There are 4 most common volley myths that I dispel in this free course: www.feeltennis.net/volley-course/. Read the comments below and you will see how many misconceptions of the volley circle around - like firm wrist, no backswing, always having to step into the ball and so on...
i was taught to volley with a stiff wrist, so as to ensure the direction of the ball. Now I understand why I lack power in my volleys. Very generous explanations, Tomaz!
Thank you .! Very unique for us to see the movement of the bal synchronised with body movement from the top with your effective and creative explanations .. thank you very much 😊
The only volley coaching that I have had before this was for a punch volley (very close to net). This video provides an entirely different skill and technique. Thank you for this and the free 4-part mini-course as a starter into this area. My opinion is that the top-down video provides a very nice compliment to side or behind views (nice when you blend in multiple views). Shows the both arms alignment and the wrist lag very clearly. Top view does not show the backspin dynamic as in the other views so the explanation is very good that you provide. I find this top drone view VERY good for showing the stability of the weight/footwork and the rotation/timing around the weight transfer/foot placement. It was similar on the forehand/backhand drone videos - extremely great to see. The other part that was clear I find in this view was the non-rotation of body in backhand volley which I did not see before. Thank you so much. It helps put the whole technique together. You asked if there was interest in seeing more of this type of footage showing variations - my vote: yes please. Interested to find help on footwork on lead-up to volley. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing/learning more. Best regards.
Never heard the lag explained like that. I definitely try not to swing and I’ve been stuck struggling with my volleys. Would love more videos with different types of volleys like you mentioned. Thanks.
We can swing somewhat when we have time, don't swing when you don't have time. Focus on hitting in the right contact point with good feel and the amount of swing takes care of itself. Check out the free volley course that dispels 4 myths of volleying: www.feeltennis.net/volley-course/
OMG, thank you. I now understand why I have never been able to volley with a continental grip. I have literally zero degrees of flexibility in my wrist. I will use whatever grip allows me to volley or block the ball depending on its speed.
You are absolutely right, the laid back wrist is what misses in our club coaches lessons the most. This can be seen very good in the top view, and it helps a lot. Another thing is the weight transfer first on the outside leg and only then on the other one; I was taught to step directly on the left one (forehand) respectively the right one (backhand). What I'd like to see from this view is high volleys plus volleys with short reaction time, when there is nearly no time for weight transfer. Thank you very much for your outstanding explanations, especially as they are for free; for sure I soon will buy courses, or a membership, for my own good and because your excellent work has to be valued more.
Thanks for the feedback! I also address all these common volley myths in the free course! Will keep your suggestions in mind for future top down videos.
Thanks! Ok, noted, will keep in mind for future top view videos. It will look very similar. ;) The most common mistake on high volleys is that players close the racket face and hit often in the net. So generally the racket angle is very similar, just the downward swing path is steeper.
Glad to be released from the 4 old rules you described. Also, what grip do you use on the backhand volley in your video? Hvala and keep up the good work, Tomaz.
You should be able to volley on both sides with a Continental grip eventually because when you need quick reactions like in doubles, you will not have any time to adjust the grip. In reality, I have a slight shift of maybe 1-2 millimeters on the forehand volley from the Continental grip slightly towards the Eastern forehand grip as it feels more stable. When you are approaching the net in singles or doubles, you may be able to find that slight shift of the grip for the forehand volley after many many approaches. The backhand volley grip is a perfect Continental grip and feels very stable like that which also applies to the backhand slice.
On the backanh I noticed that your racket start facing to the sky. It should give more swing and stability toward the ground at the impact point both in your wrist and shoulder. I used this technique for high ball only I 'll give it a try
On most volleys you need some backspin to control the ball flight. So that open racket face that closes into contact is a supination of the forearm working the same way as in a backhand slice. It gives you power and backspin - check it also on the backhand top view video: th-cam.com/video/WPuWVWRXwTc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Tomasz, very insightful. For low volleys below the net is the preperation and follow theough the same? and would love to hear the best way to recover to a ready position after contact and follow through.
Yes, for low volleys it would look very similar, it would depend also on the speed of the incoming ball. As for the best way to recover, my first answer would be not to overthink it. Try to recover quickly and let your feet figure it out. And to advise you better I would need to see how you do it and then see if it's inefficient or not...
You learned wrong, not your fault. "Keep the racket in front" applies only to very short reaction times like volley-to-volley situations in doubles. But like I explain in the video, I do not make a backswing, my arm is in front of me, only the racket head goes back because of a laid back wrist. You need a laid back wrist in order to have a "punch" or a slice on the ball, otherwise you will have no power at all.
There are 4 most common volley myths that I dispel in this free course: www.feeltennis.net/volley-course/. Read the comments below and you will see how many misconceptions of the volley circle around - like firm wrist, no backswing, always having to step into the ball and so on...
thank you so much Mr Tomaz. This is so helpful and it helps me improve alots. You point out all of my mistakes when volleying.
I watched many tennis coaches online and the best is Tomaz
i was taught to volley with a stiff wrist, so as to ensure the direction of the ball. Now I understand why I lack power in my volleys. Very generous explanations, Tomaz!
I like your definition of backswing. Thank you.
Thomas, this is pure Physics.
Thx
Thank you again and again. I use your classes to improve my technique and the on court classes to practice them!!!. Best!
Wonderful to hear!
Thank you .! Very unique for us to see the movement of the bal synchronised with body movement from the top with your effective and creative explanations .. thank you very much 😊
Glad you liked it!
As always Tomaz, great video.
Excellent point on the racket head lag behind you. I will put it in practice.
Thank you so much!
Welcome, thanks for the feedback!
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good stuff
The only volley coaching that I have had before this was for a punch volley (very close to net). This video provides an entirely different skill and technique. Thank you for this and the free 4-part mini-course as a starter into this area.
My opinion is that the top-down video provides a very nice compliment to side or behind views (nice when you blend in multiple views). Shows the both arms alignment and the wrist lag very clearly. Top view does not show the backspin dynamic as in the other views so the explanation is very good that you provide. I find this top drone view VERY good for showing the stability of the weight/footwork and the rotation/timing around the weight transfer/foot placement. It was similar on the forehand/backhand drone videos - extremely great to see. The other part that was clear I find in this view was the non-rotation of body in backhand volley which I did not see before. Thank you so much. It helps put the whole technique together.
You asked if there was interest in seeing more of this type of footage showing variations - my vote: yes please. Interested to find help on footwork on lead-up to volley. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing/learning more. Best regards.
Thanks for the kind feedback! I'll keep your suggestions in mind for future top view volley videos!
Great lesson as always!
Never heard the lag explained like that. I definitely try not to swing and I’ve been stuck struggling with my volleys. Would love more videos with different types of volleys like you mentioned. Thanks.
We can swing somewhat when we have time, don't swing when you don't have time. Focus on hitting in the right contact point with good feel and the amount of swing takes care of itself. Check out the free volley course that dispels 4 myths of volleying: www.feeltennis.net/volley-course/
@ got it thanks
Excelent point of view
OMG, thank you. I now understand why I have never been able to volley with a continental grip. I have literally zero degrees of flexibility in my wrist. I will use whatever grip allows me to volley or block the ball depending on its speed.
You are absolutely right, the laid back wrist is what misses in our club coaches lessons the most. This can be seen very good in the top view, and it helps a lot. Another thing is the weight transfer first on the outside leg and only then on the other one; I was taught to step directly on the left one (forehand) respectively the right one (backhand). What I'd like to see from this view is high volleys plus volleys with short reaction time, when there is nearly no time for weight transfer. Thank you very much for your outstanding explanations, especially as they are for free; for sure I soon will buy courses, or a membership, for my own good and because your excellent work has to be valued more.
Thanks for the feedback! I also address all these common volley myths in the free course! Will keep your suggestions in mind for future top down videos.
Good lesson
Great video. I wold like to see how this varies for high volleys above your shoulders.
Thanks! Ok, noted, will keep in mind for future top view videos. It will look very similar. ;) The most common mistake on high volleys is that players close the racket face and hit often in the net. So generally the racket angle is very similar, just the downward swing path is steeper.
I'd like to see the top view on the split step after a serve and a forehand and/or backhand volley.
Glad to be released from the 4 old rules you described.
Also, what grip do you use on the backhand volley in your video?
Hvala and keep up the good work, Tomaz.
You should be able to volley on both sides with a Continental grip eventually because when you need quick reactions like in doubles, you will not have any time to adjust the grip. In reality, I have a slight shift of maybe 1-2 millimeters on the forehand volley from the Continental grip slightly towards the Eastern forehand grip as it feels more stable. When you are approaching the net in singles or doubles, you may be able to find that slight shift of the grip for the forehand volley after many many approaches. The backhand volley grip is a perfect Continental grip and feels very stable like that which also applies to the backhand slice.
On the backanh I noticed that your racket start facing to the sky. It should give more swing and stability toward the ground at the impact point both in your wrist and shoulder. I used this technique for high ball only I 'll give it a try
On most volleys you need some backspin to control the ball flight. So that open racket face that closes into contact is a supination of the forearm working the same way as in a backhand slice. It gives you power and backspin - check it also on the backhand top view video: th-cam.com/video/WPuWVWRXwTc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Tomasz, very insightful. For low volleys below the net is the preperation and follow theough the same? and would love to hear the best way to recover to a ready position after contact and follow through.
Yes, for low volleys it would look very similar, it would depend also on the speed of the incoming ball. As for the best way to recover, my first answer would be not to overthink it. Try to recover quickly and let your feet figure it out. And to advise you better I would need to see how you do it and then see if it's inefficient or not...
I will save this to when we have a personal training in the (hopefully) near future
Why such a takeback? I always learned “keep the racket in front”, except for swing volleys.
You learned wrong, not your fault. "Keep the racket in front" applies only to very short reaction times like volley-to-volley situations in doubles. But like I explain in the video, I do not make a backswing, my arm is in front of me, only the racket head goes back because of a laid back wrist. You need a laid back wrist in order to have a "punch" or a slice on the ball, otherwise you will have no power at all.
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