3 Quick Fixes That Will Take Your Volley from Beginner to Advanced - Tennis Lesson

[@TheAbhi541]

Leading volleys with bottom edge of racket is a fantastic tip! Definitely made me more mindful of my tendency to smack high balls and trying to put topspin on low balls at the net

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheAbhi541]

@@Playyourcourt If you were to make a whole series of videos on leveling up from 3.5 to 4.5 on every type of shot/tactic I'd watch that, possibly buy the course even.

[@yakzivz1104]

I like the lead with the edge analogy!! This makes a huge difference.

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad to hear the tip helped, thanks for watching!

[@riteshpatel7935]

Thank you Scott and Nate! You guys are awesome and have helped my game tremendously. I’ve been with play your court since August with my 15 year old and Coach Ryan Charles has been super helpful too!

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks for the kind feedback Ritesh, we really appreciate the support! Ryan's a great coach..after all he learned from the best 😉🤣 (totally kidding) Hope to see you around VB some time! 👊

[@jakefan77]

This is one of the better volley videos out there, great job guys

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks, much apprecitted!

[@jonschulte8046]

Great volley instruction. I applied Your straight forward tips on the practice court. I immediately noticed a markedly improved volleys. Thank you!!!

[@Playyourcourt]

Our pleasure Jon, thrilled to hear the instruction helped! Thanks for watching!

[@michellem9392]

The volley has been the second weakest part of game. And you're right, coaches always say stop swinging at the volley. Now, I really understand "what" they mean and how to correct it. I'm going to give it a try this afternoon, thanks! 🤓🎾

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks for the feedback Michelle! Happy to hear the instruction was helpful, keep us posted on the progress!

[@buiminhmusic2935]

Thank for your advice, racket edge and angle so importance

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanbarben4744]

Thanks for the volley tips you have given me something to work on.

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help!

[@TennisOnAction]

I thanks so much for your explanation plus the technic totally enough demonstrated to improve everyone volley, please continues to explains as much as you can and ignore those negative people comments. Thank you

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks, we appreciate the support! 🍻

[@-Munditimum-]

This is truly a great video guys. These mistakes are even done with top pros when they are under stress, trying to catch up or overthinking at the wrong time. I remember saying this to myself when I was watchin D Thiem and Delpo in 2017 US quarters...Thiem was overhitting at the net sometimes, and just generally, overall when he was in trouble. Keep 'em coming guys, truly high-end videos!

[@Playyourcourt]

I recall that match as well. Thiem has improved up at net a ton since 2017. Winning up at net has certainly made a comeback on the pro tour and we're thrilled to see it. Thanks for the support, glad you're enjoying the new vids!

[@-Munditimum-]

@@Playyourcourt Cheers!

[@sunshine1days342]

I just knew this video would be good! :) Always good to learn new stuff! :) Thanks! I usually tried to topspin the low volley...argh! :) (social tennis player )

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help!

[@anitadeutsch7152]

Great video! What is the purpose of the wrist band that you have on your wrist and what kind is it? I ask cuse i have played too much in the past 2 weeks and it seems i have tennis wrist condition, and i am looking for tips how can i play after i rested, naybe a band is a good idea for me

[@Playyourcourt]

Hi, glad you enjoyed the video. I tape my wrist to help stabilize it. Suffered a TFCC tear years back and the tape helps keep it from being aggravated. Hope this helps!

[@jeannedattilo9802]

Great tips, thank you! Now I understand why my high easy volleys are going into the net...leading with the top of my racquet!

[@Playyourcourt]

Our pleasure Jeanne, always happy to help! Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@hectorayub2594]

Simply awesome! Thank you for great advice.

[@rlc2199890]

Yes this is the tip I was looking for! I'm probably a high level 3.5 and this tip on good days brings me to a low level 4.0. Leading with the edge not only helps my volley but it also improved my overhead. Basically I think leading with the edge is a principle that can be incorporated to almost all strokes in tennis, wow! There may be times on slow balls that I just pancake my volley but this is a work in progress. Thank you!

[@Playyourcourt]

Love that feedback, so glad the instruction helped! Thanks for watching!

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

I took a one-day clinic with PTR Master Professional, Pete Collins years ago. One of his quotes was, "Great doubles players don't have great hands, they have great feet." And Mourataglou stresses using your legs when you volley. Your three-shelf illustration is right on.

[@Playyourcourt]

Thank ya sir. Love the qoute! 💯

[@bigthink8239]

Just wondering what is the problem with hitting a swing volley on a low volley using topspin at 5:53?

[@BakedBurrito_]

Great vid! You guys are thorough, precise and pay attention to the subtle details that make a huge difference. It would also be nice to see not just the racquet position but also the body position and footwork. I feel imbalanced in my volleys so it would be cool to know the entire method.

[@Playyourcourt]

Hi Gautham, glad you enjoyed the vid! Here are some vids that will show the foot work and full picture of the volley. Hope they help, thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ-pnaaOhNChgZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSzn6aHr7xobMk

[@elliottfoster2410]

Yea uuA Ben no one

[@joeharrington6645]

Brilliantly explained as always👍👌 Thanks from the UK.

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks Joe, glad it was helpful!

[@alfandosavant4639]

One of the useful and easy to apply tips, right here

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks Alfando!

[@margaretbaranowski8914]

Always enjoy your straightforward video instruction!

[@Playyourcourt]

Thank you Margaret, it's much appreciated!

[@mtshogo]

I am interested in the free course! I think your material is just superb!!! Improved a lot with several tips.

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks Marcos, so good to hear you're enjoying the content! To access the free course, go to the video and look in the comments section. The link to the free course will be the very first comment. Hope you enjoy it!

[@joeybailey3707]

I love the all black racket! Helpful tips

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks Joey! 👊

[@Rexstar09]

Very helpful tips to improve my volley. Thank you for giving this tips.

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help!

[@lisafroment856]

Very helpful guys! Thanks

[@Playyourcourt]

Our pleasure!

[@wuromain1409]

could you show some backhand high and low volley?And Are the tips different from forehand? Thx. big fan from Taiwan.

[@joannchristian5113]

Are you keeping the racquet face unchanged on most volleys? Are you volleying from the wrist , shoulder, or both as pivotal point? Thank-you. Love you volleys and all your stuff!!

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks Joann, glad to hear you're enjoying the content! The racket face remains unchanged throughout the drive volley in regards to the hand manipulating it at any point. The exception would be on a drop volley or a stab. It does operate on through several different planes however. It's best to think of the shoulders and hip hips working in unison on the volley. Hope the info helps!

[@j.k.egerton4337]

Great video if all your volleys are forehands. What about when you have to hit a backhand volley? What are the mechanical differences between the two strokes. Same grip, but do you lay the wrist back and what about the elbow and shoulder alignment? I'm PTR certified and really like these videos especially when teaching newbies to get it correct from the outset.

[@Playyourcourt]

Hi coach, thanks for watching. linked is a video on the backhand volley and how the technioque can differ. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3m5nnulbdp_rZo

[@susanhawkins1454]

Wow! I have taken so many lessons & no one has ever told me to lead with the side edge on volleys!! U absolutely explained my mistakes on volleys! Thank u for sharing, excellent video & gonna try to make the improvements 👍 🌟 🎾

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help Susan! Thanks for watching

[@glenberberet8418]

Great instruction as usual especially for doubles players who like the net. Unable to get your free course on my phone. Any suggestions. Where are you guys located how much do you charge for a lesson

[@Playyourcourt]

Hey Glen, appreciate the kind words! In order to grab the free course checkout the video on a PC. As for working with us checkout the "work with Scott and Nate" page on our platform. We only work privately with a handful of students a year but try to offer plenty of clinics and programs in order to give everyone an opportunity to work on what they need most. If interested in joining us just let us know! www.playyourcourt.com/work-with-scott-and-nate/

[@stevenabramson1639]

Thank you very much for this video, Nate and Scott. It is the best one I have ever seen on the volley. I cannot wait to start using the bottom edge of the racket on my volleys with the continental grip

[@Playyourcourt]

That's very kind of you Steven. We really hope it helps with your volleys. Keep us posted on the progress! Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@stevenabramson1639]

@@Playyourcourt What I also noticed was that after being in the split step position, Nate was shifting his weight back onto his right foot while lifting the left foot for a forehand volley. He would hit the ball and then step down with his left foot. I found this to be helpful also because footwork and weight transfer are very important in tennis. I will mimic this movement also.

[@anteromunoz8687]

Great!!! Thanks for the video.

[@Playyourcourt]

My pleasure!

[@bowsershark]

Thanks for the tips on the edges😊

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help!

[@Daniel-rk3vf]

You guys put out great videos, and I've always thought that your instruction on volleys (this and earlier vids) are truly some of the best out there on the topic. Keep up the great work and thanks!

[@Playyourcourt]

Our pleasure Dan, we really appreciate the kind words and continued support. Thrilled to hear the volley instruction is helping!

[@naeemhanif4720]

Great tips ...thanks guys !

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrise7058]

Useful tip. Guess I should have some lessons! Never knew this.

[@Playyourcourt]

Thank Chris, glad it was helpful!

[@krishnachaitanya2507]

Thanks! Was great help.

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback!

[@superjinx]

Great video. Learnt so much. How about dealing with frame hitting the ball? It seems to keep happening. As i am trying to add some spin or angling to direct ball away, ends up hitting ball into frame...

[@Playyourcourt]

Sounds like you might be lifting your head at contact. Check out our latest vid, I think it may help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lauzooKwoLSHb80

[@philipgeudens5414]

Great advise,imediate results.thanks a lot

[@Playyourcourt]

Very welcome, always happy to help!

[@jerrygoodman1969]

Very good instruction!

[@Playyourcourt]

Thank you Jerry, it's much apprecitted!

[@bebedondov8733]

Great video!

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@josecedeno5265]

I don't find the link for the free tennis course, did it close?

[@ryanadcock328]

As always, great video guys.

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks Ryan, much appreciated!

[@MrJonjon11]

Great tips, how do I get the link for free net mastery program? Thanks.

[@Playyourcourt]

Hey John, if you look in the comments you'll see that we have left a comment at the very top. In that comment you'll find a link to net mastery! Hope it helps!

[@MrJonjon11]

@@Playyourcourt I saw the banner message for net mastery under the video while playing on my phone but when I touched it to open the link it only highlighted the time elapsing in the video. Maybe I need to look on my computer in KZbin. I notice below there were several other comments about viewers also looking for the link, maybe they were experiencing the same problem. But thanks for the reply.

[@robertpantel3208]

Ive always used a backhand grip to volley. I'm looking forward to my next dbls match

[@1012bunty]

Great tip guys. Out of curiosity, is Nate trying to say 'rocket' intentionally?

[@Playyourcourt]

LOL, nope that's just Nate butchering the English language due to his accent. Glad you enjoyed the tip though! -Scott

[@paulitalicyayo2789]

wow now i know what's lacking in my volley .. the bottom edge... thank you

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help!

[@valeriepaul6348]

somehow I have gotten nervous on volleys - that has a lot to do with my mixed doubles partner, but anyway- great tips,. I need to adjust my grip. for volleys

[@Playyourcourt]

Stay with it Valerie! We all get a little yippy on strokes time to time but your volleys will come around! And if your mixed dubs partner doesn't..you can always trade him in 😉

[@balispiritual]

Thank you for the tips couch. God blesses us all. Rahayu rahayu rahayu.🌞🌛🙏

[@jct4111]

Great video thanks

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@srinis5019]

Good technique

[@mariteskillion9755]

Am I still able to get your net mastery link?

[@Playyourcourt]

Absolutely. You will find a link to it in the first comment on the video

[@martintao2]

Great video

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@princessoftennis5539]

ㅁWow! We've been on a tennis lesson trip since last week looking for professional coaches, and we really want to go to your court.

[@Playyourcourt]

Would be happy to help anytime!

[@lkhoward24]

I'm a slightly older player who learned the game back in the '50s/60's and was taught to step out (I'm a righty) with my left foot and punch the ball on a forehand volley and step with my rt. foot on a backhander. I just cannot break the habit in order to hit the "chop volley" that the modern players such as you hit with. What's the best way for me to correct this. On all of my other strokes, I've easily adapted to Oscar Wegner's MTM approach to the game, but due to loss of a couple of steps and innability to read where the ball with land after it clears the net, can no longer remain competetive in singles even though I've dropped down to playing B-level tournaments.

[@Playyourcourt]

Hi Laurence, on the volley focus on distributing your weight to the foot that the ball is approaching. So for a righty recieving a forehand, you would step out with your right foot. Ultimately in order to find a counterbalnce the weight will distribute to the other foot forcing you to step into the ball with the correct foot but not allowing you to get too sideways, resulkting in the ball to get behind you. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@georgemello3448]

Great tip thanks

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad to help George! Thanks for watching.

[@giovannipoggi234]

That was great, eXspecially the parts where Nate says eXspecially.

[@Playyourcourt]

lol, well played sir, well played.

[@rickwillett2908]

Please send net mastery course

[@Playyourcourt]

Hi Rick, you will find a link to net mastery in the comments section

[@ernestineellington4142]

you guys improve my execution

[@Playyourcourt]

Love to hear it!

[@thereisnogod3924]

if you use flexion ( like you do in the examples ) then your always leading with the edge . track the ball with the tip of the racket brings your racket on the right height . and your exemple of the heigh volley try to hit the ball at the same height please :):) the good example is 1m lower which brings your arm and racket in a different angle( its a little misleading )the height of the bad example everybody will try to play a smash movement

[@bibusamatya1618]

Hello good tips

[@Playyourcourt]

Thank ya sir, much appreciated!

[@georgebarron7429]

What’s a 3-5 or 4-5 volley??

[@Playyourcourt]

Hi George, 3.5 / 4.5 is part of the rating system for the USTA. We referenced it because it's the most widely recognized rating system. Ultimately the two ratings denotes a intermediate tennis player and more advanced player. Hope this helps clarify things. Thanks for watching.

[@robertlafferty3532]

So it seems that you're coming under the ball at a slight angle to give the volley more "bite." A teaching pro thought I was more advanced than I was [boy, did he learn fast] and taught me this volley, but I soon lapsed to a very flat, soft volley. I have got to work on this. Thanks, guys.

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help Robert. Perhaps this teaching pro saw your inward potential and sought to optimize it! This volley technique can really be applied with most adult athletes. You got this!

[@eddieanionwu500]

What about backhand volley???

[@Playyourcourt]

Hey Eddie, the concept is exactly the same as the forehand. We'll have content out on the backhand volley out very soon though. Stay tuned!

[@buffalobob2890]

I'm a 3.0, not a 3.5. Can you raise me to a 4.5? :) I have always used the continental grip on volleys, but have never been told about the leading edge concept. My volleys largely go either straight down or long, so I'm eager to work on this technique. Hey, maybe this will help me get closer to a 3.5 anyway, eh. But then, I'm 72 years old, so maybe major improvement isn't in the cards for an old guy.

[@Playyourcourt]

Hey Bob, there's always the ability to improve regardless of age! Just have to narrow the focus on big ticket ideas and hit the practice courts. We really hope the content helped with your volleys. Keep battling out there my man!

[@Brian-mg2fu]

I’m going to try this next time I play. My volleys suck so I always play at the baseline

[@Playyourcourt]

Let us know how it goes Brian! Thanks for watching.

[@room1recording]

Continental make some great tyres

[@Playyourcourt]

🤣

[@livelove6797]

sooo much takeback and swing on the volley though... isn't that too much? even on the correct ones? (obviously these are pace-less balls so you have to wack em a bit)

[@davidcao6736]

What does "lead with edge" mean?

[@Playyourcourt]

The edge refers to the side of the racquet.

[@vitofortuna5073]

Always lead the edge Is that correct

[@Playyourcourt]

Indeed sir! Thanks for watching

[@imtheslaw]

The backspin doesn't cause the lift on a low ball. The angle of the racquet gives the lift. The backspin gives touch and control.

[@Playyourcourt]

and the angle of the racquet creates......? 😉

[@ayelletbig]

Hello

[@behradbavarsad7423]

so acurrate, so simple, so effective keep going guys ! we are watching you 👍

[@Playyourcourt]

Thank you Behrad, we appreciate the support. Glad you enjoyed the content, we're back in stride with filming so much more coming soon!

[@stephenestrin9156]

I have the most problems with junk floaters Especially at the body.

[@Playyourcourt]

Stay tuned, we have a video coming out next Tues on how to defend shots struck at the body!

[@Playyourcourt]

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[@kentay4349]

Comment. That’s mean. No, thank you, easy and excellent tips

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad you enjoyed the instruction Pierre, thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@commondirtbagz7130]

I disagree with the continental grip. I have often used an eastern grip on my volley when I don’t have enough time. Grip has nothing to do with the volley, it’s the way you allow the ball to rebound of your strings. I have taught kids who sometimes use eastern on their volley and I don’t fix it as long as the motion is the same and the strings are facing.

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks for the feedback. We have content coming out next week we're discuss the variations of the continental grip and the eastern grip on the volley. I don't disagree that a variation of the eastern grip can be used on the volley but the grip does play a huge role in the volley. The ceiling is much lower on a players volley when it's performed with say a semi-western grip Vs. a continental grip. Thanks for watching, hope this helps clarify the instruction.

[@commondirtbagz7130]

@@Playyourcourt okay yeah that does. And I mean yeah, I would never try and hit a volley with a semi western. I think even semi western grip users would try and switch to a bit more conservative of a grip.

[@오병현-x1g]

감사합니다. 바텀 엣지로 리드하라. 명심하겠습니다.

[@brissoma]

Good to know by the back hand volley wasn't demonstrated

[@Playyourcourt]

Definitely a miss but we promise to have instruction on the backhand volley out very soon!

[@fragba1tt]

Nate looks like dan bilzerian...with a good volley

[@Playyourcourt]

haha, and a lot less muscle and money.

[@adityamali5023]

Nate looks like grigor

[@Playyourcourt]

I can live with that. 🤣

[@commondirtbagz7130]

Nah he looks like djoko’s coach.

[@tjg801]

I don’t think you added enough ads.

[@Playyourcourt]

Felt like we could have squeezed one maybe two more in there. 😉

[@hrabmv]

around 8 min this was not a volley!!! this was forehand slice what you produced and not volley!!???

[@Playyourcourt]

Interesting, traditionally if you take the ball in the air, before it hits the ground it constitutes it being a volley. 😉 Please indulge us though 😊

[@hrabmv]

@@Playyourcourt ok:) i just think there is a difference between slice and volley no matter when you hit it, you can hit top spin from the air and it wont make it for a volley would it? proper volley does not include any cut on the ball or moving a wrist

[@DavidDavid-km8hd]

The way he demo is WRONG.

[@coachnguyen]

Waste my time. I don’t learn anything. You guys just talking too much and try to promote your business in a wrong way.

[@Playyourcourt]

Well gee Frank, thanks for the warm and fuzzies! 🥰

[@JordanSmith-xn2nc]

Horrible video. Tooooooo much talking and not enough examples

[@Playyourcourt]

Thanks for the warm and fuzzies! 🥰

[@hectorayub2594]

Simply awesome, thank you for your great advice!

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad you enjoyed it Hector, thanks for the kind words!

[@borumie]

Very helpful!

[@Playyourcourt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CarlUsana-o3l]

Great tips thanks !!😎

[@Playyourcourt]

Happy to help!