Improve Your Forehand on The Tennis Wall (improves footwork as well) 👉 kzitem.info/news/bejne/25h7p4iikmVibGk
@germanslice
3 жыл бұрын
You just need to have good weight transfer in your shots and good adjustments and that's why we do the footwork. I prefer to hit the ball from open stance whether its doing a toppsin drive or drive slices instead of using semi or closed to do them from because that open stance allows me to track the incoming ball where I don't have parts of me getting in the way of seeing the ball and allows me to also hit with power. For you need to have really good timing all the time in order to keep the ball aiming straight if going to uncoil all around into the ball as you do with the other stances... So to improve the aiming, because I don't always have perfect timing with using the uncoiling method Is why I hit with open stance on the ball for my aiming and generating power instead. I keep the hips open to the ball so I can generate the power by swinging at the ball. As uncoiling into the ball will work, but the ball doesn't always aim straight. I use the open stance instead for that allows me a much more wider window and alot more forgiving to catch the incoming balls in Instead of using this tiny narrow slow where the ball dosen't always like it and it pops off the racquet if your timing is off and it can't rotate around in time into that tiny window properly. if your timing is off... And when playing in tight parts of the court, I find you need to have more better precision aiming to place the ball in there. So I use open stance for placing my slices or topspins. I used to use closed and semi but my timing wasn't always perfectly bang on all the time to get the racquet into that small window that I had to time perfectly on the ball when dealing with advanced players so I changed to the open stance because sometimes the ball comes in too fast to complete the unit turns properly with the other stances and you get caught up late and jammed during the swing and you miss that window and when you miss it you don't get a clean hit...... So I made the window wider. I think the other stances are good if you got enough time to do them on the ball and your timing is good with it..
@ivanpalaca6230
3 жыл бұрын
You are capable of being a pro coach
@germanslice
3 жыл бұрын
@@ivanpalaca6230 I'm not a pro coach but i used to help assist a national coach in the coaching with his kids in their tennis development. The reason why I changed over to open stance is because I'm currently training with a guy who is built like a tank, or oak tree and is three times my own bodyweight and I'm hitting with him periodically to help prepare him for his interclub games. And he hits heavy fast balls with the Eastern Forehand. So I needed open stance to deal with that extra weight he puts behind the ball, that's why I used the power drive slice and the buggy whip forehand when playing practice matches with him as I use those to keep him at bay. For my job is to place the ball around the court and make it hard for him to return the ball and also to improve his fitness level is why I do that..
@ivanpalaca6230
3 жыл бұрын
@@germanslice thanks but im not talking to you
@REV_Pika
3 жыл бұрын
just started practicing tennis , and this sport is way harder than it looks . keep it up nik !!
@DeenAllah-b6m
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%
@CoachAdrian
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Pros make it look way too easy.
@mikewhocheeseharry5292
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I never thought about all the shot variations and proper strokes to keep the ball in play, until I started doing tennis. It’s a lifetime learning sport. Unlike team sports, where most people can learn to play recreationally in a day.
@rattata30
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!lol I’m always screaming at myself to moveeeeeeeeee don’t get rooted
@nicholasgraham3906
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha love this comment & the replies. How many times do I ask myself, "why aren't you moving as soon as you see the ball coming?"
@yuyifu
3 жыл бұрын
So true! I started hitting against a wall during the COVID lockdown. I wasn't able to hit more than 3 shots in a roll because the ball bounces back so fast. Finally I realized that I need to constantly move my feet so I can get into ready position fast enough for the next shot.
@dandalee
3 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence: I JUST went to hit against the wall today and noticed that it forced my footwork to get better. Great video as always, Nik!
@daviddees5024
2 жыл бұрын
Hello my name is David I am 51 years old I am 5 foot 6 130 lb your into tennis as allowed me to drop the 20 lb and I've been carrying from 20-something years and my exercise and fitness is up to par when I was in my twenties as a champion Taekwondo. Being an older person and needing Hobbies I have learned to teach myself tennis and semi great technique getting results of 3.0 and a matter of four months thank you so much Nick keep up the good work and Godspeed
@mladenlukic6869
3 жыл бұрын
This hits the essence of tennis in general and should be one of the first lessons learned. Also the reason why fast but not fit recreational player will be outplayed by a fitter opponent. Bravo for the video
@lashminarayanvenkatesan5844
3 жыл бұрын
My first comment on this channel. There's no way I'm fit enough to do this - but can I still improve my footwork doing the same thing, but hitting the ball slower on the wall @Nik ? If that's not effective, are there other active ways to improve my footwork, before I get fit enough to do this exercise like you on the wall. I've been mooching content from here for months now, and just love the "intuitive" approach to the coaching tips. What to focus and more importantly, what not to is so important when you're learning technique - you can never get the whole thing right, but Nik calls out what to get right first. This key element is missing in so many live and online coaching sessions. I've learnt and improved so much from this channel, from being an absolute noob 2-3 years ago with a "wristy" technique, to now on my way to getting better. Huge, grateful fan of Nik and this channel. Thanks again!
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Just keep moving when playing and footwork will become more intuitive with time
@LiceoVillaFontana1
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, thanks. At 59, I am not sure I will improve my footwork dramatically, but I will give it a try. I am 1.88 (6.2 approx) and have recognised some of my problems in your video. The wall in my tennis club is (too) low and surface is clay, but all right... Thanks again
@Magweshi
3 жыл бұрын
Started practicing 3 months ago, and now I wish I had the chance 10 years ago because I'm lovin' it! Also, your videos are my coach ❤
@BobSmith-ik3sy
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the wall-and 15-20 minutes is a great workout and practice. I’m 50+ and often fitness allows me to maintain proper footwork. An edge when playing better guys my age.
@natestenniscomeback1486
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll be honest....as a strong 4.5 player i thought my tennis wall days were behind me. Guess I’m going back tonight! Footwork is so key to be a solid 5.0 player!!
@CoachAdrian
3 жыл бұрын
I never thought about the wall being used to improve footwork - now I do! 👍
@mattiastennis
3 жыл бұрын
I believe Tipsarević stated at his Academy that All footwork is the key foundation of any good player and if it helped him reach no.8 in the world then why wouldnt anyone else desire to unlock its potential for one's game?..
@drewmascolino3777
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are such a pure ball striker
@WeShouldCookThat
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man this resonated with me a lot. I played soccer my entire life competitively and I rely on my speed a lot in tennis. Definitely will be working on this!
@dmitryprivate6558
3 жыл бұрын
Nikola, Excellent video and suggestions! I think it is John McEnroe who yelled at himself in one of the matches, “Get the glue off your shoes!!!” Thank you.
@dandalee
3 жыл бұрын
The other added advantage of hitting against the wall is that it forces you to prepare the racquet because you have such little time. I hit against the wall the day before my last class, and the coach was surprised at how my groundstrokes had improved.
@dennisthegreek5336
3 жыл бұрын
All you described Nikola are so true, I have certified that myself, the few times I've played against the wall... And one of the best outro ideas ever! That was so cool!
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@miketang7533
3 жыл бұрын
Very important tip in tennis 🎾. Moving your feet setting up the shot also gives you better momentum. 👍🙏
@dammitol25mg19
3 жыл бұрын
That's terrific coaching, hitting & footwork. And nice to hear it noted that different sports bring different neuromuscular habits: re-writing them for tennis can take a lot of effort.
@CoVaTennis
3 жыл бұрын
love that last rally. Makes me wanna find a wall now! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@legoatjames5723
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I played basketball before and now I just lay tennis so my coach said it really helped as he didnt need to teach me a lot of footwork Plus if I don't have the footwork I keep missing returns
@ripleypipe
3 жыл бұрын
Intense wall work Nick, you have great fitness and stamina. Gordon
@joseh899
3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT FOOTWORK AND WALL HITTING NIK! MOST OF US 4.0 AND BELOW CAN IMPROVE OUR GAME WITH BETTER FOOTWORK, MYSELF DEFINITELY INCLUDED. MANY INSTRUCTORS DONT DRILL FOOTWORK ENOUGH, MAINLY JUST TECHNIQUE, WHICH IS GREAT, BUT IF YOUR NOT IN PROPER POSITION AND BALANCED, YOUR LEVEL DROPS. 👏👏👍👍🎾🎾🎾
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Well said
@satyu131089
3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome content! I realised this for myself a couple of months ago when I started doing movement drills on the treadmill and pretty soon, I was making clean contact with balls that I'd usually catch with a weird racquet face angle. I started hitting with more intention and gaining control of the point when presented with a loose ball, instead of pushing it back and waiting for the opponent to make a mistake.
@Qacc6
3 жыл бұрын
Justine Henin had the most beautiful footwork and movement in the women’s game.
@TC-IceRyu091
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Steffi. Amazing footwork.
@angusd9219
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video about your past tennis career I’d love to hear it
@alainquattrin6453
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video,congrats! I always enjoy watching all of them,there s always something to learn
@mikepringle6644
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I see that you do a split step between every shot despite having so little time before the ball gets back to you. I presume this is second nature to you after all the years you have been playing.
@Fernwald84
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, Nik, that foot movement is absolutely essential, not only to position correctly to the ball but to keep the body dynamically relaxed. What goes unsaid (and I think there's a good reason for this) is that the main benefit of good foot movement is neutralized by the inability to correctly predict exactly where the ball is coming. Just today I berated myself for "not moving my feet" when, after a moment's reflection, I realized that the reason I planted my feet too soon was that I incorrectly predicted the ball would come closer to me obviating the need to change my position. The reason, I think, that more stress in tennis coaching isn't put on correctly predicting where the ball will come is that this is mostly a matter of hitting tens of thousands of balls and learning by brute repetition. I don't think there are any simple rules or patterns for predicting the exact path and position of the ball as there are for footwork patterns or singles/doubles strategies. That is why I've never seen any instructional videos on how to predict the exact path of an incoming ball. Without that ability you will be over/under running the ball, forced to taking the ball too soon or scrambling forward to take a ball dropping shorter than you thought, etc. Your feet may be in constant motion but that may not be good enough.
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you George I cover ball recognition here 👉 kzitem.info/news/bejne/ymp61JyYkGtkh6w
@vivy_xo
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick!! You make it look easy! It is so tiring...
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
I expect to see you on the wall 💪
@maxpowers3732
3 жыл бұрын
Can you suggest workouts to get your fitness to the level where you could do this in a match? I've hit with a former college player who moves like this and it makes a huge difference! I've tried trying to mirror that intensity but can't last very long doing that.
@ivanpalaca6230
3 жыл бұрын
You are one of the best coaches out there i know. You are capable of being a pro coach. Good job ❤
@absolutepowercorruptsabsol1864
2 жыл бұрын
Would request you to make more videos on footwork. And exercises for improving it... But this video is also GREAT. 👍👍
@rachelr8725
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this out. Thank you!!
@OberstleutnantRoy
3 жыл бұрын
The wall can be brutal - as you have shown.
@Bikerbeest
3 жыл бұрын
You have to watch 2 players for perfect footwork I have seen them in live action , Roger Federer and Steffi Graf
@cesarfernandezlopez5063
2 жыл бұрын
I do agree with you Nikola ,Sharapova has a very good footwork ,among other things...😉🤣🤣🤣 Now jokes aside , I was watching a bit the Wimbledon final of 2004 ,she won Wimbledon at 17 years old Against Serena Williams!!! she moved to Florida when she was 7 years old ,no English whatsoever, her father didn't have a visa,so she was training on her own most of the time, tough Girl !!👍🏻❤️🎾
@doncreepypasta5620
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Can you make a video about the exact footwork details to look for? You mentioned to stay on the toes. I also notice that after every hit you put your feet facing forward again. What other details are important? Thanks!
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Will do
@doncreepypasta5620
3 жыл бұрын
@@IntuitiveTennis great! thanks!
@alloneword154
3 жыл бұрын
More of these videos please
@gerardovitaliani9318
3 жыл бұрын
Another masterclass from Nick, tnx. Do you think that the intensity of the footwork is directly proportional to the increase in tennis performance? Just thinking of myself (Senior Recreational Tennis) I see that I must intentionally regulate my footwork to get a rhythm that works for me. Not faster, not slower. I think and execute better at a medium pace.
@jorgewsanabria
3 жыл бұрын
The wall is a laboratory where you discover new things everyday!!
@adamcinematic9499
3 жыл бұрын
Thak you coach
@guindy00
3 жыл бұрын
You are doing amazing job ...but can you please focus more on footwork and movement on the court...thanks a lot
@dpak7816
3 жыл бұрын
In tennis "footwork make money" is absolutely correct. This is why.
@victorhong3466
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nik, would you be able to do a short on building tennis endurance for competitive/tournament matches?
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely but probably full length video
@victorhong3466
3 жыл бұрын
@@IntuitiveTennis thats awesome! thats even better! loving the content here i have seen at least half of all your videos . now trying to keep them in mind during my sparring sessions!
@danbachran2
3 жыл бұрын
Nikola, huge fan of your videos! I have one small criticism; run that lav mic cord underneath your shirt and clip it on your shirt collar. It should sound the same, and will look much cleaner! Keep making awesome videos. And don’t worry, even if you don’t take my advice I will keep watching :)
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel. When I run the cable underneath the shirt sweat gets on it and the mic starts cutting out. I’m on my 5 th mic already. Very difficult recording in ultra humid weather
@danbachran2
3 жыл бұрын
@@IntuitiveTennis I completely understand. I knew you must have had a good reason to do that!
@K4R3N
3 жыл бұрын
Channel should be renamed Intense Tennis
@Daniel-rk3vf
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice Serious question, was that ball kinda flat? Seemed like it didn’t have much bounce. If so, was that intentional, I.e. is it a bit easier on the wall when you can hit full power and not have the ball launching back at you? Thanks!
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I use older balls on wall, brand new is more challenging and a waste of a ball 😂
@RAEN74
3 жыл бұрын
Actually solid advice.
@larsmoratis1359
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and explanation - thanks! What would you recommend as good exercises for developing explosivity on the court?
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll make a video on that
@rdchenweb
3 жыл бұрын
You might get even more out of this video by watching it in one-quarter speed starting at 5:09. You'll see lots tiny adjustments made throughout the rally.
@liebebile6515
3 жыл бұрын
Man, just watching this video gave me cramps
@Saheb0877
3 жыл бұрын
in tennis you need to work on three things, your toss, keeping your head relaxed and moving your feet everything else just falls in line ....
@andreashellwig1824
3 жыл бұрын
And if you don't have a wall what is the best alternative? 🤔
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
High intensity on the real court
@gosto44
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I've been coaching a 3.5 player and when we hit she has good footwork, but when she plays people her ability she stands between hits because she has more time. Any suggestions for increasing the intensity in these situations?
@IntuitiveTennis
2 жыл бұрын
Keep reinforcing it. It’s a big problem for many and takes time to correct bc the instincts are telling them to stand still
@gosto44
2 жыл бұрын
@@IntuitiveTennis Thanks! We will keep at it.
@ottobiggs
3 жыл бұрын
It always bugged me in lessons when the pro would point out faults in my stroke when the problem was with my feet, not getting in position to make a good swing at the ball. These days I don't take a lesson without practicing at least 10x as much at the wall.
@mamm171177
3 жыл бұрын
Noche job
@neygercey7899
3 жыл бұрын
Move your feet says my tennis instructor all the time!
@victorious1177
3 жыл бұрын
Good video. What kind of shoes are you wearing?
@knotwilg3596
3 жыл бұрын
At 1:50 we can see how you deliberately flip the racket while loading for the shot, which (as I see it) is somewhat contradicting your statement that this racket flip comes about as lag from uncoiling torso first. That is also what I observe with Sinner e.g. and definitely with Sock (the epithome of the super loose/modern forehand), less so with Fedalvic.
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
I never said the racquet flip comes from uncoiling the torso first. On ATP FH the racquet drop and the initiation of the torso rotation take place simultaneously. The lag happens much later in stroke when the chest is already facing the incoming ball. The flip only happens on FH’s the lay the racquet flat on the outside ala Fed. What you are referring to is my early wrist extension (prior to racquet drop) which is used by few ATP players and the vast majority of WTA FH’s.
@knotwilg3596
3 жыл бұрын
@@IntuitiveTennis OK I get you never said that and I take it back - I'm probably projecting my interpretation. Thanks for the comment.
@p_a_o_7658
3 жыл бұрын
What about split stepping? Should we include this in wall practice session too?
@darkstar-dp5yr
3 жыл бұрын
I guess that is the disadvantage of wall since the time for you to react is much shorter when compared with real play.
@mikehardwicke23
3 жыл бұрын
I think those sharp creases in your shorts slows you down?
@rattata30
3 жыл бұрын
Steffi graff had both!
@dgib1694
2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 questions Nik: is ti possible to train serve on a wall, and could you advise on shoes? Thanks
@IntuitiveTennis
2 жыл бұрын
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@IntuitiveTennis
2 жыл бұрын
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@chrisdesilva4665
3 жыл бұрын
Live Ball, Live Feet.
@Javi_C
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@mattwaler
3 жыл бұрын
Alright, I've gotta ask, what shoes are those??
@IntuitiveTennis
3 жыл бұрын
Nike Zoom Vapor X discontinued model 😭
@DanTuber
3 жыл бұрын
very tiring dancing around like that.
@K4R3N
3 жыл бұрын
Guilty
@lateiihmar282
3 жыл бұрын
2th
@Jdbsbjcj
3 жыл бұрын
Sponsored by Nike
@mikewhocheeseharry5292
3 жыл бұрын
Serena’s speed isn’t as fast like when she was in her prime but she still manages to semi-finals.
@santoshthapa8398
3 жыл бұрын
I strongly DISAGREE. wall is the worst method of training ever. im self taught and for the longest time, for years actually i trained on walls. it actually does the opposite of what ure saying. makes u take unnecessary steps cuz ur constantly chasing the ball, doesnt let u set up at all cuz again the ball comes back so fast! ur backswing is effed up cuz it doesnt let you do the full backswing. also lotta times ppl just get lazy and let the ball bounce couple or three 4 times. as a result, i have all these unnecessary steps in my game, im not stable and setting up at all. im quite speedy tho yes. its just a good cardio tho and if u already know the technique then its good but if you dont and start out with wall then it messes up ur rhythm footwork and swing.
@amoggvenkat710
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly it depends on what type of wall ur using
@santoshthapa8398
3 жыл бұрын
@@amoggvenkat710 uhmm.. theres different types of walls ?
@amoggvenkat710
3 жыл бұрын
@@santoshthapa8398 Of course there are? I'm not saying there's different categories for walls but not all walls will make you wait after 4 bounces. It just depends what wall you choose.
@santoshthapa8398
3 жыл бұрын
@@amoggvenkat710 exactly. Its not like theres a wall with remote control settings. They all bounce a ball back. Thats all. My point is it does little to nothing to your footwork. U can barely manage a splitstep..karaoke step, hopping step.. none of those . But if all u wanna do is chase a ball all day n break a sweat then by all means do that. And overtime ur game will be just that. U will run around the court n hit or push the ball back.
@amoggvenkat710
3 жыл бұрын
@@santoshthapa8398 I respectfully disagree. There are walls where you certainly have enough area to improve your footwork when hitting on it.
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