The HIGH Forehand - How to Handle the HIGH BALL
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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Whether you’re at the club level or you’re at the pro level, if you can’t handle the high ball above your shoulder, there will always be those certain opponents that you just can’t beat whether they generate immense topspin or just hit moonballs.
When the ball comes high, you’re forced to hit out of your comfortable strike zone, which makes you more prone to mishits, unforced errors, and excessive energy expense on your shot.
That’s why it’s so important to make the proper adjustments from hitting your forehand at a normal height and returning a high ball.
In this video, we’re gonna cover the techniques used for dealing with the high ball on the forehand side and the goals or tactics when using these techniques.
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My favourite technique videos on RUclips. Period.
Guys, I can’t stress enough how good your tênis videos are. They’re dense ,extremely well edited and full of useful information. It’s almost like godfather: each view and review i grab some new useful information to improve my game. Since I’ve started watching your videos my moves has greatly improved in consistency, power and spin. Pain? Mostly gone ! Keep up the good work and a big THANK YOU from Brazil!
Ps: could you guys make a video about two handed backhand and the nuances between flatter and spin shots on it?
* More upright posture than normal shot with naturally higher take-back. 2:13
* Don't just adjust the height of your takeback with the arms. 2:21
* TIlt up the shoulder of the hitting arm towards the ball by adjusting the torso 2:35
* Racket head slightly above the hand 3:25
* Consider buggy whip for more topspin 4:25
Being well into my sixties, this is beyond my physical and learning capabilities. But WOW! This video is such a rich goldmine in tennis lessons, plus it's very well presented at that! And that's just for high balls.
Thanks a lot, Reynaldo! That means very much to us.
Tennis Sport thanks for the advice :)
Fab Fab Fab video guys. You put in at least 15 mins of content in a 5 mins video! As a senior citizen (relative to you youngsters at least), I had to slow it down and watch it twice to absorb everything, And as I write, I think I should watch it twice more just to be sure!
Well done guys. Great energy, Great content, Great video.
We love to hear that! Our cheat sheet (link in description) should help you with taking it out to the court to apply it.
this is very good.you pretty much tell ppl how to hit the Federer forehand...and you can actually demonstrate it...never seen anybody successfully do it.much respect,especially how young you are...Boletieri should give you a call
Thank you, Laszlo!
Well done. Concise. Explains biomechanics. Tremendous job.
It's this type of video, that when you find it, you don't have to look for any other. It's complete. Great job!!!
Every time i watch this i learn something new and pick up more nuances in the correct technique. Think i watched about 20 times the last year
Hands down some of the best video tennis lessons online. You guys are are on another level, keep that work rate going guys ,top job and many thanks.
this is very detailed and helpful! no one else explains how to hit it at different heights. You even threw some extras in there too about the buggy whip and the dip shot. I'm gonna practice this high forehand this weekend
Excellent presentation. You get to the point quickly and without extra words. Thanks. Now I have to figure out how to apply!
This was the best explanation and demo of the high forehand. Thank you!
one of the best coaching videos I have ever seen..keep it up
This is a great video. Literally everything you say is illustrated with video, and then highlighted with graphics when needed to make it clear. I struggle with high balls to my forehand and am going to start putting these ideas into play.
Fantastic! We appreciate the compliments. Good luck out there :)
Another good, high level of understanding video! Keep ‘em coming. Don
Hey Don! Thanks as always. Will do.
The only High Forehand video that is worth watching, and you go encyclopedically beyond basics on variations. Thanks!
I could understand due to absence of American accent.
i've never been able to handle the high ball on either wing ..especially heavy top spin....thx for the video
Very, very, very accurate video! Cheers fron France!
Great video. Thank you. Nice Wilson SIX ONE COMP racquet you got there, one from my wishlist.
There are so many great insights in this video, some of which I've found out myself over the years that I wished somebody told me when I started. F.inst. the importance of the shoulder tilt/torso angle, and how that should vary dependent on the shot. Which made much more sense to me than focusing on keeping the non hitting arm high (which happen naturally if you have the proper torso angle).
Also great stuff about keeping the big muscle groups connected to the arm, and that a correct follow through is a natural result of doing things right (before the follow through). Great stuff, thanks.
Awesome as always !
Thank you LgirardDev!
Excellent practical demonstration of how to hit high balls!
These videos are edited so well. Great work!
This dude knows his tennis science! Good Job!
This is well explained. Love your channel. You should look at this video and apply this same time of explanation, graphic superimpositions, and camera angles for your high backhand how-to video, which I watched the high backhand video first, and did not find it to be as clear and instructive as this one.
This channel is in the realm of genius
For the first time I am able to handle high balls at ease, I was bringing my racquet high and then swinging rather than following a vertical swing path, so basically you can start your racquet below the ball actually well below and still be able to ripper as long as your racquet swing bath remains vertical for heavy top spin, thanks a lot lot that helped Cuz its so accurate for real
You explained it perfectly, Sharad! I'm so glad it helped :)
Thanks man, great job. You are now my favourite guy to learn tennis from, by a mile.
Glad to hear that, Tom!
Great insight, you are a great instructor!
Thanks a lot for making these videos, I have improved a lot my game, my confidence, my forehand is much better and healthier now than ever before. Tha pain has gone, I am very grateful to all of you for sharing this videos, your knowledge and humbleness are amaizing. Could you please make a video about the serve? Have a good day 😀
Learned alot, these videos are amazing. Thank you for adding in physics with the technique. Really helps me grasp the 'why' with the 'how'.
We're glad to hear that! It does help to understand the concept behind a technique and not just take it at face value.
Great technique on both wings, mate 💪🎾🤩
Dude I like your forehand!!
So clarity. Excellent teacher!
Very good! much information. Thank you!
Excellent instruction per usual! 🙌🏾
This is great video with tons of useful suggestions! Subscribed.
Ahhh thank you so much, I've been waiting for this video for so long. Thank you thank you
Keep it up ! You're instructions and videos are well done. I learn something new everytime. Beats privates lessons LOL
Wow man what an amazing summary of the high forehand. Super condensed amount of information tho but still Wow what a blast. Subbed!
Thanks for subbing, acikacika!
My pleasure man, continue with the awesomeness! I am a tennis instructor myself, and I understand how many myths and misconceptions can be seen in between understanding physics and power momentums behind these motions and executing them. What you present is a perfect clarification.
Very well explained with great technical details...the tutorial I prefer...
Thank you, Mauro
High ball is a difficult technique
vnta also has a video on how to polish high
And if you see or subscribe to your channel offline
ruclips.net/video/cWOxsjo5C5M/видео.html
This channel is so good Thanks for a great video
Very practical and useful tips, thanks
Great, insightful video. Many thanks. Although you may have missed to mention that having a semi-western grip will have so much ease in handling high balls compared to eastern grip.
very very technical approach.well done!!!
Well presented video, will watch more in the future. Not bad at all my man
Hey Guys, Awsome video ! When is the video about The Dip Drive here ? Can't wait to see it !
awesome forehand technique!
fuckkk. this is such a top-notch content. Extremely thankful to you guys for posting this.
Excellent theme video! Thank you
Great video thanks man
great work . Ideas of interesting videos : weight transfert in the ball, the serve, the volley.
Thank you for these great video ideas, jean. We have added them to our list!
I need a separate drills for every minute of this video!
Great video, now I need one for low balls with no pace. I struggle against pushers that keep it low and run everything down.
Hi FriarCisco! Actually, we made a video on the low ball here.
ruclips.net/video/Aze0p0rITLE/видео.html
Hope this helps!
Amazing video man. Great tips and analysis that explain WHY I'm doing these things rather than only telling me how
Right on, Gehad. That is exactly what we are about :)
Thank you people. The video is really good , for me its the most complicated ball to handle. However the video is quite fast and has a lot of contents that are hard to understand the first time. Could you put a summary or highlight the most important parts and instructions in the explanation or in the title description. That would be awesome!! Thanks, 💪💪
Great vid man! I play eastern so high balls were an issue give that im a beginner too. Thanks!
Nice vid guys, I take a similar approach to describing swing and bio mechanics. Nice and concise!
It's great to hear that you value biomechanics as well, Evan! Thank you.
Wow very helpful vid! Your forehand looks BIG
And still waiting for your dip drive video :-)
i want play tennis like you
Awesome stuff as usual. Thanks
Thanks as always, William!
Awesome video, any tips on how to exercise to improve the high forehand technique?
Chest Flyes using dumbells or resistance bands would be great!
Very good video!
thanks... I have so much trouble at my 5'7" height taking the high balls... I try moving backwards to get the ball to drop to my hitting zone... but this takes too much time and I am off balance trying to back-pedal... and can't get set... also, moving forward to take the ball on the rise in my hitting zone is also a problem with timing and getting my feet planted .... now the high backhand...?
The video are awesome. They help a lot. Would you mind open the youtube subtitile co-work option. I would like to share with my friends who are unfamiliar with english. Besides, Chinese speakers like to watch video with subtitles.
Yes! We will definitely add subtitles to our videos.
Between this channel and feel tennis I might actually learn play tennis well.
Thank you
good lesson
Nice video
Hey, Daytri, excelent video! Could you post the link for your video about dip drive forehand please? I am not finding
this video of theirs (on crushing short and sometimes short/high balls) might cover it: ruclips.net/video/x06RhBbqz78/видео.html
High volley video next please! 🙏🙏
If os possible I wanna that you do a serve drills thanks, and congratulations to your great job with videos and clear explanation.
Thanks Rafael,
Our next video should be out in 1-2 weeks. It will be on the serve.
Hi Guys,
When would you upload the video for overhead?
Great stuff! When are you guys going to put some two handed backhand videos?
Thanks Tony! We will put 2HBH on our list. Any specific topic request?
I would love to see topics like the videos covering the forehand showing how to hit the 2HBH using the modern athletic game. For example, swing path (straight take back or banana loop), lag and snap, open stance, jumping backhand etc. Thanks guys!
Love you fellas'♥️✝️🕊️🕊️✝️♥️
Hi, I play with full western forhand, can you do a video on low balls and short balls
u have amazing forehand. wow
Thank so much, Markus :)
Sorry I'm late guys. Thanks for the video as always and I'm glad the newsletter is actually working now. :]
Thanks for signing up, Justin!
This Guy is good
I am a semi western grip forehand about high balls near net or mid court, should we rotate the grip abit ? If yes what rotation do you suggest. Thank you.
How does choice of grip come into play in this shot?
Great video guys. What could you say about options like lifting (on the toes or in the air) for high balls and tilting back when really pushed (to hit a semi-lob maybe)? Both allow to keep arm below shoulder level without getting to weaker shoulder position you describe.
That is an excellent point, Anton. In fact, we made a video previously on the reverse forehand, which is specifically designed for that purpose (raising your body to the point of contact). This video was intended to show how to hit the balls when you have no other choice but to hit the ball from that often uncomfortable position.
Yeah saw that one, though didn’t 100% get it. As tried couple of times today felt very good. Need to give it a longer test, not forget that option in practice and matches and execute with faith))
Hey guys - what is your advice for handling low pace balls that I usually encounter at the rec. level or in doubles. I usually overhit these or I need to return them slowly. Do you have any other, better suggestions?
Use more topspin
Hey Daytri another amazing video buddy. I usually face this problem on hard court.. This video was very helpful. I request you to please breakdown this video in pieces like loading the lower body and racquet take back and footwork as this video was too fast to understand.. Thanks a lot for your amazing ideas and content
Thanks Swetal! We could definitely do that.
Thanks
pretty obvious you've mirrored your stroks after Federer. Pattern looks fairly identical. You've studied many Federer videos yeah? Thanks
What gave it away? Haha, yes. We found that Federer's technique was an excellent model to use as a template.
I'm sure there are many others but yours is the closest I've seen. Congrats! PS. Did anybody else notice your left handed forehand in the video!?
Thanks for that! Yes, I am a lefty but for the most part, I flip the video to help the righties visualize the shot better.
Interesting video. As usual, lots of good topics covered.
Maybe for future videos:
Nearly all of the examples show a jump swing, but there is no discussion of jumping.
Also, the Federer example shows him jumping so his shoulder line points down to the ball (leveling out after contact) but there is no discussion of that method.
Thank you for watching Styv! We'll add this footwork technique to our list. 🎾🏆
Hey I always struggle with high balls specially backhands 😆
Can you do a Backhand High Ball video? Thanks I know how hard is to make a video, I make videos (bad ones) therefore I understand 🤗
Hi Tiny Butterfly,
Absolutely, we will cover the high backhand. Thanks for understanding!
@@RacquetFlex +1 on the OHBH. Great stuff guys
move back and wait for the ball to drop a little bit ♥️
I have a request . Can you do videos regularly cause you do each video after a long time
Getting ideas for videos isn't easy. I'd rather have fewer videos but very high quality like now.
Hi Vijayalakshmi,
Making videos more frequently without sacrificing quality is our top priority. Each video takes about 10+ hours to research, script, film, and edit. Although it's demanding, we will definitely start making videos more frequently. Thanks!
True. Keep your trademark quality up, quantity is secondary to that.
awesome!
Thanks Vlad!
How can I shot by whole body?Now I use closed stance but sometimes I can’t take back before the ball comes.I used to be semi-opened stance, but I broke my elbow because I shot by my hands before I know. please tell me how to shot by whole body not only by hands.(I’m not good at English ,so please forgive some grammatical mistakes.)
Awesome
Hey, another request video, sorry I ask to much, tennis match coming soon again... so how do you serve cause I serve hard etc but first serve is either out or net... then second is easy for the apponent to hit back... also I see professional throw balls and then feet goes together or slide together... do I have to slide my feet together to serve well? I serve and then my feet just stays in place, after hit I go forward what is wrong with my serve and how can I improve it? Thanks you the best
Our next video will be on serve stances :) Stay tuned!
awesome
This video is good, but I think it's missing the key piece: even on high balls, you're (almost) always going to swing up and over the ball, rather than just at the ball of even down on the ball. If you don't you won't produce any spin on the ball and it most likely won't fall into the court. Again, it mostly depends on how flat you're hitting it, but if you look at Federer or Nadal, on high balls they always come up and over them
Thanks for the feedback :) I agree with you that on the high ball, you want to consciously swing up toward the ball when hitting with topspin as supposed to down on the ball.
Perhaps I messaged it poorly, which we are working on improving.
1:47 We discussed about the increased vertical swing path for topspin shots
4:26 the buggy whip follow through is a direct result of the swinging up motion
High balls are my biggset problem by far. Wich leads me to play better against good players that play long and low than moon ballers
Do you change your grip when tackling high balls compared to low ones?
While I am usually unconscious of it, my grip will often be more eastern on the low ball compared to the high ball.
@@RacquetFlex for the grip, do you consider also the effect on the received high ball (spin, flat, or sliced)? Or u just go through what ever the effect? High speed neutralises sometimes the effect.
The greatest part I learned from this video is why buggy whip happened