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...
Return on a Second Serve: If you Run Around the Backhand on the Ad Court, Start the Point Inside Out
If you run around, start the point inside out unless you are trying to hit a winner or as a variation.
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Start Moving Forward Early if you are Returning and Attacking the Net
If you are planning to move in, start moving forwards early, do not wait until you hit your return.
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Use your Outside Shot to Return if you are Charging the Net After the Return
When returning and coming in, pick the outside shot to hit the return whenever you have a chance.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...