Point Play Coaching | Safin’s Intensity Needs to Improve | Road to D1 EP#15

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Intuitive Tennis

Intuitive Tennis

Жыл бұрын

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In today's tennis coaching session, I play points with my student Safin who is a high-level junior tennis player. His intensity needs to improve if he wants a shot at D1.
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@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
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@Reakerboy
@Reakerboy Жыл бұрын
Nick is brutally honest! I like it.
@timkroes7655
@timkroes7655 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this video. I like how much you focus on his continuous mistakes, and props to Safin for having a good attitude handling the criticism. There is just so many good tips in this video, thanks a lot Nick!
@federer4ever35
@federer4ever35 Жыл бұрын
He suffered an injury with intensity level at this lol imagine if he ever gets faster
@evanwilder4602
@evanwilder4602 Жыл бұрын
Footwork Intensity / eyes bulging 2nd serve way out to where the forehand won't work Great coaching thanks for sharing this
@XanEli1
@XanEli1 Жыл бұрын
The standard you're putting to Safin at this point is high, but that's because of his level. I love this coaching!
@alejandrohualdez5550
@alejandrohualdez5550 Жыл бұрын
Even though the 'beat the pro' challenge was cancelled, this video is the next best thing, as it gives an excellent insight into the difference between a high level amateur like Safin and a professional tennis player like Nik. Great stuff as usual.
@CryoJinn
@CryoJinn Жыл бұрын
I remember a video on Safin's serve months ago where you said he was lacking in explosiveness in his serve, first and second serves look great now! Great coach and great student, I know Safin will improve his footwork with practice
@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71
@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71 9 ай бұрын
This was an excellent video my friend. The coaching and playing was excellent. Safin is returning to close the baseline on serves, very few people can react that quickly. When I was a little kid my coach taught us to stand behind the baseline more on return of serve, then when I was a guy in my twenties, my coaches used to teach us to train standing on the baseline on return serve, take a few serves, then back up from the baseline and play the ball from behind the baseline, it helped us with return of serve. I am finding out more and more as I started playing again, footwork is the most important part of hitting the ball clean as possible. It’s great to hit winners, but if you make more errors then winners you are going to lose every time. Break and add points are the points you need to concentrate more on to win. Great video and thank you Safin for sharing your lesson with us. Great advice in this video my friend.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis 9 ай бұрын
🙏
@MikeSmith-yy1lv
@MikeSmith-yy1lv Жыл бұрын
I feel like this hilights one of the most important aspects of tennis which is shot tolerance. The ability to hit targets with large margin and reduce unforced errors, particularly on neutral balls.
@Zaphellwtf
@Zaphellwtf Жыл бұрын
That's some coaching right there! Love how you call him out and stay positive + sharp. Your own intensity gives way to high level tennis.
@shawnrobertson5481
@shawnrobertson5481 Жыл бұрын
I have to say, I think I LOVE point play coaching. While Safin is a much better player than I, I feel there were a lot of take-aways for me as a player in this video. Great content and even better coaching!
@samcpage
@samcpage Жыл бұрын
Yea, all of these tips are transferable down to the lowest levels. Totally right about footwork being as much mental as physical. I think footwork is the biggest difference between levels as you go up too.
@gw11159
@gw11159 Жыл бұрын
Great Coaching/Student interactions... Loved. "don't get lazy ever or forget tennis try something else...tennis you got to move like crazy like a maniac eyes bulging out of your skull like Djokovic" ...Facts.🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾
@SeePatPlay
@SeePatPlay Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video.. so many good points made! Bookmarking this as a prep for my next session
@hoosierbud704
@hoosierbud704 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I think lack of footwork intensity is always THE great equalizer for a weaker opponent and explains what is happening when we barely beat players at all levels. Solid players have that intensity always. Thank you for the great lesson.
@jakeguerito
@jakeguerito Жыл бұрын
Safin's first serve improved a lot, nice work both of you
@ncournault
@ncournault Жыл бұрын
Being willing to relentlessly move the feet, bend the knees and the torso (when necessary) are the markers of high intensity and they improve consistency like crazy. A much less complex way than improving technique in order to improve consistency.
@verlatenwolf
@verlatenwolf Жыл бұрын
I love this video, great lesson for many who watch closely. 15:16 yes safin yes, no safin no!!!! The L stands for lazy and for loser not a coincidence. Safin has nice technique to watch.
@carlosenriquecastellanoizq7724
@carlosenriquecastellanoizq7724 Жыл бұрын
When someone says: I feel I’m moving too much, but it looks like they are not moving enough. What is really happening is that they are anxious/nervous while they play, and the more time they have/easier shots, it give them too much too think and not to flow
@stephanesurprenant60
@stephanesurprenant60 Жыл бұрын
It's a pretty popular format for lessons on here: it's very interactive and you get to see the feedback and adjustment process on a large range of things. Safin isn't alone with that kind of footwork issues. It's a great thing to keep in mind when unforced errors creep in: increase the intensity and things tend to improve. Also, you talked about how people become nonchalant with easy balls and take fewer steps after hitting a slice before Safin netted the ball. Another player once told me there's no easy ball on a tennis court and it stuck with me. Easy balls go long, wide or into the net because you think they're easy. There's no easy balls. You have to work equally hard for all of them.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
💯💯
@spooky1304
@spooky1304 Жыл бұрын
Nik's level is insanely high.
@MB-le7tw
@MB-le7tw Жыл бұрын
'hear the shoes squeak' - love it. i'll remember that the next time im playing - good stuff Nik love these vids for those of us who do not have in person match coaching.
@DamienJemison
@DamienJemison Жыл бұрын
So great. These are my favorite videos. For someone who didn’t grow up playing tennis, it’s nice to hear all the little tips for even the most fundamental parts of the game.
@edwardstilwell9252
@edwardstilwell9252 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nic ... I love how technical you are!!
@pedrox96
@pedrox96 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could have a lesson like this.
@affluencethirdy4894
@affluencethirdy4894 Жыл бұрын
I've never seen like this kind of video from any YT coaches, only with Nick... Great job, a lot of us are learning from this. This is what we need. Thanks Nick.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏
@pencilcheck
@pencilcheck Жыл бұрын
love this series, very useful stuff
@hansolsson3409
@hansolsson3409 Жыл бұрын
Great lesson today Nick, i love it! Go Safin!
@cesarmonterosso4901
@cesarmonterosso4901 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Nick! It was kind of fun to see you being a little bit harsh on Safin, but undoubtedly necessary! This is really coaching!
@K4R3N
@K4R3N Жыл бұрын
Perfect video, excellent coaching Nik.. legendary
@__last
@__last Жыл бұрын
Its always best to have your players play down the middle on return and not go for the lines throughout the point and even on the winner. The change of direction is hard enough let alone having to clip a line to win the point early. Hit within 2-3 feet of the line with enough pace and intensity and clean up at the net. Great stuff.
@adama2569
@adama2569 Жыл бұрын
Great job coaching. Footwork and intensity.
@jonathanchen1026
@jonathanchen1026 Жыл бұрын
Great coaching! Thought Safin was pushing back a bit after you gave your opinion, but was good to see him adjusting to your feedback.
@scoob7store
@scoob7store Жыл бұрын
Nick this is awesome stuff. Even as a rec player there is a lot of good things to take away from Safin’s mistakes. I feel like I am him being coached by you. Such great content, keep it up.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jarred
@gibcoprobe66
@gibcoprobe66 Жыл бұрын
love this serie
@rezlem2507
@rezlem2507 Жыл бұрын
What a amazing coach! I love these videos! Thank you coach Aracic!
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😇
@Namenono76
@Namenono76 Жыл бұрын
these videos are gems, coach!
@TVUntilTomorrow
@TVUntilTomorrow Жыл бұрын
Love your videos so informative keep it up
@henrylove514
@henrylove514 Жыл бұрын
I wish to have a coach like NIk! Safin has a good serve motion.
@HerrJoehnke
@HerrJoehnke Жыл бұрын
Love that you are done dealing with the haters and back to creating wonderful content like this. Excellent video! Great coaching and good listening by Safin. (Regarding the haters: With your level of tennis you HAVE to stand above that and be like teflon even though it might be hard sometimes. Your game speaks for itself. Do not feed the trolls ever again, please!)
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
I won’t don’t worry HerrJoehnke. I put myself in a horrible situation. It will not happen again. Live and learn
@vijaynarsapur147
@vijaynarsapur147 Жыл бұрын
Nick ... you are playing so well. Going even with a young buck... 👍
@melfox215
@melfox215 Жыл бұрын
It seems as if Nik's speed of ground strokes is a bit too high for Safin and he just tries to survive the rally instead of being more focused (electrified) and doing all the little things to improve his control over his shots. But sure. That's the normal separation of different levels in advanced (or higher level) tennis.
@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71
@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71 9 ай бұрын
It’s okay to compliment your opponent! Best line!
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis 9 ай бұрын
💯
@stevebeck3141
@stevebeck3141 Жыл бұрын
Great coaching. I need a coach Nik in my head during matches yelling at me to improve my footwork.
@hpu8137
@hpu8137 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Didymus1984
@Didymus1984 Жыл бұрын
Turns out I’m not only Shamir but Safin, too 😂. Great video, Nick. Thank you!
@SLee-lh3pq
@SLee-lh3pq Жыл бұрын
Safin is great
@Javi_C
@Javi_C Жыл бұрын
Nice slice serve Safin!
@giovanni.tirloni
@giovanni.tirloni Жыл бұрын
Amazing session.
@danl9020
@danl9020 Жыл бұрын
Nick I feel like you’re talking to me!! I’m like Safin and I don’t move enough especially on the easier shots and I don’t make the adjustments steps.
@DjangoThunders
@DjangoThunders Жыл бұрын
Excellent coaching, but let's remember that long before Federer there was a guy named Andre Agassi who crowded the bassline on returns and he wasn't too bad at it. LOL!
@shafikmahomad6629
@shafikmahomad6629 Жыл бұрын
Hi Nicola and Safin. Great session. It's funny how I see so much of myself in Safin (I even have a similar name ahahah) - that lack of intensity I totally get it... Mostly is due to our mental makeup - I'm sure Safin is a super nice guy and avoids conflict in any way shape or form - so those guys (ahem... we) have trouble upping our agression / killer instinct / meanness on court. We have to counter that in a conscious way at 100% of the time ! If I can recommend something to help channel that intensity, is for Safin to grunt/exhale strongly on each shot, to channel Nadal so to speak... it's only a suggestion and It helps tremendously. There are surely other ways - I'd like to know them,
@frankmuller3415
@frankmuller3415 Жыл бұрын
The PointPlay Coaching Videos are the best! Weiter so, die Videos sind mega!! :)
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Danke Frank
@ivobaren1
@ivobaren1 Ай бұрын
great coaching man
@aca8638
@aca8638 Жыл бұрын
Those serves... whoah! Powerhouse
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@lakers4shoPSD
@lakers4shoPSD Жыл бұрын
Hi coach Nik. Love the court level view. What do you think about putting another camera but behind Safin or the other player and have those 2 views (yours and theirs) top and bottom. We can see better from their vantage point and can give some insight I think. Cheers.
@gerardovitaliani9318
@gerardovitaliani9318 Жыл бұрын
Wow, it's so hard to improve on High Level. everything is too fast. Thanks Nick for another great video.💪🎾
@alberts2208
@alberts2208 Жыл бұрын
I think Safin might watch Jimmy Connors or Steffi Graf for footwork and intensity. Nick can only say so much. Tennis is a game of trial and error where you teach yourself with your mind and athletism.
@robespierre1987
@robespierre1987 Жыл бұрын
Is there a scene more Florida than those two guys sitting on the bench with palm trees and single-story cinderblock buildings in the background.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
🌴💯
@robinperkins7695
@robinperkins7695 Жыл бұрын
Safin should watch the video you made on footwork intensity at the wall 💪🦶
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@yakzivz1104
@yakzivz1104 Жыл бұрын
Footwork is what makes tennis so brutal!!! It is literally non stop active feet. Honestly I'm not in the best shape so my footwork is absolutely lazy but I'm trying to improve upon it.
@j-andrews
@j-andrews Жыл бұрын
I like the coordinating outfits!
@DeliriumElectric
@DeliriumElectric Жыл бұрын
Great video. Makes me want to go out and have a hit, just wish it wasn't raining!
@user-qw8es2on2u
@user-qw8es2on2u Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem as Safin. If you are fast enough you feel like you can approache to any ball. That's why that sliding/big steps/stuck after serve appears. Sometimes I feel like I'm on a beach if my opponent is not storng enough - all these errors appears again. But if my opponent is storng I become more motivated for moving correctly, but I didn't develop good moving habbits before because I didn't move right with weaker opponent or in training. I think Safin plays much better on competitions
@tennistudyT
@tennistudyT Жыл бұрын
Footwork. Got it
@parislondonbranch.....149
@parislondonbranch.....149 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@vijaynarsapur147
@vijaynarsapur147 Жыл бұрын
The difference between an ex-pro and a young stud...reminded me of the sampras/roddick match circa 2002/US open...Roddick was heavily favored...until Pete went up 3-0 in the first set, and never looked back. There's clearly more to tennis that just technique and fitness. Really, it's the mind. And Nick shows this again and again.
@bballah9969
@bballah9969 Жыл бұрын
Nick was never a full time touring pro. He even said it himself yes he played "satellite" tournaments which they now call "futures", but playing a few futures doesn't make you a pro.Anyone can sign up and play futures but if you don't have a ranking in your country then you will be what's called an "alternate" because other players with rankings have priority over you to get into the qualifying or main draw of tournaments.
@Charmander009
@Charmander009 Жыл бұрын
Coach , u got a beautiful serve
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mogrease4
@mogrease4 Жыл бұрын
Bro you both are awesome. I play for fun I'm just ok but even I can tell that you really love tennis. It's amazing to watch. I probably do everything wrong technically because I have never trained but I score a lot against other casuals. I try to fallow as much tips as I can on your videos if I understand what your saying and what the reason is, also take into account how natural or unnatrual it feels. Just wanted to show support share a little love the channel.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Thank you Maurice
@caioprudente3279
@caioprudente3279 Жыл бұрын
holy shit those serves!!!! i'd be happy if i could serve with 30% of this quality
@Mickey_McD
@Mickey_McD Жыл бұрын
Great session! Coach Nik does not miss! Question about the video: in a couple of shots where you're talking to Safin, either on the bench or at the net, there's a really slow zoom - which looks great. Is that something you're doing when you edit your video?
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Edit
@Mickey_McD
@Mickey_McD Жыл бұрын
@@IntuitiveTennis Nice -- a very subtle effect
@MrRando
@MrRando 6 ай бұрын
11 months ago you said you would give an update on safin... how is he doing and will he ever return to the channel?
@amitchugh08
@amitchugh08 Жыл бұрын
Should we have adjustable steps in every shot. As it is very tiring to have so many steps in every rally. And I have learnt so much by following your videos. Thank you so much🙏. Also I am sorry I ask so much you find some questions really silly☺️
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
I discuss stamina here with Alec kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZStgYuBoLNmd8U
@nijiak
@nijiak Жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, I got a weird question that's not related to the video's purpose but hope you can share how it's like at your level - when you're serving to your opponent like Milan and get an ace, is it because your serve is too fast or because you disguised your serve well enough that the opponent is wrongfooted? At 4.0 recreational level, I imagine maybe the serve tops out at around 100mph, which is fast but if the opponent is quick enough then they can still react in time and get a racquet on the ball without having to guess the direction (compared to a pro's 120+ mph serve). Ultimately, since a recreational 4.0 can only hit the ball so hard, wouldn't it be more beneficial to learn how to disguise the flat/kick/slice serve rather than trying to hit it harder?
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
Great question. I’ll get into it…
@rohitennis7
@rohitennis7 Жыл бұрын
awesome video, love this series -- what's the latest with Safin? haven't seen him on the channel in a while
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
I will update everyone on Safin soon
@SuperMirtel
@SuperMirtel Жыл бұрын
i recognize my coach in you i think i have the same issues🤣
@mrcool1st949
@mrcool1st949 Жыл бұрын
My father always says to me, the one who wins the match, is the one who makes the least mistakes
@ozanbas5791
@ozanbas5791 Жыл бұрын
Great point play coaching! Is Safin a 5.0 or 5.5 NTRP rating?
@DjangoThunders
@DjangoThunders Жыл бұрын
Yeah, a little Bruce Lee advice, be fluid like water! Damn good advice!
@speedymr
@speedymr Жыл бұрын
16:15 How dare you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@dionisk5344
@dionisk5344 Жыл бұрын
Is he named after Marat Safin, tennis player? Just curious. All in all he's great guy, hope he will progress to pro in future
@IamnotJohnFord
@IamnotJohnFord Жыл бұрын
I really like how you applied pressure to your student. He's on the verge of greatness. But, with that I feel he's gotten a little to reckless with his hands while being slow with his feet. You showed him the level of balls he's likely to see as he advances. Hopefully, he'll get that the truly great players never stop improving and never let up on intensity. But, they also don't forget the fundamentals of hitting and strategy. It's a lot to do in a short amount of time. And, you gotta do it over and over until you shake hands as the victor or loser.
@joemarshall4226
@joemarshall4226 Жыл бұрын
I have a solution to players who return from deep behind the base line (like Rafa): Serve to them from the doubles serve position (or close to it). think about it. We know the value of returning from the deep position...it gives time for the served ball to slow down, and for the returner to react to it. but there is a negative as well: It opens up angles for the server. If the server serves from the doubles position, say in the ad court, he can hit the wide serve more easily, and at a sharper angle.....but he can also hit a slider with some curve to it down the T. He will still have time to take a quick step or two to get closer to the middle of the court. In the deuce court, the wide serve would go REALLY wide....almost parallel ot the net, when struck correctly. I don't understand why no one has tried this yet.....
@bballah9969
@bballah9969 Жыл бұрын
No one is doing this because your giving up to much court very simple
@joemarshall4226
@joemarshall4226 Жыл бұрын
@@bballah9969 No, you're really not. If they opponent is that far back, you have enough time to take a step or two over to the normal position. Plus, if you hit it out wide, you don't want to be in the middle of the court. Ideal position would be a step or two from the midcourt stripe.
@joemarshall4226
@joemarshall4226 Жыл бұрын
@@bballah9969 No, you're not. If the opponent is that far back, you would have plenty of time to take a step or two toward the middle and be in fine position. And if you hit a serve out wide, say in the ad court (righty to righty), you wouldn't WANT to be right in the center. Ideal position would be a step or two toward the sideline. The real reason no one is doing this is because no one else has thought of it. It's not the first suggestion I've made that will eventually be adopted by pros. I've had several suggestions for pro baseball players that eventually made it to the majors. It took years for me to fine a minor league coach who would listen, but a few years after I told him, they were adopted.....like using several relief pitchers to pitch a big game, rather than using a starter, or getting a moving start when tagging up....there are several others, but they will be adopted, just like my idea on serve. I also suggested drop serves long before the pros started using them ( I did it myself in tournaments), and always, with my suggestions, there are people like yourself who think they know why it hasn't been tried, and try to explain my idea away....but the truth will come out, eventually.
@ferreress7308
@ferreress7308 Жыл бұрын
what string did you use?
@dustyroot4708
@dustyroot4708 Жыл бұрын
Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange. He puts the link in the description. (with a discount code)
@keylargo5157
@keylargo5157 Жыл бұрын
Anybody else notice that Nick is hitting super great in this video. Where has this guy been!? Must have added Wheaties to your breakfast.
@bballah9969
@bballah9969 Жыл бұрын
Curious to know is Safin ranked in the Boys 18"s in the State of Florida? No offense but I really don't see him playing at a D1 school I'm sure he could play for a community college or maybe a D2 school. I'll put it to you this way Nick the kid would have a hard time beating a junior that's top ten in the state in the Boys 16"s or 18"s he would have a hard time winning a round in futures much less play D1 tennis. I wish him all the best of luck though and hopes he continues to put the hard work in so he can play college tennis.
@user-oj7co5wm8g
@user-oj7co5wm8g Жыл бұрын
A 4.0 looks like a 3.0 when they play a 5.0. You can’t judge Safins level from Nik’s play. That’s the reason he does point play with him. To put pressure on him and draw out the mistakes he’d make during the big points in a match. At the D1 level, he’s much more competitive and already has offers if I remember correctly from what Nik has said.
@bballah9969
@bballah9969 Жыл бұрын
Lol you said you can't judge the level by him playing points with Nick. Well looking at the video he literally hit five or more forehands into the net. These forehands like the phrase says we're "unforced errors" meaning he was not under pressure when he hit them into the net. I have a good eye for talent and have seen them all as juniors play the orange bowl which is the most prestigious tournament you can win as a junior player. If you follow tennis you know this and the winners or players that make a deep run in the tourney usually have good professional careers but it's no guarantee as well. I saw Tsitsipas, Thiem, Zverev, Rublev, Fritz, Tiafoe, etc, etc as juniors and I knew these kids would have good careers on the pro tour. In other words I have an eye to spot talent and my track record speaks for itself. As a former player that started late in tennis, I'm not going to sit here and brag saying I played for a D1 school or played on the tour. All I'm saying is the kid can play, but I don't see his level as D1 I could be wrong but I would love to see him play a match against a top 10-20 junior in the state and see how he does. I wish I knew Safin's full name to see how his junior career went. I truly wish him the best of luck in tennis and hope he manages to get a scholarship to a good school.
@BrickellResidencescom
@BrickellResidencescom Жыл бұрын
Agree.. played juniors here in south east florida and he doesn't pass the eye test for d1. Not much explosiveness and athletism is average. Needs to up intensity.
@cyberjonesy
@cyberjonesy Жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, your coaching is top notch. Very good advice, always have something to say and that’s really good. But I would like to see Safin dictate the practice session a bit more. I know you’re the star of the channel but I want him to tell you what he wants from your lessons. I think he needs to do a thorough introspection, and ask himself this simple question: Does he really want to win when he’s playing a tennis match? And if the answer is truly, truly yes, like tennis is the only thing that matters to him, then perhaps you just need to sit back on the criticism and have him be a bit more involved with the session.
@user-oj7co5wm8g
@user-oj7co5wm8g Жыл бұрын
I’d say Nik coaches more like that with his lower level players. Safin has improved a lot since the first videos. Now Nik is squeezing the last bit of corrections from him before their time is done which requires a slightly firmer “touch”. Even Nik playing to his actual level to challenge Safin more is an indicator of the intent and shows Safins improvement. But Safin can’t say what he wants from the lesson, as you suggest, because he’s often inaccurately perceiving his own mistakes and needs Nik to call them out tactfully.
@satwindersaini4541
@satwindersaini4541 Жыл бұрын
Liam Neeson is really good coach
@MostLikedComment123
@MostLikedComment123 2 ай бұрын
3:40 im calling out any day of the week in a match💀
@TimTheMusicMan
@TimTheMusicMan Жыл бұрын
Always remember, standing inside the baseline serves to alter the opponents strategy. You want to do everything to impact their strategy including don’t trade balls baseline to baseline.
@bballah9969
@bballah9969 Жыл бұрын
Lol you know nothing🤣
@TimTheMusicMan
@TimTheMusicMan Жыл бұрын
@@bballah9969 actually quite a bit. Along with a 120+ MPH Sv and a natural 100+ MPH one handed natural backhand. Comes naturally when you played V in every sport at 13. :). Take care. Best 😊
@thefridgeman
@thefridgeman Жыл бұрын
Looks like he has a problem with ball that are coming fast to him. He shortens his take back and almost pushes the stroke forward, also slower than normal. It's like he is afraid of what happens at the contact if he swings fully and hard. That, or his racquet is too head heavy/too higher SW for him.
@meinsouza
@meinsouza 11 ай бұрын
Nic can be a very tough coach
@K4R3N
@K4R3N Жыл бұрын
If you don't want to move your feet try pickleball 😂
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
True
@dansansf7
@dansansf7 Жыл бұрын
Don’t get lazy Safin…
@djp3525
@djp3525 Жыл бұрын
Is he going to college? I didn’t hear this mentioned.
@IntuitiveTennis
@IntuitiveTennis Жыл бұрын
I will keep you guys posted
@pleaseenteraname1103
@pleaseenteraname1103 Жыл бұрын
Do a video on great players who never made it to No. 1.
@nickyfinicky9257
@nickyfinicky9257 Жыл бұрын
He needs to improve his FITNESS. He is lazy on the court because he doesn't have the stamina to finish challenging rallies. This is often how many big servers lose, they simply don't know what to do about 7 shots in.
@timcross11
@timcross11 Жыл бұрын
I agree
@user-oj7co5wm8g
@user-oj7co5wm8g Жыл бұрын
Nah, pay attention to what Nik says at the end. Safin has plenty of fitness, no heavy breathing after all these exchanges. Its “‘mental”. Safin just doesn’t choose to move his feet consciously during the points. That’s what he has to work on.
@robertroberts2822
@robertroberts2822 Жыл бұрын
We really don't get to see Safin's fitness level because we would need to observe at least one set against an equally-skilled opponent. Since we are only watching snippets its hard to ascertain how tired he may or may not be. But if Safin improved his fitness level it would have a profound impact on his desire to move his feet. He would play very hungry. In fact he would be like a tiger in the jungle waiting to pounce rather than a well-fed tiger at the zoo which is how he playing now. A tiger in the zoo will exhibit his power and quickness but only if he feels he has no easier option; same with Safin.
@petershort936
@petershort936 Жыл бұрын
Safin has a strong, but languid way about him. His serve is slow, slow, slow and then suddenly fast. As Rick Macci says, you gotta have popcorn feet.
@masteryoda9259
@masteryoda9259 Жыл бұрын
Safin plays really good tennis but i think hes footwork is what is holding him from getting to the higher level. All strokes are great but poor footwork is making him late to the ball and therefore hes making too much errors. But i am not a coach so maybe i am wrong. For me, Nikola who is much older, has a better footwork than Safin. Those "unnecessery" sometimes sliding is maybe because of poor footwork. Like hes too lazy to move his feets and prepare for the ball and thats why hes sliding. My favourite series tho. I can learn something from it for my self. Good content.
@jeffrey5602
@jeffrey5602 Жыл бұрын
I like these type of videos and wish him all the best but I think his physical shape leaves much to be desired. The good thing is improving on that is pretty easy and cheap, just needs a lot of dedication;)
@benjff2189
@benjff2189 Жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched the full video yet and can tell already that his positioning on returning is bad Hes way too close of the baseline almost inside the court , while you have powerful and flat serve with greath depth it doesn’t allow Safin to return well with his distance , he did some lucky returns that just profited from the spin and power from the serve he was not in full control and could benefit way more standing a bit deeper out the court ( more time to adjust and make a quick and smooth return cross court )
@bartholomewlyons
@bartholomewlyons 6 ай бұрын
Wrong Safin
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