How To Deal With High Balls To Your Tennis Forehand - Footwork & Tactics Included

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How do you handle high balls to your tennis forehand? The two most common ways are to either let the ball drop back into your strike zone by moving back or to hit the ball on the rise. I'm showing you both options including the correct footwork patterns and what your best tactical options are for both choices.
0:00 Intro
0:42 Adjust your court position
1:25 Common mistakes when dealing with high balls to the tennis forehand
3:58 Letting the ball drop (footwork & tactical decision making)
10:04 Hitting the ball on the rise (footwork & tactical decision making)
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@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

More Forehand Videos: Modernize your Forehand: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZC8yvos2hk8.html Create Heavy Topspin on your Forehand: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HvZFMaB6iMs.html Carlos Alcaraz's Forehand: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WWiqXyUqJkc.html

@renzotan839 Год назад

Thank you!

@milllworks Год назад

I am just addicted to you and your channel. Thank you so much for being so articulate, and so thorough in your instruction. 70 yr old. Played HS tennis #1 singles in the early 70’s. Arthritic knees giving me grief but still love the game. Cheers from Santa Fe.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you for your kind words!

@kylegary6311 10 месяцев назад

Same here.

@hplim2136 26 дней назад

The best video on handling high forehand👍. Great emphasis on the footwork that I and many neglect.

@pjakobsen Год назад

Great lesson, super well organized information. A former top 30 in the world, winner of 2 ITF titles...that's just a bonus!

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you!

@JamesBermingham Год назад

The game theory in this lesson is amazing 🤩 Thank you 🙏

@yonix3958 Год назад

I love the clarity of your teaching ! 👍

@bong111467 11 месяцев назад

By far the best e-lesson!!! Thank coach 🙏

@exeerexeer2486 4 месяца назад

Really amazing demonstration , thank you.

@TTNP6 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing, great technique

@mwu0120 13 дней назад

I learned something new today because of you. Thank you.

@paulolps1918 8 месяцев назад

The best class ever i had about this matter. Congratulations. Thank you!

@theapnation3477 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your instruction that is easy to understand.

@luciasattzs3484 Год назад

Awesome, thank you

@roykeys981 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Thank you!!!!!!!!

@butacaexplosiva333 Месяц назад

Muy bueno! Gracias! ❤❤❤

@rucas10 Год назад

Very good Meike ! There isn't a single video where I don't laugh or smile because you're actually really funny. Excellent tips and at the same time perfect demonstrations.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I always try to get a little humor into the videos :) that’s how I coach and that should also show in the videos

@alanbellamy5103 Год назад

Excellent. All good. Thank you.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

You're welcome!

@Mickey_McD Год назад

Great lesson -- thanks, Meike!

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

You're welcome!

@guyrestivo Год назад

really love your videos--such a wonderful teacher..Thk you!!

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you!

@MichaelSienkiewicz Год назад

Fantastic lesson especially the emphasis on footwork patterns and how to choose which forehand to hit depending on the incoming ball

@tennisbum7527 Год назад

In person or via video analysis, she really does a great job of taking the best patterns and habits of tour pros (and other very high level players) that can work for recreational players, and integrating it into your game without tearing everything that works for you down.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

@@tennisbum7527 Thank you for your kind words! That's exactly what I'm aiming to do with my videos.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you! The decision making is what gives a lot of players trouble.

@graphguy Год назад

Great junior lessons!

@jungl3ist 5 месяцев назад

i just found your channel. I must say your explanation is clear and easy to understood, while you explain all the details and aspects of the chained movements. However i think court level footage is much more enjoyable for me, and much easier to visualize from a players pov on the court. Just as at 15:10 .

@Tastyoldvet Год назад

Well lectured!

@ShyamBenjamin Год назад

Thankyou!

@K4R3N Год назад

Perfect lesson 💎👍

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you!

@nathanmiller6051 Год назад

Wow this is just GREAT! I'm so lucky to have this opportunity to learn from you. Thank you 🙏 wonderful lesson

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I appreciate you!

@lanlam879 Год назад

Just discovering these instructional videos. They are fantastic!

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you so much.

@martindollinger9177 Год назад

You are great. Thank you.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Thank you

@annegross9543 Год назад

Super cool lesson. Would love to be able to load and rip the ball like you do. Got to practice this!

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I’ve been at it for 43 years ugh :)

@guiltyspark3823 Год назад

Hah this is great timing. I've had back to back matches recently where I struggled with an opponent that has this play style. I recorded myself and noticed I did exactly what you pointed out about standing too far in the court.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Video is such a great tool! And great that my video helped in figuring stuff out!

@franciscomanrique4979 6 месяцев назад

Gracias

@TopSpinWilly Год назад

Gd stuff. TY

@lesleyhill8581 Год назад

Thank you Meike, so useful! I’m a club team player but there are loads of frustratingly perpetual Lobbers at basic club play sessions. I always wondered why I had trouble playing these people when on paper I shouldn’t have a problem. I shall try these techniques out ASAP.😊

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Let me know how the next match went. It's always good to hear feedback

@tberry79 Год назад

Hey Meike, good video. Something I’ve seen from juniors up to college tennis is that some people (especially the girls/women) have a two-handed slice & two-handed BH Volley. I’ve never seen a channel make a video about this. Could you do one?

@yamilmatias8776 Год назад

Plucking off! I been told they call it open/close. Thanks for the video.

@Better_Call_Raul Год назад

High balls on the forehand are no fun but I tend to get them back. It is the high balls to my one handed backhand that makes me want to go home and cry in my comfort burger.😥 🍔

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Haha, yeah I hated those too! I'm working on a video for that. High Balls to the Backhand. In the meantime, here is a "specialty shot" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8AXmhbrM-4o.html

@Better_Call_Raul Год назад

@@MeikeBabelTennisYes, slice is one good option. Look forward to that upcoming video and the options to also drive it back with the onehander. I never learned the two-hander but keep hearing that two handers deal better. Not clear why a twohander is superior for dealing with high balls.

@tadeuszkamieniak7779 8 месяцев назад

you re great

@tennisteuton Год назад

Great video how to deal with "Löfflers" - thanks!

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Löffler und Mond Bälle, hab ich besonders als Kind gehasst!

@tennisteuton Год назад

@@MeikeBabelTennis Ja, das ist so wahnsinnig blöd, das sieht so aus, als ob die Spieler keinen Bock haben, ein Dinkshot nach dem anderen, und am Ende gewinnen sie. Aber: es bleibt einem gar nichts anderes übrig, als positiv zu bleiben, sich in Geduld zu üben, und irgendwann überholt man die Moonballers technisch. Kann aber dauern...

@donaldbarber5160 Год назад

Love the videos. As a senior playing with other senior players what warm up foot work you would suggest to add to our play. Don

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I'll make a more extensive video on it! In the meantime, check this out: studio.ru-vid.comXWJdoU6sa3k/edit

@stsheep Год назад

Great video! What about backhand? How to return high balls that go to your backhand?

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

That's going to be one of my next videos! I started filming it and then my battery died!

@TennisOnAction Год назад

I felt nervous when I play pusher thanks for the tips.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

They're tough to play. Have you watched this video? It gives you some more ideas: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FSv5sw4AolY.html

@hanseat7950 Год назад

Vielen Dank für die tollen Tipps Meike! Ich hasse hohe Bälle auf meiner einhändigen Rückhand auf Sand. Wenn ich Zeit habe, lauf ich um die Rückhand und spiele die Vorhand inside out mit Sicherheit übers Netz. Ich versuche den Ball auch immer im Steigen zu schlagen. Wenn ich nicht den Ball nicht umlaufen kann, spiele ich manchmal meine Slice-Rückhand cross aber um die T-Linie damit sie die hohen Bälle nicht schlagen können.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Wie wir so schoen auf Deutsch sagen "2 Dumme, ein Gedanke" :-) Den hohen Rueckhand Slice habe ich ins naechste Video gepackt :ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8AXmhbrM-4o.html

@hanseat7950 Год назад

@@MeikeBabelTennis Gedankenübertragung. Ich wusste nicht, ob ich das so richtig gemacht habe. Ich habe mir Tennis mit 12 beigebracht und habe damals in den 80er die Profis abgeguckt und nachgemacht was sie gemacht haben. :-o

@chjcptt Год назад

great video. @15:30 but why changing the direction is not a good idea?

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

The ball has really high pace right off the bounce and is hard to control. The change of direction is tough enough of a regular ball so keeping it cross court is higher %

@chjcptt Год назад

@@MeikeBabelTennis Thank you for the explanation. I have learnt a lot from your video :)

@sergiosimbula Год назад

1:14 I notice this all the time with my students at the rec level. I also tell them to back up. But they are so afraid of the short ball. I tell them that at their level they don't get dropshotted (not a word). But they indeed do get these accidental short balls. Mishits etc. Still I try to explain they will eventually win a lot more points backing up and taking the ball after it's highest point when it's coming down.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I think the key is that they come back to the baseline after dropping back. Don't get stuck at the back fence.

@sergiosimbula Год назад

@@MeikeBabelTennis that too, but most of my recreational lower level students actually tend to position themselves inside the court and don't even back up to the baseline after a shorter ball (approach is also to scary but teach that too of course). So they get stuck in nomans land.

@kenziehill9376 Год назад

Great video! ❤🎾 I still have trouble with the high backhand bounce because my 2-handed swing sends it too deep and out. Any tips?

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

My first question is do you hit it between shoulder and hip. Often times, when you hit it above your shoulder the racket face is open and that's why the balls go deep.

@kenziehill9376 Год назад

I'll focus on that... I think I'm letting it drop too low. Thanks and I love you channel! ♥️🎾

@akaebbassouan4979 3 месяца назад

Je vous suis depuis La Côte d'Ivoire Le tennis c'est un vrai ballet une danse des jeux de jambes Hi Thanks

@temjin44 2 месяца назад

It's all about footwork. Most players will just focus on their swing path.

@aaronjfd6819 Год назад

Meike, is this the Yonex VCore Pro 97 which you play now? I saw the great review and there you already told that you will make the switch.

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Yes, I'm actually switching between the ezone 98 and the Vcore pro 97 all the time. I love them both and I can't make up my mind. And since I don't really have to choose I'll play with both :-)

@aaronjfd6819 Год назад

@@MeikeBabelTennis Great, have fun. Btw i love your videos, clear and very detailed explenations with a good vibe and great energy from beginning to end of these longer instructions. Me myself i was eyeing with the VCore Pro 100. I bought a ProKennex already cause i have arm problems since 4 weeks, wrist and shoulder pain, from overuse. I know you have also shoulder problems, is the Ezone as comfortable as the Vcore Pro? Maybe you can make a comparison video for these 2 rackets. But i wish that you would do a video for player with arm problems. What are the essential things we need to look for after injury and before restart with plating? Equipment wise: whats important, static weight or swingweight? Lighter or heavier racket? Low RA stiffness and higher twistweight important? Which strings to pair it with? Does a soft racket work with soft strings or is this too much of a downgrade? But also some tipps for rebeginning on the court, what to look for? Which drills are important or what else can one do on the technic to not reintroduce the pain? Thanks, greetings from Stuttgart.

@jonathanchen1026 Год назад

Now high balls to backhand side video 😂

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

It’s on the “to film” list :)

@renzotan839 Год назад

hello, on the other end how to i make my balls create high balls with power and spin so my opponents gets a hard time returning my balls?

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

Here’s a video that explains the heavy topspin How to increase topspin on your forehand to hit heavy and deep - Tennis lesson (+ drills!) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HvZFMaB6iMs.html

@razormirage Месяц назад

if it is high lob then why can't we take it as a volley? Just asking?

@MeikeBabelTennis Месяц назад

Yes, if you can get up to it quickly enough, absolutely!

@stranger360th Год назад

Runterpflücken = To pick it down 😂 Grüße aus München

@eldartop1634 Год назад

How to do that using backhand?

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I need to do a video on that!

@cesarfernandezlopez5063 Год назад

😂😂😂 the Muppets show step 😂😂😂 , MEIKE ❤️🙃

@MeikeBabelTennis Год назад

I always hear that in my head :-)

@zknarc 8 часов назад

In the UK, 3 steps back would have you in the fence

@Peter-do8gy 8 месяцев назад

Hi really good couple of strategies to deal with those high balls.... is there merit in a third riskier option , when playing against fast players who come in behind their shot I have found that instead of waiting for the ball to drop, moving in , especially if they didn't get it deep enough , and charge the ball and take it mid air which takes more time away from your opponent but also takes time away from you ,so you have to be committed right from the start to get to the ball. Sometimes this can shakeup the player as they have far less time to react.Thanks peter