believe that you will always hit that area, then you are not realistic and deluding yourself. The reality will keep showing you the truth but our mind can find ways to give ourself an excuse for why for some strange reason we missed. "How could I have missed that!" is the most common expression of all tennis players around the world. They are all denying the reality and trying to defend their belief of how they are able to hit small targets consistently. So the ultimate goal is not to fight with reality but see what it's telling you and align with it.
Good day and thanks for this wonderful video, I have a question........how do you play high balls if you're a double handed back hand player
Tactically exactly the same. These videos are not really technical, it's more about how you want the ball to fly and where to aim. Maybe check this more technical video from Muratoglou: th-cam.com/video/0KWUyfT9lNA/w-d-xo.html
High ball and inside the court. What to do?
What if opponent plays a moon ball and is instantly going to the net? Considering he is tall and got good volley skills and smash
Then you need to drop the ball to their feet and make them volley upwards so that you can attempt to pass them on the next shot.
I really appreciate your content, in general it has been very helpful. On this one, however, I am curious why hitting a down angle would be harder than a higher ball (not a lob or moon ball) which could be hit down decisively by the opponent mid-court with a 1st volley or low smash?
When I hit a high ball down it is more like a serve angle and makes it difficult for the opponent to adjust, they often hit it up into volley or overhead territory. I understand this is more risk with the net but I often aim at the service line (again, similar to serve), and in general any shot not practiced is more risky.
I will try both approaches and see how things go. Thanks!
If you hit a high ball down and you are behind the baseline, that ball will then bounce right into the ideal strike zone of your opponent. That makes is very easy to play. Hitting the ball with speed is also useless because at such long flight the ball will have lost half of the speed by the time it reaches your opponent. If your opponent has difficulty to adjust then they are 3.0 - 3.5 NTRP level. At 4.0 and higher you will achieve absolutely nothing with such ball... (unless you are well inside the court)
Thank you for this nice video! Question Is there a difference between a stop volley and a drop volley? An instructor was saying that there is a difference, looked like same shot to me, is there such a thing as a stop volley? I'm confused now. Thank you appreciate
Hi, in my view they are one and the same thing, just a different way of naming the shot...
@@feeltennis Thank you! 🙏
Do you change your grip on the racket at all for high balls?
No, same grip for all heights.
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What about slicing the ball?
That's possible too, here are some backhand slice tips: th-cam.com/video/nq9dalYyHJE/w-d-xo.html