Hey Jeff, I've been watching your videos for a few months, but never commented much.
I have a question. I play tennis for my school and I always flinch when volleys are hit at me. Also, I don't know if I should keep the elbows at my side or out infront me me, straight. I can't seem to catch the ball infront of me. Any help? Other videos don't seem to work for me and your videos are clearly better.
I have a great serve and im very good with base line shootouts. but when i get to the net. 9 times out of ten i just comletely mess u the volley. i liked this video but i could really follow how you were doing your volley too differently than roddick. i can see the upward flourish at the end but the stroke still just looks like your coming down on the ball. ill re watch a coule times but.. im not sure. no offense intended of course
And myself tried this method.. more straighter racket for volley.. hmmm, for me it doesn't work for me too well ball tend to go out.. and low ball it is very hard to hit.. goes straight to net...
Well, i don't know if we call this modern Volley.. i mean Federer doesn't finish the racket high after volley..... A lot of people do not talk about but for Volley having "Feel" is such a key since we can't put top spin for volley. Feel and touch is going to be extremely key...
Suzuki Takao Pro from Japan talked about same thing.. Well, make this simple.. What he is trying to say is that volley more straight rather than hit high to down.. Suzuki said same thing..
He said because of open racket face, even you hit straight you will get back spin. Just like hitting Sandwedge on Golf.. So the end result racket will come up... Well, i did try this.. but if you watch great volleyer like Brayn brothers Federer, watch their racket, it goes high to down. There is no doubt.
RE: A heavy ball. I believe a "heavy" ball is one that comes at the hitter faster than the hitter's swing, and the sound of contact, indicated. A tennis ball cannot literally get "heavier." Thus, a 100 mph shot hit with a smooth through-the-ball swing and its related sound, will be judged as "heavier" than a 100 mph shot hit with a fast swing and its sound. Put cotton in your ears when playing and see how important sound is to timing and reaction.
I really don't see Salzenstein "twisting" his wrist, or "raising his arm" appreciably. It seems more like he is keeping his wrist ahead of the racket face after contacting the ball. That keeps the volley solid and avoids the chop that he was criticizing Roddick for. Salzenstein exaggerates the "high" follow through a little, but that main principle keeps the volley driving out instead of floating.
Jeff Salzenstein what a great player and career you had, however this volley tip is ridiculous...no one volleys like this on tour. Twisting your wrist and raising your arm like that is ridiculous. Best part about those volleys is your footwork.
@TennisCoachTV Ok I know now what you are trying to convey and you are right. Roddick is done he should have modernized his strokes ten years ago, even though Roddick has improved his mental game, footwork, physical fitness level, balance, and touch he is a lost cause. I dont know if he is just being stubborn or simply unable to mordernize his stroke but it has killed his career. Todd Martin modernized his strokes recently and is playing some excellent tennis now.
The volley is a lost art because of the weight players hit with now and the ball moves so violently in 3 dimensions that it makes volley an impossible task. Think about serve and volleying against Nadal...Murray tried it a few months ago and got hammered. Then just a few weeks ago Murray held the baseline and beat Nadal.
Hey Jeff, I've been watching your videos for a few months, but never commented much.
I have a question. I play tennis for my school and I always flinch when volleys are hit at me. Also, I don't know if I should keep the elbows at my side or out infront me me, straight. I can't seem to catch the ball infront of me. Any help? Other videos don't seem to work for me and your videos are clearly better.
C0RVADE 2 weeks ago
I have a great serve and im very good with base line shootouts. but when i get to the net. 9 times out of ten i just comletely mess u the volley. i liked this video but i could really follow how you were doing your volley too differently than roddick. i can see the upward flourish at the end but the stroke still just looks like your coming down on the ball. ill re watch a coule times but.. im not sure. no offense intended of course
Rolvon69 4 weeks ago
And myself tried this method.. more straighter racket for volley.. hmmm, for me it doesn't work for me too well ball tend to go out.. and low ball it is very hard to hit.. goes straight to net...
Well, i don't know if we call this modern Volley.. i mean Federer doesn't finish the racket high after volley..... A lot of people do not talk about but for Volley having "Feel" is such a key since we can't put top spin for volley. Feel and touch is going to be extremely key...
flatballrule 1 month ago
Suzuki Takao Pro from Japan talked about same thing.. Well, make this simple.. What he is trying to say is that volley more straight rather than hit high to down.. Suzuki said same thing..
He said because of open racket face, even you hit straight you will get back spin. Just like hitting Sandwedge on Golf.. So the end result racket will come up... Well, i did try this.. but if you watch great volleyer like Brayn brothers Federer, watch their racket, it goes high to down. There is no doubt.
flatballrule 1 month ago
Well, I'm practicing tennis and this technique is really helpful. Thank you
sonpro2108 4 months ago
@sonpro2108 You're welcome!
TennisCoachTV 2 months ago
RE: A heavy ball. I believe a "heavy" ball is one that comes at the hitter faster than the hitter's swing, and the sound of contact, indicated. A tennis ball cannot literally get "heavier." Thus, a 100 mph shot hit with a smooth through-the-ball swing and its related sound, will be judged as "heavier" than a 100 mph shot hit with a fast swing and its sound. Put cotton in your ears when playing and see how important sound is to timing and reaction.
edenstore 5 months ago
I really don't see Salzenstein "twisting" his wrist, or "raising his arm" appreciably. It seems more like he is keeping his wrist ahead of the racket face after contacting the ball. That keeps the volley solid and avoids the chop that he was criticizing Roddick for. Salzenstein exaggerates the "high" follow through a little, but that main principle keeps the volley driving out instead of floating.
edenstore 5 months ago
@edenstore great point!
TennisCoachTV 4 months ago
@edenstore Agreed!
TennisCoachTV 2 months ago
Why is it important for the volley to land near the service line rather than deeper in the court?
edenstore 5 months ago
you do better and post it then!!respect to the labour!!
BESTPROFF 7 months ago
Jeff Salzenstein what a great player and career you had, however this volley tip is ridiculous...no one volleys like this on tour. Twisting your wrist and raising your arm like that is ridiculous. Best part about those volleys is your footwork.
Bigserve134 7 months ago
@Bigserve134 only Rafter did this...he volleyed pretty well:) The tour does know how to volley now. It's a lost art.
TennisCoachTV 4 months ago
@TennisCoachTV Ok I know now what you are trying to convey and you are right. Roddick is done he should have modernized his strokes ten years ago, even though Roddick has improved his mental game, footwork, physical fitness level, balance, and touch he is a lost cause. I dont know if he is just being stubborn or simply unable to mordernize his stroke but it has killed his career. Todd Martin modernized his strokes recently and is playing some excellent tennis now.
Bigserve134 4 months ago
The volley is a lost art because of the weight players hit with now and the ball moves so violently in 3 dimensions that it makes volley an impossible task. Think about serve and volleying against Nadal...Murray tried it a few months ago and got hammered. Then just a few weeks ago Murray held the baseline and beat Nadal.
Bigserve134 4 months ago
@Bigserve134 Rafter would do juts fine in this era with Serve and Volley
TennisCoachTV 2 months ago
Interesting volley. I will have try it tomorrow.
GetMySkin 8 months ago
I LOVE YOUR TIPS. COULD YOU SHOW US HOW TO HIT A HEAVY BALL.
THANKS
siongpao 9 months ago
It would seem harder to get backspin (slice) on the volley it you finish to high
alloneword154 1 year ago
never seen the volley tought like that....I'll try it next time I'm out hitting....probably later today haha
rerebill11 1 year ago