Backhand Slice Tennis Lesson with 4.5 NTRP Student

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In this tennis lesson, I help my student Shamir with his backhand slice. Shamir is a 4.5 NTRP level recreational player and has trouble with his backhand slice consistency and trajectory. Apply the corrections demonstrated in this lesson and you might see improvement just like Shamir did.
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[@IntuitiveTennis]

One-handed backhand lesson with Shamir 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqqm4uqp5p_r9U

[@palmetal8316]

You are a hell of a teacher! We have to praise you for the excelent way u have in a few minutes turned a ridiculous slice into a killer one.

[@khaimeariver]

HIS LEFT FOOT needs to be more planted when he hits the slice.

[@amolagar]

So descriptive lesson. Where do you primarily teach?

[@tinycuisine6544]

What a quick and beautiful improvement. Congrats to both!

[@tomharrison6607]

i was just talking with a guy i play with sometimes and he was asking me about a slice backhand and i told him to hit through the ball straight ahead like a rosewall slice but i said i am not sure if that is right i told him to find out for sure to go to your videos on youtube and that is exactly what he did problem solved thank you

[@kenzyahmed9790]

This is what happens when a coach loves his job like you literally transformed his slice . unbelievable!

[@Goglinek]

nah, this is what happens when video is staged.

[@Chubzdoomer]

@@Goglinek It's interesting that you think this is staged, and that you don't think a few small adjustments to technique can make an enormous difference.

[@mauriziodenapoli873]

WOW!! Incredible how you transformed his slice in 10 min lesson!!!!

[@andreaho4841]

No no. The coach taught every pro tips and made my slices better than ever. He's unreal.

[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

I have never seen the slice explained like this, in such detail - it's like you're explaining all the secret, missing ingredients! You have very current knowledge of how modern tennis is played at the highest level, as well as a natural ability to communicate this information to your students. (Including those of us that are not there!) I usually just wander by and drop in to watch a lesson every now and again, but after this... *I'M SUBSCRIBING!* See you again, and soon! - JD, Montreal (Canada)

[@sgu00dir]

Great coach. Constructively critical, teaches then massive compliments at end. That's good pedagogy technique to keep student motivated

[@b.k.4597]

But compliments come very easy teaching such a student! 😅😂

[@golllaur]

Damn! Those slices at the end of the video... Great job!

[@Sportrush947]

Amazing, I almost cant believe it. This video is so good this is going to change the way i play tennis thank you very very much.

[@formica.]

What a great lesson. Take the ball deep (which gives you more time too, defensive), flat face, don't flex wrist, full swing arc down-up. Student got it right away.

[@kiwi123467]

formica shoulder turn very important as is still wrist power comes from arm shoulder not wrist

[@SergeantSnowflake-]

Dan Evans has this on repeat 😂🇬🇧

[@saulgoodman7215]

yes lmfao

[@LiamApilado]

I have to smile at the quality of those slices at the end.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@K4R3N]

Nice job Shamir and great coaching Nik

[@junaidzaka2365]

I just signed up for a few tennis lessons to fix my nonexistent backhand slice amongst other things. And then this shows up. Amazing lesson as usual. Good seeing shamir picking it up this quick. There's hope for me too lol.

[@BreaD1244]

Can’t wait to try it. That is an incredibly easy way to understand the slice from the baseline.Thank u

[@TheGermanSuplex]

these 4.5 NTRP level videos you're doing are really amazing! keep 'em coming por favor

[@karlopeternel7685]

It is the best to come again to watch it again as always some new detail sinks in The best coach on YT period.

[@Mrmelody85]

Just wanted to come back here to say thank you for such a great lesson! I watched this video a couple of weeks ago, and it's made the world of difference to my slice. I previously had the racket face way too open and the ball always sat up too high with no penetrative or depth. You're the best coach on KZbin Nik, I'm getting so much out of all your lessons, so thanks again!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@saigon1981]

❤

[@virgm.616]

This is best lesson on the web on the modern slice backhand. Great job!,,,

[@serveyourname5565]

This is a free tip for all kinds of players. What a benevolent act..!

[@abhs1141]

After watching this video , analyzing why I hit slices , with the ball contact point was always at the front , I felt that it was comfortable for me to contact in such manner due to my swing path , directing the ball to where I intended to , but it has caused the ball to fly. I think because my stance was too open. I hv to close my stance as if I m hitting a text book backhand , enabling to delay the shot (with conti grip ., And hit down , instead of trying to follow through under the ball like I m used to . (Unlike the normal back hand drive , you can hit the ball at the front bcos you can change the grip and brush the ball still ). . I m reminding myself here . I hope I m right . Can't wait to try this . All the tips are inside this video . Again , this is a great video folks . Thks coach .

[@matthewstubbs6308]

backhand slice is my weakest shot by far and I have struggled a lot with it. Thanks so much for this video! I can't wait to try out the tips

[@coolfrog23]

I absolutely love you show before/after the lesson. The improvements are always so apparent.

[@huangwee9371]

So good to hear from you about how to hit the slice. Bravo

[@TennisFedable]

Excellent lesson. And Samir was hitting some monster slice in no time!

[@hkizzle888]

Best instructions on slice

[@cnt2495]

I would have loved to have this kind of coaching when I played tennis at an earlier age. This guy loves the sport and you can see his energy radiating off of him.

[@pats300zx]

Great video Nick !!! Can't wait to try this out. This technique looks so much easier than some of the other videos on slice that you see saying to go forward into the ball and use a "safe motion" with both arms and have the racquet face up at the end. Shamir picked it up so quick !!!

[@reverse2190]

I started playing tennis recently and this is definitely going to help me with my slice. Thanks

[@Vishypoo]

by far the best coaching channel ive seen on youtube

[@rdchenweb]

Just tried. This tip-slice the ball at the tip of the inside foot- really works.

[@sebastianarellano3968]

the change in the min 10 is absolutely INSANE

[@russellmcmahan3157]

Thank you very much for your KZbin channel. You give us poor guys advanced free lessons and I really appreciate it.

[@newmennium]

Good job Shamir, that was impressive how fast you adapted.

[@abhs1141]

Wow . Best alice tips ever . Tqvm . I will try it out over this weekend

[@MrRockrobstr]

You definitely have more time with larger faced rackets of today to time the high to low across the body slice of today. When the relatively tiny faced old school rackets from 50 years ago were used to make slice, your timing needed to be really good to take that much of a high to low and across the body swing at the ball without framing the ball into or over the fence. Very interesting how advancements in technology shapes technique and ultimately how the game is played. I learned and, for several years, taught “old school” tennis years ago, and was starting to incorporate some of Borg’s and Vilas’ techniques into my game…turning my grip over a bevel to two and swinging more low to high in a bigger loop to hit a more aggressive topspin lob, change the pace with a heavy moon ball, use morel topspin for higher percentage approach shots. Back problems a career change and 35 years later I’m playing again. It’s been so cool to witness how the game has changed through the years. Ultimately, I think old-schoolers like me can always learn and improve parts of their games by adopting small doses of today’s game that can help them (particularly against the heavy topspin ball these friggin kids hit today😉)and today’s players might consider using a continental grip sometimes for some touch shots in “no-man’s land”, around the net, some defensive lobs when the ball’s gotten behind you, countering slice with slice on both sides, and sometimes driving approach shots and slice also on the forehand side. Basically, just be Roger Federer and you’re all good😎

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

Great explanation of old school vs modern slice. Fantastic coach and a willing student.

[@ErikSchierboom]

This is an unbelievably helpful lesson! It has transformed the way I think of how to hit a slice.

[@JW-bw8nj]

Awesome instructions! I have the same issues on my backhand slice that Shamir had at the beginning of this video. Can't wait to try out your tips the next time I hit. 👍🏻

[@eloadventure4073]

I love this trainer lessons, so much valuable content explained perfectly by a great trainer, keep it up Nick!

[@ptej348]

You’re probably the best tennis coach out there. Thank you Coach! Have a great week!!!

[@sgphoto87]

Amazing coach. By far some of the best lessons to be seen on youtube.

[@flestau]

I could´t believe it till I saw de slow motion ...... I thought you were hitting the ball with an open racket face ;-D Awesome explanation

[@jonathanchen1026]

Right when I was about to ask about wrist usage... @6:50 right on cue

[@fabiozapletal_FZ4U]

Excellent, great lesson Nick. 👏🏻💪🎾

[@leebr2010]

Thank you for posting this video. I've never seen a slice backhand video explained so clearly. I'm going to try it next time I'm on the court.

[@Daniel-rk3vf]

Great coaching, really great, and Shamir kicked butt! Quick learner. Really enjoyed this lesson, nice job guys!

[@kiwi123467]

Dan Smith u shape swing with the face of racquet about 89 degree very important

[@golfprogress]

Superb coaching. I learned so much in just a few minutes! And great progress from Shamir.

[@leplaze3409]

These videos are incredibly helpful, thank you so much!

[@MR-eh5mk]

great to see it all drop in place at the end - great deep, low slice - winner !

[@lavanchung9428]

That is great! I have not heard before. Thank you!

[@EduardoPlatais]

Thank you for showing us this great technique and drills! I have noticed that hitting the ball "latter" is also an advantage when you are facing a tuff situation at the court, being attacked by your opponent. Indeed, this gives you a little bit more time to rebound the ball in a very aggressive/defensive manner.

[@ampecsu]

8:21 HEY! HE SAID THE THING!

[@peppio]

Shamir has Now a better slice than Federer....a great weapon....a great Lesson...thank you Nick..a wonderful lesson

[@newmennium]

😂 but no

[@chattywayz]

Awesome lesson!! very helpful

[@ext230]

I really enjoy these videos. Thanks for your lessons.

[@ZeDuBreju]

Wow! At the end of the video he was hitting a very good slice! Teacher did a good work.

[@-Munditimum-]

Absolutely amazing progress, with a great student and an amazing coach. Brilliant! Thanks for this upload. Intuitive Tennis indeed.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you

[@stephen4763]

Excellent lesson. Can’t wait to try this. Dude was hitting wicked slice in 5 minutes

[@isaganilimbaga3119]

Great coaching!!! Nik's slice backhand is awesome in the video. I just want to add something on Shamir's slice backhand... he has to copy Nik's left hand and both shoulder blades to separate in opposite direction at the end of the follow through just like how Nik was doing.

[@alisarviii]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@nbaha]

Best backhand slice lesson I’ve watched… I’m headed to the lab this afternoon with my new objective!

[@AC-mw7ej]

This works perfect for me. Feel a lot more confident with my backhand now as I can mix it up. Cheers

[@TheMTGMind]

what a crazy good slice in the end! WOW!

[@tae-woongkim5017]

So good explanation to understand the backhand slice. THanks a lot

[@datmansus5009]

He is an amazing coach, I learned a lot from this video!!

[@brunorozenbaum283]

Amazing tips! Congrats! Great job!

[@mrifki5330]

i am gonna try this one, nice tips

[@smootheggg]

I watch a lot of tennis videos, yours is the best. Thanks for coaching the amateurs like me.

[@dmmusicmusic]

Man, this is so critical, i see people all the time and they don't really know how to hit through the ball but also don't know how to slice or think it is not an effective offensive shot. Crap back in the day my hitting partner and I trained forehand to backhand slice several times a week, of course really focusing on getting the ball deep and low but we also worked on even chip and charge of of big flat first serves. damn, what has happened to Tennis in the States? thanks for the vids, at least that's a help.

[@Wooist]

amazing explanation on the backhand slice!!!

[@gevlovestennis5388]

Great channel. Very useful and practical advice.

[@cesarfernandezlopez2209]

Lovely teacher and a lovely alumni too , I enjoy watching your videos, thanks ❤️

[@kalilg2242]

What a ridiculously good coaching lesson on the slice. I feel so confident now, TY! lol

[@lisandromessinger]

Ending the video with a smile. Really good teaching even through the screen

[@PaulVoorberg]

3:22 How to make the racket face neutral (without consciously trying) 4:11 Slow-motion footage 5:14 Old forward slice vs modern u-shaped slice 6:49 Don't use your wrist 9:03 You can hit the slice very hard when your technique is good 9:26 Fast acceleration increases backspin & has no less control 9:44 Backspin slows the ball down and makes bounce lower

[@Doty6String]

Great tips one again! Thank you

[@rossiross114]

This is awesome really !!!!

[@ln6964]

1:51 lol! This is why I love this game so much. It couples chess and athletic ability together perfectly.

[@yuanhu6031]

This is very good! Extremely helpful as I struggle with slice myself!

[@isou2554]

On-point articulating the matter. Great Channel. More please. maybe on inside out? Happy new year

[@jamesscholtz9525]

Great lesson but the grip also needs to change like you said - Continental grip is key - delayed contact back results in down the line, forward contact cross-court. Topspin was very hard to create with wood rackets, slice was more natural (I know, I'm that age - played with wood racket in college/on tour. Again, excellent information. JS

[@patrickkelly9110]

Great coaching

[@mootj3]

This is exactly like I hit my slices, but now I know how to hit them with more power. Thanks so much!

[@kunal_aman]

Awesome session.. So many good tips. I keep coming back again. Great slices by shamir!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@maksymmishok1264]

Great learning.

[@lukas.540]

Shamir's slices at the end are unreal. My jaw dropped when he hit 5 in a row like that, after a short lesson correcting technique.

[@robertorolfo]

Well, he already has a one-handed topspin backhand, so he is a step ahead of the game (and playing like an enlightened and elegant player). I love when two-handed backhand mouth breathers struggle to do a decent slice backhand.

[@lukas.540]

@@robertorolfo why do you think a 2-handed backhand is a bad thing?

[@robertorolfo]

@@lukas.540 It's not bad, per se, just clumsy and inelegant looking. I always say, 'the two-handed backhand is to tennis what snowboarding is to skiing.'

[@bisikleta1015]

Nice vid, I will try this lesson. I find using a heavy racket such as prostaff 90 really improved the slice, as oppose to using pure aero where my slice always float.

[@brijrajjhala]

Excellent training

[@yesyesyes729]

This is amazing thanks

[@brianb336]

THanks Excellent instruction

[@petercheng5240]

Great coaching ! this is much more powerful slice backhand than the old way

[@joseh899]

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION COACH!! ILL TRY THAT NEXT TIME ON THE COURT!! 👍👍👍⭐👏👏🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@krishnar3493]

Excellent, coach. Thank you.

[@farafabdel5236]

Great tips thanks

[@alexsausl]

"The more rotation you create the lower the ball bounces" - now I know this it makes perfect sense. It seems I need to become more aggressive. Thanks for that awesome lesson.

[@tennispennis7579]

Great lesson , great players!

[@hingemethod5938]

On another note. I have seen players with just slice win tournaments at 4.5 level. And do well against low 5.0 players.

[@kiwi123467]

HingeMethod look at Graf slice a work of art

[@stefakker9175]

Steve Johnson is proof you can even go pro, it's not optimal but 100% viable at amateur / semi-pro level

[@springfield03sniper]

@@stefakker9175 the only time it is a liability is if you play against an aggressive net player and you have to pass off of the backhand. Slice is hard to lob and pass with.

[@jesdiet]

High to low. Contact point not to far from the body. Great advice. Can't wait to try it out! Thanks!

[@mdougf]

Another amazing lesson! Thanks

[@IntuitiveTennis]

😂

[@Tennisbull-match-statistics]

Impressive