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Singles Tactical Principles
Return to the Middle or Crosscourt if the Serve Pulls you Wide
When a serve pulls you off the court and you return down the line, you are very vulnerable to a forcing crosscourt shot...
Singles Tactical Principles
Return Down the Line or to the Middle when Returning and Attacking the Net
If you want to hit the return and attack to the net, hit to the opponent’s weak side if he/she has a very weak shot. If...
Singles Tactical Principles
Remind Yourself to Watch the Ball and to Remain Relaxed when Returning on Key Points
The most common sources of mistakes on key points are tension and lack of focus on the ball. Reminding yourself to watch...
Singles Tactical Principles
Returning Against a Serve and Volleyer
Aim to the middle of the court and low to return a first serve when the opponent is serving and volleying. On second ser...
Singles Tactical Principles
Pick Smart Return Targets on Key Points
On key points, return consistently by picking smart targets. Hit towards the middle or crosscourt to give yourself more...
Singles Tactical Principles
Do not Let the Opponent Surprise you with their Best Serve on Key Points
As you play a match you should study the opponent. Find out his/her favorite patterns and shots. Then use this informati...
Singles Tactical Principles
Vary your Return Position on Key Points
On keys points, a small adjustment in your return position can give you the needed advantage to win those important poin...
Singles Tactical Principles
Adjust your Return Position to Take advantage of the Circumstances
Make sure that you vary your return position to take advantage of the circumstances. Stand in a spot that favors your st...
Singles Tactical Principles
The Most Important Goal of the Returner is to Make the Opponent Play
The number one goal of the returner should be to make the opponent play. Everything else is secondary. Unless you are ge...
Singles Tactical Principles
The Difference Between Returning on Hard-court or on Clay-court
On hard-courts players will take advantage of the speed of the opponent’s serve, stand close to the baseline and block t...
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