Thanks for the great video. Most recreational players can play decent shots from the baseline. But when they finally earned themselves a short ball from their opponent, that’s where the struggle and the frustration begins. Tennis can be very cruel, if you can’t „kill“ the short ball. That’s why I am very grateful for every video covering this topic. For me it was very interesting to hear that I shouldn’t rush to the ball, because I am doing that all the time in order to get to the ball when it is above the net, so I can hit down on it. I will now try to focus more on setting up for a clean stroke. Thanks for the advice.
@@IntuitiveTennis I don't think YT will get it, it's far from the start of the video and in another language. I've heard the algorithm only looks for this in the first minutes of the video.
@4:31 I'm so glad Nick left that missed shot up from Felipe. Great cueing from Nick as always, that missed shot is something most recreational/amateur players see a lot.
24:00 yes it was obvious to me he was much more comfortable with the ad side on this drill. Deuce side I'm not sure why it wasnt clicking for him. Some mental block, looked like his orientation or stance was not optimal on deuce side. Great drills coach! Good work Felipe
Probably the toughest ball to finish for a rec player, while being the easiest point in theory. Nick Aracic, wish you and your family health and positivity, brother. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed. Greetings from Tbilisi, Georgia :)
Great work out there Felipe! Nik was working you pretty hard and you were giving it your all. I can tell you’re a great student who loves tennis! These mid court shots are money makers, just ask Nadal. Nikola, thanks for highlighting the importance of this shot and demonstrating how to practice it. Great stuff!
Watching Nick's videos training higher level players always reminds me of the Alanis Morissette's song Perfect... it starts like this "sometimes, it's never quite enough! if you're flawless, then you'll win my love"😅
My coach used to say..."they work 80% of the time on their strenghts and 20% on weaknesses". Talkin about the pros, though. Best wishes Nick, for the incoming new year, from Italy.
Great coaching and terrific playing. This is the best series on YT. I almost missed the playoffs because I was watching the series. I am so proud of Felipe and his work ethics. My Grandfather used to say, watch the damn ball and move your feet Grandson. My Grandfather was my hero growing up, I lost my father when I was 7 years old. GOD bless you fellas. I will be down in Boynton Beach in a few months to show my wife how beautiful it is down there. We live on the East Coast of Florida by Ponce Inlet. I will see if I can schedule a lesson with you if you are available. Great job on the video and I appreciate your hard work on your channel my friend.
... and Happy New Year. Exactly the kind of drills I need - high bouncing, midcourt sitters. So frustrating sometimes😐. Good jobs guys. Keep up the good work🤟
I may be coming down to palm beach area in the spring for vacation. If I wanted to work with you/take a lesson, how could I get into contact/go about that? I love your approach to tennis and teaching and would love to get better.@@IntuitiveTennis
There is still no improvement on the forehand at all. Reason why Felipe is having much bigger problems with slow, short balls that must be crushed is his false grip. That false grip creates bad contact with a ball. This has much bigger impact when he is trying to crush the ball and give energy to the ball, comparing to the ball which comes to him with energy and speed. Felipe, change your forehand grip to eastern and you will see true improvement on the forehand right away. True improvement which gives confidence to believe in your forehand.
Another one that's thanks he knows all. It doesn't make any sense what you're saying. On the contrary: these balls are actually more difficult with an eastern grip.
I do know about this, because I changed it myself. Watching Felipe's forehand is like watching myself from before. It is not easy to change something like grip in tennis, but it must be done. This way he just practice bad technique. No real improvement can be made like this.
Watch the series from Episode 1
👉 ua-cam.com/play/PL01q4ywxUNvnx4IUVZpRAZeLpIFeYoiWt.html&si=DUKpobHwUhZ063mv
Thanks for the great video. Most recreational players can play decent shots from the baseline. But when they finally earned themselves a short ball from their opponent, that’s where the struggle and the frustration begins. Tennis can be very cruel, if you can’t „kill“ the short ball. That’s why I am very grateful for every video covering this topic. For me it was very interesting to hear that I shouldn’t rush to the ball, because I am doing that all the time in order to get to the ball when it is above the net, so I can hit down on it. I will now try to focus more on setting up for a clean stroke. Thanks for the advice.
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Used to hit this first drill with my coach 7-8 years ago. He beat Dimitrov and Evan’s in his teens. What a player.
This is a great series, so funny to see Felipe cursing in Portuguese very hard without beeps. Great improvement by my countryman anyway
Haha I would bleep it out if I knew what he’s saying. I know a couple of words 😂
@@IntuitiveTennis I don't think YT will get it, it's far from the start of the video and in another language. I've heard the algorithm only looks for this in the first minutes of the video.
@4:31 I'm so glad Nick left that missed shot up from Felipe. Great cueing from Nick as always, that missed shot is something most recreational/amateur players see a lot.
24:00 yes it was obvious to me he was much more comfortable with the ad side on this drill. Deuce side I'm not sure why it wasnt clicking for him. Some mental block, looked like his orientation or stance was not optimal on deuce side. Great drills coach! Good work Felipe
Probably the toughest ball to finish for a rec player, while being the easiest point in theory.
Nick Aracic, wish you and your family health and positivity, brother.
Your work doesn’t go unnoticed. Greetings from Tbilisi, Georgia :)
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Perfect learning+entertainment for the holidays! His footwork intensity seems to be improving the most, setting him up to swing more cleanly.
Thank you
We had a breakthrough with intensity and footwork on day 3, since that day it has been night and day
Great work out there Felipe! Nik was working you pretty hard and you were giving it your all. I can tell you’re a great student who loves tennis! These mid court shots are money makers, just ask Nadal. Nikola, thanks for highlighting the importance of this shot and demonstrating how to practice it. Great stuff!
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Watching Nick's videos training higher level players always reminds me of the Alanis Morissette's song Perfect... it starts like this "sometimes, it's never quite enough! if you're flawless, then you'll win my love"😅
My coach used to say..."they work 80% of the time on their strenghts and 20% on weaknesses".
Talkin about the pros, though.
Best wishes Nick, for the incoming new year, from Italy.
Wishing you the same 🙏
at 8:56 you can see him almost follow his habit of setting his feet too early but snaps out of it and hits a good shot as a result. Good progress
Man felipe is really trying and putting in the effort, nice video coach!
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This is a must see video for me. I already know before even watching!
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Great video. This is where I have the most difficulty and frustration. Wish I could practice like this. Kudos!
Those rallies are amazing. Great on both sides of the net.
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Great coaching and terrific playing. This is the best series on YT. I almost missed the playoffs because I was watching the series. I am so proud of Felipe and his work ethics. My Grandfather used to say, watch the damn ball and move your feet Grandson. My Grandfather was my hero growing up, I lost my father when I was 7 years old. GOD bless you fellas. I will be down in Boynton Beach in a few months to show my wife how beautiful it is down there. We live on the East Coast of Florida by Ponce Inlet. I will see if I can schedule a lesson with you if you are available. Great job on the video and I appreciate your hard work on your channel my friend.
Great effort from Felipe! Couldnt help notice the depth control on coaches volleys, so impressive - any volley tips? They looked rock solid
Thank you
👉 ua-cam.com/video/9hr7YPAGgWs/v-deo.htmlsi=pndSCjgu-FWx62y7
... and Happy New Year. Exactly the kind of drills I need - high bouncing, midcourt sitters. So frustrating sometimes😐. Good jobs guys. Keep up the good work🤟
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I was thinking the same thing. I need to add some mid court drills like that.
@@JayRuf3438 they look like easy shots but they aren't. I played for two hours on Sunday and missed dozen of them😢. So frustrating
@@milanvincic9668 I understand that 100%. So easy to miss into the net or long.
Thankssssss a lotttt coachhh 😊
Hi Nikola! Great video as always. Did you have a video about half court training but hitting low balls?
Yes with Shamir 👉 ua-cam.com/video/zbcd2Vqi6B0/v-deo.htmlsi=X7jpOb5Sm_WwvYsB
@@IntuitiveTennis Thanks! I've already seen it)
Merry Christmas...
Merry Christmas
Hi Nik, I'm going to Split next year and I always go on vacation with my rackets, what club do you recommend me to go to?
TK Split 🙌
remind me: is felipe training for something in particular? or is he just a rec player who wants to get better?
Rec player who wants to maximize his potential and see how far he can go
I love it, that's why I watch your channel.@@IntuitiveTennis
@@SneedEmFeedEm292 🙏
I may be coming down to palm beach area in the spring for vacation. If I wanted to work with you/take a lesson, how could I get into contact/go about that? I love your approach to tennis and teaching and would love to get better.@@IntuitiveTennis
I need this kind of training f
work on his grunting next.
he needs to figure out what technique to use when the ball is above, at and below the net for the winners. 11:15 mark.
Ahhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhh ahhhhhhh
Is he hurt because the yells all the time😂?
sounds like a dying duck
There is still no improvement on the forehand at all. Reason why Felipe is having much bigger problems with slow, short balls that must be crushed is his false grip. That false grip creates bad contact with a ball. This has much bigger impact when he is trying to crush the ball and give energy to the ball, comparing to the ball which comes to him with energy and speed. Felipe, change your forehand grip to eastern and you will see true improvement on the forehand right away. True improvement which gives confidence to believe in your forehand.
Another one that's thanks he knows all. It doesn't make any sense what you're saying. On the contrary: these balls are actually more difficult with an eastern grip.
Changing forehand grip is a bad idea.
I do know about this, because I changed it myself. Watching Felipe's forehand is like watching myself from before. It is not easy to change something like grip in tennis, but it must be done. This way he just practice bad technique. No real improvement can be made like this.
@@DeltoidBeast nick gets paid 300 an hour for lessons so im sure he knows what hes doing
@@MrRando300 an hour? Really?
Don’t overwork him Nick it’s not like he’s gonna go pro, so what’s the point
What’s the point of anything by your logic? If you play, you might as well give it your best and explore your potential.
@@bartholomewlyons Well, if u dont have the stamina, u r gonna make a lot of mistakes. Its important to regenerate.
I guess you are playing against Felipe 😂