Targeted development of mobility, stability, and overhead control—with direct benefits for the Serve and core stability in tennis.
Game-based warm-up with overheads, volleys and return-like movements to improve footwork, reaction and coordination.
The coach sets up the mini net in the forecourt, parallel to the net. The player practices the disguised (feinted) forehand drop shot
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In doubles tennis, the returner plays a critical role in setting the tone for each point. When returning, you generally have four main options: a deep cross-court shot, a short cross-court shot, a down-the-line return, or a lob over the net opponent. The primary goal, however, is consistency. Successfully making each return keeps you in […]
Mastering the Returner’s Role in Doubles Tennis Read More »
The same way that planning to poach when your partner serves helps you move across with more confidence, planning in advance to poach off a return minimizes the risk of the opponent surprising you and hitting behind you.
Planning to Poach in Advance of a Good Return can Really Pay off on Key Points Read More »
If you decide to play both back to return, make sure you adjust your return accordingly. Playing both back and going for a huge return does not make sense. If you play both back, play a defensive return. Make the opponents play.
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When returning in doubles you always have 4 options: crosscourt, down the line, lob and chip and charge. Make sure you use all of them. Do not let the opponents get comfortable by using always the same return.
Vary your Returns Between: Crosscourt, Down the Line, Lobs and Chip and Charge Read More »
Many times the returner will miss the shot after the return because he/she is not very clear what to do. The opponents are at the net and it is very easy to panic or try a great shot to win the point.
After the Return Play the Next Shot Safely Between the Opponents. Read More »
A lob return is a great way to destabilize the opponents. However, to be affective the returner needs to take time away from the opponents by catching the serve early and returning from way inside the court.
Move Forwards and Catch the Ball Early to Lob Effectively off the Return Read More »
Returning and charging the net is an excellent way to pressure the opponents. In order to do this more effectively start moving forwards as the opponent tosses to serve.
When your partner returns one of your jobs is to be ready to defend the middle should the server’s partner poach. Therefore it is important that you stand on the service line close to the centerline to start the point.
Cover the Middle of the Court When your Partner Returns Read More »
It is very difficult to remain ready to intercept a shot when you constantly have to look back to see what kind of shot your partner is hitting.
When at the Net with your Partner Returning, Focus on the Net Player Across from you Read More »
When your partner returns you will start the point in a defensive position around the service line and close to the center line.
Help your Partner by Poaching after He/She Hits a Great Return Read More »
