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[하늘쌤테니스꿀팁] 제41편 발 밑 라이징/떠오르는 공 처리 Part.2 (첫 스텝)

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Overview (Part 2)

This video continues tennis instruction on handling balls that rise near your feet.

It builds on mechanics from earlier parts:

  • The racket tip must move to a certain distance from the ball and then rise.
  • When the ball lands at your feet, the tip should go down and then come back up.

Key mistake: “Rushing” the ball

A common problem is that many players rush into the ball right as it lands:

  • using a large step/forward step
  • shifting weight while moving forward
  • exhaling as they swing

The coach explains this is problematic because the ball is already dropping under the player’s arm as they move forward, making the timing feel more “jammed.”

How to handle rising balls better (short-to-long situation)

When the opponent hits a short shot followed closely by a long one (not enough time to step back), the coach advises creating time with a quick sequence (described as a “sprite tap” / pulling and tapping).

Practical goal

  • Pull the movement back
  • Plant the foot again
  • Shift weight forward
  • Then swing

From the front, the coach describes this as feeling like combining two-step motions (referenced as “Spris step” and “Swiss step”), with the right foot moving back to set up the timing.

When to contact the ball

Instead of moving forward immediately when the ball comes toward you:

  1. Pull the left foot back
  2. Plant the right foot again, shifting weight
  3. Use this to buy time—wait slightly as the ball rises
  4. Make contact right in front of you

Why rushing forward is harmful

Moving forward too early is said to cause:

  • loss of control (because the ball is effectively already under the arm)
  • more errors
  • the opponent gaining an opportunity to finish the point—especially in doubles, where a weak return can quickly lead to losing the rally.

Backhand rising (briefly mentioned)

The coach notes that some players struggle with the backhand rising technique because it’s executed slightly differently from the earlier method. The video cuts off before details, and the coach promises it will be covered in the next episode.

Presenters / Sources

  • “하늘쌤” (Haneul Teacher / 하늘쌤) (implied by the video title)
  • Quintilian (referenced in the provided subtitles as a quotation/source for the “describe rather than state” writing principle)

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