I hope you have written a book for tennis beginners. If not you should. Countless hours and money to unlearn poor technique would have been saved. Simple,clear,logical and precise. Not too technical or excessive confusing steps. Best foundational tennis instruction site on UA-cam. Thank you.
Cam Lendrim wow. Thank you so much!! Please check out Instagram (@2minutetennis_), tiktok (@2minutetennis) and my website 2MinuteTennis.net. I also have a podcast (2MinuteTennis Podcast) on apple podcasts, google podcasts, and Spotify. Thank you again. Your support and kindness are so appreciated.
You pack an AMAZING amount of information into this video, including some directions and tips on one-handed volleys that I've never seen before (but which, I have no doubt, will help my volleys). Thanks Ryan. You're the BEST!
Absolutely great demonstration. I learned to play back in the 1970’s when serve and volley was a major part of the game. As a tournament player, coach, PTR Professional and old serve and volley player your analysis and suggestions are right on the mark. However I don’t recommend the Two Hand grip,on the BH volley for mature players. I frequently recommend UA-cam videos of Top Touring Pros and I can not think of any really good volleyers in today’s game that use two hands. Even those players like Serena who have awesome Two handed backhand ground strokes use one had on the volley. You can reach low and in front, high and wide and far to the side and in front with one hand.
Another AWESOME video Ryan!...This SAS part 1 of the "swing check point" series..can you please let me know or forward me to the other parts (ie: groundstrokes, etc)
at last! I ve been working on my volleys and don't feel a correct grip at both sides. Now I know my feel is right and will try to switch grip in the backhand volley. Also the "point the ball" technique in overhead is such a waste of time. Thanks a lot man!
Hi Ryan, great video as always. Can you specify what the change of grip is on the volley that you're doing please? The name of it or position (bevel number). Thanks
Instructions are amazing on your videos, thank you so much. Personally, I want to see a demonstration with a couple of balls at the end (maybe with slow-mo) if possible ":)) Keep up the great work!
Great video channel, this video is the only one I have seen where you might have missed the full explanation...two handed back hand volley, what is the grip change to? standard backhand? Still a good video as usual
Hi Ryan, You are such a prolific video recorder that I'm having a hard time finding a video like this one on groundstrokes and the serve. I'm looking for a video my students can review on the checkpoints for each stroke. If you know which ones would be best, could you point me in the right direction. Thank you so very much! Carl
I have a bit of trouble timing the extension into the ball since it's usually descending faster than a comparable ball on a serve, the next nearest motion. Any hot tips for this? Other than the obvious "swing sooner"? Are there any signposts, or do I just need to hit about 2,000 overheads?
Very original and informative video. Great to see somebody supporting the two handed BH volley. Just a couple of points: you said a grip change for one handed BH volley; does this mean that you suggest a FH grip instead of continental for the FH volley? On the two handed BH volley, what grips are you using for both hands?
Chris Constable hey thanks for the support. So I suggest my students use an eastern knuckle and heel pad that’s halfway between eastern and continental. For the one handed backhand I suggest a grip between continental and eastern backhand. The two hander can use a top hand that’s the same as the forehand grip and the bottom hand as a continental.
If you really follow his technical analysis there are no advantages for a mature player to use two hands on the backhand volley. There are many advantages in using one hand as he demonstrated. Two absolutely great players like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal use one hand on the backhand volley. You can reach out in front on low and high backhand volleys and reach farther to the side with one hand. I can’t think of any great volley players the used two hands on that side.
Have had about 20 paid tennis lessons from many different instructors over the yrs. I typically pay 60.00 or so at a local tennis club per lesson. I don’t remember ever getting this type of instruction EVER during a lesson. I basically get a human ball feeder. I have learned so much more on UA-cam than I ever learned during a lesson. Is it that they don’t know this info or just aren’t interested in the analytical aspects or simply not be willing to share ? It costs 700.00 dollars a day to attend tennis camp instruction advertised on UA-cam that only accepts 4 students. Frustrated in SC. Love your stroke checkpoints. Have you heard of this frustration from other tennis fanatics ? Ideas ? HELP !
I go to this clinic all the time that charges ~$40 for basically the same class over and over again. I've been playing tennis at this place for 4 YEARS and I still can only hit a volley in like 3/4ths of the time lol. I think videos like these def do a better job than the human ball feeders you get at clinics, especially if you have a friend there to help :)
I’m a professional skating coach for hockey players who loves tennis. This guy is the real deal. We use the same approach with video analysis & check points to coach our players. It gets players results very quickly + an understand they can remember without me around.
The biggest challenge on the overhead for me is tracking the falling ball and making clean contact. The common tip is to use the left arm to track the ball. The idea of not using the left arm to point is intriguing but the video did not explain how to track the ball.
As a user of a two handed bh volley, how do you suggest I turn on the overhead? At the ready position at the net, my non dominant hand will be on the handle of the racquet, not on the throat, as in your example. Can I make a turn with my usual ready position?
I understood the video to mean that you wait in ready position with Continental grip (bevel 2) and make a slight grip change clockwise/counterclockwise on forehand and backhand volleys respectively. Not fully Eastern backhand grip (bevel 1) but in between Eastern and Continental (between bevel 1 and 2). Likewise for forehand volleys but between bevel 2 and 3.
I his video he did say that he likes to move his grip on the backhand volley. The Continental grip which is halfway between the classic eastern forehand and classic one hand backhand is the normal volley grip that most coaches teach. However by using the off hand on the racquet throat you can rotate your Continental slightly towards the backhand for a more effective backhand volley. Personally being a player who loves the net I have used this technique for decades. My backhand volley with this grip change is my strength at the net which I always want to go to close out points in singles and doubles.
@@thomasmedeiros5722 No. From the ready position in Continental grip, he is changing grips on both sides. On BOTH forehand and backhand volleys. Not just on backhand volleys. He says that if you get caught without changing you can still hit it like everyone else with a Continetal grip.
I see a lot of questions about the grip on the volley. Let’s just clarify Ryan. Looks like you were actually changing to a forehand and backhand grip correct? Love your video. Many folks have used a continental grip for the volleys which doesn’t work for everyone. Changing grips is the way to go for a lot of us.
I took the video to mean that you wait in ready position with Continental grip and make a *slight* grip change clockwise/counterclockwise on forehand and backhand volleys respectively. This is an appealing option as most 3.0 and 3.5 players find the Continental grip very very uncomfortable and weak on volleys. It is true. I hate it. The DOWNSIDE is that you will be caught with the wrong grip on faster exchanges. Hence that is why stronger 4.0 and above players invariably use a single grip on all volleys.
Change grips on the volley? Are you crazy? Noooo, you are not! Support for this idea comes from none other than Tony Trabert, who won a bunch of major titles and Davis Cup matches in my youth. Trabert changed grips when he had time. It makes perfect sense and I've gotten away from it because everyone says you shouldn't change. With the continental grip, I can hit backhand volleys in my sleep. Forehand volleys? Just awful, probably my weakest shot. I just discovered your teaching today and already I'm sold on how you think about and teach tennis.
"With the continental grip, I can hit backhand volleys in my sleep. Forehand volleys? Just awful, probably my weakest shot." ??? Continental feels awful on backhand to me... As for Trabert, 99% of pro players use a single grip. Even you say "when he had time". Switching grip is a viable option for 3.5 and low 4.0 players, but let's not get carried away. There is simply no time to switch grip at higher levels of play.
Not saying good or bad but the elbows out is the 1st time I've heard that. It doesn't seem fluid/natural/smooth to do that especially in a hyper-activity moment like volley! It looks as if we're on invisible crutches + it seems easy without the ball. a video with the ball would be more productive.
Change the grip??? To where ?? Regular bh ?? I was told keep the continental at all times volleys and also ready position not with racket in front just 45 degrees towards the backhand .. any clarification pls
This is the best volley instruction I’ve ever watched. After almost a year of struggling to the net game, you totally healed it.
I hope you have written a book for tennis beginners. If not you should. Countless hours and money to unlearn poor technique would have been saved. Simple,clear,logical and precise. Not too technical or excessive confusing steps. Best foundational tennis instruction site on UA-cam. Thank you.
Cam Lendrim wow. Thank you so much!! Please check out Instagram (@2minutetennis_), tiktok (@2minutetennis) and my website 2MinuteTennis.net. I also have a podcast (2MinuteTennis Podcast) on apple podcasts, google podcasts, and Spotify.
Thank you again. Your support and kindness are so appreciated.
Love ur energy and enthusiasm!
Thank you so much for your simple and executable tips for volleys and smashes! I’ve been struggling to improve for a long time!
Volley Grip change, what a fantastic tip! I should've learned it years ago. Thank you !
You pack an AMAZING amount of information into this video, including some directions and tips on one-handed volleys that I've never seen before (but which, I have no doubt, will help my volleys). Thanks Ryan. You're the BEST!
Thanks Rick!! Appreciate the kind words!
fantastic RYAN thanks for your demonstration, it´s crystal clear, all of your videos help me a lot on the court
I just love your checkpoint concept it is so very useful to have those land marks...👏
So glad to hear they help you David! Have a great day!
First time I've heard this elbows out advice. I'll try it for sure. Advice from other coaches has not worked yet !!!!!
Amazing video. Thank you!!!
Absolutely great demonstration. I learned to play back in the 1970’s when serve and volley was a major part of the game. As a tournament player, coach, PTR Professional and old serve and volley player your analysis and suggestions are right on the mark. However I don’t recommend the Two Hand grip,on the BH volley for mature players. I frequently recommend UA-cam videos of Top Touring Pros and I can not think of any really good volleyers in today’s game that use two hands. Even those players like Serena who have awesome Two handed backhand ground strokes use one had on the volley. You can reach low and in front, high and wide and far to the side and in front with one hand.
Great! Thank you so much!
Great tips man appreciate it
Another AWESOME video Ryan!...This SAS part 1 of the "swing check point" series..can you please let me know or forward me to the other parts (ie: groundstrokes, etc)
This volley was used by the pros during the 70's.Simple but effective
Old school volleys helps rec players improve. Thanks!!!
Gracias 🙏 you are amazing❤️I learned this but it is always great to refocus 😍😍😍😍
Thank you so much Rosie!!
Great video and instructions. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! Appreciate the support!!
Awesome 👏
at last! I ve been working on my volleys and don't feel a correct grip at both sides. Now I know my feel is right and will try to switch grip in the backhand volley. Also the "point the ball" technique in overhead is such a waste of time. Thanks a lot man!
Swing checkpoints are helpful
Hi coach, which grip did you use in BH volley? Eastern one handed backhand grip?
I always love your instruction. I have a question I'm switching to a backhand volley grip. Are you using an Eastern backhand grip?
Hi Ryan, great video as always.
Can you specify what the change of grip is on the volley that you're doing please? The name of it or position (bevel number).
Thanks
Instructions are amazing on your videos, thank you so much. Personally, I want to see a demonstration with a couple of balls at the end (maybe with slow-mo) if possible ":)) Keep up the great work!
Great video channel, this video is the only one I have seen where you might have missed the full explanation...two handed back hand volley, what is the grip change to? standard backhand? Still a good video as usual
Thank you.
What tension do you recommend for beginner player?
Hi Ryan, You are such a prolific video recorder that I'm having a hard time finding a video like this one on groundstrokes and the serve. I'm looking for a video my students can review on the checkpoints for each stroke. If you know which ones would be best, could you point me in the right direction. Thank you so very much! Carl
I have a bit of trouble timing the extension into the ball since it's usually descending faster than a comparable ball on a serve, the next nearest motion. Any hot tips for this? Other than the obvious "swing sooner"? Are there any signposts, or do I just need to hit about 2,000 overheads?
What are the two different grips at the net? Forehand backhand ?
Are you not using the same continental grip for both sides of the volley?
I learned a lot from your coaching
Thanks for the support. Have a great day.
What grip on the back hand volley which bevel is the knuckle on for a right hander ? I know continental is for the forehand
Very original and informative video. Great to see somebody supporting the two handed BH volley. Just a couple of points: you said a grip change for one handed BH volley; does this mean that you suggest a FH grip instead of continental for the FH volley? On the two handed BH volley, what grips are you using for both hands?
Chris Constable hey thanks for the support. So I suggest my students use an eastern knuckle and heel pad that’s halfway between eastern and continental. For the one handed backhand I suggest a grip between continental and eastern backhand. The two hander can use a top hand that’s the same as the forehand grip and the bottom hand as a continental.
If you really follow his technical analysis there are no advantages for a mature player to use two hands on the backhand volley. There are many advantages in using one hand as he demonstrated. Two absolutely great players like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal use one hand on the backhand volley. You can reach out in front on low and high backhand volleys and reach farther to the side with one hand. I can’t think of any great volley players the used two hands on that side.
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Wow thank you so much!!!
You're a great very understandable usable and I share with my friends and my students and thank you very very much for your lesson 🕺🎾👍🇷🇺🌴
So happy you like the videos. Your support means the world to me. Have a great day!
Elbows out means that you move your whole body. It protects against wrist and elbow injuries.
Have had about 20 paid tennis lessons from many different instructors over the yrs. I typically pay 60.00 or so at a local tennis club per lesson. I don’t remember ever getting this type of instruction EVER during a lesson. I basically get a human ball feeder. I have learned so much more on UA-cam than I ever learned during a lesson. Is it that they don’t know this info or just aren’t interested in the analytical aspects or simply not be willing to share ? It costs 700.00 dollars a day to attend tennis camp instruction advertised on UA-cam that only accepts 4 students. Frustrated in SC. Love your stroke checkpoints. Have you heard of this frustration from other tennis fanatics ? Ideas ? HELP !
I go to this clinic all the time that charges ~$40 for basically the same class over and over again. I've been playing tennis at this place for 4 YEARS and I still can only hit a volley in like 3/4ths of the time lol. I think videos like these def do a better job than the human ball feeders you get at clinics, especially if you have a friend there to help :)
I’m a professional skating coach for hockey players who loves tennis. This guy is the real deal. We use the same approach with video analysis & check points to coach our players. It gets players results very quickly + an understand they can remember without me around.
The biggest challenge on the overhead for me is tracking the falling ball and making clean contact. The common tip is to use the left arm to track the ball. The idea of not using the left arm to point is intriguing but the video did not explain how to track the ball.
As a user of a two handed bh volley, how do you suggest I turn on the overhead? At the ready position at the net, my non dominant hand will be on the handle of the racquet, not on the throat, as in your example. Can I make a turn with my usual ready position?
Chris Constable great question Chris. I would suggest you slide the nonhitting hand onto the throat and proceed as I demonstrate.
Chris Constable meaning, as you turn for the overhead slide the nonhitting hand onto the throat.
So you change your grip for a backhand volley?? Never heard that!
Which grips do you use then?
Thanks!
Do Pros ever use a different grip than the continental for volleys?
What grip should be used for the backhand volley? So, I'm changing from continental to what grip on the forehand volley?
I understood the video to mean that you wait in ready position with Continental grip (bevel 2) and make a slight grip change clockwise/counterclockwise on forehand and backhand volleys respectively. Not fully Eastern backhand grip (bevel 1) but in between Eastern and Continental (between bevel 1 and 2). Likewise for forehand volleys but between bevel 2 and 3.
I always tried to slice too much. I will make correction tomorrow.
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What grips are you using on the volleys at the net❓
I his video he did say that he likes to move his grip on the backhand volley. The Continental grip which is halfway between the classic eastern forehand and classic one hand backhand is the normal volley grip that most coaches teach. However by using the off hand on the racquet throat you can rotate your Continental slightly towards the backhand for a more effective backhand volley. Personally being a player who loves the net I have used this technique for decades. My backhand volley with this grip change is my strength at the net which I always want to go to close out points in singles and doubles.
@@thomasmedeiros5722 No. From the ready position in Continental grip, he is changing grips on both sides. On BOTH forehand and backhand volleys. Not just on backhand volleys. He says that if you get caught without changing you can still hit it like everyone else with a Continetal grip.
Great video! I’m curious why you say, “please don’t point.”
I am too.
I was watching this lesson then at 3:20 top left corner there was a ball Stu I in the net somehow had to rewatch that part my bad coach😂
You're one of the best teachers out there, but I don't know your name. I know it isn't 2Minute Tennis. Is there a reason you're going stealth?
I see a lot of questions about the grip on the volley. Let’s just clarify Ryan. Looks like you were actually changing to a forehand and backhand grip correct? Love your video. Many folks have used a continental grip for the volleys which doesn’t work for everyone. Changing grips is the way to go for a lot of us.
I took the video to mean that you wait in ready position with Continental grip and make a *slight* grip change clockwise/counterclockwise on forehand and backhand volleys respectively. This is an appealing option as most 3.0 and 3.5 players find the Continental grip very very uncomfortable and weak on volleys. It is true. I hate it. The DOWNSIDE is that you will be caught with the wrong grip on faster exchanges. Hence that is why stronger 4.0 and above players invariably use a single grip on all volleys.
Change grips on the volley? Are you crazy? Noooo, you are not! Support for this idea comes from none other than Tony Trabert, who won a bunch of major titles and Davis Cup matches in my youth. Trabert changed grips when he had time. It makes perfect sense and I've gotten away from it because everyone says you shouldn't change. With the continental grip, I can hit backhand volleys in my sleep. Forehand volleys? Just awful, probably my weakest shot. I just discovered your teaching today and already I'm sold on how you think about and teach tennis.
"With the continental grip, I can hit backhand volleys in my sleep. Forehand volleys? Just awful, probably my weakest shot." ??? Continental feels awful on backhand to me... As for Trabert, 99% of pro players use a single grip. Even you say "when he had time". Switching grip is a viable option for 3.5 and low 4.0 players, but let's not get carried away. There is simply no time to switch grip at higher levels of play.
Does Federer change volley grip
Not to my knowledge. I’ve never seen him change his grip.
@@2MinuteTennis And why again we should change our volley grip
Changing the grip helps amateurs who struggle with their volleys hit better volleys. Plain and simple.
@@2MinuteTennis Okay i understand. Thank you 🙏
Since I’ve found your channel. I’ve basically stopped watching any other instructional tennis channels. 👍🏼
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Me too🤣🤣🤣🤣 he keeps things simple
Practical overhead short and volleys should be displayed after instruction fr better understanding
I agree with you. I have many videos of me hitting volleys and overheads.
@@2MinuteTennis Thanks
Not saying good or bad but the elbows out is the 1st time I've heard that. It doesn't seem fluid/natural/smooth to do that especially in a hyper-activity moment like volley! It looks as if we're on invisible crutches + it seems easy without the ball. a video with the ball would be more productive.
Thanks. I appreciate the comments. Have a great day!!
*2* minute Tennis
your elbow is too out
can you repeat yourself some more lol
Thanks for the support!!
I am actually learning a lot from your channel.
Volley Grip change, what a fantastic tip! I should've learned it years ago. Thank you !
Glad you liked the tip. Keep me posted on how it works for you
Change the grip??? To where ?? Regular bh ?? I was told keep the continental at all times volleys and also ready position not with racket in front just 45 degrees towards the backhand .. any clarification pls