Ryan, Your presentation skills are impressive. Very clear speach, detailed and informative. It's amazing how well you keep your thoughts together with no pausing and very rarely make a little flub. Maybe you should teach public speaking on the side.
Wow Glen thank you. I love talking to crowds when ever possible. I sometimes do trip over my words but have always decided to leave them in and not edit them out. Just like to keep it real. Thanks so much for the compliment!!!
Wow! Great content and many things to absorb and practice. For now, I am working on my fore hand and backhand every time I shovel the snow on my drive way. Greetings from Canada.
Great video - subbed! Slightly disagree though. When Holt hit his pop-up half volley, he gave his opponent the upper hand. Bisecting the court is not the best strategy against a high level player like that. Better off taking away the "easy" shot (in this case the alley) and forcing a significantly higher level of difficulty shot (cross court shallow backhand against his momentum). This way either your opponent messes up the shot or has to significantly telegraph what he's going to do with his positioning giving Holt an opportunity to intercept.
Great lesson. Cover down the line. It's where your opponent will hit, especially if they must run and not have the additional step to get around the ball for a cross court.
Exactly. He could have taken a full step to the right, at least. Even a stretch backhand volley had 90% open court. A lob would be hard as well for the same reasons.
Love your analysis... I learned a lot... But I want to say well played by both... Holt forced the returner to hit a winner on the line... I would say Holt wins that sequence in a high percentage of of the time... Kudos to an awesome play by the returner... I always clap and say nice shot... when they hit a winner that lands on the line...I don't know anyone who can consistently hit a free ball from a standing set position let alone a running back hand that hits right on the line... Bravo to both players... But I always want my opponent's only option to be... hit a clean winner that paints the line!
There might be a case (situations most suitable) for a closed stance running backhand with 1HBH. Nitpicking? Rather useful pedantry to consiuder and train all the differentt scenarios and best techniques!
Great stuff! I hope I can remember it tonight. Sometimes I feel like a genius after watching great instruction like this at my computer...but then on the court my Tennis IQ drops 73 points. 😆😅🤣🎾🎾🎾
Since you recommend a different volley grip for fh and bh, which grip should Holt be switching to as he approached the net, before knowing where his opponent's ball was going?
Ryan, love your videos, I just need more time to practice! Random question but which software do you use to make your videos, trying to do something similar for a few of my fitness clients but can't find editing software like yours! Thanks in advance, Mark!
To me Holt messed this point up big time. That approach shot was too short and he was lucky to see a volley. Faucet's footwork on the running forehand wasn't good. He's weakly hitting off the front foot leaving Holt with an easy half volley. But Holt tries a touch volley of the left front foot. You want to do that off the right leg. You have much better feel and racket control this way. The result is just a high push and a sitter at the service line. If Faucet gets to the ball, its a winner no matter where he goes cause Holt has no reaction time. Thanks Ryan.
Ryan thanks for your informative videos. In a previous video on volleying, you had mentioned to make sure planting the foot and hand on the same side while hitting the volley. The player in white t shirt, didn't seem to do that (planted left foot and volleyed with his right hand). Was that his mistake or did I understand incorrectly or there are exceptions?
Looks like Brandon has cleaned up his serve technique a bit. He doesn’t have any big weapons, but he has a very high tennis IQ. BTW, players are going to tend to see a bit of color on that last shot and therefore often call it out. They don’t see the moment where the ball is compressed and is touching the line. You have to allow for the compression when looking in that direction as opposed to when you are looking down the line. JMO, but Brandon’s approach shot was fine. He got the advantage and hit a better angle and less risky shot than trying to hit that one deep. Sometimes you hit the right shot and lose the point.
Most players feel like they can really dictate play with their forehand. But if you like your backhand and you feel it works just as well then that’s awesome!!
It really does seem Holt would have hit his approach shot quite a bit deeper and had a chance to be in a much more offensive net position. Yes a deep down the line is golden, saving a player lots of troubles. Take as much court as you can from your opponents
I mean ... Holt lost a point to a guy who hit a magnificent running backhand from all the way across the court... I would say he was in fairly dominant position... He did receive the volley below the net... My thought is playing the low volley deeper... But my reflexes are not what either of those players are... and don't like to volley against an opponent's short approach. Although... he forced a guy to make an amazing highlight reel backhand winner that hit the line as the only option to win.
Nah black got lucky. great cross court pass - agree. But enough time and clean bounce for red to half-volley - which he does. Red hits a bad half volley - wayy to high., and short - DTL pass, point. If red wanted to play safe- deep half volley or, hard angle to the left and force black to do something uncomfortable. However, black could have neutralized - or even won the point with that running forehand : top spin lob over red- deep. Pro and high level college the the ts lob always seems to surprise now. Black gets to recover to center, stay deep and look for short ball. Of course- the DTL running pass works.
White bisecting the angle after the dropshot seems a mistake. Black's sprinting diagonally so even if he shots CC the ball will be very weak -- his body's momentum is going towards the opposite direction of the ball. I often lose points by this DTL passing shot. White may stand aside, not in the bisecting position, to lure Black to hit to the open side. To do so, White's opening CC is a lot better than opening DTL, because 1) DTL is deeper so more margin for error for Black; 2) CC will be weak as said.
I think you are misinterpreting the intension of the approach shot. White shirt player was going to stretch the opponent as wide as possible, therefore, using a heavy and short topspin shot (rightfully so) crossing the side-line. Shot wasn't as good as intended and landed at least a foot too far from the side-line, but it did the job and pulled the opponent wide enough to open up the court.
One point - 20 minute analysis. So amazing to see how you unpacked that and shows how important it is to have presence of mind for every point.
Ryan, Your presentation skills are impressive. Very clear speach, detailed and informative. It's amazing how well you keep your thoughts together with no pausing and very rarely make a little flub. Maybe you should teach public speaking on the side.
Wow Glen thank you. I love talking to crowds when ever possible. I sometimes do trip over my words but have always decided to leave them in and not edit them out. Just like to keep it real. Thanks so much for the compliment!!!
I agree, I think that Ryan doesn't need to edit the videos, he has amazing presentation skills he just talks naturally and he is fantastic.
Superb explanation! I also like the ENDING punchline 'YOU GOT THIS!' It makes me smile.😊
Great content coach, thanks for sharing
The passion with which you explain each and every nuances is simply amazing
Wow!
Great content and many things to absorb and practice. For now, I am working on my fore hand and backhand every time I shovel the snow on my drive way. Greetings from Canada.
Hey thanks James! Appreciate your support!
Love the new logo. Always a pleasure to listen to you teach. If there is a coach of the year you are most definitely that guy!
Great video - subbed! Slightly disagree though. When Holt hit his pop-up half volley, he gave his opponent the upper hand. Bisecting the court is not the best strategy against a high level player like that. Better off taking away the "easy" shot (in this case the alley) and forcing a significantly higher level of difficulty shot (cross court shallow backhand against his momentum). This way either your opponent messes up the shot or has to significantly telegraph what he's going to do with his positioning giving Holt an opportunity to intercept.
Thank You for your high-level analysis video. It's very useful. Awesome.
Nice video, thank you Ryan!
Jamie! U are amazing!!
second half of the video is very informative!!
So glad to hear that.
Great lesson. Cover down the line. It's where your opponent will hit, especially if they must run and not have the additional step to get around the ball for a cross court.
Exactly. He could have taken a full step to the right, at least. Even a stretch backhand volley had 90% open court. A lob would be hard as well for the same reasons.
Love your analysis...
I learned a lot...
But I want to say well played by both... Holt forced the returner to hit a winner on the line...
I would say Holt wins that sequence in a high percentage of of the time...
Kudos to an awesome play by the returner... I always clap and say nice shot... when they hit a winner that lands on the line...I don't know anyone who can consistently hit a free ball from a standing set position let alone a running back hand that hits right on the line...
Bravo to both players...
But I always want my opponent's only option to be... hit a clean winner that paints the line!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Jason!
There might be a case (situations most suitable) for a closed stance running backhand with 1HBH. Nitpicking? Rather useful pedantry to consiuder and train all the differentt scenarios and best techniques!
Love it. Thanks Jack!
@@2MinuteTennis Great video analysis anyway; clear, detailed, ruch in content, yet most useful and practical.
@@jackquinnes thanks dude. I love making them and just hope players benefit from the analysis. Have an awesome week buddy.
@@2MinuteTennis Thanks. Likewise! And yeah, your passion for the game comes through very well.
Great stuff! I hope I can remember it tonight. Sometimes I feel like a genius after watching great instruction like this at my computer...but then on the court my Tennis IQ drops 73 points. 😆😅🤣🎾🎾🎾
This was def a funny comment. The more you watch the more it seeps into the cranium. Good luck tonight!!!
@@2MinuteTennis Thanks so much! 🎾🎾🎾
Since you recommend a different volley grip for fh and bh, which grip should Holt be switching to as he approached the net, before knowing where his opponent's ball was going?
Forehand volley grip can be your ready position.
I love your strategy videos, great job man! U got this!
Hey Thiago! Thanks so much. I’ve noticed recently all of your supportive messages and comments. Thanks again!
Ryan, love your videos, I just need more time to practice! Random question but which software do you use to make your videos, trying to do something similar for a few of my fitness clients but can't find editing software like yours! Thanks in advance, Mark!
To me Holt messed this point up big time. That approach shot was too short and he was lucky to see a volley. Faucet's footwork on the running forehand wasn't good. He's weakly hitting off the front foot leaving Holt with an easy half volley. But Holt tries a touch volley of the left front foot. You want to do that off the right leg. You have much better feel and racket control this way. The result is just a high push and a sitter at the service line. If Faucet gets to the ball, its a winner no matter where he goes cause Holt has no reaction time. Thanks Ryan.
Thanks for commenting Wally. Always appreciate you!!
Ryan thanks for your informative videos. In a previous video on volleying, you had mentioned to make sure planting the foot and hand on the same side while hitting the volley. The player in white t shirt, didn't seem to do that (planted left foot and volleyed with his right hand). Was that his mistake or did I understand incorrectly or there are exceptions?
Looks like Brandon has cleaned up his serve technique a bit. He doesn’t have any big weapons, but he has a very high tennis IQ. BTW, players are going to tend to see a bit of color on that last shot and therefore often call it out. They don’t see the moment where the ball is compressed and is touching the line. You have to allow for the compression when looking in that direction as opposed to when you are looking down the line. JMO, but Brandon’s approach shot was fine. He got the advantage and hit a better angle and less risky shot than trying to hit that one deep. Sometimes you hit the right shot and lose the point.
But Ryan, I feel comfortable with my backhand. Why do I need to shift in order to hit a forehand when I can hit the backhand without shifting?
Most players feel like they can really dictate play with their forehand. But if you like your backhand and you feel it works just as well then that’s awesome!!
@@2MinuteTennis Thanks, coach!
20minuteTennis? 😉
How about a quick summary at the beginning and then the long answer afterwards?
It really does seem Holt would have hit his approach shot quite a bit deeper and had a chance to be in a much more offensive net position. Yes a deep down the line is golden, saving a player lots of troubles. Take as much court as you can from your opponents
I mean ... Holt lost a point to a guy who hit a magnificent running backhand from all the way across the court... I would say he was in fairly dominant position...
He did receive the volley below the net...
My thought is playing the low volley deeper...
But my reflexes are not what either of those players are... and don't like to volley against an opponent's short approach.
Although... he forced a guy to make an amazing highlight reel backhand winner that hit the line as the only option to win.
Nah black got lucky.
great cross court pass - agree. But enough time and clean bounce for red to half-volley - which he does.
Red hits a bad half volley - wayy to high., and short - DTL pass, point. If red wanted to play safe- deep half volley or, hard angle to the left and force black to do something uncomfortable.
However, black could have neutralized - or even won the point with that running forehand : top spin lob over red- deep. Pro and high level college the the ts lob always seems to surprise now. Black gets to recover to center, stay deep and look for short ball.
Of course- the DTL running pass works.
Thanks for your comments Michael!
White bisecting the angle after the dropshot seems a mistake. Black's sprinting diagonally so even if he shots CC the ball will be very weak -- his body's momentum is going towards the opposite direction of the ball. I often lose points by this DTL passing shot.
White may stand aside, not in the bisecting position, to lure Black to hit to the open side. To do so, White's opening CC is a lot better than opening DTL, because 1) DTL is deeper so more margin for error for Black; 2) CC will be weak as said.
I think you are misinterpreting the intension of the approach shot. White shirt player was going to stretch the opponent as wide as possible, therefore, using a heavy and short topspin shot (rightfully so) crossing the side-line. Shot wasn't as good as intended and landed at least a foot too far from the side-line, but it did the job and pulled the opponent wide enough to open up the court.
Thanks so much for your thoughts!!
Probably not though, stretching them out wide is not really a good approach shot because of the angles it opens up
@@colinbyer3018 you’re right in a sense. If you get your opponent in real trouble then you’re fine. If you don’t hurt them then you’re 100% correct.