One thing I told my wife about yesterday with regard to approach shots, don't try to hit a winner on a short ball. Use the approach shot to position for a winner once you work your way in. I think you get a higher percentage put away shot, and you are still in pretty good position when they try a passing shot. Great video!!
More and more. Most recreational players at my level have good groundstrokes, and seem to regard tennis as a contest to see who's got the bigger forehand. These guys only approach the net to shake hands! I go to the net (even though my volley is only so-so) simply to assert that I am not their human ball machine, and to wreck their timing.
@@ssenssel Most players at the club level don't come forward to put away a volley. I always remind myself that even Fed only wins about 50-60% of his volley points, so if I get close to that level I'm happy.
I've started coming in to the net much more recently, because during the covid lockdown I got loads of volley practise playing mini tennis in the garden with my son, which was 80% volleys (small garden). However, I probably do it too often as I keep getting lobbed. Is it wise to slightly delay coming in, to kind of disguise it?
@@Pistefka I hit volleys on the driveway with my kiddo too. It's a great equalizer. The small ones have the quick hands! As for opponents who lob, I try to be prepared to take a couple of steps back and smack an overhead at their shoes. Let's see them land deep lobs inside the line all match long. If they can, congrats to them!
A fine real world video. Seeing Alex's smooth move in the first minute is worth the price of admission. At minute 6 I think you mean 'if your opponent is taken wide, AND his head is down, race to the net. Most of us rec players can cheat by coming inside the baseline, our opponent doesn't detect it since they are more worried about their shot, not the chess match going on.
You boys have doing a magnificent job sharing with us those lessons, knowlegde and you doin a lot and lot more professional videos. I'm stunned and grateful.
I would like to thank sir Alex and Simon fo wonderful tennis 🎾 related content I really developing my tennis knowledge and want to apply on court too. Once again ty so much both for the lovely,amazing and as always informative content.
Great, comprehensive lesson. Thanks. I especially liked the approach into space. Great tip. Questions: Should my approach shots mostly be down the line? When is a cross court approach ok? After each type of approach shot, where should I position myself to pressure my opponent and minimize pass angles and lobs?
We cover these topics in depth in this video - ua-cam.com/video/ESYuG4qObNc/v-deo.html It will be in the second phase of the lesson, when we discuss coming forward
Just in time this video, tomorrow I have a match and I was thinking on experimenting in going to the net, wich I dont use to do. I’ll try to remember some of this. BIG THANKS!
When I play, I seem to get really negatively affected by pressure. Do you have any tips on how to keep the mindset you have in a conventional rally and taking that mindset into a game. Thanks
You have to focus on the process, what are you trying to achieve and how are you trying to play less about the outcome, this will take the pressure off and hopefully help you play great tennis!
People who play better than me say my service is really good and I see they have a bad time to return. I need to develop the natural move and pace to go straight to the net afterwards. I am tall and fast, but I tend stay on the far back. I will see this video 10 times to help me to force into that!!! thanks
Great tips! I wonder why nowadays we don't see any net play very often anymore, especially in the women's game? I personally find it very effective - the funny thing is that by the end of the match, they only remembered the volleys that I won, but I only remember the ones that I loss :) so it seems that even if I miss the volley or get lobbed, it creates a lot of pressure to my opponents.
For sure, it shows your opponent that they can't get away with giving you balls with not enough quality because you will approach and put them under pressure. Forces them to overplay!
I have been waiting for this video. This is going to help me a lot. By the way, the free tactics PDF in the description does not seem to work for me, any idea why?
You have to be ready to adjust your positioning, so be light on the balls of your feet, make sure you keep your swings short and really track the ball well with your eyes. Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
Thanks again for a great video ! Can you make a video top 5 tennis drills for beginner ? I really like the two videos about intermediate and advanced players and i would like to see a video about beginner if it's possible ! Thank you
Also, if you guys can do a video review about this tennis tracker app called Swing Vision, I’d be pretty interested to see what you pros think about it.
I've an awkward question. I clearly know that the more you're unskilled, the less you benefit from a proper racquet for yourself. The more you progress, the more you can obtain from a proper racquet and setup. But what do you think of pro stocks and pro room racquets? That's a 6.1 pro stock? What do you guys think about these types of racquets for a 5.5/6 player?
I think it all depends on the player. Certain rackets would benefit a certain gamestyle much more than others. A player who wants more feel and control could benefit from a customised racket that has been modified for additional control etc
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial its actually great to see someone teaching the approach/chip and charge rather than grinding people down from the baseline.
Yes, like advantages/ Disadvantages. Strategies. Different play style on clay. Less speed/more spin. You guys obviously know more than me, but something along these lines. P.S. you guys are doing great!
Yes a great idea, when they are far back the ball takes longer to reach you giving you more time to get in, it also makes dipping the ball into the feet alot more difficult
With all due respect mr Alex, there is no substance to this lesson. U simply told us when to come to net, nothing about how to actually do it. Nothing but examples of when when when, not how how how! A very poor video from such a prestigious website
This lesson is about when to approach the net, we have other lessons on tactics and strategy here - ua-cam.com/play/PLJP-Wou-v6z2RFwFLIqS588hrVtFxl2eI.html
Want to learn match winning tactics of the pros? Check out our FREE Tactics Guide pdf - www.top-tennis-training.com/tactics-guide
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One thing I told my wife about yesterday with regard to approach shots, don't try to hit a winner on a short ball. Use the approach shot to position for a winner once you work your way in. I think you get a higher percentage put away shot, and you are still in pretty good position when they try a passing shot. Great video!!
Thank you for watching.
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
Great video mate - great wrap up of scenarios. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Honestly one of the best online lessons I’ve ever seen. So simple yet vital. Thanks for making it
Many thanks 🙏
This vid deserved much more likes!
Great vid, as always
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Do you come into the net in your matches?
More and more. Most recreational players at my level have good groundstrokes, and seem to regard tennis as a contest to see who's got the bigger forehand. These guys only approach the net to shake hands! I go to the net (even though my volley is only so-so) simply to assert that I am not their human ball machine, and to wreck their timing.
@@ssenssel Most players at the club level don't come forward to put away a volley. I always remind myself that even Fed only wins about 50-60% of his volley points, so if I get close to that level I'm happy.
I've started coming in to the net much more recently, because during the covid lockdown I got loads of volley practise playing mini tennis in the garden with my son, which was 80% volleys (small garden).
However, I probably do it too often as I keep getting lobbed. Is it wise to slightly delay coming in, to kind of disguise it?
@@Pistefka I hit volleys on the driveway with my kiddo too. It's a great equalizer. The small ones have the quick hands! As for opponents who lob, I try to be prepared to take a couple of steps back and smack an overhead at their shoes. Let's see them land deep lobs inside the line all match long. If they can, congrats to them!
@@patrickweston3293 Yep, punishing a lob with an overhead smash is very satisfying!
A fine real world video. Seeing Alex's smooth move in the first minute is worth the price of admission. At minute 6 I think you mean 'if your opponent is taken wide, AND his head is down, race to the net. Most of us rec players can cheat by coming inside the baseline, our opponent doesn't detect it since they are more worried about their shot, not the chess match going on.
Haha thanks John! Yeah and always watch out for that lob too
Thanks coach
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Fabulous training video. Clear and concise. Many thanks
Tony Costa.
Thanks for your kind words! Do you want any other topics covered?
You boys have doing a magnificent job sharing with us those lessons, knowlegde and you doin a lot and lot more professional videos. I'm stunned and grateful.
Thank you for the support 🙏
I would like to thank sir Alex and Simon fo wonderful tennis 🎾 related content I really developing my tennis knowledge and want to apply on court too. Once again ty so much both for the lovely,amazing and as always informative content.
Thank you for your kind words and your support Keshav. We hope to continue helping you with your game!
Nice work!
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will use a few today
Let us know how it goes! 💪
Wonderful and expert advice. Thanks!
Thanks for watching 👍
Well edited and good quality vid!
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Thanks for addressing this very important topic.
Thank you for watching.
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Thanks ttt for another great lesson
Thank you! Any other topics you’d like covered in the future?
great video!!!
Thank you! :)
Great, comprehensive lesson. Thanks. I especially liked the approach into space. Great tip. Questions: Should my approach shots mostly be down the line? When is a cross court approach ok? After each type of approach shot, where should I position myself to pressure my opponent and minimize pass angles and lobs?
We cover these topics in depth in this video - ua-cam.com/video/ESYuG4qObNc/v-deo.html
It will be in the second phase of the lesson, when we discuss coming forward
Thanks Alix, for the great tips, always good.
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I never share with my tennis friends because then they'll know what new techniques I'll try. 😁
Haha good idea 😂
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial nice learning.Amazing video.
Just in time this video, tomorrow I have a match and I was thinking on experimenting in going to the net, wich I dont use to do. I’ll try to remember some of this. BIG THANKS!
Thank you for watching.
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons probably ‘volley’ and ‘nerves control’ when serving.
When I play, I seem to get really negatively affected by pressure. Do you have any tips on how to keep the mindset you have in a conventional rally and taking that mindset into a game. Thanks
You have to focus on the process, what are you trying to achieve and how are you trying to play less about the outcome, this will take the pressure off and hopefully help you play great tennis!
Something I do that helps me is counting the hits. Helps me keep my mind on the point and not thinking forward and feeling anxious
People who play better than me say my service is really good and I see they have a bad time to return. I need to develop the natural move and pace to go straight to the net afterwards. I am tall and fast, but I tend stay on the far back. I will see this video 10 times to help me to force into that!!! thanks
You can also check out this lesson - ua-cam.com/video/04EPNP4tFHk/v-deo.html
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
thanks really appreciate it! you guys are top, and the new soundtrack is great too.
Great video. Please teach us how to attack properly second servive with slice forehand and backhand.
Chip and charge is something we cover inside our tactics course on our website
Great tips! I wonder why nowadays we don't see any net play very often anymore, especially in the women's game?
I personally find it very effective - the funny thing is that by the end of the match, they only remembered the volleys that I won, but I only remember the ones that I loss :) so it seems that even if I miss the volley or get lobbed, it creates a lot of pressure to my opponents.
For sure, it shows your opponent that they can't get away with giving you balls with not enough quality because you will approach and put them under pressure. Forces them to overplay!
I have been waiting for this video. This is going to help me a lot. By the way, the free tactics PDF in the description does not seem to work for me, any idea why?
fixed it now :)
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons Thank you!
awsome vid just have a question, how to deal with a fast spinning slice serve?
You have to be ready to adjust your positioning, so be light on the balls of your feet, make sure you keep your swings short and really track the ball well with your eyes.
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
Thanks again for a great video ! Can you make a video top 5 tennis drills for beginner ? I really like the two videos about intermediate and advanced players and i would like to see a video about beginner if it's possible ! Thank you
Yes we will film one for beginners! :)
Also, if you guys can do a video review about this tennis tracker app called Swing Vision, I’d be pretty interested to see what you pros think about it.
I've never heard of it, I'll look into it and see what it does exactly
I really like your videos (from France), congratulations with all my respect 👏
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Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons You’re welcome 👍
Good video thks
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Quality looks good
Thank you!
However, if you have some tips about the one handed backhand on how to move forward properly 🎾👌
Ok we will try to film that
Top Tennis Training - Pro Tennis Lessons Thank you a lot !
I've an awkward question.
I clearly know that the more you're unskilled, the less you benefit from a proper racquet for yourself. The more you progress, the more you can obtain from a proper racquet and setup.
But what do you think of pro stocks and pro room racquets? That's a 6.1 pro stock? What do you guys think about these types of racquets for a 5.5/6 player?
I think it all depends on the player.
Certain rackets would benefit a certain gamestyle much more than others.
A player who wants more feel and control could benefit from a customised racket that has been modified for additional control etc
I've got that shirt. Respect
Classic 💪
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial its actually great to see someone teaching the approach/chip and charge rather than grinding people down from the baseline.
Thank you for watching.
Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?
@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Return of serve advise? Played the other day and dropped so many silly points through weak returns.
.. but what about the lob?
My opponents tend to start lobbing over me a lot when they see I go for the net often.
Can we get a clay court guide??
How to play on clay?
Yes, like advantages/ Disadvantages. Strategies. Different play style on clay. Less speed/more spin. You guys obviously know more than me, but something along these lines.
P.S. you guys are doing great!
Yes, good tips. However, the legacy approach shot always was the slice (backhand) (Noah, for example). You don't talk about that.
We cover the slice approach shot in many other lessons on this channel 👍
Where is your academy situated
We don't have an academy, our focus is on online coaching and in person camps/clinics.
All the best
Simon
Can we download this video for free?
You can always watch it here for free
Command Performance = must come in on all short balls.
Yes don’t let your opponent get away with not hitting a good quality ball
How are the courts always so nice and empty???
TTT taking over the club! 😋
I come into the net sometimes but some of my opponents hit deep on the court
Yes a great idea, when they are far back the ball takes longer to reach you giving you more time to get in, it also makes dipping the ball into the feet alot more difficult
With all due respect mr Alex, there is no substance to this lesson. U simply told us when to come to net, nothing about how to actually do it. Nothing but examples of when when when, not how how how!
A very poor video from such a prestigious website
This lesson is about when to approach the net, we have other lessons on tactics and strategy here - ua-cam.com/play/PLJP-Wou-v6z2RFwFLIqS588hrVtFxl2eI.html