5 Singles Strategy Mistakes...Do THIS Instead

Ryan from 2MinuteTennis.net shares 5 common singles strategy mistakes:
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1. Standing too close to the baseline when returning fast serves
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2. Hitting rally ground strokes too close to the net
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3. Hitting too many ground strokes down the line
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4. Not split stepping when coming up to the net
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5. Hitting most passing shots cross court
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5 Singles Strategy Mistakes...Do THIS Instead

[@kincaidscourt8768]

That was REALLY helpful ... haven't thought about the last three mistakes AT ALL (the first two I know I won't do and #4 I hopefully don't do) - but #3 and #5 I didn't even realise that I could/would do them - THANK you, Ryan ... yours FloRyan !

[@walterposchl5114]

After this, I wonder why the longline isn' t already obsolete.

[@jowoo45]

You can actually move back or up if serve too powerful. I played a guy who was busting serves that I couldnt return and even get to sometimes. Moved back for more reaction time and it just tailed away from me further and out of reach. So I moved up halfway between baseline and service line. I knew I would have to take a very short backswing or none just to make contact with the ball. He starting laughing and shaking his head.."your really going to stand there?". "Watch " I said which made him mad. I started returning about 50-60% of the balls instead of 10% or less. Once I was consistant at getting them back in play he started trying to serve harder which lead to double faults and then he mentally fell apart. I don't see alot of guys do it but it has worked in the past and still do it at times to create pressure by drop shoting or aggressively attacking a 2nd serve. I have good hand eye coordination and fast hands along with feet which I'm sure helps to do this.

[@jowoo45]

Good points in video

[@jaredalanmitchell]

My thought on item number one is kind of the opposite once you've gotten to a certain level. I 100% agree with this item for beginning instructions (USTA 3 or below), but I'd prefer players get used to taking the ball closer to the net and right off the bounce returning a serve. When facing a strong server, practice taking the return closer to the net. You'll increase your reaction times over time (in addition to reducing the distance you have to travel to chase a serve), and more importantly steal the time your opponent needs for their next shot. I've found that quite often, big servers (like myself) love to serve and volley. Nothing takes them off their game faster than standing right outside of the box and returning their serve with a half volley deep in the court. Most of these players have never been challenged or had pressure re-applied. I personally used this strategy to beat every college opponent I faced, even at nationals this worked for a few rounds until I was truly outmatched.

[@ReidVV]

You are, hands down, the best tennis "explainer" on KZbin.

[@2MinuteTennis]

Thank you James. I’m really enjoying making the videos. You’ve written many kind comments and I thank you for that. Have a great day my friend!!

[@Topspin1]

Yep, I’ll second that.

[@kasaka28]

Me too

[@pierredaher9590]

The quality of teaching and enthusiasm on this channel can't be found elsewhere, tennis is mathematics it is a game of probabilities calculating distances time, and options, to play well, intelligence is a must, and you are Master in this sport it's excellent. many thanks

[@2MinuteTennis]

Wow!!!! Thank you so much! Your comment just made my day! I appreciate you watching my videos and trusting me to improve your tennis! Thanks again.

[@ajaykumara7158]

Absolutely right

[@itsmidtrib1569]

Wow amazing. I hope my opponents don't watch this

[@speedymr]

:D:D

[@hunnytomar6488]

😂😂

[@hassanabbas4377]

Lol

[@rogeriotarcia1671]

exactly

[@markpatterson8922]

Quick, click on "hide from opponents"

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

I haven’t played singles in 22 years my friend, and just recently I started playing singles against my friend who is a solid 4.5 50 player and I lost yesterday 8-4, and today I lost 7-5 and I used your strategy and I almost won my dude. Thank you so much for the help.

[@Driver_Eddie]

super helpful, especially the last two tips. My buddy owns me when he charges the net and I never know what to do, and then when i charge the net i am never effective. that all changes now!

[@yousifkhalil9655]

singles strategies summary: 1. stand behind the base line a bit to the right when receiving fast serve to give yourself more distance returning it. 2. hit the ball higher in rallies to avoid hitting the net and landing deeper 3. stand opposite of your opponent at the center of where he'll hit the ball. "the center of the court is rarely the center of where your opponent will hit the ball" so you can be equidistant from possible shots 4. when approaching the ball, run perpendicular to the path of the ball, not lateral for less distance 5. always hit crosscourt so you have more distance for the ball to be in and so that the center of the following incoming ball will be closer to you 6. when your opponent hits a short ball and you run for it; right after you hit it, stop running and split step. so you're ready to go for any direction the ball going to 7. when your opponent is at the net, hit the ball straight down the line not narrowly crosscourt. so it's farther than your opponent and for the ball to have more distance to land in

[@kcamato2294]

This is so cool. I love watching your vids. Thank you for all you do!

[@irfankeskin9688]

Great hints. Thanks Ryan!

[@oldvaliant]

The depth and clarity of these strategies and explanations is utterly mind blowing. First class presentation skills. Thank you.

[@villiam7941]

Great vid! Thanks a lot, really clear and easy to remember & understand

[@Jimmy-zx6sd]

Ryan is a professor of Tennis, thank you Ryan!

[@belmirovalente984]

Excellent, Ryan. Thank you.

[@StreamSpeedster]

Thank you coach❤️

[@maryellenmahoney5189]

I can’t wait to get back out on the court! Thanks for the helpful video and great explanations!

[@IvarCastillo]

Man, this is gold. Thank you so much!

[@krejcikpeter5059]

Brilliant! Every video of yours is a small masterclass! You're sooo good at explaining :D Thanks Ryan!

[@pyroguitars1296]

That was so well structured and clear. I'll be putting it into practice tomorrow. Thanks.

[@weyman4317]

Very sound advice- just in the heat of the moment i must remember them!

[@Fernwald84]

Solid tips, Ryan. Thanks!

[@MrCUSTREL]

My favorite new tennis channel! Short, to the point videos, no filler, no embedded ads, good quality audio and video and a good mix of strategy and technique.

[@aristomenisxv5213]

man, you rock!!!! so simple and to the point (no pun) explanations, well done

[@p.a.spaniel1814]

Great video, precise, concise, clear and thorough. Thanks!

[@ryszardsikorski6355]

Extremely informative. Thank you very much for your work!

[@100babaj]

Good video Ryan. I am definitely going to be incorporating many of your tips on my next match!

[@slumartins]

Thank you Ryan! #5 is brilliant !

[@AndyPeeke]

This past weekend I played in my 2nd UTR match. I watched this video before the match and I won in a nailbiter (6-2, 3-6, 10-7 tie break). There is no doubt the the content of this video helped me win. It was exhilarating. Thanks coach Ryan.

[@2MinuteTennis]

Wow!!! Unbelievable Andy! I’m so freaking excited to hear that my video helped you win a few more points to pull out the “W”. I’m smiling from ear to ear for you!! Congrats Andy!

[@spiralwall]

Where did you arrange Utr matches, is this in NYC?

[@buiminhmusic2935]

Perfect, easy to understand, thank mate 👍,

[@mukkk]

I love this videos. Easy explanation and very useful!

[@jonathansong855]

Love this. I have a mathematics degree and all these triangles is bringing me back to college geometry lol. Makes perfect sense to me.

[@petervo4294]

Thank you so much Mr. Ryan

[@jeancarlodossantos830]

Thanks coach!

[@walishaaker7771]

Great video. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@seanschulze5418]

Phenomenal video - thank you!

[@kattballo67]

Great Ryan! Big thanks to this clearification 🙏👍

[@facundojaviergaraventa2835]

Thanks Ryan, from Argentina always watching and learning with your videos!!

[@anthonyjanish5664]

Hey Ryan thanks for awesome videos..really helpful...improving my game following your advice !!!

[@yanncharlene799]

Thx Ryan for your great advices.

[@kattballo67]

As usual, great tips Ryan - thanks

[@willchoi9340]

Thanks for your advice

[@RamiroRivas]

I've seen this video before, and I'm glad that I just watched this again. Great advice on court coverage and explaining the actual distance of the court in feet. Gives a true perspective on what you need to hit more winners during a singles match.

[@cindylin3969]

I absolutely love it!! I dont even take tennis classes anymore! Thank you for your amazing videos. Keep it up!

[@BiLaLTravelsOTD]

I can't believe you share this information for free. God Bless you, Ryan!

[@pekarting]

Excellent video!

[@Alex-ul2ss]

Thanks Ryan! You're my best youtube coach.

[@DungHo51]

love the video. very informative and enjoyable

[@bowsershark]

Nice tips! They jive with my experiences. Well explained

[@miltonpolli6776]

Excellent tips, very well explained.

[@anselmetennis]

Well explained sir. Clear and correct. I’d love to know where you got your tennis court board.

[@raccoonpassion]

one of the best coach in youtube, or maybe the best I've seen, congrats, absolutely a great video

[@slavomirgmitro769]

Nice, helpful and useful, thank you Ryan.

[@chuint459]

Perfect! Another subscriber... TKS for the lesson

[@davidagbesi8222]

Thank you so much. I really understand everything you say just makes too much sense. Thanks for the explanation.

[@mdelagabalus]

Thank you RYAN !

[@eduardodigioia1820]

Great video! Each of the 5 advices is illuminating... Thank you!

[@ric1122001]

Excellent geometry. Thanks

[@Daniellee121]

This is truly great!

[@Jimmy-zx6sd]

Ryan is a professor of tennis, thank you Ryan!

[@user-zi9lx6yq8i]

Super valuable information. Thanks!

[@stevegordonson720]

Really good explanation for these strategy points! Definitely subscribing.

[@nilaysaygi2023]

Great tips new approaches

[@skalenskij]

Very clear explanations, very useful. Thank you very much

[@ErinCRN]

Great tips!

[@magdi556]

Hello Ryan, thanks for the 5 tips! I was able to implement some of them directly and you were right with the possible way to achieve a lot more victories when there is close proximity between the players. Thanks ryan ;-)

[@andreperusso]

Great video!!

[@TranVanBiencpi]

your tips's is great for me. thank you so much

[@InKent5396]

Excellent clarity of ideas and delivery

[@christoscholevas]

Great stuff! Thank you.. Number 2 mistake, is the most common mistake i make on the court. More singles strategy please!

[@user-ch6wc8ye7z]

Best explanation ever!!! Thank you 💞

[@jay7tennis]

Subscribed! Thanks for the vid Coach! I’m working on becoming a better tennis player and I’m trying to gather as much info as I can.

[@senimylvaganam79]

Thank you just found your videos and so far they are great in a short digestible format

[@2MinuteTennis]

Hi Seni! So glad you found me! I appreciate e the support and let me know if there’s a topic you want me to cover in a further video!!

[@senimylvaganam79]

Hi Ryan could you discuss strategies around winning your service games. Patterns of play and serves to hit. Thanks 😀

[@yassirr8538]

Good job! 👍👍

[@charanreddya4516]

You are the best..Great explaining...👏👍

[@yourgoalsfitness2285]

Great tip on split step!

[@dartrix1845]

Wonderful tips

[@rogeriotarcia1671]

Great hints, easy English for foreigners undertanding. Thanks a lot!

[@yourbedroompunk7601]

These tips are music to my ears!

[@Shaun949]

Nice concepts. Great video!

[@yolandaarias3847]

I think you explained very well. I practice some of your tips and it works perfectly. I was so amazed how my game changed just following your instruccions. (My opponent was surprise too). Thank you so much.

[@lilunallen]

This is very good stuff, easy to follow, thanks!!

[@2MinuteTennis]

Thank you so much Allen!

[@Exotic_Pate]

this video IMMENSLY helped me, i watched it all the way and yesterday when i 1v1'd my father (he is better than me, but not by a lot and i never beat him, best i did was like 6-4 6-3) and used every one of those tactics, first set was 6-4 to him, second set was 6-4 to me and last set ended to 4-4 and 30-0 to me, comeback from 4-1 to my father and every single game was so tight and i was just in the zone all the time, it sadly got dark and had to go home, but i was really consistent and smart with my plays, knowing he is better, but i have another tip: use the ,,contra pied'' shot more ofter (translated from french it means ,,contra feet/legs'') and it means when you hit a shot on the right or left edge and the opponent gets the ball and sprints to the middle, instead of making him run the court, hit in the same spot you hit first and you'll surely get him, it's harder to switch direction of running then to continue running

[@animache]

Thanks always! Every time I watch this lessons it makes me want to start playing right away!

[@2MinuteTennis]

I’m so glad the videos motivate you to go out and play. Really happy to hear that. Thanks for the support!!!

[@hr.doctorlve3386]

Watching your videos has really given me a better insight on how tennis should be played both technically and tactically. So nice you are able to get such good tennis lessons for free. You are really awesome and very good at explaining at an understandle, funny and nice way. Keep up The content Ryan!

[@armandomarquardt879]

Great way to explain tactics including visual, auditive and kinestesic models. A real masterclass. Congrats for your work. Greetings from Argentina.

[@scottbailey323]

Going to use these tonight! Thanks Ryan!

[@2MinuteTennis]

Glad to hear that Scott. Let me know how it goes for you!

[@ioannisaivatidis8908]

You are great, man!

[@kavicsoki]

Thank You! Great video!

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@andrelamarque1009]

Fantastic video

[@willijcj]

Great Video!

[@CamilaLutzM]

Damn, this video is awesome. I am only starting tennis but it opened my eyes for possibilities of strategies in the game. Thanks for the video 👏

[@bousemaster3989]

Excellent teaching

[@doura28]

Really great video! A french tennis player based in Norway!

[@edwinsam2828]

Amazing thank you so much Mr. Ryan😃

[@2MinuteTennis]

Glad you liked it Edwin!

[@SuperLoluca]

One of the best videos I've ever seen. Thank you👏

[@2MinuteTennis]

Wow thank you so much!!!

[@MrBradhakrishnan]

You are awesome Ryan.. I can’t stop watching your videos

[@2MinuteTennis]

Wow thank you so much!! I really, really appreciate your support!!

[@DilshanThambawita]

wow these videos are awesome! Subscribed!

[@alkadeshmukh2404]

All tips are great!!! #4 and #6 are the best gems!!! Your videos are the best!!!

[@ArunKumar-sq3dk]

You explanations are clear and crisp and sensible and practical..you will become a great coach soon..God bless you with enough prosperity and love..

[@paulbeades6681]

Really good. Cheers

[@gdbose1]

Your court configuration points are really useful. On the down the line passing shot tip another plus is that when playing a right-handed opponent they have less reach to their left for the example you showed. I really like your clear explanations, thank you.