Great video I unfortunately have a bad wrist and can no longer hit topspin forehands. I knew a guy who sliced on both sides and wins matches. At the NTRP club level matches
I have been playing and winning with a slice FH for 40 years. You can't get the full benefit of the slice FH until you learn to follow through with a wrist snap. Some day I'll make a video
Forehand slice is so underrated. Beside defensive forehand slice and very low balls it can be used for short balls as cross or inside out shot. But on better opponents this works only with good disguise.
Hello Jeff...this is truly one of your best vids you have have ever produced...just packed with solid information to add variety and another tool to my game...a big thank you and keep up the awesome job.
Before I watched your video, I did practice some forehand slice but it didn't feel natural and proper as it stressed my arm and made it sore. I think what I did was what you mentioned as chopping, using the lower arm and the elbow as pivot. After I follow your advice to use the shoulder as the pivot and move the whole arm, it feels more natural and easy. Thank you!
Liked the distinction between using the continental (which I teach) and the "soft continental" which I think most players would prefer since it's closer to their semi-western or eastern fh grip. Also liked the way you incorporated the footwork patterns use based upon how close you are to the ball.
Hey Jeff, I have watched all the forehand techniques on your channel, and I see that you have covered almost every detail, except for one: racket lag (or wrist lag). Without the lag, we will be losing a lot of power. I think it would really help people if you can share some of your tips on how to achieve the lag. Cheers
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Moving the continental slightly toward forehand is called semi-continental and was taught back in the late 60's and the 70's when I was a junior. Flat serves and forehand volleys were taught using it by many pro's.
truly awesome video, Jeff. This is a very practical shot to use in matches against players who don't like to bend down. Could you also use this shot to try and draw your opponent into the net? As example, against that player you highlighted who is (i actually have a lot of respect for him) a self-taught nightmare, I would think you would want to try and bring him to the net
Great video! Recovering from wrist surgery, and my usual top spin forward is still too painful...I'm starting from ground zero on a slice forehand, and this video is the best I've seen! Serving still hurts, too - video on underhanded serves? A bit unorthodox, but desperate times... 😁
Good video. 40 years ago we did everything with a continental. Then we used the eastern forehand for top flat, and slice.Then I change to semi-western for top spin and keep the eastern for a for flat and slice forehand. I found if go I go back to the continental for a slice, I slice to much and lose to much pace. logically
Just gotta say wow to your efforts on making all these videos. I do have questions about serves tho. What are benefits of having wide platform or benefits of narrow platform? Just love all of your videos.
Thank you Daehan! I appreciate your comment. Check out this lesson on the different serve stances, it'll help you out to get more clarity on it ua-cam.com/video/Y2B1zj3PWXg/v-deo.html
Tennis Evolution - Online Tennis Lessons I love your content. Also, it would also be great if you could make a video of you hitting few serves and maybe rallying with your partner.
Forehand slice is neglected at club level, it’s such a useful tool yet really not taught by coaches. I’m hoping to see a more general return to all-court game with emphasis on measured net-attacking tennis
Finally a video on forehand slice. Thanks Jeff.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching Yucel.
Great lesson.
truly awesome video, Jeff. This is a very practical shot to use in matches against players who don't like to bend down
Thanks!
Great video I unfortunately have a bad wrist and can no longer hit topspin forehands. I knew a guy who sliced on both sides and wins matches. At the NTRP club level matches
I have been playing and winning with a slice FH for 40 years. You can't get the full benefit of the slice FH until you learn to follow through with a wrist snap. Some day I'll make a video
Very interesting, Very nice explanation. A lot of thinks I've never used by practising the forehand slice. Thanks 👍
You're welcome Sophie! Thank you for watching.
Excellent instructions Jeff!
Thank you!
Forehand slice is so underrated. Beside defensive forehand slice and very low balls it can be used for short balls as cross or inside out shot. But on better opponents this works only with good disguise.
I agree, well said.
I found example of perfect forehand insideout slice in a real match: ua-cam.com/video/A1ulg7slwrA/v-deo.html
Clear, simple, effective explanation. Thank you a lot for putting time and effort to make this video
You're welcome Alessandro! Thank you for watching, appreciate your feedback.
I've just started working on my backhand and forehand slice. This looks like great information. Thank you!
That's awesome! You're welcome.
Hello Jeff...this is truly one of your best vids you have have ever produced...just packed with solid information to add variety and another tool to my game...a big thank you and keep up the awesome job.
You're welcome! Thanks for your nice words, appreciate them.
I really like that there's no dislikes for this video! Thanks for the awesome content Jeff!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thank you. Very useful in doubles: almost can be used exclusively to approach the net and poach.
You're welcome. That's right, it's a very versatile shot.
As always very good explanation. Awesome...
Thank you Maha! Appreciate your comment.
Before I watched your video, I did practice some forehand slice but it didn't feel natural and proper as it stressed my arm and made it sore. I think what I did was what you mentioned as chopping, using the lower arm and the elbow as pivot. After I follow your advice to use the shoulder as the pivot and move the whole arm, it feels more natural and easy. Thank you!
Liked the distinction between using the continental (which I teach) and the "soft continental" which I think most players would prefer since it's closer to their semi-western or eastern fh grip. Also liked the way you incorporated the footwork patterns use based upon how close you are to the ball.
Hey Jeff, I have watched all the forehand techniques on your channel, and I see that you have covered almost every detail, except for one: racket lag (or wrist lag). Without the lag, we will be losing a lot of power. I think it would really help people if you can share some of your tips on how to achieve the lag.
Cheers
I wish you continued success in the field of tennis and youtube thank you
great video! thanks, jeff.
You're welcome Yi! Thank you for watching.
good stuff
Thanks!
Excellent tutorial.
Thank you!
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Moving the continental slightly toward forehand is called semi-continental and was taught back in the late 60's and the 70's when I was a junior. Flat serves and forehand volleys were taught using it by many pro's.
Thanks for your comment, appreciate it.
I think that is the grip McEnroe uses for all his shots. Index knuckle and heel on bevel 2.5
Thank you
I admire your lessons! Thank you very much! To me you are the best coach)
Thank you Alexey! I appreciate your kind words. Glad to help ;)
Jeff.
great
truly awesome video, Jeff. This is a very practical shot to use in matches against players who don't like to bend down. Could you also use this shot to try and draw your opponent into the net? As example, against that player you highlighted who is (i actually have a lot of respect for him) a self-taught nightmare, I would think you would want to try and bring him to the net
Yes you can Greg. Federer does it quite often on the backhand side .
Thank you for watching.
Jeff.
Makes for a great approach shot, esp with the extra side spin
It does!
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Great video! Recovering from wrist surgery, and my usual top spin forward is still too painful...I'm starting from ground zero on a slice forehand, and this video is the best I've seen! Serving still hurts, too - video on underhanded serves? A bit unorthodox, but desperate times... 😁
Thank you Bill! Glad you're on your way back. Take it easy and a step at a time. We'll consider your topic request for future videos.
Jeff.
Good video. 40 years ago we did everything with a continental. Then we used the eastern forehand for top flat, and slice.Then I change to semi-western for top spin and keep the eastern for a for flat and slice forehand. I found if go I go back to the continental for a slice, I slice to much and lose to much pace.
logically
Very good video...
Thank you Vijay!
Fantastic stuff
Thank you!
What is the best direction from lefties cross court or down the line ? (Im a lefty) 👍
@@gremiocampeao3672 It depends on your opponent. I'll say cross court to a righty's backhand.
Just gotta say wow to your efforts on making all these videos. I do have questions about serves tho. What are benefits of having wide platform or benefits of narrow platform? Just love all of your videos.
Thank you Daehan! I appreciate your comment. Check out this lesson on the different serve stances, it'll help you out to get more clarity on it
ua-cam.com/video/Y2B1zj3PWXg/v-deo.html
Tennis Evolution - Online Tennis Lessons I love your content. Also, it would also be great if you could make a video of you hitting few serves and maybe rallying with your partner.
@@debaskdo Thanks! I'll keep in mind your suggestion for videos in the near future.
This lesson is very useful I will try to do but I think shot is slow, how can I do to add power, thanks
You're welcome Marco! Let us know how it goes.
I would like to watch how the ball travels across the court .. thanks
Thanks for your feedback, will note it for future videos.
Question: why do you need the forehand slice? I have never hit one in my life unless I am on the run from one side of the court to the other
You can use it add variety into your game, attack the net or defend.
@@TennisEvolution Got it, thanks!
How do you defend or even better attack the forehand slice?
Try hitting heavy topspin so the ball bounces deep and high out of their strike zone to force slower and shorter slices that sit up to attack.
Forehand slice is neglected at club level, it’s such a useful tool yet really not taught by coaches. I’m hoping to see a more general return to all-court game with emphasis on measured net-attacking tennis
I agree. Thank you for watching ;)
Jeff.
Which racquet are you using sir
Hi Harry, I use a babolat aeropro. Thanks for watching.
I have a great lefty forehand slice. Also topspin. Just saying.
That's awesome!
I got that but lost it again.
Pros don't do it this way at the baseline. Actually the opposite. They do this on short to mid court drop shots.