Dive into a comprehensive tennis masterclass focused on mastering the return of serve, widely considered the most crucial shot in the game. Learn techniques and strategies employed by top players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Simona Halep, and Iga Swiatek. Explore every aspect of the return, including positioning, grip selection, split step execution, contact point optimization, aiming strategies, and anticipation techniques. Discover how to effectively neutralize your opponent's serve, attack second serves, and gain control of points. Cover topics such as ideal foot and upper body positioning, grip choices, compact swing mechanics, ball guidance, grip pressure, court positioning, and surface-specific return strategies. Gain insights on returning kick serves, aggressive second serve returns, and adapting your technique to different playing surfaces. Elevate your return game and become a more formidable player with this in-depth, 21-minute instructional video.
Overview
Syllabus
- Intro
- Feet position, legs
- Upper body, racket position
- Which grip to choose?
- The ideal position to return
- Two ways to do a split step
- When to do a split step?
- Where you should stand?
- Return isn’t a normal shot
- Compact and short swing
- Guide the ball
- Don’t hold your grip too tight
- The best way to hit the ball inside the court
- Where to aim on your return?
- How to anticipate your opponent’s serve?
- Return of second serve
- Three ways to hit an agressive return on the second serve
- How to return a kick serve?
- Return on different surfaces
- Merci beaucoup!
Taught by
Patrick Mouratoglou
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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Fahryan RaihanThis course offers expert insights into mastering one of tennis's most challenging shots. Mouratoglou's clear, practical advice and advanced techniques make this course invaluable for players aiming to elevate their return game.
