The Singles Tactic Master Class

The Singles Tactic Master Class

The Singles Tactic Master Class

174 students enrolled

Playing Level 3/4

Video Course

Last updated September 1, 2024

Created by Edgar Giffenig

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Master tennis shot selection with our video course. Learn to make smart, tactical decisions for every court situation. Over 100 videos to optimize your game.

What do you learn from this course?

In this course, you will learn:

How to choose the right shot at the right time for optimal tactical advantage.
Techniques to analyze court situations and identify the best shot options.
How to minimize risks and maximize your chances of winning points.
Strategies to stop second-guessing yourself and play with confidence.
The principles of understanding the odds in tennis to make informed decisions.

What’s inside the course?

The course includes:

Over 100 video lessons covering all aspects of shot selection and tactical play.
In-depth analysis of different court situations and the best shot choices.
Step-by-step guides to understanding and applying tactical principles.
Freely navigable content allowing you to revisit any video as often as needed.
Practical examples and real-match scenarios to illustrate key concepts.

What can you improve after completing this course?

What can you improve after completing this course?

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Make confident and informed shot choices during matches.
Enhance your tactical game and make strategic decisions effortlessly.
Play with greater confidence and reduce hesitation on the court.
Increase your match-winning potential by choosing high-probability shots.
Understand and apply the principles of risk management in tennis.
Optimize your overall performance and win more matches with smart tactics.

Course Content

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Introduction

The Geometry of the Court

Understanding the Geometry

Essential Tactical Concepts

Essential Tactical Concepts

Do not Beat Yourself

Get the Point Started

Take the Net out of the Game

Do what you do Best

Exploit Weaknesses

Understand the Situation

The Power of Crosscourt

Summary and Conclusions Essential Tactical Concept

The Laws of the Battle

The Laws of the Battle

Laws of the First Serve 5 Topics

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Make at Least 60 % of your First Serves

The Goal of the First Serve is to Control the Point

Look for a Weak Return after an Aggressive First Serve

Use Variety on the First Serve

Use the Slice Serve as an Option on your First Serve

Laws of the Second Serve 3 Topics

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A Good Second Serve Prevents the Opponent from Attacking you

Make the Opponent Return with his/her Weaker Shot

Aim at the Body if the Returner is Attacking the Net on the Return

General Serving Laws 10 Topics

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Serve Mostly to the Weakness with a 25% Variation

On Key Points Serve to the Weakness

Learn to Disguise the Serve

Follow the Serve when Serving and Volleying

Strive to Get the Opponent off Balance

Hit a Safe Serve after a Double Fault

Do not Forget the Body Serve

Serve and Volley against a Chip Return

Serve and Volley if the Opponent Stands Far from the Baseline

The Serve to the “T” is a Good Alternative when Serving and Volleying

Laws of the First Serve Return 3 Topics

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Keep the Point Neutral. Depth is Key on First Serve Returns!

Pick a Big Target, hit Crosscourt on First Serves

Chip when you Block a First Serve Return

Laws of the Second Serve Return 4 Topics

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Vary Your Position to Take Advantage of Second Serves

Do not Let the Ball get Above your Shoulders!

When you Run Around the Backhand Hit Inside Out

The Second Serve may be your Best Chance to Attack. Take Advantage!

General Returning Laws 11 Topics

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Return Wide Serves to the Middle or Crosscourt

Watch the Ball and Stay Relaxed!

Against a Serve and Volleyer Hit Low to the Middle on First Serves

Vary your Position to Return

Adjust your Return Position on Key Points

Adjust your Position to the Situation

Get the Point Started

On Clay You Have the Option of Backing up and Taking a Full Swing

Return to the Weakness, Down the Line or to the Middle when Chipping and Charging.

Use the Outside Shot to Chip and Charge

Start Moving Forward as the Opponent Tosses to Chip and Charge

Rallying Laws 10 Topics

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0% Complete 0/10 Steps

Hit the Ball Early!

Hit Deep, Down the Line against a Forcing Drop Shot

Hit the Drop Shot when in Control and Using Disguise

Vary your Shots to Force a Short Ball

Hit Crosscourt and High when in Trouble

Use Angles when Inside the Court and Close to the Sidelines

Only Hit Down the Line when in Control of the Point

Use Mostly Crosscourt Shots in Neutral or Defensive Positions.

Adjust the Length of your Backswing

Start your Attack with an Inside out Forehand

Approaching Laws 8 Topics

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Attack the Net when the Opponent is Stretched

Follow the Path of the Approach Shot

Do not Forget the Middle of the Court Approach Shot

Approach to the Weak Side when Possible

Approach Crosscourt only if you can Force the Opponent

The Down the Line Approach Shot Helps you Cover the Net Better.

Low and Deep is an Ideal Combination on Approach Shots

A Short Approach is a Good Change up

Net Play Laws 7 Topics

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0% Complete 0/7 Steps

Follow the Ball to Cover the Net Better

When Stretched, Volley Down the Line

Against Low Passingshots Play Safe and Deep

Play High Volleys Crosscourt, Low Volleys Down the Line

Cover the Down the Line Passing Shot when Approaching Inside out

Deep Lob – Deep Overheads and Short Lobs – Angles

Recover Quickly and Follow the Ball

Passing Laws 9 Topics

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0% Complete 0/9 Steps

Play it Safe after Returning an Overhead

Use a Low Slice when in a Defensive Position

Relax and Watch the Contact Point

Use a High Defensive Lob when out of Balance

Use Lobs When an Opponent gets Very Close to the Net

Keep your Passing Shots Low

Recover into the Court after Hitting a Passing Shot

Catch the Ball Early to Hit a Passing Shot

Make the Opponent Volley

Summary and Conclusions The Laws of the Battle

Integrating the Laws of the Battle

Integrating The Laws of the Battle – Introduction

Integrating the Laws of the Battle

Summary and Conclusions Integrating the Laws of the Battle

Strategic Ideas Against Different Styles

Strategic Ideas Against Different Styles

The Monster Forehand

Summary and Conclusions Strategic Ideas Against Different Game Styles

The 8 Fundamental Singles Strategies

8 Fundamental Strategies

Out-rally your Opponent

Overpower the Opponent

Use your Strengths

Attack Weaknesses and Patterns

Force the Opponent to the Net

Summary and Conclusions The 8 Fundamentals Singles Strategies

Summary and Conclusions

Final Summary and Conclusions Singles Tactic Course

Course Content

Introduction

The Geometry of the Court

Understanding the Geometry

Essential Tactical Concepts

Essential Tactical Concepts

Do not Beat Yourself

Get the Point Started

Take the Net out of the Game

Do what you do Best

Exploit Weaknesses

Understand the Situation

The Power of Crosscourt

Summary and Conclusions Essential Tactical Concept

The Laws of the Battle

The Laws of the Battle

Laws of the First Serve 5 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/5 Steps

Make at Least 60 % of your First Serves

The Goal of the First Serve is to Control the Point

Look for a Weak Return after an Aggressive First Serve

Use Variety on the First Serve

Use the Slice Serve as an Option on your First Serve

Laws of the Second Serve 3 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/3 Steps

A Good Second Serve Prevents the Opponent from Attacking you

Make the Opponent Return with his/her Weaker Shot

Aim at the Body if the Returner is Attacking the Net on the Return

General Serving Laws 10 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/10 Steps

Serve Mostly to the Weakness with a 25% Variation

On Key Points Serve to the Weakness

Learn to Disguise the Serve

Follow the Serve when Serving and Volleying

Strive to Get the Opponent off Balance

Hit a Safe Serve after a Double Fault

Do not Forget the Body Serve

Serve and Volley against a Chip Return

Serve and Volley if the Opponent Stands Far from the Baseline

The Serve to the “T” is a Good Alternative when Serving and Volleying

Laws of the First Serve Return 3 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/3 Steps

Keep the Point Neutral. Depth is Key on First Serve Returns!

Pick a Big Target, hit Crosscourt on First Serves

Chip when you Block a First Serve Return

Laws of the Second Serve Return 4 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/4 Steps

Vary Your Position to Take Advantage of Second Serves

Do not Let the Ball get Above your Shoulders!

When you Run Around the Backhand Hit Inside Out

The Second Serve may be your Best Chance to Attack. Take Advantage!

General Returning Laws 11 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/11 Steps

Return Wide Serves to the Middle or Crosscourt

Watch the Ball and Stay Relaxed!

Against a Serve and Volleyer Hit Low to the Middle on First Serves

Vary your Position to Return

Adjust your Return Position on Key Points

Adjust your Position to the Situation

Get the Point Started

On Clay You Have the Option of Backing up and Taking a Full Swing

Return to the Weakness, Down the Line or to the Middle when Chipping and Charging.

Use the Outside Shot to Chip and Charge

Start Moving Forward as the Opponent Tosses to Chip and Charge

Rallying Laws 10 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/10 Steps

Hit the Ball Early!

Hit Deep, Down the Line against a Forcing Drop Shot

Hit the Drop Shot when in Control and Using Disguise

Vary your Shots to Force a Short Ball

Hit Crosscourt and High when in Trouble

Use Angles when Inside the Court and Close to the Sidelines

Only Hit Down the Line when in Control of the Point

Use Mostly Crosscourt Shots in Neutral or Defensive Positions.

Adjust the Length of your Backswing

Start your Attack with an Inside out Forehand

Approaching Laws 8 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/8 Steps

Attack the Net when the Opponent is Stretched

Follow the Path of the Approach Shot

Do not Forget the Middle of the Court Approach Shot

Approach to the Weak Side when Possible

Approach Crosscourt only if you can Force the Opponent

The Down the Line Approach Shot Helps you Cover the Net Better.

Low and Deep is an Ideal Combination on Approach Shots

A Short Approach is a Good Change up

Net Play Laws 7 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/7 Steps

Follow the Ball to Cover the Net Better

When Stretched, Volley Down the Line

Against Low Passingshots Play Safe and Deep

Play High Volleys Crosscourt, Low Volleys Down the Line

Cover the Down the Line Passing Shot when Approaching Inside out

Deep Lob – Deep Overheads and Short Lobs – Angles

Recover Quickly and Follow the Ball

Passing Laws 9 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/9 Steps

Play it Safe after Returning an Overhead

Use a Low Slice when in a Defensive Position

Relax and Watch the Contact Point

Use a High Defensive Lob when out of Balance

Use Lobs When an Opponent gets Very Close to the Net

Keep your Passing Shots Low

Recover into the Court after Hitting a Passing Shot

Catch the Ball Early to Hit a Passing Shot

Make the Opponent Volley

Summary and Conclusions The Laws of the Battle

Integrating the Laws of the Battle

Integrating The Laws of the Battle – Introduction

Integrating the Laws of the Battle

Summary and Conclusions Integrating the Laws of the Battle

Strategic Ideas Against Different Styles

Strategic Ideas Against Different Styles

The Monster Forehand

Summary and Conclusions Strategic Ideas Against Different Game Styles

The 8 Fundamental Singles Strategies

8 Fundamental Strategies

Out-rally your Opponent

Overpower the Opponent

Use your Strengths

Attack Weaknesses and Patterns

Force the Opponent to the Net

Summary and Conclusions The 8 Fundamentals Singles Strategies

Summary and Conclusions

Final Summary and Conclusions Singles Tactic Course

About the Instructors

Edgar Giffenig

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