How To Handle Fast Balls In Tennis - Tennis Lesson
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- How To Handle Fast Balls In Tennis - Tennis Lesson
How to handle fast balls in tennis? When we are in a normal rally situation, and suddenly our opponent hits the ball with more power, it can really throw off our timing. Being able to handle fast balls is one of the skills that all tennis players should work on.
Why are fast balls so tough to handle?
The main reason that players struggle with fast balls in tennis is the fact that they have less time.
Time is a very precious commodity on the tennis court, and when your opponent hits with more power, they are taking time away from you.
However, there are ways to create time for yourself and in this tennis lesson, coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will help you deal with those fast balls.
Big vs Small Swing
On a normal rally ball, you'll have time for your normal forehand and backhand swing. When we're taking the ball on the rise or dealing with fast balls, you will have to shorten your backswing to adjust to having less time.
When you have no time at all, you may use your return of serve swing. When you have a bit more time, a shortened version of your normal swing will do the trick.
Balance
It's important that we maintain good balance when dealing with fast balls, and it all starts with creating a low centre of gravity.
Video Timeline
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - The Swing
04:58 - Maintaining Balance
06:23 - Leg Loading
07:07 - Slice
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you guys are so good at these techniques, its amazing.
Incredible they don’t have more subscribers...easily the highest quality tennis channel out there.
Thank you for the support 🙏
Try the tennis doctor, also very good and well explained. Might be a bit advanced.
I agree totally. This channel is by far, the best.
Please Simon release a video on how to hit a two handed backhand, describing the role of left and right hand. This video on how to handle fast balls was really helpful. Thanks Simon.
I started looking tennis thanks to Roger, Rafa and Nole...and i started playing tennis thanks to you! Thanks!
Thank you for a great comment 🙏
All the best
Simon
This is EXACTLY what I need. I REALLY want to learn the slice backhand.
Thank you coach! 💪
Thank you for watching 👍
Here are some slice lessons - ruclips.net/video/PL-IziJNT5M/видео.html
Can’t ❤ this enough! Ty!!
Nice lesson, coach. I play with a big hitter and (eventually remember to) make these adjustments. One thing I notice about staying low and using a short backswing is that it doesn't really cost me any power. If I can make good contact on his hardest shot, I can redirect that force and end up taking away some of his time . If he hits a deep shot that skids near the baseline, I can send it back with interest by staying low and taking it off the rise!
Timing is everything 👍
Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for these great advice. How should I deal with balls that are powerful and bounce very high passing baseline?
Seems stepping back a bit and wait for the ball to drop a bit more. Any other tips?
Beautiful courts. Needs some help with doubles shot strategy. Very different game than singles as I learned today!!
Thank you
Thanks, Simon. I've watched a lot of your videos, appreciate the tips!
Thank you for watching 🙏
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Hi Simon-honestly you guys have covered literally everything already, so anything I ask would have been done. Thanks for your generosity, and wishing you and Top Tennis Training the best!
Excellent as always 🏆
Hey Simon. Great video as usual. Where are these lovely grass courts?
You're the best Simon, cheers!
Thanks for the support 🙏
The number 1 player on my high school tennis team (graduated this year) is a big hitter, and what I do when I play against him is block the ball back; the momentum of his shots helps me get pace on my own
Simon....my second day here.
Wow! Superb advice and training.
I am a complete newbie.
Played sometimes for fun back when I was kid.
Found my racket [Andre Agassi Donnay]
and started hitting the ball against my wall.
*poor neighbors*
Thanks for the support 🙏
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Great tips. Thanks.
Thank you for watching 👍
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
I love the videos y’all make it helps me allot.
Great! I finally know how to handle those super aggressive balls from my dad😂
Haha perfect! Anything else you want to learn?
Is that Li Na training at 3:07! Coooool!!
Yes 👍
I can control pace quite well when playing stronger players as there is consistency and tempo. Slower erratic balls are hard to time.
Very useful info, thank you !!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's a wonderful explanation which I'm just looking for. My grateful thanks are due to you!
Thank you for watching 👍
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
Hi Simon, I play good in rally but unable to decide where to hit the ball in matches and win the point. Please make a video on match strategy. Thanku cotch.
if you have consistency I'd say your best bet in a match is familiarize yourself with High Percentage Shots and then wait till your opponent makes a mistake(out of position, short ball, out of rhythm shot) and that's where you probe that mistake.. you don't have to look to end the point in 1 shot if you don't feel comfortable doing so as you can win alot of points just by unforced errors. just know his strengths or learn them as fast as you can during the match.. if he's got an absolutely solid forehand try to keep the ball in play to his backhand.. make him beat you with his weakness. And let the match come to you. the openings will show themselves. As you get more experience you won't have to think about it. and even now if you spend TOO much time thinking about where to hit the ball you are gonna get in your own mind.
More displays with the usage of the left hand.
As in more left handed lessons?
Great video as always! Any advice for dealing with fast balls when hitting a one handed backhand? I find myself slicing more than I would like to…feels awkward to shorten the backswing and come over the top with the one hander especially when dealing with big serves…
I practiced with some players better than me yesterday and couldn’t hit my backhand very well. Possible that I was waiting for the ball to bounce before setting up, so it could be that you’re setting up late
@@AS-rb5jz I think that’s the bulk of the issue, I think I don’t have time by the time a hard serve is hit, and I think a two hander would add more stability on the return, I guess I just need more practice against pace on the backhand side when using the one hander…
@@elkness84 For me my return of serve is my worst thing, but I just watched a vid I think might help, it’s by intuitive tennis, so look up return of serve lesson with 4.5 player intuitive tennis. Haven’t hit since then, but I think the pointers could help. For the backhand I think I’m just setting up late, cuz a few days ago I hit alright with some players a little worse than me, but I struggled with getting set and hit a lot of slices against better players yesterday, I think it might be because im waiting for the ball to bounce before setting up
@@AS-rb5jz I think we may be in the same boat…. I’ll look for the video, thanks!
@@elkness84 lol hope it helps
How do you make the smaller loop short swing ? i always trouble doing this. Sounds easy but not that easy
Same swing but on a much smaller scale
Literally searched for this this morning, perfect
Vamos 💪
Lol me too! Yesterday I couldn’t hit my backhand very well when I was playing with better players
Thanks! I'm better already haha
Thanks for watching
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
All the best
Simon
I'm a subscriber learning a lot from your channel. We practiced 3 ways to pick up a tennis ball and uploaded it. It would be an honor if you could visit us when you have time to see if we did it properly. I wonder if we practiced correctly. Thank you for today's informative tennis video.
Those sirens in the background are the authorities coming for Simon because he’s sharing too many top secret tennis tips
🤣 love it 🙏
Best comment of the year
Would be nice if you could wear a wireless mic so we can hear you better :)
Something we just got, however these lessons were filmed a while back
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial oh excellet. I look forward to the next videos!
t h a n k s
Why are the courts not occupied?
No one plays tennis during this time?
cause people don't wanna put the work in
I film on those courts very early, often starting at 630am or so. So often, you’ll see the courts empty due to the time. Most players will start playing around 9/10am
@@Tin-uc5ze I sure wouldn't before 6:30am
Just get Mike Agassi's ball machine called "The Dragon" and stand on the baseline and hit every shot on the rise. Plus, hit a million balls and you will be a slam winner.
You really should spend more time mentioning the footwork. This game at a high level is more about how we move our feet than what we do with our hands. When watching the pros, I like to study their feet the most.
ruclips.net/p/PLJP-Wou-v6z3PVGQL25CCwgudsoQoB7VM