Very good! The "pinching" of the shoulder blades is precisely what I teach--both with the bh volley, and the 1 handed slice bh--it prevents the front shoulder from flying open--and gives more impetus to the racket arm. Do wish you had included 2 things: the importance of volleying with a straight racket arm...and how best to hit a 2 handed bh volley...more players are utilizing the 2 hander
@LavernLee-zz5ln
7 ай бұрын
Great advice on volleys. Choking up the handle & keeping the non dominant hand involved are tips that will help a lot. Tnx!
@Javi_C
2 жыл бұрын
Clear, easy to understand, and great demonstrations. Thank you very much Ashley!
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Javi 🙏
@jonatanhenriquez2193
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, extremely helpful. I play at an advanced level and I didnt know these tips. I play with a very heavy racquet, very relaxed wrists and grabbing always at the bottom. I have an issue with the racket dropping on the volleys and in effect, I was struggling at the net (and it sucks coz I play very aggressive). This video is probably gonna change my life.
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments. I really hope the tips help you… (and maybe even change your life! 😉) Come back and let me know how they go!
@JrJVintage1956
9 ай бұрын
fantastic... I try and get a fresh lesson every day before heading off to my game and put it into place... I will use this when attacking today thanks again!
@oreb05
10 ай бұрын
Great tip of the off hand to guide the backhand volley thks again !
@Boomdizzle99
Ай бұрын
amazing advice on choking up the handle!!! I will def try it. thanks!!!
@giuseppetripodi2299
10 ай бұрын
Hi there thanks for the tips ,very important to have the left elbow up not down, non dominant arm.!!
@carnivalgods4573
Жыл бұрын
Great instruction. It takes a while for these good habits to erase the bad ones. It's much less frequent now but I still sometimes hit the backhand volley with 2 hands like a complete spaz. We'll keep working at it. Happy Holidays!
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with using two hands occasionally! Happy holidays to you too!
@danroughton23
2 жыл бұрын
New to the Channel but this video was a real help and wasn’t over complicated! Will be watching more from here! 👍🏻
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Dan! I’m pleased you’re here! 🙏🎾
@andresmoscoso9538
3 ай бұрын
Don’t know if u would read this but I play padel and this is the first video that really helped me (specifically the grip tip) that was a life changing tip. Keep the good work
@anthonydabaco8407
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - clear, helpful advice again. Hadn’t considered chocking grip with standard length racquet(def for extended length). I expect the trade off for less reach is better anticipation, movement, etc that comes with the confidence gained from so many more quality backhand volleys struck!🎾💪
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome Anthony! Yes, you don’t have to choke very far, just a little higher should make you feel a difference without losing too much reach! Let me know how you get on!
@noahellinsonbaker6833
2 жыл бұрын
This was so simply and beautifully exsplained.
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Noah 🙏🙏
@alexanderrogerwolf
Ай бұрын
Great tips :-) You rock
@harryharrison4749
2 жыл бұрын
Super useful video, thanks Ash 👍
@xPonta
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this super helpful video! My backhand volley is definitely a weak spot and I don't really feel confident trying to poach with it, so will try some of these tips. If possible, could you do a video on the overhead? I generally have decent serve mechanics, but the overhead is much harder for me. Usually a lot of videos talk about the similarities between the two shots, but something explaining the differences between them would be amazing
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! You’re in luck… this morning’s video was on the overhead! I hope you enjoy it 😁
@b.shankarrao9149
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Very valuable lesson.
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@twinwankel
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips. I don't choke up on the handle because I think it will reduce my reach but I will try it out. Rafa has gotten better but he done so by crowding the net. The positions himself within 2 feet from the net and so he is prone to get hit by the ball as was demonstrated by Kyrgios. When my opponent does the same, I will aim at them also to send them a message to back off. If you are really a good volleyer, you can volley 4 feet away and still get to balls.
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Rafa is also brilliant at choosing when to come into the net. He makes his volleys look easy as he always goes in behind a very good approach. Let me know how choking the racket goes… you only need to move up an inch or so to feel the benefit!
@johnlyndsay
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is great coaching.
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@nathanmiller6051
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this excellent lesson 🙏 appreciate
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Nathan! 🙏
@chrisbos8116
Жыл бұрын
Thanx! Very good tips for me.
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear Chris!
@wistfulvista1020
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you.
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! 😊
@saltlick18
6 ай бұрын
Nice vid!
@NamesAreRandom
Жыл бұрын
Great tips, my backhand volley is a weakness, will try all three of these and see if they work.
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
I hope they help… let me know!
@NamesAreRandom
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor I think the holding the racket with the offhand tip works best for me as it stops me swinging or pulling the racket side ways across my body as much, both of which I have a tendancy to do even though I know I shouldn't as it messes up my volleys.
@NamesAreRandom
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor Had an individual volley lesson so got a good chance to try these out. Directing the racket with the offhand was the one that really works for me, do that all the time now. The other thing that made a big difference was footwork.
@jnjs7844
11 ай бұрын
thank you so much. very helpful video
@user-kn6oe8fq2e
6 ай бұрын
Great tips!!
@olivierlauwers2865
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks Ashley
@kiesbett
Жыл бұрын
great! time to subscribe
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@touchtennis
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Finally a coach that doesn’t use stupid language. “Off hand”. Keep it simple. Instead of using language kids won’t get.
@user-of1um7uq6w
9 ай бұрын
very good
@sunmiller6435
5 ай бұрын
Hi Ash. I am new to your videos. Thank you very much for the tips. I hope lots of people subscribe to your channel. 🌞
@TheTennisMentor
5 ай бұрын
Welcome! Thanks a lot!
@FairwayJack
Жыл бұрын
good stuff
@HartmannTennis
2 жыл бұрын
Ayye I liked that you showed Nadal choking up on the grip, never knew that 👀
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting to see… he does it slightly on his slice backhand too!
@purnajitchatterjee9325
Жыл бұрын
let me try out choking the grip... does it work on the forehand volley also/?
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@jzofficial
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor then make us a video "3 tips for a better Forehand volley" 😁🙏
@exceri0n
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, what settings do you have your slinger bag at for this?
@lukey1210
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love 90% of this, but I would never NOT use a continental grip
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with a chopper!!
@robmillsop3581
9 ай бұрын
Actually a lot of players struggling w their bh volley when using "continental"--find it far easier to use the "eastern"..that allows for the racket face to already be set slightly open--beneficial with the racket hand being in front of the racket...if the ball comes to your fh--due to your hand now being behind the racket--its much simpler to adjust the racket face depending on the height of the ball to perform a successful volley. Continental works well for you...but there are plenty that see great improvement going to eastern
@miljanajanculovski205
2 жыл бұрын
Why not setting the racket in upward position? It's close to your head, so you have good control.
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
I find players tend to hit the ball downwards from this position. It can be ok if you’re receiving a high volley but not so good for a a mid height or low volley.
@sergiosimbula
Жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor no exactly plus you want to keep your racket face a little open to get some slice in your volleys. A racket face in upward position doesn't allow for that.
@zumpel1337
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, Ive watched some youtube videos on the backhand volley now. I have 3 questions for you: On the forehand volley, I understand that the index finger gives a good support. How about the backhand volley? Would it be a good idea to reduce the space for the index finger and raise up the thumb for stability instead? (some youtuber gave that idea) Regarding my own volley problem, I've been volleying with a continental grip for years now. On the forehand side it works perfect, but on the backhand side I have Zero control. The ball goes high a lot and with wayy too much slice. When i use two hands for example, I get good stability, but I dont do it, cause i was taught differently. ...Can you tell me your thoughts about using two hands? (I guess women do use this more, right?) And also some words about the contact zone? Coaches often say, contact has to be in front, but then my raquet is even more in a "slice" or cutting positing and the ball goes high. Should it be more sideways to your body, when using the continental grip? Ideas how to the good contact zone? Thank you!
@olliepearcetennis
2 жыл бұрын
I would say that it is impossible to tell without seeing you volley. But what I would say is if you are volleying the ball very high with lots of spin then it would probably be one or a combination of these two things. You are probably starting you racket to low underneath the ball which cause the ball to generally go higher and/or your strings are to open (strings pointing upwards) which again would cause the ball to go high. If you are using a continental grip I would recommend trying to point your strings more at the net (less upwards) to see if this helps to get rid of the ‘floaty’ volley’. But as I say this is a an educated guess, much easier to tell if I/a coach could see in person
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
You’re right about the trigger finger having more effect on the forehand volley than the backhand volley, but it definitely still helps. I see club players using their thumb as extra support but I don’t encourage it. If you’re receiving slow balls then you can get away with it, but it’s no good when the pace is faster. 2 hands is ok but can be restrictive with reach. I’d focus on my third tip. Aim to stop your racket with your strings pointing the right direction and you’ll be able to flatten it out. If you’re playing at a level where you have time to change your grip, you could move your BH volley around closer to an Eastern BH grip. You’re also right about your contact point. If it’s further in front it will open up the strings more. However, I would encourage you to keep your contact point in front of you but not too far. Like Ollie said, it’s hard to pinpoint without seeing your volley but there is some general advice.
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