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Well said Jan. I’m glad you also mentioned the slice, my preferred way of dealing with high balls to my one handed backhand. On my forehand if the ball is really high I sometimes bend my knees deeply and hit an overhead. I wonder if you can also address hitting the ball “on the rise”.
You can also hit a high ball swinging diagonally upwards from down right to up left for a right-hander, by pronating from the shoulder. It takes practice, but it can be done. It sort of like a windshield wiper stroke.
@@gabrielteo3636 Yes, can be - I just talk about what is easier for club players as I wanted to avoid the “difficult options” that lots players struggle with. 😊💪👏 but thanks for valuable input! 🙏
there are more options of course, but I want to talk your 3rd option - slice. Because you can smash it as an attacking shot. Think of it as a slice serve with a slightly lower contact point, but the mechanics are the same. Not many players are using it, that's why it is overlooked, but it can be very efficient and effective and if you can knife your forehand slice with a lot of speed, your opponent might think twice about giving you a high ball again. The same can be used on a high balls on a backhand side, only you need to change the mechanics of your slice in order to be more offensive. Slice is in my opinion one shot in tennis, that has not been developed yet into its full potential. There is lot of chopping, not much slicing. But it will come, and when it comes, many players will be shocked.
Jan you said to try to avoid hitting the ball above shoulder level as much as possible. What about a high ball that is landing short inside the court? Do you recommend to wait for it to come down to waist level or take it above shoulder height, closer to the net and approach?
@@pakchu2 again up to the ability of each player! I would attack and take it on rise and get to the net of course! But if you are not confident with it then wait for the ball to drop a bit and then play it as normal one or even attack if its short yes! 👍
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Well said Jan. I’m glad you also mentioned the slice, my preferred way of dealing with high balls to my one handed backhand. On my forehand if the ball is really high I sometimes bend my knees deeply and hit an overhead. I wonder if you can also address hitting the ball “on the rise”.
You can also hit a high ball swinging diagonally upwards from down right to up left for a right-hander, by pronating from the shoulder. It takes practice, but it can be done. It sort of like a windshield wiper stroke.
@@gabrielteo3636 Yes, can be - I just talk about what is easier for club players as I wanted to avoid the “difficult options” that lots players struggle with. 😊💪👏 but thanks for valuable input! 🙏
@@tennisfitapp Hey, I teach tennis, too. Yes for the club player you are correct.
good stuff
@@FairwayJack Hope it helps a lot! 💪🎾
there are more options of course, but I want to talk your 3rd option - slice. Because you can smash it as an attacking shot. Think of it as a slice serve with a slightly lower contact point, but the mechanics are the same. Not many players are using it, that's why it is overlooked, but it can be very efficient and effective and if you can knife your forehand slice with a lot of speed, your opponent might think twice about giving you a high ball again. The same can be used on a high balls on a backhand side, only you need to change the mechanics of your slice in order to be more offensive. Slice is in my opinion one shot in tennis, that has not been developed yet into its full potential. There is lot of chopping, not much slicing. But it will come, and when it comes, many players will be shocked.
Yes I agree - if that high of course you can smash it yes! 👍 thank you for valueable input and enjoy weekend! Jan 😊👏
Jan you said to try to avoid hitting the ball above shoulder level as much as possible. What about a high ball that is landing short inside the court? Do you recommend to wait for it to come down to waist level or take it above shoulder height, closer to the net and approach?
@@pakchu2 again up to the ability of each player! I would attack and take it on rise and get to the net of course! But if you are not confident with it then wait for the ball to drop a bit and then play it as normal one or even attack if its short yes! 👍