The HIGH Forehand - How to Handle the HIGH BALL

[@cheriem9994]

My favourite technique videos on KZbin. Period.

[@muyu69]

* More upright posture than normal shot with naturally higher take-back. 2:13 * Don't just adjust the height of your takeback with the arms. 2:21 * TIlt up the shoulder of the hitting arm towards the ball by adjusting the torso 2:35 * Racket head slightly above the hand 3:25 * Consider buggy whip for more topspin 4:25

[@MrRenatopepin]

Guys, I can’t stress enough how good your tênis videos are. They’re dense ,extremely well edited and full of useful information. It’s almost like godfather: each view and review i grab some new useful information to improve my game. Since I’ve started watching your videos my moves has greatly improved in consistency, power and spin. Pain? Mostly gone ! Keep up the good work and a big THANK YOU from Brazil! Ps: could you guys make a video about two handed backhand and the nuances between flatter and spin shots on it?

[@donnysworld6774]

It's this type of video, that when you find it, you don't have to look for any other. It's complete. Great job!!!

[@davidlarsen4525]

Well done. Concise. Explains biomechanics. Tremendous job.

[@a2casius]

Fab Fab Fab video guys. You put in at least 15 mins of content in a 5 mins video! As a senior citizen (relative to you youngsters at least), I had to slow it down and watch it twice to absorb everything, And as I write, I think I should watch it twice more just to be sure! Well done guys. Great energy, Great content, Great video.

[@RacquetFlex]

We love to hear that! Our cheat sheet (link in description) should help you with taking it out to the court to apply it.

[@myfolder4561]

Every time i watch this i learn something new and pick up more nuances in the correct technique. Think i watched about 20 times the last year

[@reyara]

Being well into my sixties, this is beyond my physical and learning capabilities. But WOW! This video is such a rich goldmine in tennis lessons, plus it's very well presented at that! And that's just for high balls.

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks a lot, Reynaldo! That means very much to us.

[@reyara]

Tennis Sport thanks for the advice :)

[@bkatzoff]

Excellent presentation. You get to the point quickly and without extra words. Thanks. Now I have to figure out how to apply!

[@lszujo73]

this is very good.you pretty much tell ppl how to hit the Federer forehand...and you can actually demonstrate it...never seen anybody successfully do it.much respect,especially how young you are...Boletieri should give you a call

[@RacquetFlex]

Thank you, Laszlo!

[@griftamusic317]

This channel is in the realm of genius

[@carlosalves4444]

Hands down some of the best video tennis lessons online. You guys are are on another level, keep that work rate going guys ,top job and many thanks.

[@tisoch]

This was the best explanation and demo of the high forehand. Thank you!

[@dropshot118]

this is very detailed and helpful! no one else explains how to hit it at different heights. You even threw some extras in there too about the buggy whip and the dip shot. I'm gonna practice this high forehand this weekend

[@pathakan1988]

one of the best coaching videos I have ever seen..keep it up

[@DrBroncanuus]

i've never been able to handle the high ball on either wing ..especially heavy top spin....thx for the video

[@marvgustafpardis5991]

This dude knows his tennis science! Good Job!

[@aleksandarlalic5063]

Great video. Thank you. Nice Wilson SIX ONE COMP racquet you got there, one from my wishlist.

[@mariomarcopoulos9499]

Excellent practical demonstration of how to hit high balls!

[@skylaxx]

Great technique on both wings, mate 💪🎾🤩

[@grimson]

This is a great video. Literally everything you say is illustrated with video, and then highlighted with graphics when needed to make it clear. I struggle with high balls to my forehand and am going to start putting these ideas into play.

[@RacquetFlex]

Fantastic! We appreciate the compliments. Good luck out there :)

[@jeanb.3493]

There are so many great insights in this video, some of which I've found out myself over the years that I wished somebody told me when I started. F.inst. the importance of the shoulder tilt/torso angle, and how that should vary dependent on the shot. Which made much more sense to me than focusing on keeping the non hitting arm high (which happen naturally if you have the proper torso angle). Also great stuff about keeping the big muscle groups connected to the arm, and that a correct follow through is a natural result of doing things right (before the follow through). Great stuff, thanks.

[@realmoa]

These videos are edited so well. Great work!

[@tomtam6666]

Thanks man, great job. You are now my favourite guy to learn tennis from, by a mile.

[@RacquetFlex]

Glad to hear that, Tom!

[@simpletennisinstructions6377]

Another good, high level of understanding video! Keep ‘em coming. Don

[@RacquetFlex]

Hey Don! Thanks as always. Will do.

[@sergezerkalo7167]

Very, very, very accurate video! Cheers fron France!

[@jbkivontop]

Great insight, you are a great instructor!

[@ssab724]

The only High Forehand video that is worth watching, and you go encyclopedically beyond basics on variations. Thanks!

[@rajeshwardoraisubramania7138]

I could understand due to absence of American accent.

[@CRAIGLSANDERS]

Excellent instruction per usual! 🙌🏾

[@ReidVV]

This is well explained. Love your channel. You should look at this video and apply this same time of explanation, graphic superimpositions, and camera angles for your high backhand how-to video, which I watched the high backhand video first, and did not find it to be as clear and instructive as this one.

[@LgirardDev]

Awesome as always !

[@RacquetFlex]

Thank you LgirardDev!

[@12345678sharad]

For the first time I am able to handle high balls at ease, I was bringing my racquet high and then swinging rather than following a vertical swing path, so basically you can start your racquet below the ball actually well below and still be able to ripper as long as your racquet swing bath remains vertical for heavy top spin, thanks a lot lot that helped Cuz its so accurate for real

[@RacquetFlex]

You explained it perfectly, Sharad! I'm so glad it helped :)

[@chepe844]

So clarity. Excellent teacher!

[@dimjohannisse6067]

awesome forehand technique!

[@jkklu4985]

Very good! much information. Thank you!

[@RameshTim]

Very practical and useful tips, thanks

[@Andru00789]

Thanks a lot for making these videos, I have improved a lot my game, my confidence, my forehand is much better and healthier now than ever before. Tha pain has gone, I am very grateful to all of you for sharing this videos, your knowledge and humbleness are amaizing. Could you please make a video about the serve? Have a good day 😀

[@lauraulrich2837]

Awesome video thank you!

[@xzchen3977]

This is great video with tons of useful suggestions! Subscribed.

[@wongjefx980]

thanks... I have so much trouble at my 5'7" height taking the high balls... I try moving backwards to get the ball to drop to my hitting zone... but this takes too much time and I am off balance trying to back-pedal... and can't get set... also, moving forward to take the ball on the rise in my hitting zone is also a problem with timing and getting my feet planted .... now the high backhand...?

[@tensforme]

Dude I like your forehand!!

[@TROSGIA]

very very technical approach.well done!!!

[@artes360milestone3]

Excellent theme video! Thank you

[@friarcisco8717]

Great video, now I need one for low balls with no pace. I struggle against pushers that keep it low and run everything down.

[@RacquetFlex]

Hi FriarCisco! Actually, we made a video on the low ball here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6vIYaNmp66Hgqc Hope this helps!

[@chrischo7464]

This channel is so good Thanks for a great video

[@cyrusalmero9825]

Great, insightful video. Many thanks. Although you may have missed to mention that having a semi-western grip will have so much ease in handling high balls compared to eastern grip.

[@jeanhuz3689]

great work . Ideas of interesting videos : weight transfert in the ball, the serve, the volley.

[@RacquetFlex]

Thank you for these great video ideas, jean. We have added them to our list!

[@newmennium]

Learned alot, these videos are amazing. Thank you for adding in physics with the technique. Really helps me grasp the 'why' with the 'how'.

[@RacquetFlex]

We're glad to hear that! It does help to understand the concept behind a technique and not just take it at face value.

[@fred_asv6610]

Hey, Daytri, excelent video! Could you post the link for your video about dip drive forehand please? I am not finding

[@liimey87]

this video of theirs (on crushing short and sometimes short/high balls) might cover it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmGZg5t4l9atbZo

[@gdar95]

Great vid man! I play eastern so high balls were an issue give that im a beginner too. Thanks!

[@kenpoels]

Hey Guys, Awsome video ! When is the video about The Dip Drive here ? Can't wait to see it !

[@rgrepo]

Keep it up ! You're instructions and videos are well done. I learn something new everytime. Beats privates lessons LOL

[@acikacika]

Wow man what an amazing summary of the high forehand. Super condensed amount of information tho but still Wow what a blast. Subbed!

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks for subbing, acikacika!

[@acikacika]

My pleasure man, continue with the awesomeness! I am a tennis instructor myself, and I understand how many myths and misconceptions can be seen in between understanding physics and power momentums behind these motions and executing them. What you present is a perfect clarification.

[@MrAlanGu]

Awesome video, any tips on how to exercise to improve the high forehand technique?

[@RacquetFlex]

Chest Flyes using dumbells or resistance bands would be great!

[@francomanca]

Very well explained with great technical details...the tutorial I prefer...

[@RacquetFlex]

Thank you, Mauro

[@VNTAAcademy]

High ball is a difficult technique vnta also has a video on how to polish high And if you see or subscribe to your channel offline kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYiyqaagpJp2a68

[@MStruck]

Ahhh thank you so much, I've been waiting for this video for so long. Thank you thank you

[@juj6022]

Between this channel and feel tennis I might actually learn play tennis well.

[@evanlord3150]

Nice vid guys, I take a similar approach to describing swing and bio mechanics. Nice and concise!

[@RacquetFlex]

It's great to hear that you value biomechanics as well, Evan! Thank you.

[@jadewarren4404]

Well presented video, will watch more in the future. Not bad at all my man

[@michaelmesler1135]

Great video thanks man

[@RafaelRodriguesdeOliveira00]

If os possible I wanna that you do a serve drills thanks, and congratulations to your great job with videos and clear explanation.

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks Rafael, Our next video should be out in 1-2 weeks. It will be on the serve.

[@axellopez2280]

Thank you people. The video is really good , for me its the most complicated ball to handle. However the video is quite fast and has a lot of contents that are hard to understand the first time. Could you put a summary or highlight the most important parts and instructions in the explanation or in the title description. That would be awesome!! Thanks, 💪💪

[@lowgascostsorangeman2688]

Very good video!

[@kenyang4154]

Hi Guys, When would you upload the video for overhead?

[@scotteckart1401]

Wow very helpful vid! Your forehand looks BIG

[@gallagalina6259]

I need a separate drills for every minute of this video!

[@williamfortneymusic]

Awesome stuff as usual. Thanks

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks as always, William!

[@tonysmith8907]

Great stuff! When are you guys going to put some two handed backhand videos?

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks Tony! We will put 2HBH on our list. Any specific topic request?

[@tonysmith8907]

I would love to see topics like the videos covering the forehand showing how to hit the 2HBH using the modern athletic game. For example, swing path (straight take back or banana loop), lag and snap, open stance, jumping backhand etc. Thanks guys!

[@tennisdebali7632]

I am a semi western grip forehand about high balls near net or mid court, should we rotate the grip abit ? If yes what rotation do you suggest. Thank you.

[@mrsandwitch999]

The video are awesome. They help a lot. Would you mind open the youtube subtitile co-work option. I would like to share with my friends who are unfamiliar with english. Besides, Chinese speakers like to watch video with subtitles.

[@RacquetFlex]

Yes! We will definitely add subtitles to our videos.

[@josephjph1]

Hi, I play with full western forhand, can you do a video on low balls and short balls

[@gehadqaki]

Amazing video man. Great tips and analysis that explain WHY I'm doing these things rather than only telling me how

[@RacquetFlex]

Right on, Gehad. That is exactly what we are about :)

[@calvinwong5583]

High volley video next please! 🙏🙏

[@jerrywelsh3366]

How does choice of grip come into play in this shot?

[@myfolder4561]

And still waiting for your dip drive video :-)

[@Anton.Arkhipov]

Great video guys. What could you say about options like lifting (on the toes or in the air) for high balls and tilting back when really pushed (to hit a semi-lob maybe)? Both allow to keep arm below shoulder level without getting to weaker shoulder position you describe.

[@RacquetFlex]

That is an excellent point, Anton. In fact, we made a video previously on the reverse forehand, which is specifically designed for that purpose (raising your body to the point of contact). This video was intended to show how to hit the balls when you have no other choice but to hit the ball from that often uncomfortable position.

[@Anton.Arkhipov]

Yeah saw that one, though didn’t 100% get it. As tried couple of times today felt very good. Need to give it a longer test, not forget that option in practice and matches and execute with faith))

[@AkarshDhaiya]

fuckkk. this is such a top-notch content. Extremely thankful to you guys for posting this.

[@reignepineda6530]

Thank you

[@杉井スープ]

How can I shot by whole body?Now I use closed stance but sometimes I can’t take back before the ball comes.I used to be semi-opened stance, but I broke my elbow because I shot by my hands before I know. please tell me how to shot by whole body not only by hands.(I’m not good at English ,so please forgive some grammatical mistakes.)

[@bulentalkan4686]

good lesson

[@Mark-py3ty]

u have amazing forehand. wow

[@RacquetFlex]

Thank so much, Markus :)

[@lnorrisnorris4080]

Love you fellas'♥️✝️🕊️🕊️✝️♥️

[@ramasithan31322]

Nice video

[@ahmedatta330]

i want play tennis like you

[@EdmonBegoli]

Hey guys - what is your advice for handling low pace balls that I usually encounter at the rec. level or in doubles. I usually overhit these or I need to return them slowly. Do you have any other, better suggestions?

[@tenniswithric]

Use more topspin

[@dhanushmithin8279]

I have a request . Can you do videos regularly cause you do each video after a long time

[@LukiTheMaster99]

Getting ideas for videos isn't easy. I'd rather have fewer videos but very high quality like now.

[@RacquetFlex]

Hi Vijayalakshmi, Making videos more frequently without sacrificing quality is our top priority. Each video takes about 10+ hours to research, script, film, and edit. Although it's demanding, we will definitely start making videos more frequently. Thanks!

[@jackquinnes]

True. Keep your trademark quality up, quantity is secondary to that.

[@raychayyc]

Do you change your grip when tackling high balls compared to low ones?

[@RacquetFlex]

While I am usually unconscious of it, my grip will often be more eastern on the low ball compared to the high ball.

[@glennlubomirskynovitch3254]

@@RacquetFlex for the grip, do you consider also the effect on the received high ball (spin, flat, or sliced)? Or u just go through what ever the effect? High speed neutralises sometimes the effect.

[@tinybutterflyyt]

Hey I always struggle with high balls specially backhands 😆

[@tinybutterflyyt]

Can you do a Backhand High Ball video? Thanks I know how hard is to make a video, I make videos (bad ones) therefore I understand 🤗

[@RacquetFlex]

Hi Tiny Butterfly, Absolutely, we will cover the high backhand. Thanks for understanding!

[@applesforakbar]

@@RacquetFlex +1 on the OHBH. Great stuff guys

[@HuyNguyen-kd5vz]

move back and wait for the ball to drop a little bit ♥️

[@mirazusta2002]

This Guy is good

[@enigma_mysterium]

awesome!

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks Vlad!

[@Justin.002]

Sorry I'm late guys. Thanks for the video as always and I'm glad the newsletter is actually working now. :]

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks for signing up, Justin!

[@lamtuan9616]

Thanks

[@tinybutterflyyt]

Hey, another request video, sorry I ask to much, tennis match coming soon again... so how do you serve cause I serve hard etc but first serve is either out or net... then second is easy for the apponent to hit back... also I see professional throw balls and then feet goes together or slide together... do I have to slide my feet together to serve well? I serve and then my feet just stays in place, after hit I go forward what is wrong with my serve and how can I improve it? Thanks you the best

[@RacquetFlex]

Our next video will be on serve stances :) Stay tuned!

[@jpaulglobal]

pretty obvious you've mirrored your stroks after Federer. Pattern looks fairly identical. You've studied many Federer videos yeah? Thanks

[@RacquetFlex]

What gave it away? Haha, yes. We found that Federer's technique was an excellent model to use as a template.

[@jpaulglobal]

I'm sure there are many others but yours is the closest I've seen. Congrats! PS. Did anybody else notice your left handed forehand in the video!?

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks for that! Yes, I am a lefty but for the most part, I flip the video to help the righties visualize the shot better.

[@swetalshah343]

Hey Daytri another amazing video buddy. I usually face this problem on hard court.. This video was very helpful. I request you to please breakdown this video in pieces like loading the lower body and racquet take back and footwork as this video was too fast to understand.. Thanks a lot for your amazing ideas and content

[@RacquetFlex]

Thanks Swetal! We could definitely do that.

[@mikelam8008]

Awesome

[@starknightcronos]

bro, what forehand grip do you use?

[@RacquetFlex]

A modified eastern grip, but i am currently trying to shift to SW.

[@VNTAAcademy]

High ball is a difficult technique vnta also has a video on how to polish high And if you see or subscribe to your channel offline kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYiyqaagpJp2a68

[@snowy6753]

Interesting video. As usual, lots of good topics covered. Maybe for future videos: Nearly all of the examples show a jump swing, but there is no discussion of jumping. Also, the Federer example shows him jumping so his shoulder line points down to the ball (leveling out after contact) but there is no discussion of that method.

[@RacquetFlex]

Thank you for watching Styv! We'll add this footwork technique to our list. 🎾🏆

[@kennethchow4586]

awesome

[@MrCraber]

The greatest part I learned from this video is why buggy whip happened