A good and instant hack would be to bring up the intensity of your footwork - bend those knees, drive through the ball and remain stable throughout and your level will increase dramatically! The main difference you see between amateur and pro play lies precisely in the footwork
It would also be useful if someone could come up with hacks to help old overweight yet tennis adoring losers to minimise the effort of positioning, stabilising, and economising on exertion.
I will try the volley hack tomorrow! What helps me a lot on groundstrokes is telling myself to always hit the ball at waist level. It might not be possible all the time but it gives me a spatial reference to use my footwork effectively and cut down on errors vs hitting a ball too high or too close to my body because I want to hit it earlier
Great hacks! The breathing/grunting hack is the one that helps me most, for relaxed power and intensity. Another hack a coach told me was to always aim for something specific in every shot, rather than just a random shot, such as where you want the ball you hit to land. Then see how close to your intention your execution was, and learn from that.
Love the grip chocking on volleys. I’m a decent net player but sometimes trying to do too much. This helps just concentrating on driving the ball in the direction you want. Less cute but more effective under pressure. Thanks mentor!
Great advice, congratulations for the Chanel and thanks for share, I play right hand drive and left hand drive and i see a lot of adventage to play this way maybe in the future this can change the way to play tenis
I am religious about changing my over-grip before every match and practices too. Makes a huge difference in my game and my confidence in my shots because I am not holding the racquet in a death grip. I buy over-grips in bulk. 🙂
I'm just got back into tennis after many years and I feel like I have to re-learn everything. I played competitively as a tanager and was quite good, then gave up tennis. I am 39 now and I kind of expected to quickly be at that level again but I am not and I want to get there. Thanks for the tips.
I hope it helps! The idea of the no spin toss is to remove unnecessary technical information by experimenting and finding a way (so if I tell you how it would defeat the object). But, as you asked so nicely I’ll give you one word… ‘push’ (or place) the ball rather than toss.
so glad I found your channel.... I have incorporated so much in the last week and notice improvements.. keep em coming and review the Head Gravity Pro ..please?
i switched from the 16x19 Radical Pro (several versions earlier than the current) which I weighted up..... I haven't always been as effective with the 18x20 Gravity Pro. even though I like much of it.@@TheTennisMentor
I ve noticed that Djokovic and Dimitrov were chocking slightly on the serve as well. I tried to apply but i miss power. There are more secret to Djokovic serve apoarently on has to be the legendary racket.. Spot on video very cool.
To be honest, I’d keep your grip close to the bottom for serving, as you want efficiency and racket head speed! Let me know how it goes for your volleys though!
Thanks Coach Ashley! I really appreciate this video! Excellent teaching 🙏 those of us who know, know, haha there's always that one guy who will criticize 🤷♂️🙄 there have been books written by HOF tennis Coaches about quick fixes and tips, We all know it's not overnight. Thanks again 👍💯💪👏 Great job!
Many thanks, I'd do for sure the easiest, the last one regarding the grip...Personally I see the most difficult for me is the one about the volley. Not so easy for an old guy like me to chage his bad habit and honestly, I'm quite happy about my volley. Then I'll focus on the others hack which I'm partially already doing, but I'll practice more these to make them more consistant in my tennis
When returning against someone with a good serve I always do the opposite of hack 1: be ready in a backhand position. I feel as I am able to hit a decent forehand return with a not perfect semi western grip. But when I slightly over or under rotate by quickly switching from a forehand to one-handed backhand grip the return gets much worse.
For me, the key when returning serve is to identify which side, forehand or BH, very early, so I can meet the ball in front. I didn't even think of grip change. That's automatic. But if I meet the ball just a bit late, then that's a guaranteed error or a bad return.
@@tomsd8656 True .. Same here. That might be because we use same grip or slight variation for FH and BH. I hit both the shots from the same side of the racket.
The best hack that was new to me is choking up on the grip when volleying. I play with an Ezone 98 which at times I find unstable at the net but this hack made so much sense and it worked. I was thinking about adding weight at 3-9 to increase the stability but I feel I rather experiment with this more. Thanks!!!
Thank you sir this video very helpful to me, I am TENNIS COACH at INDIA, Tamil Nadu, Trichy, (MIET TENNIS ACADEMY) I will share to my students, and the second one volley grip hack and Toss for serve hack is really super. I'm regularly watching your videos for more information from about Tennis. Thank you 👍
I choked up on my volleys about a year ago to the extent that I placed my index finger through the racket throat. I had INSTANT improvement. The lack of reach mentioned is more than compensated for by touch. I will never go back. An aside: the closer your hand is to the business end of your tool, the greater control you have over it.
Thanks for the tips I currently do the choking up on the grip for volleys. ( I first saw this at the US CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS in Houston tons of years ago. J Michael Gamble was playing doubles and I was court side. I’m like if a pro does this it must have validity. I’ll next try your hack on return of serve for one handers Take care
Good to hear about breathing out when hitting the ball. I found I am doing it with longer rallies but I’m careful no one is too close to hear as it may sound pretentious. 😊I thought it was more for focusing than relaxing muscles though recently especially when serving I am trying to full relax before starting the movement. I will try the no-spin hack since tossing is really hard for me. I will also try the higher grip during volley, see how it feels.
The volley hack is new to me and, as I'm playing doubles, I'm totally going to try it right away. The breathing out one is also very good, didn't think about it but it makes a lot of sense and I'm trying it also. For the return of serve I do something different: as I'm learning 2hbh, I keep the hands ready for it when returning first serves, so that if it's on my FH I hit it with a continental (with a more closed FH grip I tend to send the ball to the net); when returning 2nd serves I instead keep my semiwestern FH grip, as most of the times it's slow enaough that, if it's on my BH side, I can run around it. Makes sense?
Best hack... Replace the overgrip often. It makes everything else better! The remaining hacks are all tried and true tips that have endured the test of time. Having a clean fresh overgrip or grip is money well spent and makes the playing experience more pleasant!
I especially relate to the hack of no spin on the ball toss; also, I can't say I realised exactly why one should exhale at ball strike - of course, to relax! The other hacks were food for thought also. Thanks also for so conveniently cueing the video, and for being so precise. I don't chose to subscribe lightly!
Return hack was told to me by a 60+ yr old club player and it really helped! The volley one I realized it not long ago and it almost felt like cheating, I wondered if it was correct and until your video I had that doubt. For sure I've seen Alcaraz do it!
Hack 6: always hit the ball hard as fuck and try to target your opponent. This will take them out of the game and you will win the match If this does not work, try to beat your opponent to death with your racket
#4 is not a hack but a fundamental. I used to hold my breath when hitting and I was usually out of breath after a rally. Just breathing out at contact helps me last a lot longer, and have less cramps too.
I think there's an even easier way to change grip as a one-handed backhand player: Don't. Hard to explain in text, but basically hit with the opposite racquet face than you normally would and then the grip stays the same (or changes much less atleast, depending on exact choice of fh/bh grip). Another way to explain: If I have the racquet in fh position with semi-western grip and then make a windshield-wiper motion to my backhand side the racquet is in the right place and right grip without any grip change. Of course my actual motion is much faster/compact than a windshield-wiper motion but you get the idea. Third way to explain: When returning I have my racquet in front of me with a semi-western forehand grip, with the wrist already cocked a bit so the strings are facing my opponent. I then just start my backswing, and regardless if I'm hitting forehand or backhand the strings facing the opponent at the start are the same hitting the ball. To me it never made sense why you would make a grip change that's 180 degrees, or close to it, when you could just twist the hand (like you do anyway). I've watched tennis for 20 years, played for 3, coached 1 year and didn't know some players move the hand up a bit on volley. Cool tip. As for ball tosses, I struggled a bit, but found it easier when I switched to the "holding a glass" grip of the ball while tossing. Became much more consistent, but still not perfect. Will try the "no spin" thing too :)
Number 2 is probably one of the best tips. I’ve been a teaching pro 23 years and I choke up on the handle for my volleys because of the control it gives me. I have encouraged I don’t know how many kids I’ve taught to do this and they all fight it. I don’t get it…
I'll be trying all of them! Another two tennis tips I'll add is dont over complicate or over think your technique or game. Keep it simple. My final tip is to understand what your ability allows you to do and not do. Dont let your ego overtake your ability or shot execution level! Thanks Ash!👍
I think once some adults reach the level of around 9 utr, it can be very hard to improve. This has happened to me. Although you may be improving aspects of your game, the results in tournaments remain the same. For me, it’s because I developed bad habits as a child that are engrained into my muscle memory (western grip, short takeback on forehand). I don’t go to the net much because here in Florida with the level of players, if you try to go to the net without hitting an outstanding approach, you will not even get a chance to volley.
@TheTennisMentor I watched the video, but also any right-minded individual would agree that what I said was facts. It's regarding the tittle and like you said you don't like titles like this, ultimately it will attract those seeking for instant gratification and I'm just addressing that. Not sure why my comment isn't posting as a reply
Great hacks…thanks…especially the #2, i had no idea. In return, my hack for you, if you want to double your views drop that silly mustache. “You cannot be serious…”
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A good and instant hack would be to bring up the intensity of your footwork - bend those knees, drive through the ball and remain stable throughout and your level will increase dramatically! The main difference you see between amateur and pro play lies precisely in the footwork
Totally agree with you… Lots struggle with using the legs effectively!
You are 💯 correct. That is something I work on daily my friend. I post videos on my tennis journey.
It would also be useful if someone could come up with hacks to help old overweight yet tennis adoring losers to minimise the effort of positioning, stabilising, and economising on exertion.
This is what I struggle with most. Coupled with fitness 😢
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I will try the volley hack tomorrow!
What helps me a lot on groundstrokes is telling myself to always hit the ball at waist level. It might not be possible all the time but it gives me a spatial reference to use my footwork effectively and cut down on errors vs hitting a ball too high or too close to my body because I want to hit it earlier
Let me know how your volleys go. I like your mindset of hitting at waist height, it forces you to be more alert with your ball reading and movement.
Excellent tips and reminders. Love the wind break at 6:32 as well.
Thanks! I loved it but the wind tore it down after a couple of months 😩
I was listening out for it but then realised I got the wrong meaning...
@@rich.e hahahahaaa 😆😆😆
Great hacks! The breathing/grunting hack is the one that helps me most, for relaxed power and intensity.
Another hack a coach told me was to always aim for something specific in every shot, rather than just a random shot, such as where you want the ball you hit to land. Then see how close to your intention your execution was, and learn from that.
Great agility drills. This is now my go to and I do about 15 minutes several times a week.
Love the grip chocking on volleys. I’m a decent net player but sometimes trying to do too much. This helps just concentrating on driving the ball in the direction you want. Less cute but more effective under pressure. Thanks mentor!
im definitely gonna try choking my racket when im going for the volley!
thanks a lot for all these amazing tips!☺️
Can’t wait to try these out today, thank you!!
Great advice, congratulations for the Chanel and thanks for share, I play right hand drive and left hand drive and i see a lot of adventage to play this way maybe in the future this can change the way to play tenis
Hey, I’m really loving this. Just keep full of work good luck.
Thanks these were great!
Glad you like them!
The change of holding the grip, a bit higher is new to me. Very well narrated. Thank you for your video.
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant videos. Highly recommend. I'm so guilty of NOT doing #5!
😮😮😮 Wow. Thanks. I’m going to pursue all of those hacks. ❤
I hope they help you!
I have to try the shorter grip on the volley, I never knew this, on my practice today🙂
I am religious about changing my over-grip before every match and practices too. Makes a huge difference in my game and my confidence in my shots because I am not holding the racquet in a death grip. I buy over-grips in bulk. 🙂
It really makes such a difference!
I'll give chocking a try - thanks for the idea!
You’re a legend man!
Thank you
Great tips and great channel! I’m going to try breathing out straight away. Bounce hhhhhit, thank you!
Thanks for checking it out! I hope it helps 💪
I'm just got back into tennis after many years and I feel like I have to re-learn everything. I played competitively as a tanager and was quite good, then gave up tennis. I am 39 now and I kind of expected to quickly be at that level again but I am not and I want to get there. Thanks for the tips.
As always, great and informative. Thanks from Stuttgart, Germany, Ashley!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment 🤝
Definitely like the toss idea. I'm going to try that tip with my kids this week. Thanks!
Let me know how it goes!
That volley tip transformed my volleys almost instantly when you told me about it - fully recommend it 👌 👍
Thanks Harry, your volleys are definitely another level now!!
the volley tip, I've never heard anyone talked about!!! im gonna give it a try. As for the no spin toss, how do we achieve it? Thank you!
I hope it helps! The idea of the no spin toss is to remove unnecessary technical information by experimenting and finding a way (so if I tell you how it would defeat the object). But, as you asked so nicely I’ll give you one word… ‘push’ (or place) the ball rather than toss.
so glad I found your channel.... I have incorporated so much in the last week and notice improvements.. keep em coming and review the Head Gravity Pro ..please?
That’s so great to hear, thanks!! I will work on it… in the meantime, do you have anything you’d like to know about the gravity in particular?
i switched from the 16x19 Radical Pro (several versions earlier than the current) which I weighted up..... I haven't always been as effective with the 18x20 Gravity Pro. even though I like much of it.@@TheTennisMentor
PS i watch this video and 5 biggest tennis mistakes video every morning before heading off to the courts! @@TheTennisMentor
Great tips. Thank you very much!
Great tips. I will try the breath out when hitting the ball.
Best tennis channel ever
Thanks John!! Too kind
The light are super, nice photography
Thanks… can be tricky with the low sun!!
Very nice and informative to improve, thanks alot
Thanks Mohammed
Hi I'm from 🇦🇷 i like so much seeing your tips and I love the channel, tks for sharing it with all the Tennis Fan around the world ❤
I will try breathing out first, then tossing the ball without spin. Thanks for the video, it’s very helpful 😊
Fantastic tips ...thx much!
Very practical tips!
I ve noticed that Djokovic and Dimitrov were chocking slightly on the serve as well. I tried to apply but i miss power. There are more secret to Djokovic serve apoarently on has to be the legendary racket.. Spot on video very cool.
To be honest, I’d keep your grip close to the bottom for serving, as you want efficiency and racket head speed! Let me know how it goes for your volleys though!
I love a new replacement grip!!! Great tip!!!
Great things to incorporate. I’d add split step right up there
100%
Thanks Ashley!
Thanks Coach Ashley! I really appreciate this video! Excellent teaching 🙏 those of us who know, know, haha there's always that one guy who will criticize 🤷♂️🙄 there have been books written by HOF tennis Coaches about quick fixes and tips, We all know it's not overnight. Thanks again 👍💯💪👏 Great job!
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Many thanks, I'd do for sure the easiest, the last one regarding the grip...Personally I see the most difficult for me is the one about the volley. Not so easy for an old guy like me to chage his bad habit and honestly, I'm quite happy about my volley. Then I'll focus on the others hack which I'm partially already doing, but I'll practice more these to make them more consistant in my tennis
Sounds like a good plan!
That racket color looks amazing.
Thanks. Still using beat the bounce... Great tip.
When returning against someone with a good serve I always do the opposite of hack 1: be ready in a backhand position. I feel as I am able to hit a decent forehand return with a not perfect semi western grip. But when I slightly over or under rotate by quickly switching from a forehand to one-handed backhand grip the return gets much worse.
Definitely a great point if you’re a one hander and they’re targeting your BH. The key is using that off hand to switch
For me, the key when returning serve is to identify which side, forehand or BH, very early, so I can meet the ball in front. I didn't even think of grip change. That's automatic. But if I meet the ball just a bit late, then that's a guaranteed error or a bad return.
@@tomsd8656 True .. Same here. That might be because we use same grip or slight variation for FH and BH. I hit both the shots from the same side of the racket.
The best hack that was new to me is choking up on the grip when volleying. I play with an Ezone 98 which at times I find unstable at the net but this hack made so much sense and it worked. I was thinking about adding weight at 3-9 to increase the stability but I feel I rather experiment with this more. Thanks!!!
Glad it helped. Adding weight can increase stability, but if your technique can help that’s even better!
Thanks, definitely find new overgrip helpful 😁. Will need to try the volley grip tip, curious if it might help my weak volley 🤝
The overgrip is a must, but I think you’ll find the volley adjustment useful too!
Excelente muchísimas gracias
Bro I love your second serve techniques, it's so effective.. 💯💯💯💯😂❤.
Thank you sir this video very helpful to me, I am TENNIS COACH at INDIA, Tamil Nadu, Trichy, (MIET TENNIS ACADEMY) I will share to my students, and the second one volley grip hack and Toss for serve hack is really super. I'm regularly watching your videos for more information from about Tennis. Thank you 👍
That’s so nice to hear, keep up the great work!
The best tennis tips
Glad you found them useful!
I choked up on my volleys about a year ago to the extent that I placed my index finger through the racket throat. I had INSTANT improvement. The lack of reach mentioned is more than compensated for by touch. I will never go back.
An aside: the closer your hand is to the business end of your tool, the greater control you have over it.
Thanks for sharing, I’m glad it worked well for you!
great video! subscribed
Thanks for the tips
I currently do the choking up on the grip for volleys. ( I first saw this at the US CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS in Houston tons of years ago. J Michael Gamble was playing doubles and I was court side. I’m like if a pro does this it must have validity.
I’ll next try your hack on return of serve for one handers
Take care
I am versing my rival from school tomorrow and This is really usefull
Great video, thanks. 😊😊😊
Thanks...perfect...
The video quality is crazy good
Thanks buddy
Good to hear about breathing out when hitting the ball. I found I am doing it with longer rallies but I’m careful no one is too close to hear as it may sound pretentious. 😊I thought it was more for focusing than relaxing muscles though recently especially when serving I am trying to full relax before starting the movement. I will try the no-spin hack since tossing is really hard for me. I will also try the higher grip during volley, see how it feels.
With all the grunting going on, no one will even notice you or your breathing!
The volley hack is new to me and, as I'm playing doubles, I'm totally going to try it right away. The breathing out one is also very good, didn't think about it but it makes a lot of sense and I'm trying it also. For the return of serve I do something different: as I'm learning 2hbh, I keep the hands ready for it when returning first serves, so that if it's on my FH I hit it with a continental (with a more closed FH grip I tend to send the ball to the net); when returning 2nd serves I instead keep my semiwestern FH grip, as most of the times it's slow enaough that, if it's on my BH side, I can run around it. Makes sense?
Subscribed. What shoes do you wear?
Best hack... Replace the overgrip often. It makes everything else better! The remaining hacks are all tried and true tips that have endured the test of time.
Having a clean fresh overgrip or grip is money well spent and makes the playing experience more pleasant!
Absolutely, such an easy thing to do to make your playing experience better!
It took me twenty years to figure these things out! Every hack works! I need a hack to remember all the hacks!
I especially relate to the hack of no spin on the ball toss; also, I can't say I realised exactly why one should exhale at ball strike - of course, to relax! The other hacks were food for thought also. Thanks also for so conveniently cueing the video, and for being so precise. I don't chose to subscribe lightly!
Thanks for your comments… welcome, I hope you enjoy my other videos too!
Great tennis tips! Thank you! also as a lifelong tennis player, I tried out pickleball. Have you ever tried? 🎾
I have, it’s boring
It’s not good to do if you’re trying to be a good tennis player.
Gracias Mentor !!
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De nada ☺️
nice job
Hi Ash. Hack 2. Thank you. Cheers
Thanks back at you!
Where have you been all my life!
Return hack was told to me by a 60+ yr old club player and it really helped! The volley one I realized it not long ago and it almost felt like cheating, I wondered if it was correct and until your video I had that doubt. For sure I've seen Alcaraz do it!
Good tips! (Black grip in front of ur black jacket is quite hard to see tho)
Good point!
Great tips , any more hacks would be great for players who find it hard to improve because of bad technique learnt at an early age !!!
Hack 6: always hit the ball hard as fuck and try to target your opponent. This will take them out of the game and you will win the match
If this does not work, try to beat your opponent to death with your racket
sir i wanna ask, that racquet a new head speed pro or mp?
Yes, it’s the MP… I use it for coaching and the Pro for playing!
Volley grip hack ✔️🎾💪🙌
but the ball toss is a curve talking about the kick serve so this only will go for flat and slice serve right?
#4 is not a hack but a fundamental. I used to hold my breath when hitting and I was usually out of breath after a rally. Just breathing out at contact helps me last a lot longer, and have less cramps too.
What string do you use on you head speed pro?
Usually Head Lynx Touch but testing some of the TOROLINE range recently and like the Enso-Pro so far!
1. Grip
2. Spinning of ball
3. Breathe
4. Grip change
5. Holding the grip higher
all of them!
I would to test the volley by putting my hand up a little instead of the usual which is at the bottom.
Legend
I think there's an even easier way to change grip as a one-handed backhand player: Don't.
Hard to explain in text, but basically hit with the opposite racquet face than you normally would and then the grip stays the same (or changes much less atleast, depending on exact choice of fh/bh grip).
Another way to explain: If I have the racquet in fh position with semi-western grip and then make a windshield-wiper motion to my backhand side the racquet is in the right place and right grip without any grip change. Of course my actual motion is much faster/compact than a windshield-wiper motion but you get the idea.
Third way to explain: When returning I have my racquet in front of me with a semi-western forehand grip, with the wrist already cocked a bit so the strings are facing my opponent. I then just start my backswing, and regardless if I'm hitting forehand or backhand the strings facing the opponent at the start are the same hitting the ball.
To me it never made sense why you would make a grip change that's 180 degrees, or close to it, when you could just twist the hand (like you do anyway).
I've watched tennis for 20 years, played for 3, coached 1 year and didn't know some players move the hand up a bit on volley. Cool tip.
As for ball tosses, I struggled a bit, but found it easier when I switched to the "holding a glass" grip of the ball while tossing. Became much more consistent, but still not perfect. Will try the "no spin" thing too :)
thanks for the hacks.. will try this for tomorrow's game
Great
Choking the grip for volley. Will give it a shot.
Please make vedio of tactics
Number 2 is probably one of the best tips. I’ve been a teaching pro 23 years and I choke up on the handle for my volleys because of the control it gives me. I have encouraged I don’t know how many kids I’ve taught to do this and they all fight it. I don’t get it…
I'll be trying all of them! Another two tennis tips I'll add is dont over complicate or over think your technique or game. Keep it simple.
My final tip is to understand what your ability allows you to do and not do. Dont let your ego overtake your ability or shot execution level!
Thanks Ash!👍
Thanks Grant, good tips!
#1 & #2 for me
I think once some adults reach the level of around 9 utr, it can be very hard to improve. This has happened to me. Although you may be improving aspects of your game, the results in tournaments remain the same. For me, it’s because I developed bad habits as a child that are engrained into my muscle memory (western grip, short takeback on forehand). I don’t go to the net much because here in Florida with the level of players, if you try to go to the net without hitting an outstanding approach, you will not even get a chance to volley.
Your western grip isn't the reason you're losing
Hack 2 is clever
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👍🙏🎾Thanks a lot for the tips 👀🙏🎾
yea sure, don't put spin on your toss but easier said than done. how do you not put spin on your service toss ?
The whole point of that tip is to minimise the thinking process. Try it next time you practice your serve… you may surprise yourself!
How did your touch tennis match go ???
Thanks for asking Ben… you’ll find out in next week’s video 😉
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MY problem is I hold my breath while hitting and it winds me quickly
The easy one first. Change the grip 😅
Haha!
Will try all of your "hacks" but breath work will be my first.
The current nerd with no real students after 18 years teaching tennis he discover the fact the round wheel is better than the squear one ... 😂
@TheTennisMentor I watched the video, but also any right-minded individual would agree that what I said was facts.
It's regarding the tittle and like you said you don't like titles like this, ultimately it will attract those seeking for instant gratification and I'm just addressing that.
Not sure why my comment isn't posting as a reply
Appreciate your comments
Great hacks…thanks…especially the #2, i had no idea. In return, my hack for you, if you want to double your views drop that silly mustache. “You cannot be serious…”
I like this comment, a lot!👨🏻