Volley Tennis Lesson with 4.5 NTRP Player

[@IntuitiveTennis]

One-Handed Backhand Lesson with 4.5 NTRP Player: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqqm4uqp5p_r9U

[@ProfessorBoooty]

Nikola, what do you think about choking up grip on volleys?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

@@ProfessorBoooty It's good for players with stability issues

[@ssenssel]

3 minutes in and the lesson was worth more than hours of paid presential classes I had through my life. Thanks again, Nik.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

My pleasure Jon

[@bailadorr]

I was about to say the same.

[@dpak7816]

1. sqeeze and freeze 10/10 2. lag for slow balls 10/10 3. contact, one two. 10/10. Simple yet precise. Thank you.

[@ConMan]

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

[@lordbyron3603]

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!!

[@felixfongchunlai]

These advice are so comprehensive and point out the mistakes of many amateur players and improve them instantly. Thanks a lot

[@IntuitiveTennis]

My pleasure Felix

[@NErkamYildirim]

These videos with him are gems. Thanks Nikola

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@logintech]

incredible improvement with just one session. this guy's got his money's worth

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

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.

[@alephbeta4090]

Can’t count how many volley videos I’ve watched on KZbin. But this summed it all - This is gold. Please keep these coming, you are a fantastic coach!

[@YesSirPhil]

This is really working, from A to Z perfect.

[@abujabi]

10:16 that's the happiest backhand volley i've ever seen

[@giorassiccuriosity1796]

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!

[@Jon_Dang]

Great audio work! I can tell it's windy out there, but both your voices are crystal clear

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you, I try my best with the audio, it’s difficult outside with noise from various sources

[@sonichallbartender]

@@IntuitiveTennis Yes, I noticed this, too. Lends an even greater professional feel to an already great series.

[@MAELOB]

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

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@yassirr8538]

Hadn't heard 'bout the 'Squeeze 'n Freeze'. Nice

[@ozziekhoo]

I didn't know a 10 min video could contain so much knowledge. Thank you for these videos Intuitive Tennis!

[@dojyr3130]

You are the best out there, period. I cannot express how helpful your videos are.

[@Marek333MM]

One of the Best voley lesson I’ve ever seen. Congratulations 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Marek

[@guybreaks]

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.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

He smiles too much, we are working on that 😂

[@jesdiet]

Great video. Look forward to try it out on the court!

[@ricardoandrade92]

Contact, one, two... I will use tomorow. Great Tip!!!

[@yuyifu]

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!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

My pleasure YuYi

[@boarini2003]

Nick you have the best tennis channel-- instructive, to the point and very useful.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I appreciate it Jon

[@tu._.1240]

Wow I think these techniques will definitely improve my net skills 🤩 Thank you so much 😋

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@romeoasuncion3051]

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!

[@funnyduck4568]

What a good video. I used to be skeptical of learning through youtube but this video is so good.

[@stevenhowie4219]

Love this guys lessons, he is the man, LTA in UK should be coaching like this.

[@yuyifu]

Thanks, Nick! Can’t wait to try these tips.

[@kabirinaganti]

This is a brilliant video Nick. Especially dealing with the slice. Will try to implement it soon

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Kabir

[@danhdang4326]

awesome coaching.

[@jonathanchen1026]

Keep the great content coming!

[@CahalanTennis]

Thank for breaking down the volley into simple concepts, easy to apply. They will surely take my volley to the next level!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaelp9061]

Solid technique Nik.

[@QuitifollenN]

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.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@walterhayley7252]

Great coaching, and I want to give some recognition to your student as well--great job all around... wonderful video!

[@bailadorr]

Best volley leson I've seen in long time. Looking foward to go to the court and try out. Thank you very much

[@pats300zx]

Great video Nick !!! Can't wait to try some "Squeeze and Freeze" next time I am out with my ball machine.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Patrick

[@barril101]

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!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I will thank u 🙏

[@Dapiramdstv]

Hi, great video!!Simplified teaching, very understandable.A million dollar tip for me.Thank you very much coach

[@gladysazua5556]

The best tennis couch Congrats

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@bkatbamna]

Another great video. I finally realized why I have floaty volleys(esp on backhand). Thank you.

[@deegeroo]

Thanks!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@shriramoka]

Superb guidance and tips. Tks a lot. Gr8 video. Squeeze n freeze 👌👍

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@fibo2459]

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]

How did it work?

[@fibo2459]

@@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!

[@YesSirPhil]

@@fibo2459 now this sounds great! Congrats.

[@gurkancubukcu7717]

Can you make a video about volley drop shots in the future i would like to see the fundamentals from you.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Absolutely

[@lordbyron3603]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks Niko.

[@andreasm7306]

Once again another great video. I will be using your stroke anaylis service soon and will be looking at your online courses. Thanks.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Andreas

[@phillipmckee187]

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.

[@konstantinosdiplas8579]

THANK YOU THATS THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT VOLLEY I M SO GLAD TO FIND THAT MAGIC CORRECTIONS (from you) THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN

[@huntsail3727]

Great tip on how to handle floaters with no pace, will have to give it a try.

[@zeetube163]

Wow... Great Video with very useful techniques!!! Thanks heaps mate!!!

[@sophianguyen2399]

Wonderful coach, clear instruction. Thank you for the video

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Sophia

[@alessandrosig]

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

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Alessandro

[@chattywayz]

excellent tips. thanks for this particular video!

[@alfandosavant4639]

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 🤔

[@AlexanderGr8]

Great video Nik👍👍👍

[@AlexanderGr8]

Another great video my friend 💪💪👍

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thanks so much Ronnie

[@AlexanderGr8]

Intuitive Tennis well deserved 👍

[@liam0748]

Stvarno majstore svaka čast, lekcija je veoma jasna

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Puno hvala

[@dimeshgujadhur210]

Very good !

[@ivanlupi5123]

You make tennis technique make sense. Thanks

[@deenugent473]

Thanks coach!

[@edwardxu4672]

Beauty!

[@nickbyrd1027]

You're a fantastic instructor! I need to make my way to Florida some time!!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Nick, yes anytime. I’m here

[@Yiyan81]

Fantastic video! I’m a reasonably decent self taught player but have never been a great volleyer! Dying to try these pointers out now!!

[@bkatbamna]

Another great video. Thank you so much!

[@barryshapiro3008]

Love the lesson

[@agustin6541]

This video is really helpful and has an excellent explanation. Congratulations for the channel. It's really good. Greetings from Argentina.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙌 🇦🇷

[@J3llo3]

I kid you not , I tried this and instantly became 100 percent better!

[@bethi9726]

Superstunde! Sehr gut - das Thema ist echt schwierig zu unterrichten als Trainer. Allergrößten Respekt!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Danke 🙏

[@jamesgeorge7095]

Freeze and Squeeze, loved it...

[@mdougf]

Great stuff man thanks

[@maxbr24]

Great tips...thanks

[@jacobamato4381]

Incredible insight

[@tommorton512]

WOW! There is so much here to digest. I lose many points with these type of balls. Thank you.

[@euroclyde]

Nice. Shamir ended up with bonafide nice volleys.

[@alimoalshehri]

You definitely put a smile on the guy's face,,

[@alimoalshehri]

I can feel it

[@samuelsangokoya6118]

Great video, Nick. Racket lag, Contact 1, 2 !!!! Thanks.

[@jimbo92107]

Squeeze and freeze with racket face open. Good tip. Lag the head on slower balls, then S&F. Continue through short balls to finish.

[@erikhunsinger4937]

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.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I will make a Shamir playlist

[@karlopeternel7685]

I love it

[@mitchellsewell275]

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.

[@Dulakx]

Shemir is such a nice dude.

[@hrjohannesburg5478]

Mind is blown 🤯

[@peterbedford2610]

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.

[@giuseppeflachi5956]

Thank you

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@brianlee1417]

When Federer has time on his backhand volley his take back is the exact same as his slice backhand!

[@toddcuster3557]

Ah, finally someone who knows how to teach a volley. Freeze and squeeze. Cuz if you flail you fail.

[@makefly3305]

Practice even when the court was still wet, great.

[@johnddwyer]

He's smiling more in the after video vs. the before.

[@DantheManTravels]

Amazing video

[@karlopeternel7685]

Man, toooo goood 🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@benjaminschmitt3225]

Samir has the fattest smile on when Nick shows the slomo’s. Definitely having a good time out there!

[@tomg3570]

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.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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.

[@gerardovitaliani9318]

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?

[@mikehardwicke23]

Great smile that guy :-)

[@anhvu3780]

good stuff. thanks.

[@allainangcao28]

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.

[@drerikbernard1216]

I am becoming a better teacher with your help Niko. Thanks

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@郝伟红]

Can somebody tell me what does the word "squeeze" means in this video?

[@akifm6160]

Nikola : “Did it pop more” at 2:18... Me: That’s what she said