Initial movement when returning a serve on the pro tour
We observe the top players during the return and first concentrate on the general task of returning the ball in a very s...
MoStabi: Whole body warm up in three planes
The movement patterns of the body are three-dimensional. With the following exercises in the frontal, sagittal and trans...
Stopping the Return
The job of the player is to try to allign the strings to the incoming ball placing the racquet head on the path of the b...
Body-Return Down the Line with Volleys and Groundstrokes
The coach serves into a player's body, who returns down the line at another player standing at the net. The point is pl...
Calibrating the Serve – Length
In this exercise the player will serve from different distances to the net trying to hit the serve into the service box...
Improving Footwork on the Return – The Platform
In this exercise the emphasis is on the split step. The player starts on a platform and jumps down to return....
Improving Focus on the Return
Watching the ball to contact is essential when returning serve and the most critical period is from the bounce to contac...
Attacking the Return
Serve to the backhand on the deuce court. The returner approaches the net down the line.The point is played out....
Using Ball Throws to Improve the Serve
The player will alternate throwing a tennis ball as far as possible, with fast explosive serves. The idea is to work on...
Bambinis – Control Shot over Mobile Net
This is a great exercise to work on control, adjustment and collaboration. Two players hold a stick with their non-domin...