The Complete Guide to Returning Serve

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Nick Saviano

Master the fundamentals of an effective return with compact preparation, efficient footwork, precise timing and powerful body mechanics.

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14 videos2hr 21min
The High-Performance Ready Position: Build an Athletic Tennis Stance
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The High-Performance Ready Position: Build an Athletic Tennis Stance

Optimize Your Dominant Eye for Better Ball Tracking & Ball Striking
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Optimize Your Dominant Eye for Better Ball Tracking & Ball Striking

Net as a Gauge
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Net as a Gauge

Transition split – Transitioning to the Net
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Transition split – Transitioning to the Net

Split Step Summary: Master Every Split Step for Better Court Movement
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Split Step Summary: Master Every Split Step for Better Court Movement

The Return of Serve Split: Improve Your Timing & First Movement
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The Return of Serve Split: Improve Your Timing & First Movement

Why the Inside-Out Forehand Is Tennis's Most Important Groundstroke
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Why the Inside-Out Forehand Is Tennis's Most Important Groundstroke

The Optimum Hitting Zone: Improve Your Footwork, Positioning & Ball Striking
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The Optimum Hitting Zone: Improve Your Footwork, Positioning & Ball Striking

The Momentum Split Step for Faster Recovery & Court Coverage
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The Momentum Split Step for Faster Recovery & Court Coverage

The Golden Move: Directional Sequential Coiling for Faster Preparation & More Powerful Strokes
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The Golden Move: Directional Sequential Coiling for Faster Preparation & More Powerful Strokes

How to Build a World-Class Forehand: Live Lesson with a 10-Year-Old
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How to Build a World-Class Forehand: Live Lesson with a 10-Year-Old

First & Second Serve Return Strategy & Tactics: Complete Guide
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First & Second Serve Return Strategy & Tactics: Complete Guide

The 360° Split Step – The Foundation of Baseline Movement
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The 360° Split Step – The Foundation of Baseline Movement

Optimising Your Serve Stance: Platform & Pinpoint Fundamentals
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Optimising Your Serve Stance: Platform & Pinpoint Fundamentals

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Return Fundamentals: Grip Setup & Footwork Timing for Faster, More Reliable Returns
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Return of Serve Fundamentals
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Return of Serve Technique & Footwork | Jack Draper’s Coach
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How to Return a Wide Slice Serve
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Return Targets & Strategies: Neutralize First Serves, Attack Seconds
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Straight Arm One-Handed Backhand Return: Handle Big Serves with Control
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Buggy Whip Forehand Return: Handle Big Serves with Control & Speed
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How to Attack the Second Serve Return Using Height & Forehand Control
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First & Second Serve Return Strategy & Tactics: Complete Guide
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