Returning a Kick Serve With a One-Handed Backhand

Key Points

• It’s very difficult to hit a 1 hander above the shoulders, so try and move in and hit a slice backhand
• If the serve bounces lower, you can drive through it
• Returning crosscourt is the percentage play and makes it easier to recover
• Returning down the line leaves your court open as you try and recover to the middle
• Aim deep and through the court, not giving your opponent too much angle
• For the high backhand, decide early whether you are going to move back and let it drop and drive with spin, or move in and take it on the rise with a slice