I was just searching for how to kill short ball, and this came out 😂

I needed this in my life right now. Thanks Ryan 👍🏼.

Great video. I have also noticed the way of approaching the ball by Cilic. The run starts with legs crossing over, which is a thing we amateurs miss 99% of times. Keep up the great work!

Great content as always!

The pros make it look easy. Ryan makes it sound easy. Bridging that gap is the craft. Thanks so much!!!!

Wow, great video!!! Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for posting.

Great tip! Thanks 👍

1:27 min looks like cilic wearing a hat

Hey ryan can you please make a video on how and when to use drop shot ?

Very inspiring video. I've never tried a hit like this, even when I was given the opportunity to do so (high and weak opponent's return), just because I didn't know the mechanics for this hit's execution. I use to leave the ball fall low and then hit a regular topspin forehand. I have still a question though: In the case of this hit, is a specific grip recommended in order to achieve it? Most of the hits of this type I've seen, especially by pros, are mostly powerful, flat hits with very little or even zero topspin (I guess that's because the contact point is high above the shoulder or at the height of the shoulder). So I guess a continental grip (instead of eastern or semi-western) could be ideal. What's your opinion on this? I ask because you don't mention anything about the grip in the video. Thanks again for the valuable tips through your videos. You put up an amazing work with your channel!

Thnx man 👍

Great video! Why is it important to stretch that left arm out to the ball when prepping for the shot?

Nice point

Thanks for the upload. The pros make killing the short ball look so easy. In a match situation that shot Marin did is very hard to pull off. You have to do so many things correctly, especially prepare super early. For those intermediate level players, don’t be surprised if you can’t crush the ball like that. Most of us will let it drop more and play a shot where the point stays live. I say this because I use to get on court thinking I could pull shots like this off, only to make an error. I’ve been getting weekly lessons and have learnt that so many basic foundations are needed before being able to do a shot like this in rhythm. Before then, be content to play a different shot. :-)

Hey Ryan. Interesting Video. What about the racketface? Do i have to close it a little bit more at contact?

This is brilliant

He likely waited instead of going back because Djokovic is incredible at defensive work... the way he can stretch that long body out and get some sort of lob back is incredible...

Love the video repeat on teaching techniques

what softwares do you use to record clips, zoom, slow down, and draw on them?

Hey ! What is the software you use to draw over the video ?

Wow never realised Cilic has such an extreme forehand grip, on account of his flat game I assumed he was closer to Eastern

thanks Ryan, unforntunately I use to lose 50% of these balls because of my neutral stance and late preparation. Very useful drill !!

Great wrong foot! Amazing tip thank you

"Djokovic hits down the line ball which is not smart to do" 😀 after that serve he was happy to hit it at least there. I think Djokovic did pretty good over there plus got super tough next ball.

Everything he said was exactly the problems I had with short balls yesterday, which was a big reason I lost.

I love seeing Djokovic lose points. Thanks for the video. I also need help putting away short balls. Too many times in matches I get a short ball and either overhit, or return a softball only to continue the point. Short balls are supposed to be easy winners. Missing short balls can be so frustrating.

“Wrong foot your opponent”-- genius

It's easy to crush these balls. The tricky ones are the ones that don't bounce above hip height that I see people putting away.

You keep saying Djokovic but isn’t that Gael Monfils? His name and picture is on the top right scoreboard.

Wow that intro is way too intense for me lol. Good content tho

Federer would have moved in the second he saw djokovic scramble and either smash or volley the ball down the line and win the point

...GRIP RECOMMENDATION ?? ... EASTERN FH ??

Good videos, but tooooo much talking, bro. You could make the long story short and not repeat yourself so much. Unless, it haaas to be around 5 minutes anyway. God bless