The Complete Return of Serve Reference Library
World-class developmental coaches. Every aspect of returning serve, organised into one continually evolving reference library. This collection brings together instruction from coaches who have developed and worked with players including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Taylor Fritz, Jannik Sinner, Maria Sharapova, Jessica Pegula, Flavio Cobolli and many more.Return of Serve Sections: Grip; Ready Position; Contact & Swing; Return Positioning; Return Footwork & Split Step; Slice First Serve Return; Returning Wide Slice Serves; Buggy Whip Forehand Return; Inside-Out Backhand Return; One-Handed Backhand Return; Returning Body Serves; Second Serve Return; Return Strategy; Second Serve Return Strategy; Reading the Serve; Common Return of Serve Mistakes; Return of Serve Drills; Return of Serve for Under-10 Players
Categories
18 Playlist Categories
Lessons
33 Videos
Coaches
10+ World-Class Coaches
Updates
Updated Regularly
What You'll Learn
Master Return Fundamentals
Develop your grips, ready position, racket preparation and compact forehand and backhand return technique.
Improve Footwork & Reactions
Work on split-step timing, first movements, balance and loading to handle faster and wider serves.
Handle Every Type of Serve
Learn to return flat, slice, kick, wide and body serves with better positioning and technique.
Develop First & Second Serve Strategies
Know when to neutralise, when to attack, where to aim and how to prepare for your next shot.
Read & Anticipate Serves
Recognise spin, serving patterns and visual cues to improve anticipation and make better decisions.
Put It Into Practice
Use return-specific drills to develop technique, reactions, consistency, recovery and match-play skills.
Backhand Return: Using Rotation to Handle Pace
Use a short backswing and shoulder rotation to control the pace of big serves, making contact closer to your body and directing the return deep through the middle.
Return of Serve Playlist
A complete return-of-serve library organised into categories and subcategories, with world-class coaching on technique, footwork, positioning, strategy and drills. Built for players of all levels and continually updated with new instruction.
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