TENNIS FOREHAND LESSON: Simple Tip To Easily Put Away The High Forehand

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4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Salzenstein, Former top 100 ATP Player and USTA High-Performance Coach, shares and demonstrates three simple steps to effortlessly crush the high forehand.
Many players make a common mistake, which is swinging from low to high, and finishing over the shoulder when hitting a high forehand. However, you can correct this issue by working on these three simple steps:
1. Take the ball early and avoid letting it drop.
2. Use the right footwork by loading on your outside leg and landing on the other foot.
3. Swing across your body and finish down your opposite pocket.
Finally, Jeff gives two bonus tips related with court positioning. First, you must be inside the baseline to execute this shot and technique. Second, when you’re behind the baseline, you should let the ball drop and play a heavy ball back with great spin and height.
Forehand myths revealed: Former Top 100 ATP Pro, Jeff Salzenstein, is exposing 3 common myths that could be crippling your forehand potential. Most players make at least 1 of these 3 mistakes... Do you? bit.ly/2OqGtrU
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@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Forehand myths revealed: Former Top 100 ATP Pro, Jeff Salzenstein, is exposing 3 common myths that could be crippling your forehand potential. Most players make at least 1 of these 3 mistakes... Do you? bit.ly/2OqGtrU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to improve your tennis anywhere and on the go? How about getting a free tennis course including powerful lessons on the serve. If you’re on a mobile device in the US or Canada, you can tap to the text here to get a FREE Tennis Course in the Tennis Evolution APP from Former Top 100 ATP Pro, Jeff Salzenstein. bit.ly/2KIQksP You can text KZfaq to 720-730-2090 to get the FREE tennis course inside the Tennis Evolution APP. If you’re not on a mobile device or are outside the US and Canada, you can click this link to get a free Tennis Course inside the Tennis Evolution APP. bit.ly/2FlFh5i

@jpkim8950 4 жыл бұрын

This lecture is simply OUTSTANDING. Every coach in the world should watch this.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you JP Kim! I appreciate your kind comment. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future?

@jpkim8950 4 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution I think there's going to be many elements in tennis which are executed differently by professional players from how those are taught. Let's say... maybe the backhand slice?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@jpkim8950 Thanks for your feedback. Stay tuned for our upcoming videos.

@ARKenMan 4 жыл бұрын

I don't struggle with this, but I also never realized how I was doing it and now I can teach my kids, who have just started learning the past 2 years, this shot. So thank you Jeff as always! You make things easy to understand. I've been pouring through all your serve videos and they are amazing. I've been serving a LOT better.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Kenneth. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

@TennisTrollChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Your tennis knowledge is amazing.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tennis Troll, I appreciate it .

@opamuller626 4 жыл бұрын

Respect and appreciation, Jeff! You're opening the whole new worlds with your lectures.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Opa! I appreciate your kind words. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Jeff.

@bluewaterhorizon 2 жыл бұрын

I agree to you that we should not try to hit a put-away high forehand behind the baseline..but I hit one last week to make a great winner and this shot was so much satisfying to hit 🤩

@TennisEvolution 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@Namenono76 4 жыл бұрын

just the video i was looking for. thank you

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Widmer09 4 жыл бұрын

Obviously, they don't teach this shot in old school tennis. The key note here, as you mentioned, this is a different stroke. I've been playing for > 20 years, struggling with putting the mid-court balls away - mostly I just chip and charge on those balls and finish them at the net. Just recently developed a more flat swing with higher contact points. It take some getting used to to time the feet and the hit, but the result great! Thanks for the great lesson.

@srcadmus 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always Jeff. You're killing it.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future?

@erichpfenninger6053 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was asking for and looking for. Great stuff, Jeff. Thanks so much. Out on the practice court now to master it!

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Erich. Thanks for watching! Let me know how it goes... What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future?

@aiyka_music 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson.. I've been playing against a moonballing extreme Western grip top spinner... Hopefully this should come in handy...

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Skywalker. It can definitely help. Play aggressive , but to big and smart targets.

@hehehehehahahaha2025 4 жыл бұрын

You make some of the best tennis instructionals i've seen. For future videos, i'd like to see you go in depth on the ideal groundstroke contact points (as in, how far away in front of your body the ball has to be) and how it varies depending on your grip, court position, whether you want it flat or spinny etc. Sorry if it has already been addressed.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your comment and feedback. I'll add your topics request for future videos.

@henryjesusaraquemartins7127 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff, Thank you for making this video.... because I didn´t know that I couldn´t hit the ball behind the baseline like that, always when I hit, the ball went directly to the net and that is really frustrating. Now, after watching this video I will start hitting the ball with more topspin behind the baseline and when I get a high ball inside the court I am going to use the swing path that you showed.... Again... Thank You Jeff!! You are Amazing...

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Henry. Thank you for watching, I appreciate your comment. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future?

@vijaynarsapur147 4 жыл бұрын

Super video. Solution to my nightmare scenario.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Vijay! Thanks for watching. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future?

@MA-dw2yl 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff, it is just another excellent lesson! I have been learned a lot from your videos.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's awesome , keep up the great work ;) Jeff.

@wanggeorge7925 Жыл бұрын

Really professional ❤

@matejsok5850 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!! 🎾💥💯👍

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Matej! Thanks for watching.

@AditasSmash 3 жыл бұрын

I ve been figuring this high forehand shot for so long. Thx u so much! Now I can go out there and do it correctly. 👍👍👍👍👍

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Narit! Thank you for watching, let me know how it goes ;)

@brijrajjhala 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson very scientific approach never heard it. Great lesson !

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your feedback.

@johtodev 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a backhand one-handed and/or the two-handed version of this?

@twinwankel 4 жыл бұрын

Nice information. I use this swing but I also sometimes swing up and across like Nadal does. It depends on whether I want to go cross court or down the line.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Wally. I appreciate it.

@apotra20xx 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff. Can you also do a video about drive volley shots and how to approach them like the pro's like Fed do ? When I was in my teens I hit drive volleys inside the court quite often but now when I'm older I'm missing the confidence to do that. I am sure there are some explanations how to approach such a shot to get more consistent results

@EricsIncognitoAccount 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was very well explained. My daughter is 15 and is experiencing some pushers in the middle rounds of 16s tournaments. They are repeatedly blocking her big shots back with high floaters until she makes an unforced error. This is the technique she's working on to help her take control of the point. I'll send her your video.

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Eric! Thank you for watching. Let us know how I can further help ;).

@jschrager23 2 жыл бұрын

The most annoying shot in tennis..the high ball. Now I need to work on this technique !

@TennisEvolution 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, let me know how it went!

@mikeso5963 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, great! What kind string do you use?

@applesforakbar 4 жыл бұрын

Grat tip Jeff, do you have an equivalent video for the OHBH?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Akbar, thanks for your comment. I do have great videos and courses on the OHBH, but I will consider your request for the near future. To answer part of your question, for the high backhand, you can either back up and let the ball drop, or move in to get it more on the rise if you go off your front foot. If you go off the back foot, you will use a back to front footwork, let it get to shoulder, and flatten it out.

@applesforakbar 4 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution okay gotcha, thanks for the taking the time to respond, cheers Jeff!

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@applesforakbar You're welcome. Thanks for supporting our channel. I appreciate it.

@sandeepsaini4575 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. Will try it out. Does the racquet face close a bit for this shot or stays perpendicular.

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sandeep! It does slightly close.

@frandevel 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! Thanks for the video! Great advice! I was actually trying to hit the ball at shoulder high, but still trying to re-create a low-to-high stroke. I soon realized that was nearly impossible. So do you mean that we should hit the ball in two possible places? Either shoulder high going for a crossed swing path, or heap high going low-to-high. Except from when being behind the base line, where we should let it drop at heap height and then return a heavy ball back. Am I right?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fran. You're welcome, thanks for your comment. Yes, you're a 100% right. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Jeff

@philipphortnagl2486 4 жыл бұрын

watch a lot recently. your the best

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philipp. I really appreciate your comment. What other type of videos you'd like to see from me in the near future? Jeff

@philipphortnagl2486 4 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution actually I just explored your Channel here on YT and also downloaded your mobile APP. I think you cover quite a lot and I have quite some time to review all :) anyway, I always struggle with my backhand. do you have a Video on how to hit high balls with backhand?

@philipphortnagl2486 4 жыл бұрын

and btw, your website is great too. no idea why I just found you now

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@philipphortnagl2486 Thanks!

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@philipphortnagl2486 Awesome! Thanks for your feedback. Check out this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbhoeKaG3sybh3U.html New videos on dealing with high balls with the backhand will be coming up next year. Stay tuned!

@elanadanzer9432 3 жыл бұрын

would love the secret to the high backhand inside the court

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Elena. I'll add your topic request for future videos.

@alfandosavant4639 4 жыл бұрын

I think this shot and the finishes are up to the player's height. I'm a relatively short man, around 170cm and i hit these balls around service line, finish at around my stomach, aaand net it. Also, is this shot supposed to be a flat shot with little margin or you still want some spin to have more margin and makes the ball drop to the court?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alfando, thanks for your comment. Yes, this shot is designed to be flatter and go low over the net . What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future? Jeff

@LubaLuba1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey what academies would you suggest in Florida west side or east side

@OldSkoolLegend 9 ай бұрын

How do you do all that while maintaining an eastern grip? Just hit further out in front? or turn a click towards semi-western? Im 5"11 and the eastern grip on these balls always gets me hitting too close to the baseline.

@scottanderson9852 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I will try it. Also, can you flip/mirror this video horizontally and re-publish so it's easier for righties to follow?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott. I'll consider your request for future videos. Jeff.

@ProfessorBoooty 4 жыл бұрын

you can look at the left-hander like a mirror

@tomg3570 4 жыл бұрын

Jeff a coach of mine doesn’t like it when I hand turn behind the baseline and says I should finish to the shoulder or over the shoulder. The hand turn overall just feels better though, any advice on what to do? Is it possible to hand turn and still finish around shoulder level

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom. Thanks for your comment. My suggestion is to turn the hand and finish over the shoulder, or use the buggy whip.

@miketang7533 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips 👍Hope you can provide similar tips for one handed backhand? 🙏

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! I will add your request for future videos.

@miketang7533 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@potatoesdragons7480 4 жыл бұрын

Any changes to racquet grip? Can you close it a bit more so you don't open it up on the swing?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment. Yes, you can close the grip a little bit. I would keep the grip, but you can close the racquet face a little bit. What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future?

@potatoesdragons7480 4 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution Do you have a video on hitting a high one-handed backhand? I struggle with those.

@tenniswithric 2 жыл бұрын

Love it coach! Thank you so much! But what if it's not an easy put away but rather it's a heavy top spin at my end of the baseline? Do we still wait for the ball to rise to our shoulder level?

@TennisEvolution 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching. You can either take the ball early on the rise or let it drop to hit it a hip level.

@tenniswithric 2 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution Thanks Coach Jeff! Have a great Christmas and thank you for all your useful videos.

@TennisEvolution 2 жыл бұрын

@@tenniswithric You are welcome! Merry Christmas!

@helimax 2 жыл бұрын

I need this shot soooo much. Cannot finish after pressure

@jasoncowell5133 3 жыл бұрын

What part of the ball do you hit in this? Low,middle or top of ball???

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. You'll hit top of ball.

@ianbuick8946 3 жыл бұрын

Make sense, i'm 5"4' so must be really close to service box to do this...

@TennisEvolution 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, let me know how it goes!

@molteni3 4 жыл бұрын

Do the same stroke mechanics apply to the swinging volley?

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vernon. Thanks for your comment. Yes, they do. What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future?

@molteni3 4 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution I would like to hear your thoughts on how to handle the doubles situation when the server gets a short cross court return that lands in the box or even in the alley. I seem to have a lot of trouble handling that. Too many times my reply goes back to the opposing net guy and who has an easy put away shot.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@molteni3 Thanks for your input. I will add your topic request for future videos.

@tamang1986 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, how do you combat this on your 2 handed backhand? Run around and hit forehand or try hit across with the 2 handed backhand and finish low? Thanks for your help.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mrigesh. Thanks for your comment. For the high backhand, you can either back up and let the ball drop, or move in to get it more on the rise if you go off your front foot. If you go off the back foot, you will use a back to front footwork, let it get to shoulder, and flatten it out. What other type of videos would you like to see from me in the near future?

@tamang1986 4 жыл бұрын

@@TennisEvolution Thanks for that. I'll look to improve the back to front footwork. Is there a link to that type of footwork video? Basically a pivot on your outside foot and step in right? Really appreciate it.

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@tamang1986 You're welcome. Check out my Baseline Footwork Secrets or Transition Footwork program, where you will learn step by step how to improve your tennis footwork and master the top 8-10 patterns used in the pro tour. Here is the link for both programs for further reference baselinefootwork.tennisevolution.com/bfs-program-of?_ga=2.252181705.1714978384.1574429664-159080212.1569844098. transitionfootwork.tennisevolution.com/tfs-program-of-v1?_ga=2.225967450.1714978384.1574429664-159080212.1569844098 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Jeff.

@chrisjr3652 4 жыл бұрын

Coach Jeff need help can I send you my Kick serve & FH/BH ground strokes because I’m not sure If doing it correctly. Thanks Crisjr

@TennisEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisjr3652 Yes, please email my support team at support@tennisevolution.com