Training with Roger Federer #2 | Top Tennis Training

Training with Roger Federer part 2 at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Alex Slabinsky of Top Tennis Training helping Roger Federer prepare for the ATP World Tour Finals in 2015.
Video timeline:
00:00 - Roger Federer Serving
00:10 - Federer hitting volleys
00:44 - Federer working on the SABR return
2:05 - Federer volleying
4:01 - Federer serve and return
7:16 - Federer volleying
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[@teddybetesh1840]

You don't realize how good this guy is by just watching him on TV. When you put him up against average or even above average tennis players you really see how he has mastered the sport, and he seems almost immortal.

[@irisce2799]

Teddy Betesh ikr so true

[@snackentity5709]

i would call alex much better than "average or even above average". he was inside ATP top 300 at one point

[@teddybetesh1840]

well then i guess you just proved my point even more. Thanks.

[@chimp_ape3346]

That comment is bang on! Was just thinking that, just incredible.

[@chimp_ape3346]

Yes, you're totally right. Wasn't denying it :)

[@derpyhooves7243]

It's really scary how comfortable Federer was in this session. Just out of this world

[@uitkijkpost7403]

And then realize he's just getting used to his new stick

[@JH-tk8gk]

Most people don't realize how vast the various levels in sports are.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Well said. 3.5 to 4.0 to 4.5 to 5.0 to open to top 150 to top 100 to top 50 to top 10 to big 3 to goat :-)

[@ethiesm1]

Well Said...I had NO CLUE

[@yamaguy9846]

You missed top 1000 ;)

[@commondirtbagz7130]

@@ilovebrandnewcarpets not even close to correct. You forgot about the entire futures and challenger tours who would smoke open players like nothing.

[@bravo1224]

Roger has basically achieved Jedi level mastery of the game. He sees how each sequence will play out before it happens and his racquet is just an extension of his hand. Amazing.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

A true jedi

[@gungeternal4119]

he is the jedi grandmaster

[@Sander044]

2:23 this is how I hit my volley’s... 🙈

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@marianpalko2531]

Are you saying you hit your volleys like Federer? 😜

[@divyanshbagga22]

See? Even the best players make mistakes

[@antonyoo479]

I didn’t know how great he is until I play the tennis. He’s just another level of tennis.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in. Any lessons you would like to see from us? All the best Simon

[@GIN.356.A]

I can't believe i didn't notice this earlier, but that's Stefan Edberg coaching and picking up loose balls. I know he's Roger's coach, but what a place to be! Training with Roger and getting coaching from Edberg...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Haha yes it was surreal. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@ChaunceyDos]

Some of the shots Federer is casually hitting are downright spooky.

[@areima_konozaki]

2:21 LOL that volley happens to the best of us

[@dreamland923]

Literally. He is the best of us.

[@pinkdarkboii1817]

Looks like he put it away on purpose since that ball was rolling towards the other guy's feet

[@sirjain4408]

Me: Thinks I am hitting hard Me Seeing Fed: *NEVERMIND*

[@ttrdf]

yeah, tennis is such a strength sport, you have to hit the ball so hard, that's what makes you better in tennis?? xD

[@sirjain4408]

@@ttrdf actually not entirely true. There are circumstances where hard doesn't matter

[@bera3972]

Anandita Arya um I think that was sarcasm

[@sirjain4408]

@@user-oe4wr9tn2n I'm a tennis player. The comment was a joke.

[@vud.6888]

I can't believe it, you guys got to meet Stefan Edberg!!!

[@shabbirw]

5:54, he annihilated the ball.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Shabbir Any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@shabbirw]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Simon, I hear you laughing on that one! I am glad you agree that shot from Fed was just ridiculous. I would really like to see a video where you or Alex talk about the strategy of a pro player during points. For me Federer is the GOAT, so for instance, I want to see a breakdown of his tactics during a rally, say for his top 10 best points. By breakdown of strategy I mean talking about his ball placement, shot selection, why slice or topspin or flat shot, why he went for a body serve at 0-40 up or why serve & volley, etc.

[@__last]

Its crazy how confortable he is at the net and he just hits the volleys with such power and ease

[@daviddilyard7896]

It's kinda funny to see Roger Federer hit an overhead into the back wall in the air

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Happens to the best of us

[@OriginalAtomicSheep]

I think I'll start using my rackets as coffee tables... this is something else entirely...

[@feistybastard]

I'm using mine as fly swatters.

[@Kevkill3]

That first point lol my jaw dropped.

[@erwanrivoalen8197]

ziiiiitttt :)

[@PeterFreemantennis]

wow that was awesome

[@92edro]

its honestly inspiring to see roger spike a volley into the back wall...thats what most of us recreational players lack..the freedom to ust swing hard and fast and see what works

[@CCPlaetean]

I love Simon laughing at 5:56 at the ridiculous stuff Fed is doing to his mate! Thanks a lot for this brilliant video, great bit of insight seeing this champion play in a more relaxed environment.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Haha yes, some of the shots he hit were mind-blowing! Thanks for watching Chris Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@CCPlaetean]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Some tips on how to reliably generate topspin from a 2h backhand would be great! For me there's a huge difference between my forehand and backhand which is always pretty flat and it ends up being a weakness that gets exploited in matches. Absolutely love the channel, you guys provide loads of high quality content so thanks a lot for that!

[@tristar3003]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Maybe invite me to play with you guys and Fed :D

[@michaelking9800]

i had the privalige 2years ago to be here watching fed practice. but wasnt able to go this time..still i get to relive the memory thanks to this video!. great stuff simon and alex...and a great channel..it beats the other ones hands down..

[@isekkul]

the 1:32 backhand denotes a lack of respect for us mere mortals...

[@aminul1984]

isekkul I've hit backhands like that many times. I am Federer fan but it's not impossible to hit these types of shots.

[@AC-wl7ve]

its the volleys that i found most impressive. he is absolutely obliterating that ball the the flick of wrist. doesnt even look real

[@jacobjeon7382]

yea you obviously hit a 100+ mile serve back like that. mhm

[@Alexandahls]

He likes to practice that shot everytime.

[@15Stratos]

@@aminul1984 Yeah me too, it's really not that difficult.

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[@panchophotog]

What an honor and privilege. That day will be with this guys forever. Blessed! :)

[@Jazzcodes]

Thanks for the amazing footage guys! You must have had such an amazing time, especially Alex! ;) Federer has such super-human control of the racket and the ball! Whether he's messing around the court or hitting seriously! Please post a video where you quickly let us, common mortals, know how it was to hit with the great man and generally being around him. That would be truly awesome! Thank you very much for all of your super videos and for sharing your outstanding knowledge! Best tennis channel bar none (and I watch so many!?!)!!! Michele

[@andymurray09]

Really incredible footage guys! Just keeps getting better!

[@joshuaman01]

Woah woah woah.....I'm having a goosebumps. The skills and everything by Roger is really a gift from above.

[@cormorant_on_arock7934]

OK, so … watching this video, and seeing how astronomically good he is at tennis - it actually gives me a whole new respect for his opponents that are able to beat him, especially Djokovic, who beats him (I hate to say it) pretty regularly. It seems to be the mental side of the game which opponents employ in-match - to make it so the opponent cannot just hit these types of automatic put-away darts. .. Also, I think that Federer doesn't play with the type of freedom and joy that you see in this video anymore in-match, like he used to during his hey-day of 2004-2007. As a huge Fed fan, that is what I want more than anything else to see (and you do see flashes of it) - that pure unbridled confidence and joy in the game. I think that if he is worried too much about being consistent - about missing shots, or, not playing "percentage tennis," that is when he loses that sort of joy and verve, which is *his* brand of tennis.I honestly think he has fallen into the mire of trying to "out-Djokovic Djokovic" - with his brand of steady, rock solid (boring) tennis. I think Federer can't handle to see Djokovic's chest beating (one of his defining characteristics) after he wins a big point against Federer in which his philosophy of play won in the end of a long point.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Very valid points, I think he lost his unique style of an all-court game and almost let his ego get the better of him "I'm gonna beat Nadal and Djokovic at their game" instead of using all his weapons, the serve and volley, chip and charge, attacking any short ball, slice and dice. The slower courts made it harder for him but he does get caught up in their games

[@erwanrivoalen8197]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial at least not against Nadal the last 3 years ... or once only ... his loss at Wimb last year where he was clearly above all the game long but failed in the tie-breaks and on his 2 match points ...

[@hamsterfay]

Thanks for the upload! Love seeing these videos with roger!

[@ckn711]

that was awesome hitting Alex. Roger uses his racquet like a wand. He can do whatever the wants with it!!

[@janetlunn3510]

Love seeing these from a close up with Roger!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any lessons you would like to see in the coming months? All the best and stay safe Simon

[@wava2187]

Hand skills beyond belief, to hit this well being this nonchalant is amazing. The creativity he brings to the game reminds me why I love tennis.

[@kalpeshshelat]

2:11. 😱😱😱😱🤭. He’s just like “Alright, that’s enough.”

[@ArthurYuill]

0:34 that must of felt good passing Roger Federer

[@15Stratos]

That volley at 2:23 damn chill Rog!😂

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@15Stratos]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial No prob!I enjoyed the video!

[@AK-kw1sk]

I must have watched this video about 20 times and every single time the gasp at Fed's ridiculous backhand volley at the start cracks me up.

[@michaelb7740]

When u play tennis yourself on a good level u realize how awesome Roger is. A master from another galaxy 💯🙌🎾

[@laurinschuster6863]

Federers touch is simply insane

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

The hands of GOD haha

[@adman0828]

The stuff Roger pulls off in practice. Unbelievable.

[@michaelp9061]

Just amazing. Realized how good Alex really is. Respect

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Micheal! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@michaelp9061]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks Simon . you guys put up really great contents and you deserve more subscribers. Have you done one with the net play in regard to volley direction already ?

[@WiredDragon-fm6sy]

Damn this makes me even more motivated to play tennis. I wish if Federer could become my coach

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@surfjabroni]

Can you convince Fed to wear a GoPro please?

[@lyttlefat3393]

The camera will be shaking as hell

[@adityamukherjee9462]

It probably won't. A key element to playing like him would probably be keeping the head still at all times during the shot.

[@Armando_Lara]

Impressive!! 💜 thanks!! 💜

[@eyesOnJayda]

I. Am. In. Awe. Of. Roger. Great job TTT!!! I love Rafa but this man Roger is stratospheric levels above mastery of the sport. 0:25 had me stupefied at his composure.. Damn..

[@trents3515]

this was great. got to admire the game of AS. some beautiful strokes! i bet Roger had a good training and you guys will remember that a long time.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

No doubt!

[@ducockk]

Federer's serve on the ad court has monster top topspin!

[@jorgeandrescoppiano.5715]

3:52 just here you know...chilling with Fed. Hahah loved the video Alex! Cheers from Ecuador

[@capoman1]

What a moment!!! I'd be grinning ear to ear.

[@hectorargotte3144]

Training with the GOAT...amazing

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

👍

[@thorusspain]

top tennis training, the bests with the best!

[@hectorargotte3144]

That was just awesome my favorite player of all times the GOAT

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future?

[@jorisw.6233]

When people come here to hate on the GOAT: - see first ball - leave

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@derrick031072]

I think the coach here was Stefan Edberg, my favorite player. His backhand was a thing of beauty...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That's right, Edberg was a real gentleman to us! All the best Simon

[@karadagmert]

You are a very lucky man.. Vaow, playing with god of tennis!!!

[@lastofusclips5291]

guy in white shirt and black pants none other than one of my favorite players of all-time

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Legend

[@hamchillyvlog6034]

my god, Fed serve is like lighting fast, even with some return Wow

[@synhet84]

1:05 S.A.B.R

[@skylaxx]

damn, that's just insane...Fed's skillz and being with him & Edberg on court.

[@TheEpicGM]

my god....how awesome!

[@BubbaKeto]

amazing stuff guys

[@federicomongelli9230]

really impressive!

[@mitch-lawless]

Jesus that attacking return-serve charge is savage.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any videos you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@MrCraber]

Wow. That's awesome!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching What type of lessons do you want to see from us next?

[@rmrib5]

It is amazing how fast he changes his grip and how easy , powerful and precision he hits the ball wherever it comes against him. He can play against three tenis players at the same time i guess.

[@albertsmreczak2693]

Gotta love Federer

[@jhnmlm]

Excitement indicator: almost forgetting to shake hands with Stefan Edberg!

[@arzoo82]

very awesome guys!!

[@FoMiAl]

6:30 so the guys playing on the left court they prefer playing against each other instead of watching Roger right next to them?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

They are also pro players, so need to train. . .

[@MrSleepAllDay]

great video u guys rock!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you

[@jrfishman3993]

3:42 I could do that just as well as Alex any time Fed has the time!! Great vids guys!

[@vikingvigilante3703]

he flings the racket about like it's an extension to his arm. Amazing to watch.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Incredible racket head speed

[@RickMartinYouTube]

fun to watch

[@akshatumredkar6352]

OMG 2:05 federer just got ready in .5 second....He is really GOAT

[@nmr1ms]

Someone disliked this video? Why? Why would you do that?

[@joshuaman01]

Because they eat shit.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

+Joshua Villasanta Haters gonna hate. . . . . .

[@sukrushukri4365]

m!ppasssssssssssaâas

[@shkim9808]

i think murray to 10 rank people hate this vid :D

[@Wawinator]

The people that disliked this video can go and eat some camel balls

[@jungseunghyun0414]

roger is not a human, but the God.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@consuelofigueiredo2125]

NIce job guys!

[@GIN.356.A]

You know how you can play youtube videos at 0.75x speed? I feel like when Roger's on the court , everything around him happens at 0.75x speed compared to the rest of us.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Federer does seem to have much more time than everyone else. His training methods are way above the majority of players. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@eyesonthetube]

Fed plays like he is from a different planet. Is that Alex playing with him?

[@AirGuitar]

It is! Lucky!

[@artunyc354]

Хорошая тренировка .

[@rock_oclock]

The decibel level in that facility must be insane.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I once got yelled at by an older member of this club, on this very court, for hitting smashes "too loudly" Imagine that, if you can

[@MrRockrobstr]

Insanely good

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

👍

[@multiio1424]

Has Edberg's forehand improved? Looks smoother than it did when he was still active on the tour.

[@satoshinakamoto3200]

Legend.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

👍

[@4evrjustintime]

Coaches: Don't swing when you volley. Federer: Proceeds to swat the fuck out of the ball at the net.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Haha

[@harekrishnahareram5066]

SUPERB SUPERB AWESOMENESS BEAUTIFUL

[@jdavis2988]

7min - 7:15 sec... Perfect that shot..it was really effective,

[@MyekalBenham]

Wow Dat volley at 2.42 soooo good

[@ramkumarsridharan]

Alex definitely plays well... But, Federer is returning the serves of Alex like he is being fed practice balls... The returns are awesome !!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

There's only one Rog for a reason!

[@MineCastBuilders]

Chuffed for you guys :)

[@zachyepez8279]

A bunch of people are just saying “it isn’t that hard” or “I’ve done that before” on a bunch of his better plays in this video but remember this this practice he can do a lot better in a real match

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@willythefree]

Federer is extremely difficult to keep up with. It must be a privilege even to train with him.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

There's only one Roger

[@sirjain4408]

oh for sure !!

[@aleksjj]

at 5.56 Gulbis style forehand!

[@jlrob85]

GOAT

[@davidcorps]

So amazing! I bet you still can't go to bed without remember that session!

[@vb7813]

Amazing footage. Can you do this for the top pros. Get footage on their daily, weekly, monthly training and fitness. What they do.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I've been trying to do that since 2011 when I started this channel. Never got close. The top guys are very intelligent with their training and rarely give insights into what they're doing. After all, it's their training routines that make them that good, if everyone knew, everyone could follow and get pretty good too!

[@bluesbunny121]

Sat down and was like, maybe I'll watch some Monte Carlo Open highlights, yea, maybe I'll watch Zverev vs Goffin, that should be interesting.....aaaaaaand I'm watching Federer training again.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

💪

[@claudioxsempre9735]

So luckyyyyy

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Yes he was lucky, we made Federer's day. . .

[@Rois300]

Hey Alex--Were you able to figure out his serves to your bh above shoulder? My opponents serve that to on the deuce occasionally and I've had no answer until I recently decided to go to a two handed return on serves..

[@joolm4976]

Excellent.There are 98 people disliking that video. Omg

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Haters gonna hate

[@ArtyomMe]

I guess one must be a world-class tennis player to be Roger's hitting partner.