Improving your Tracking Ability on the Return

One of the most common mistakes when returning is failing to track the ball into the racquet after the bounce. Here is a drill to help you practice this.

Return Technique Series

Footwork

• Different Types of Footwork to Return
• Synchronize Your Feet with the Serve to Improve Your Return
• Get Behind the Ball to Return Better

Watching the Ball

• Track the Ball from the Bounce to the Racquet for Better Returns
• You Are Here: Improving Your Tracking Ability on the Return

Backswing

• Next Lesson: Use a Very Compact Swing for an Effective Return
• Set the Racquet Head Behind Your Contact Point as Soon as Possible

Swing

• Eliminate Any Tension When Returning
• Stay Still for a Better Return
• Imagine You are at the Net When Blocking a Return
• At Times All You Can Do on the Return is Use Your Forearm