One of the hard parts about learning technique in tennis is you hear so many different tips that often conflict with each other. Shamir mentioned that he was doing a stomp to end his volleys before you told him "Contact-1-2", and I was told about the stomp as well. I'm learning a lot from this channel. lol
I imagined a wall in front of the racquet today when volleying and tightened the grip handle as I struck the ball. WOW!!!! What a huge difference it made. The tightening of the grip as I hit the ball actually helped freeze the racquet and with the control. ..... I applied the same tightening of the grip when doing high volleys and overheads and my percentage went up 80 percent. Then I used the tightening of the grip idea with my backhand slices and approach shots and improved my consistency by 90 percent. Thanks Niko!!
I am an old coach and teaching professional so I really appreciate this video. Excellent teaching and the student has very good footwork. Near the end of the lesson the importance of continuing to move forward instruction is so important. The top volley players always move forward. When I coached High School Tennis my players that played Hockey and Basketball did this naturally. In both of those sports players are conditioned to move to the net or goal and keep going. I liked to use a three ball drill with players taking first ball at service line and moving forward for second and third ball then touch the net after third ball. When I was developing as a tournament player John McEnroe was The touring pro that I would watch for volley tactics. I do love Nadal’s fast feet and court coverage. I would tell my players that you cannot hit a shot if you don’t get to it.
Thanks, I am also a 4.5 player that have the same issues with the volleys and I immediately noticed the difference after doing what you recommended. Need to keep working on those thanks again
Made my first comment 3 min in. I am at 2/3 of the video and I have to say this video is filled with gems. I haven’t got chance to practice them but now I find out the reasons that caused many of my miserable volleys. Thanks!
Awesome video. Lots of great tips that are easy to practice and take away. Always good to see a student laughing and smiling because of how suddenly and significantly his strokes have improved.
Dudee! this kind of videos helps too much! The improve on a real player it is really helpful to identify the most common errors and fix'em. Ty for this videos.
Very interesting tips that I had not heard of previously. I can't wait to try them since I need a net game if I have any chance of competing next week. I am 47, and competing against the under 35s.
@@YesSirPhil Hi, thank you for asking. I have won my last 3 local +35s tournaments here in Kosovo, and I am considering playing some A-category just for the fun of it. Fun fact, a big-hitting player to who I had lost to 60, 61 about 2 years ago trying to stay back and rally, I recently defeated 61, 60 by serve/volleying and attacking the net when possible on his serve. After the match, he said that I Pat Raftered him. Cheers!
Great explanation on volley technique. Since it wasn't discussed, I assume footwork (other than moving in and through a volley) is not so important. Now I understand why my warm up volleys seem so good and fall apart in game action. Videos are so good, not sure I'll need any more personal lessons. Thanks.
Dang, this video is really good. You really point out ALL problems that i have on my volley. So there's a difference between volleying a fast and a slow ball 🤔
on the backhand it seems to me that he put more cut to the ball and slice , than a lag and stop to add more power , nice lesson as usual , very instructive lesson these one on one topics
First, all your videos are helpful, you might make an additional playlist of these episodes with the 4.5 player to save me sorting, because they are really good.
Sincere question regarding rating of player. Isn't a 4.5 player, especially in FL where you are, supposed to have better volley technique? I realize that the whole rating process is a tool to help define something we might not be able to capture.
Great tips. Could you show volleys on faster paced shots? I play some people that really hit powerful ground strokes, even when not optimally positioned.
I simplified my volley to be a love tap instead of trying to smash it in for winners. Hitting it shallow and forcing my opponent to rush the net or tap it just hard enough to keep it in the lines, but in difficult angles my opponent can't reach.
Hi Nick, an other great video again!! I’ll try exercise for myself. Have you deliberately skipped the pre-volley split to get Shamir to focus on the drill?
Nick can you please explain the difference between this forehand volley technique with wrist extension and the racket finishes with the buttcap pointing to the left for a righty and the other such as racketflex's video where they don't talk much about wrist extension and they talk about shoulder adduction where the buttcap finishes pointing down at the midline of the body. I'm confused on what is right and especially have trouble when putting away volleys as I see some swing through it with a weird finish and then others try to contact one-two it.
You have to freeze the racquet at contact. At times the momentum will carry the racquet across the body, but the freeze is still there. The cleaner you execute the freeze the better. It’s a deflection. No shoulders, keep your body as still as possible.
I knew a guy who is a high-level player he played division 1 for UCSB, I believe, but unfortunately his volleys we’re not very good, in fact he was practicing at the club that he worked out as well with his 4.5 guy, they were practicing valleys in fact his volleys are probably worse than the 4.5 player, I haven’t seen him in like two years so maybe his valleys have improved I don’t know. But it’s pretty insane that today’s game you don’t have to have good valleys to be a high-level player.
One-Handed Backhand Lesson with 4.5 NTRP Player: ua-cam.com/video/KYGjXtr5Lys/v-deo.html
Nikola, what do you think about choking up grip on volleys?
@@ProfessorBoooty It's good for players with stability issues
3 minutes in and the lesson was worth more than hours of paid presential classes I had through my life. Thanks again, Nik.
My pleasure Jon
I was about to say the same.
One of the hard parts about learning technique in tennis is you hear so many different tips that often conflict with each other. Shamir mentioned that he was doing a stomp to end his volleys before you told him "Contact-1-2", and I was told about the stomp as well. I'm learning a lot from this channel. lol
1. sqeeze and freeze 10/10 2. lag for slow balls 10/10 3. contact, one two. 10/10. Simple yet precise. Thank you.
These videos with him are gems. Thanks Nikola
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I imagined a wall in front of the racquet today when volleying and tightened the grip handle as I struck the ball. WOW!!!! What a huge difference it made. The tightening of the grip as I hit the ball actually helped freeze the racquet and with the control. ..... I applied the same tightening of the grip when doing high volleys and overheads and my percentage went up 80 percent. Then I used the tightening of the grip idea with my backhand slices and approach shots and improved my consistency by 90 percent. Thanks Niko!!
These advice are so comprehensive and point out the mistakes of many amateur players and improve them instantly.
Thanks a lot
My pleasure Felix
incredible improvement with just one session.
this guy's got his money's worth
Can’t count how many volley videos I’ve watched on UA-cam. But this summed it all - This is gold. Please keep these coming, you are a fantastic coach!
This is really working, from A to Z perfect.
Great audio work! I can tell it's windy out there, but both your voices are crystal clear
Thank you, I try my best with the audio, it’s difficult outside with noise from various sources
@@IntuitiveTennis Yes, I noticed this, too. Lends an even greater professional feel to an already great series.
Love it when coach Nick says “Don’t do that”- no sugar coat, no nonesense, pure intuitive!
Cheers to Shamir for the youtube fame! Awesome tennis!
10:16 that's the happiest backhand volley i've ever seen
I am an old coach and teaching professional so I really appreciate this video. Excellent teaching and the student has very good footwork. Near the end of the lesson the importance of continuing to move forward instruction is so important. The top volley players always move forward. When I coached High School Tennis my players that played Hockey and Basketball did this naturally. In both of those sports players are conditioned to move to the net or goal and keep going. I liked to use a three ball drill with players taking first ball at service line and moving forward for second and third ball then touch the net after third ball. When I was developing as a tournament player John McEnroe was The touring pro that I would watch for volley tactics. I do love Nadal’s fast feet and court coverage. I would tell my players that you cannot hit a shot if you don’t get to it.
One of the Best voley lesson I’ve ever seen. Congratulations 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Marek
Great video. Look forward to try it out on the court!
Thanks, I am also a 4.5 player that have the same issues with the volleys and I immediately noticed the difference after doing what you recommended. Need to keep working on those thanks again
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I didn't know a 10 min video could contain so much knowledge. Thank you for these videos Intuitive Tennis!
Made my first comment 3 min in. I am at 2/3 of the video and I have to say this video is filled with gems. I haven’t got chance to practice them but now I find out the reasons that caused many of my miserable volleys. Thanks!
My pleasure YuYi
Awesome video. Lots of great tips that are easy to practice and take away. Always good to see a student laughing and smiling because of how suddenly and significantly his strokes have improved.
He smiles too much, we are working on that 😂
Contact, one, two... I will use tomorow. Great Tip!!!
You are the best out there, period. I cannot express how helpful your videos are.
Nick you have the best tennis channel-- instructive, to the point and very useful.
I appreciate it Jon
Wow I think these techniques will definitely improve my net skills 🤩 Thank you so much 😋
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What a good video. I used to be skeptical of learning through youtube but this video is so good.
Hadn't heard 'bout the 'Squeeze 'n Freeze'. Nice
Great coaching! I've been watching more of your videos, and I like how you correct the player's errors. I'm learning a lot!
Thanks, Nick! Can’t wait to try these tips.
Love this guys lessons, he is the man, LTA in UK should be coaching like this.
This is a brilliant video Nick. Especially dealing with the slice. Will try to implement it soon
Thank you Kabir
Solid technique Nik.
Keep the great content coming!
awesome coaching.
Thank for breaking down the volley into simple concepts, easy to apply. They will surely take my volley to the next level!
Thank you 🙏
Man I love your training videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I would love to train with you. Please keep the vids coming!
I will thank u 🙏
Exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks Niko.
Dudee! this kind of videos helps too much! The improve on a real player it is really helpful to identify the most common errors and fix'em. Ty for this videos.
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Great video Nick !!! Can't wait to try some "Squeeze and Freeze" next time I am out with my ball machine.
Thank you Patrick
The best tennis couch Congrats
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Another great video my friend 💪💪👍
Thanks so much Ronnie
Intuitive Tennis well deserved 👍
Best volley leson I've seen in long time. Looking foward to go to the court and try out. Thank you very much
Hi, great video!!Simplified teaching, very understandable.A million dollar tip for me.Thank you very much coach
Another great video. I finally realized why I have floaty volleys(esp on backhand). Thank you.
Very interesting tips that I had not heard of previously. I can't wait to try them since I need a net game if I have any chance of competing next week. I am 47, and competing against the under 35s.
How did it work?
@@YesSirPhil Hi, thank you for asking. I have won my last 3 local +35s tournaments here in Kosovo, and I am considering playing some A-category just for the fun of it. Fun fact, a big-hitting player to who I had lost to 60, 61 about 2 years ago trying to stay back and rally, I recently defeated 61, 60 by serve/volleying and attacking the net when possible on his serve. After the match, he said that I Pat Raftered him. Cheers!
@@fibo2459 now this sounds great! Congrats.
Great coaching, and I want to give some recognition to your student as well--great job all around... wonderful video!
Once again another great video. I will be using your stroke anaylis service soon and will be looking at your online courses. Thanks.
Thank you Andreas
THANK YOU
THATS THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT VOLLEY
I M SO GLAD TO FIND THAT MAGIC CORRECTIONS (from you)
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN
Wow... Great Video with very useful techniques!!! Thanks heaps mate!!!
Superb guidance and tips. Tks a lot. Gr8 video. Squeeze n freeze 👌👍
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Can you make a video about volley drop shots in the future i would like to see the fundamentals from you.
Absolutely
I kid you not , I tried this and instantly became 100 percent better!
excellent tips. thanks for this particular video!
Great video Nik👍👍👍
Wonderful coach, clear instruction. Thank you for the video
Thank you Sophia
Great explanation on volley technique. Since it wasn't discussed, I assume footwork (other than moving in and through a volley) is not so important. Now I understand why my warm up volleys seem so good and fall apart in game action. Videos are so good, not sure I'll need any more personal lessons. Thanks.
Stvarno majstore svaka čast, lekcija je veoma jasna
Puno hvala
Great tip on how to handle floaters with no pace, will have to give it a try.
Dang, this video is really good. You really point out ALL problems that i have on my volley. So there's a difference between volleying a fast and a slow ball 🤔
Another great video. Thank you so much!
You're a fantastic instructor! I need to make my way to Florida some time!!
Thank you Nick, yes anytime. I’m here
Fantastic video! I’m a reasonably decent self taught player but have never been a great volleyer! Dying to try these pointers out now!!
You make tennis technique make sense. Thanks
Very good !
on the backhand it seems to me that he put more cut to the ball and slice , than a lag and stop to add more power , nice lesson as usual , very instructive lesson these one on one topics
Thank you Alessandro
This video is really helpful and has an excellent explanation. Congratulations for the channel. It's really good. Greetings from Argentina.
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Love the lesson
Thanks coach!
Beauty!
Freeze and Squeeze, loved it...
Great tips...thanks
Nice. Shamir ended up with bonafide nice volleys.
Superstunde! Sehr gut - das Thema ist echt schwierig zu unterrichten als Trainer. Allergrößten Respekt!
Danke 🙏
Great stuff man thanks
Incredible insight
You definitely put a smile on the guy's face,,
I can feel it
Shemir is such a nice dude.
WOW! There is so much here to digest. I lose many points with these type of balls. Thank you.
Ah, finally someone who knows how to teach a volley. Freeze and squeeze. Cuz if you flail you fail.
I love it
Squeeze and freeze with racket face open. Good tip. Lag the head on slower balls, then S&F. Continue through short balls to finish.
Great video, Nick. Racket lag, Contact 1, 2 !!!! Thanks.
First, all your videos are helpful, you might make an additional playlist of these episodes with the 4.5 player to save me sorting, because they are really good.
I will make a Shamir playlist
Samir has the fattest smile on when Nick shows the slomo’s. Definitely having a good time out there!
Mind is blown 🤯
When Federer has time on his backhand volley his take back is the exact same as his slice backhand!
Thank you
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Thanks!
Thank you so much 🙏
Sincere question regarding rating of player. Isn't a 4.5 player, especially in FL where you are, supposed to have better volley technique? I realize that the whole rating process is a tool to help define something we might not be able to capture.
Great tips. Could you show volleys on faster paced shots? I play some people that really hit powerful ground strokes, even when not optimally positioned.
He's smiling more in the after video vs. the before.
Practice even when the court was still wet, great.
Man, toooo goood
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Great smile that guy :-)
Amazing video
I simplified my volley to be a love tap instead of trying to smash it in for winners. Hitting it shallow and forcing my opponent to rush the net or tap it just hard enough to keep it in the lines, but in difficult angles my opponent can't reach.
good stuff. thanks.
I am becoming a better teacher with your help Niko. Thanks
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Hi Nick, an other great video again!! I’ll try exercise for myself.
Have you deliberately skipped the pre-volley split to get Shamir to focus on the drill?
Nick can you please explain the difference between this forehand volley technique with wrist extension and the racket finishes with the buttcap pointing to the left for a righty and the other such as racketflex's video where they don't talk much about wrist extension and they talk about shoulder adduction where the buttcap finishes pointing down at the midline of the body. I'm confused on what is right and especially have trouble when putting away volleys as I see some swing through it with a weird finish and then others try to contact one-two it.
You have to freeze the racquet at contact. At times the momentum will carry the racquet across the body, but the freeze is still there. The cleaner you execute the freeze the better. It’s a deflection. No shoulders, keep your body as still as possible.
Can somebody tell me what does the word "squeeze" means in this video?
I knew a guy who is a high-level player he played division 1 for UCSB, I believe, but unfortunately his volleys we’re not very good, in fact he was practicing at the club that he worked out as well with his 4.5 guy, they were practicing valleys in fact his volleys are probably worse than the 4.5 player, I haven’t seen him in like two years so maybe his valleys have improved I don’t know. But it’s pretty insane that today’s game you don’t have to have good valleys to be a high-level player.