How To Deal With High Balls To Your Tennis Forehand - Footwork & Tactics Included

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

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[@renzotan839]

Thank you!

[@milllworks]

I am just addicted to you and your channel. Thank you so much for being so articulate, and so thorough in your instruction. 70 yr old. Played HS tennis #1 singles in the early 70’s. Arthritic knees giving me grief but still love the game. Cheers from Santa Fe.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@kylegary6311]

Same here.

[@pjakobsen]

Great lesson, super well organized information. A former top 30 in the world, winner of 2 ITF titles...that's just a bonus!

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you!

[@MichaelSienkiewicz]

Fantastic lesson especially the emphasis on footwork patterns and how to choose which forehand to hit depending on the incoming ball

[@tennisbum7527]

In person or via video analysis, she really does a great job of taking the best patterns and habits of tour pros (and other very high level players) that can work for recreational players, and integrating it into your game without tearing everything that works for you down.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

@@tennisbum7527 Thank you for your kind words! That's exactly what I'm aiming to do with my videos.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you! The decision making is what gives a lot of players trouble.

[@rucas10]

Very good Meike ! There isn't a single video where I don't laugh or smile because you're actually really funny. Excellent tips and at the same time perfect demonstrations.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I always try to get a little humor into the videos :) that’s how I coach and that should also show in the videos

[@tra-miphan84]

I just played in a tournament match and my opponent hit high balls that I could not return properly. Thanks for this excellent and comprehensive video which addressed my issues. Will apply your advice at tomorrow’s match!

[@hplim2136]

The best video on handling high forehand👍. Great emphasis on the footwork that I and many neglect.

[@bearoutofthewoods876]

Great video! Thank you, Maike.

[@mwu0120]

I learned something new today because of you. Thank you.

[@nathanmiller6051]

Wow this is just GREAT! I'm so lucky to have this opportunity to learn from you. Thank you 🙏 wonderful lesson

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I appreciate you!

[@guiltyspark3823]

Hah this is great timing. I've had back to back matches recently where I struggled with an opponent that has this play style. I recorded myself and noticed I did exactly what you pointed out about standing too far in the court.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Video is such a great tool! And great that my video helped in figuring stuff out!

[@yonix3958]

I love the clarity of your teaching ! 👍

[@lesleyhill8581]

Thank you Meike, so useful! I’m a club team player but there are loads of frustratingly perpetual Lobbers at basic club play sessions. I always wondered why I had trouble playing these people when on paper I shouldn’t have a problem. I shall try these techniques out ASAP.😊

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Let me know how the next match went. It's always good to hear feedback

[@paulolps1918]

The best class ever i had about this matter. Congratulations. Thank you!

[@alanbellamy5103]

Excellent. All good. Thank you.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

You're welcome!

[@lanlam879]

Just discovering these instructional videos. They are fantastic!

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you so much.

[@tennisteuton]

Great video how to deal with "Löfflers" - thanks!

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Löffler und Mond Bälle, hab ich besonders als Kind gehasst!

[@tennisteuton]

@@MeikeBabelTennis Ja, das ist so wahnsinnig blöd, das sieht so aus, als ob die Spieler keinen Bock haben, ein Dinkshot nach dem anderen, und am Ende gewinnen sie. Aber: es bleibt einem gar nichts anderes übrig, als positiv zu bleiben, sich in Geduld zu üben, und irgendwann überholt man die Moonballers technisch. Kann aber dauern...

[@bong111467]

By far the best e-lesson!!! Thank coach 🙏

[@guyrestivo]

really love your videos--such a wonderful teacher..Thk you!!

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you!

[@sergiosimbula]

1:14 I notice this all the time with my students at the rec level. I also tell them to back up. But they are so afraid of the short ball. I tell them that at their level they don't get dropshotted (not a word). But they indeed do get these accidental short balls. Mishits etc. Still I try to explain they will eventually win a lot more points backing up and taking the ball after it's highest point when it's coming down.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I think the key is that they come back to the baseline after dropping back. Don't get stuck at the back fence.

[@sergiosimbula]

@@MeikeBabelTennis that too, but most of my recreational lower level students actually tend to position themselves inside the court and don't even back up to the baseline after a shorter ball (approach is also to scary but teach that too of course). So they get stuck in nomans land.

[@JamesBermingham]

The game theory in this lesson is amazing 🤩 Thank you 🙏

[@annegross9543]

Super cool lesson. Would love to be able to load and rip the ball like you do. Got to practice this!

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I’ve been at it for 43 years ugh :)

[@akaebbassouan4979]

Je vous suis depuis La Côte d'Ivoire Le tennis c'est un vrai ballet une danse des jeux de jambes Hi Thanks

[@tberry79]

Hey Meike, good video. Something I’ve seen from juniors up to college tennis is that some people (especially the girls/women) have a two-handed slice & two-handed BH Volley. I’ve never seen a channel make a video about this. Could you do one?

[@Mickey_McD]

Great lesson -- thanks, Meike!

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

You're welcome!

[@theapnation3477]

Thank you for your instruction that is easy to understand.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

High balls on the forehand are no fun but I tend to get them back. It is the high balls to my one handed backhand that makes me want to go home and cry in my comfort burger.😥 🍔

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Haha, yeah I hated those too! I'm working on a video for that. High Balls to the Backhand. In the meantime, here is a "specialty shot" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK7npuYp7JgatE

[@Better_Call_Raul]

@@MeikeBabelTennisYes, slice is one good option. Look forward to that upcoming video and the options to also drive it back with the onehander. I never learned the two-hander but keep hearing that two handers deal better. Not clear why a twohander is superior for dealing with high balls.

[@martindollinger9177]

You are great. Thank you.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you

[@K4R3N]

Perfect lesson 💎👍

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Thank you!

[@franciscomanrique4979]

Gracias

[@butacaexplosiva333]

Muy bueno! Gracias! ❤❤❤

[@roykeys981]

Great video. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@chjcptt]

great video. @15:30 but why changing the direction is not a good idea?

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

The ball has really high pace right off the bounce and is hard to control. The change of direction is tough enough of a regular ball so keeping it cross court is higher %

[@chjcptt]

@@MeikeBabelTennis Thank you for the explanation. I have learnt a lot from your video :)

[@hanseat7950]

Vielen Dank für die tollen Tipps Meike! Ich hasse hohe Bälle auf meiner einhändigen Rückhand auf Sand. Wenn ich Zeit habe, lauf ich um die Rückhand und spiele die Vorhand inside out mit Sicherheit übers Netz. Ich versuche den Ball auch immer im Steigen zu schlagen. Wenn ich nicht den Ball nicht umlaufen kann, spiele ich manchmal meine Slice-Rückhand cross aber um die T-Linie damit sie die hohen Bälle nicht schlagen können.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Wie wir so schoen auf Deutsch sagen "2 Dumme, ein Gedanke" :-) Den hohen Rueckhand Slice habe ich ins naechste Video gepackt :kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK7npuYp7JgatE

[@hanseat7950]

@@MeikeBabelTennis Gedankenübertragung. Ich wusste nicht, ob ich das so richtig gemacht habe. Ich habe mir Tennis mit 12 beigebracht und habe damals in den 80er die Profis abgeguckt und nachgemacht was sie gemacht haben. :-o

[@stsheep]

Great video! What about backhand? How to return high balls that go to your backhand?

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

That's going to be one of my next videos! I started filming it and then my battery died!

[@urbanpulse5835]

If the high ball/moon ball landed at the baseline and bounced toward 4-6foot behind the baseline, how to deal with this type of ball

[@Peter-do8gy]

Hi really good couple of strategies to deal with those high balls.... is there merit in a third riskier option , when playing against fast players who come in behind their shot I have found that instead of waiting for the ball to drop, moving in , especially if they didn't get it deep enough , and charge the ball and take it mid air which takes more time away from your opponent but also takes time away from you ,so you have to be committed right from the start to get to the ball. Sometimes this can shakeup the player as they have far less time to react.Thanks peter

[@temjin44]

It's all about footwork. Most players will just focus on their swing path.

[@razormirage]

if it is high lob then why can't we take it as a volley? Just asking?

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Yes, if you can get up to it quickly enough, absolutely!

[@jonathanchen1026]

Now high balls to backhand side video 😂

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

It’s on the “to film” list :)

[@eldartop1634]

How to do that using backhand?

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I need to do a video on that!

[@aaronjfd6819]

Meike, is this the Yonex VCore Pro 97 which you play now? I saw the great review and there you already told that you will make the switch.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Yes, I'm actually switching between the ezone 98 and the Vcore pro 97 all the time. I love them both and I can't make up my mind. And since I don't really have to choose I'll play with both :-)

[@aaronjfd6819]

@@MeikeBabelTennis Great, have fun. Btw i love your videos, clear and very detailed explenations with a good vibe and great energy from beginning to end of these longer instructions. Me myself i was eyeing with the VCore Pro 100. I bought a ProKennex already cause i have arm problems since 4 weeks, wrist and shoulder pain, from overuse. I know you have also shoulder problems, is the Ezone as comfortable as the Vcore Pro? Maybe you can make a comparison video for these 2 rackets. But i wish that you would do a video for player with arm problems. What are the essential things we need to look for after injury and before restart with plating? Equipment wise: whats important, static weight or swingweight? Lighter or heavier racket? Low RA stiffness and higher twistweight important? Which strings to pair it with? Does a soft racket work with soft strings or is this too much of a downgrade? But also some tipps for rebeginning on the court, what to look for? Which drills are important or what else can one do on the technic to not reintroduce the pain? Thanks, greetings from Stuttgart.

[@renzotan839]

hello, on the other end how to i make my balls create high balls with power and spin so my opponents gets a hard time returning my balls?

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

Here’s a video that explains the heavy topspin How to increase topspin on your forehand to hit heavy and deep - Tennis lesson (+ drills!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqe9d4CXd5ucg9U

[@zknarc]

In the UK, 3 steps back would have you in the fence

[@MJTIbes]

hmm. But from 15.54 min you are walking behind. Not doing the cross step. Seems not consistent to me..

[@dennisli2590]

that happened in a non-hitting stage. the ball was still flying toward the opponent.

[@henrysg-iPhone14]

Talk too much

[@tadeuszkamieniak7779]

you re great

[@donaldbarber5160]

Love the videos. As a senior playing with other senior players what warm up foot work you would suggest to add to our play. Don

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I'll make a more extensive video on it! In the meantime, check this out: studio.kzbin.infoXWJdoU6sa3k/edit

[@stranger360th]

Runterpflücken = To pick it down 😂 Grüße aus München

[@yamilmatias8776]

Plucking off! I been told they call it open/close. Thanks for the video.

[@tadeuszkamieniak7779]

you re great

[@jungl3ist]

i just found your channel. I must say your explanation is clear and easy to understood, while you explain all the details and aspects of the chained movements. However i think court level footage is much more enjoyable for me, and much easier to visualize from a players pov on the court. Just as at 15:10 .

[@TennisOnAction]

I felt nervous when I play pusher thanks for the tips.

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

They're tough to play. Have you watched this video? It gives you some more ideas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fITZZqataaaiors

[@cesarfernandezlopez5063]

😂😂😂 the Muppets show step 😂😂😂 , MEIKE ❤️🙃

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

I always hear that in my head :-)

[@kenziehill9376]

Great video! ❤🎾 I still have trouble with the high backhand bounce because my 2-handed swing sends it too deep and out. Any tips?

[@MeikeBabelTennis]

My first question is do you hit it between shoulder and hip. Often times, when you hit it above your shoulder the racket face is open and that's why the balls go deep.

[@kenziehill9376]

I'll focus on that... I think I'm letting it drop too low. Thanks and I love you channel! ♥️🎾

[@exeerexeer2486]

Really amazing demonstration , thank you.

[@TTNP6]

Thank you for sharing, great technique

[@luciasattzs3484]

Awesome, thank you

[@ShyamBenjamin]

Thankyou!

[@graphguy]

Great junior lessons!

[@TopSpinWilly]

Gd stuff. TY

[@Tastyoldvet]

Well lectured!