How To Hit Perfect Tennis Return of Serves In 3 Simple Steps

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[@salvatoreizaiah3511]

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[@aa33366]

1. Split step 2. Short backswing and forehand grip 3. Keep the ball in the court

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching a Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@drelipe340]

I´ve seen almost quite enough of your vídeos , and i´m sure your techinal background is gold , the way you address the main points is impressive. Thanks a lot , u r one of the best .

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Thank you for the nice comment Andre Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@HAVEFUN12395]

this is the best channel for tennis training

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Thank you for the support Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@suryaemandi]

Don’t you mean the ‘top channel’

[@409raul]

This is the most difficult part of the game for me. I'm struggling with returning fast powerful flat shots from the opponent's serves.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Check out this lesson too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHcaZSqrLKEhKM

[@TheIpastelezii]

Exactly

[@GM2401]

Just moved to a country town where the biggest social sport is tennis and these lessons are saving me. Thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Good to hear. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@pats300zx]

Probably one of the best videos I have seen on the return of serve. TTT is the best instructional channel on YT. Amazing content, clear, concise, and so informative. Makes me wish I lived in the UK Simon. I would be signing up for lessons in a heartbeat 👍👍👍

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Patrick! Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? You don't need to be in the UK to have lessons with us, we hold clinics worldwide. All the best Simon

[@TheDive25]

Perfect lesson. Just what I needed and definitely the weakest part of my game. Can't wait to go out and incorporate these tips.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@TennisOnAction]

No wonder I've been late hitting my forehand side returns needed to used underspin to returned on double. Thanks for the tip using forehand grip.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@zackiinu7194]

Hi. I watched this video last night and then played this morning using the return technique described. I have to say that it has definitely improved my return of serve. I especially noticed better control when applying the technique of limiting my backswing as if there was a fence directly behind me. THANK YOU!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@dimitrisatmatzidis]

Perfect demonstration, nice tip with the fence, congrats!!! I struggle most of making forehand slices and adopting power for proper drop shots

[@jonathanblau1934]

Very clear and concise. Excellent instruction. Thank you!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@frandevel]

Nice advice with the fence-on-the-back example, to know how much you should aim to arm the stroke. Thanks for the video

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in Fran All the best Simon

[@InfinityX2]

So... the two best returners in history do about the same thing. Must be on to something 🤔. Great lesson! Thanks very helpful

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@muyu69]

1. Your ready position and timng with a split step 0:24 2. Compact swing both side, you're ready to go forward to meet the ball, you're ready to cut off the angle 6:00 3. Your intention on the return 10:27 Thank you, Simon, for this video. Step number one worked for me amazingly. I've just restated tennis recently after two decades of absence (and I was a poor player before that period). In a single day, at first I could not even move at all against fast serves. Then I remembered about split step. In just one hour, I was able to return fast serves quite hard with my forehand and even backhand as well. I was just surprised that such a simple trick, which I had never noticed its existence, can make this big change in a short time.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Happy to hear. Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@huangwee3465]

This is the best tips for tennis I have encountered. Good job Simon. Live in Jakarta, Indonesia. Appreciate such wonderful sharing of professional lessons from Top Tennis.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Huang. All the best Simon

[@arturogarzaelizondo4813]

Well explained the return of serve in only 3 steps, I like the drill for step 2 for compact swings on both sides and the advice for the intention in step 3 is very important too. Thanks a lot.

[@lucasnarvaez8941]

Omg! amazing video now I can return more serves than before. For me the return of one handed backhand always be the hardest to do but now I can return some. Thank you simon

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@jimgodsey2940]

Great lesson!! One of your best, the most comprehensive explanation of service return I have seen and a key focal point for me so very much appreciated!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad it was helpful! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@patrickweston3293]

Great suggestion to focus on your intention with the return. Too often, I feel defensive or even passive waiting for a serve. Driving and approaching on a second serve is a great idea. My volley is nothing special, but it can make my opponent doubt himself and try for too much on his next shot!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Patrick Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@lizripp5739]

This is such a good video. While I was playing singles yesterday my coach was watching and told me to follow through on my returns. I often forget to follow through, catch the racket etc and this noticeably affects my game. Him picking up on it brought it to the front of my mind yesterday and so when I was going through my emails just now and spotted your one about this video I just had to have a look! Perfect timing. So now I have seen this I have an action plan, and by improving my return of serve I may also, by association, remember to follow through on all my groundstrokes! Thank you Simon and Alex X

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks for the positive feedback Liz All the best Simon

[@christopheralbany1039]

“Whatever is working for you, keep doing that.” Great advice. Glad I watched.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That's all you took from the video?

[@MiguelAngelo-bl5to]

Thanks couch. You´re great and since I use your tips(just one month more or less) I improved my tennis more than the last 20 years playing.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Miguel Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@MiguelAngelo-bl5to]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Yes Couch ,I would like to learn how not to get tired so fast on the tennis court. Almost always after a couple of intense rallies I am already super exhausted and I have a hard time trying to recover.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

It sounds as if you're not breathing properly on court, watch this lesson - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HMhnx6htWAfqM

[@madhavilathachavali3919]

this is a good video. I was very weak in return of serve but this video helped me a lot

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@markchishom4286]

Excellent lesson. Well done

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad you liked it! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@dg2973]

I Like explanation of shoulder turn, rotation. Thats something that I missed

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@lavanchung9428]

This is great video which is analyzed both from practice and experience.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@alangoudie2299]

Another excellent,clear & very helpful video.Thank you.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@alangoudie2299]

I & possibly some of your subscribers would find extremely useful advice how to play normal tennis club standard doubles.Many of your viewers are likely to be average club tennis players who are unable to match the skills of county players & top amateurs.Thank you.

[@TheLukeguy7]

Genuinely the best informative sports coaching videos on the whole of KZbin! Top top class. These videos are the Nadal/Fed of tennis standard #GOAT videos Simon and team! thanks so much!

[@Back2Zack]

Once and a while a video really hits home, i can't wait to try to put this into practice. For me it was the body rotation for the backswing. It's going to double as a reminder not to "pop up", too. And I can't wait to use it to stay in the point when some of these player blast a high top spin shot to the baseline.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@Back2Zack]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Update: I've had huge success implementing that on return and rally. I just keep in my mind "predict and prepare". I try to do the unit turn as early as possible, as soon as i see where the ball is going. I'm finally returning those heavy fast balls back aggressively. And returning a lot more first serves. I'd love to see a little more on intricacies of approach. I tend to struggle approaching on a mediocre slice. That one that stays only somewhat low and around the service line... where there isn't a clear answer to deciding whether to approach with topspin or slice. I can never seem to approach aggressively enough to get that easy volley. And i get that dead shot quite frequently.

[@akaebbassouan4979]

Une capsule pédagogique Hats off to U

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@griffina2424]

Great video Simon. The return is the weakest part of my game and I have been working to improve it.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks for the support Griffin All the best Simon

[@christianvalencianarva3689]

Just want to say thank you for these videos. I've been watching for weeks several of your videos and helped quite to understand more about tennis

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear and thank you for watching. Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@willkittwk]

Amazing lesson once again. Great break down of both the technical and mental parts of service return. This is one of the videos I would go back intermittently to reinforce good physical and mental preparation.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in. Any lessons you would like to see from us? All the best Simon

[@user-jv9qz2bu1r]

like how you mix in pro clips. awesome half volley at 12:11 mark.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@fredmi9282]

Great video - think it will help to improve my returns. Will include these in my training routine!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Happy to help 👍 All the best Simon

[@alangoudie2299]

Very valuable,easy to follow advice. Thank you.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Alan All the best Simon

[@jadenarmstrong3175]

I struggle with returns the most so I'm really great full you put out this video. I love all your videos. You should make another one about the serve and volley. Also one on staying focused and concentrated.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in Jaden All the best Simon

[@ЭмильЗаляев-х6п]

Wow! Probably the best video about returning the serve i have ever seen! Thanks a lot, i've subscribed and send you a lot of respect! I am gonna use these tips this week))

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching All the best Simon

[@ianbristow307]

Great tips Simon,will be trying this out at my club.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in. Any lessons you would like to see from us? All the best Simon

[@Arun-Arasan]

Super simple and clean explanation!

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Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@mishas2245]

Well done Simon! So many important tips! Best! Reading opponents serve video is in big demand.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@danl6961]

My most difficult shot. Thanks for good tips.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Dan All the best Simon

[@MaheshJagadeesan]

It's mostly the slice serve that I have trouble against. What's the best way to deal with it for a player with a one handed backhand against such serves?

[@max-gl2si]

Just dont go straight left or right when you see ball comming go little bit forward and to the side. And one handed backhand even helps you because you have more range.

[@krisdepedro]

Awesome tips! I moved up a level, and I'm struggling with return of serves. The brick wall metaphor and body rotation are awesome tips.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@Troidongxula]

Thank you for the fantastic coaching. I has really improved my games watching you and the explanations. You are really a good coach. Keep up the good work

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@gianpetrini3392]

Very clear and useful, as it always is on this channel.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@andyobrien1089]

I'm only new to tennis but find your instruction and demonstration of technical elements of tennis easy to follow and put into practice. One thing I struggle with is very powerful fast and low serve. Other than the tips in the video is there anything else I can do to return those serves? Thanks

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Try to stay low, bend the knees well and you can also slice those low balls back! Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@andyobrien1089]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thank you for replying. I would like know how to get more top spin on back hand shot please. Cheers

[@giannicapra4280]

Hi Simon, great lesson as usual. The. Only thing is, even if you explained why it's convenient for you to hold the racket with the fh grip, the vast majority of times I have to return from my bh side. So, as far as I see it, it's almost pointless to having to change grip almost all the time, while it's much more convenient to prepare the return with the bh grip, which is right 90% of times. Thank you.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

In those cases, where you return 90% of the time with your backhand, it makes more sense to stay with your backhand grip. The question is, why are you returning 90% of the time with a backhand? There are ways to force your opponent to serve into your forehand side

[@neilsmith2328]

Very helpful. Just need to practice now!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@johnwright2460]

Great explanation. Thanks much.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bluebird2833]

Thank you for this awesome video!💝

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Best regards, Simon

[@itsmerajas]

Great explanation! Thanks , now I’ve some process to think about when it comes to returning the serves.

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Glad to hear it Rajas All the best Simon

[@bmwbmw5255]

Thank you sir,for your advice.

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Thank you for watching Hijam All the best Simon

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[@abnashibanga2806]

I just watched great player Jimmy Connors return of serve, he attacks the ball by getting forward into the trajectory of the ball when it lands in short. My observation is watch the ball and move into position. Thanks for the advice.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Body weight transfer is key 👍

[@vladimirvidov6202]

thank you very much very understandable very professional I like it I'm very appreciate for this lesson I send this my friends and I try to explain my students the same way thank you again thank you again

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@seanvo7130]

TY, this is one of my weaknesses.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Good luck with the improvements 👍 Simon

[@akaebbassouan4979]

Très bonne capsule riche de bonnes idées Thank U

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@LeonidElenin]

Thank you guys, I really learned a lot from you. Probably more than from my coach...🙏🙏🙏

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Our pleasure! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@diegolopes86]

Great lesson!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks Diego

[@regitzevictoria8959]

Very, very good instructions! I have already used some of your coaching on the court. I Am looking so much forward to practising your 3 steps in return serves. New subscriber:-)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Regitze. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@andresdelauz4648]

Thanks, useful tips. But it would be great if you give some tips about the tactic, as in which direction is good to hit the ball on the return, to the body? Paralel? Crosscourt?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

We have a lesson on return of serve strategy coming out soon

[@jayshah6620]

Thanks for this video! I'm sharing it with my friends

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for sharing! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@devshah9798]

volley

[@jayshah6620]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial high level strategy videos PLEASE!

[@TheLukeguy7]

Do you do any videos on best tennis stretches to avoid hip, glute and shoulder tightness and injuries?

[@andrespamanes5659]

I’m battling with big serves mostly because of the swing and not making the split step at the right time, but with this video I’ll be working on that this week. Any exercises with the basket or medicine ball that can help too?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

There are many drills to do with the medicine ball and baskets. Most of them revolve around short swings and compact coil and uncoil motions

[@killain]

Very good lesson but still wanted to know about initial positioning to the return and how right hander should approach a left handers serve.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Can’t cover everything in one lesson

[@jamiejarman1242]

Top class video, I need to do all these things better!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in Jamie All the best Simon

[@karlroszko]

I went through returning with my coach today and they basically say exactly the same thing, excellent video

[@umarubarrie8639]

I agree Karl!!

[@joaodenilli]

wooooow this is massive to me.. my tennis story in a few words: im righty but playing as a lefty, i had a really good adapting phase (thanks God) but i had some trouble changing grips (specially when i have to do a fast switching, continental to semi-western, when the opponent is at the net for ex and misses a good volley, opening a good chance for me to pass with forehand, i hit slice again because of that lack of agility). So, I started returning serves very good but using a semi-western grip , holding the racket as semi-western position.. a friend of mine told me to return holding continental grip (to practice this grip switch agility that i need) but i thought the right was a backhand grip, using continental grip, not semi-western as you told! I didn't even think this was possible (i have only 1.6y of tennis but i work hard/research, so i'm at good level already). I'm not questioning the tennis knowledge you have (love your channel and skills) but are you sure players returns are using semi-western grip on dominant hand even with continental position? this is a massive change to me! ty, cheers from brazil.. i love your content!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Most pros start out in the forehand grip with their bottom hand, but will change into a backhand grip when they're preparing to hit a backhand return. Thanks for watching. Are there any lesson you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@joaodenilli]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial i tried and it was pretty hard for me.. i'm used to return using bottom hand in the forehand and racquet position in semi-western already.. i can switch fast to bh grip.. do i still need to change that? just because pros returns are fh grip and bh position racquet? its so hard to me

[@Vancky-G]

Hi Simon, when you say forehand grip, do you mean any type of grip (i.e. the one the player is having) or would you suggest it to be either continental, semi-western, etc.? My thinking is that if the forehand grip is too much rotated (e.g. western), it would take more effort to adjust it for the backhand return and potentially cause miss hits. Happy to hear you thoughts and keep up with the amazing videos!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

All forehand grips. With the backhand, you can use the top hand to help change grips, can’t do that on the forehand

[@ajaydigrajkar3207]

Hi Simon, superb n very sensible and easy demonstration of the rotating the body concept with short swing. One thing i would like to know. Does it help if u predetermine your return to the corners near the baseline and really attempt it while facing a good server. Or we just focus to keep the ball in play?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

It would certainly help if you have a target in mind for both your forehand and backhand returns. That way, wherever the ball goes, you're already set up mentally with a target in mind, so executing it becomes much easier. Thanks for watching! Are there any lessons you would like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@vnxk1nd893]

Awesome tips, loving ur channel!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks for the support Nghia All the best Simon

[@manutaraable]

vert good the importance of turning your shoulder on the return of service, to have a short backswing

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

100%

[@rishabhmehrotra8175]

Great video! Can you stand inside the baseline if your opponent has a weak serve that takes two bounces to reach the baseline?

[@youngsuit]

This is how I teach returning. Like a combination of qualities from volleys and from groundstrokes

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Awesome! Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@sophiepouit4904]

Thank you for this explanations

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Sophie All the best Simon

[@harrisonsomoza5479]

Hey Simon, thanks for all the videos. They’re super helpful! One area I struggle with is being reactive rather than proactive during points. Do you have any videos/advice on singles strategy, shot combinations, etc? I need some help on how to create a plan when playing. Thanks!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hi Harrison Yes we have many videos on singles strategy and tactics. You can view the free videos here - www.top-tennis-training.com/tactics-course/

[@nburdsal]

Great lesson. I think lots of us struggle on return because of lack of practice. Short of finding someone to serve lots of balls, are there any tips on practicing returns?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Nate Yes there is a way to work on the return of serve swing, whenever your training partner comes up to net and hits volleys, you can use your return swing to hit back. This is a "trick" I always use to warm up my returns prior to the match starting. All the best Simon

[@nburdsal]

Top Tennis Training - Learn Tennis Online Brilliant tip! Thanks!

[@atrem7942]

Great explanation how a perfect step one should look like... a club player struggles more often with his backhand return. No ideal situation. Barely if any splitstep.all kinds of horror technical. All players play their serve to backhand. If they can't return a serve with their backhand I tell them to grip the backhand grip. I solved their problem in the now, taking it from there. After they get a feel for it. I try transfer to continental grip. I want those swings short & controlled. The final step comes with the confidence of knowing they have two other options if the perfect textbook one fails. Mainly because timing a very fast serve if you aren't used to it, is hard to do. Simplifying things helps. Their are no points redrawn for not doing it textbook. Coaches / trainer don't learn you play the most easy way. We learn them the most effective way so they can win matches. My reality is when I would only be satisfied with perfect execution, I would have a horrible job. They all play at very low level barely above beginners. More often then not the beginners become the strongest players in my club. Also I am dutch, english is not my first language. We as a people tend to be more direct in conversation.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in the near future? All the best Simon

[@atrem7942]

All misconceptions about net play in dubbels specially lane covering I gets too much attention. You only have to cover the lane is heard all over the world it seems. Making dubbels a very static game. Very it doesn't have to be. I teach from the start defensive & offensive position they should try to move between them covering the angles of the other net player. It is very basic stuff but very important. Doing it right can improve their game drastically without even touching their techniques

[@adityaburgula1262]

Great coaching lessons!! The the technique you teach is mostly used by pros. I will be waiting for more videos very soon. Thanks for great stuff!!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Aditya All the best Simon

[@Idk.whattoevenputhere]

Thanks For the video. I am just starting to play tennis again after 15 years and returning serves is my weak point. I was doing it all wrong

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

You can do it! All the best Simon

[@spinnerfok]

Thanks for the tip and good example from the top players, knowledge of how to hit with fast pace hitter is much easier next time.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@didanhtennis]

Great video. Thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Any lessons you'd like to see from us in 2020? All the best Simon

[@paulbeades6681]

Very useful thanks.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍 All the best Simon

[@dgreenspino]

If you could make a video on how to track the ball on the return of serve I would really LOVE that. There's more time to watch the ball on regular ground strokes but I'm losing it on the returns. Do you have any tips on how to keep one's eye on the ball during the return? I can't find any videos on this and all your other videos are super helpful. Thanks.

[@sarahhallenbeck7209]

Thanks, I’m playing tennis on Saturday

[@krista7456]

Perfect video 🙂👍🏻

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for the support Krista All the best Simon

[@johnsayarath6803]

Thanks for a great lesson on returning of serve. My problem is that sometimes I am choking when I serve. I get so nervous with the thought that I would toss the ball so bad because I keep bending my elbow. My toss would go all over the places, and my serve is either out or very soft. Can you help me?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

This lesson may help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5bPaGR7oM-pftk

[@AppeltVortex]

Great tutorial, thank you very much Simon! Pretty windy out there :-)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching! Oh yea, that court is next to open fields so very windy many days. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@dantheman1337]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial really great tutorials. Perhaps a video detailing the stages of learning. Perhaps what your priorities should be as you progress from novice to pro level.

[@dramaregoudapatil5805]

Most useful video. Thank you very much 👍

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching. All the best Simon

[@Jon_Dang]

I really like the hybrid grip setup for the 2hbh. Felt strange at first but I was so ready on either wing--one less thing to think about!

[@laykefindley6604]

@9:15, you show Andre Agassi returning serve, but his racket tip points straight back. It's not a full take back, but I think it shows a slight contradiction in what you are saying. I think it would be better to find another video showing a more truncated back swing in this case but the concepts are well explained I think.

[@andresdelauz4648]

Hi...thanks for the video...very useful ...my question is...how do I have to resolve in the net after I hit an attack ball...then you go to the net...and? This is not a easy matter to resolve ...how must I hit the ball? Short? Long? Crossed? Thanks

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Check out this video for short balls - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4SXoGCVmLZ1pM0 This video for positions at the net - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4S8pnpqprSVhMU

[@morey11511]

Great video, learned a bunch

[@vinceduquestories]

love this video. Thanks so much.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching What type of lessons do you want to see from us next? All the best Simon

[@yanfeili6517]

Hi Simon, I see in ready position, all tennis pros hold their rackets with the racket frame perpendicular to the ground, the racket face the side fence. If I close the racket face , let the racket face the ground, does it matter?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Do you mean on the return? On the return, you don't have much time to prepare for either side, that's why the pros wait with the racket in a neutral position, ready to go to the forehand or backhand

[@yanfeili6517]

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[@victorroman76]

As everyone else has said, great video! Quick question: should one not try to get into a power position during returns-especially off big serves? Looks like the only who does so in the clips in this video is RF! Other clips of Djokovic also show no power position on return forehands. Thanks in advance.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hi Victor On fast serves, you simply don't have time to get into the power position. When returning bigger serves, you want to feel like you're taking a minimum backswing. Thanks for watching. Are there any videos you'd like to see from us in the near future? All the best Simon

[@victorroman76]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks much for this answer. Makes complete sense. Would it be possible to see a running forehand tutorial from you, please? My footwork after the shot is ok, but how best to achieve balance during the shot to create enough drive behind it is my biggest issue. Many thanks in advance! You're the best.

[@nnamdisamuelsmsc4426]

Great stuff Simon, useful tips. Thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Nnamdi All the best Simon

[@Mickey_McD]

Thanks, Simon. What about for a slice/chip return? Are you still starting from the ready position using a forehand grip? Then, after the serve has been hit changing to a continental grip when you decide the chip/slice return?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

If I'm planning to slice or chip the return then I would wait in the continental grip, however, if I'm reacting to a great serve and need to slice then I would have been waiting in my forehand grip and would then change as the balls on its way.