The Basics of Tactics: TENNIS MASTERCLASS by Patrick Mouratoglou, EPISODE 6

In this Tennis Masterclass, I talk about the Basics of Tactics. Have you ever wondered why some players can hit great shots but never seem to rise up the rankings or win big titles? It could very well be due to tactics.
Tactics are what differentiates great match players from great ball strikers. If you want to improve your match toughness, take a look at this video as I break down various tactics and how they help make you a more effective player.
I am certain that if you start implementing some of these tactical measures the next time you play a match, you will a lot more successful. Let's begin!!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Rule #1 - Play Cross
1:18 - The best place to position yourself on the court when you play cross
3:04 - The importance of Playing deep
3;50 - When to play short and how it helps
7:03 - How and when to play down the line
7:11 - Exploiting your opponent's poor movement with the down the line shot
7:46 - Using down the line to change the direction of the game
10:19 - Hitting down the line to hit attack and be aggressive
12:26 - Finding out which kind of balls is your opponent not efficient when hitting
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Patrick

[@handsumnick]

Just played my toughest match in my league. I had to remembered what I learned from this video and was able to win my match 7-5,7-6 . Thanks Patrick

[@hazard8295]

congratulations

[@Blue_Pumpkin]

🙌🔥

[@paulbutterworth7707]

Looks like a struggle of a game and importantly do you think you can go pro now? My bet is no.

[@_Parthiv_]

​​@@paulbutterworth7707 why are you hating give him time and if he works hard he can definitely be a pro If he is young

[@DLH-zw3lx]

​@@paulbutterworth7707it can even be a recreational league. There are various categories of play. He can play for certain rewards, even if he doesn't go pro. Moreover, he can play just for the challenge. That's completely reasonable. His choice.

[@comedicmood2729]

Hitting with depth is a standard rule. However most players in the park arent close to pro level. I play recreational & most ppl arent that mobile. So ironically playing short is very often an advantage.

[@tn2567]

yep, rec level players in the world = 80-90% serious players in the world = 10-20%

[@fwvw7056]

I agree. Just to add something you already imply but the video doesn't explain about short balls. For recreational players it drains much more strength than play from side to side. Also technically we (low level recreational players) aren't technically good enough to attack the ball well when sprinting forward - side to side motions are more easy. Basically, any type of variety you give them the more problems they (we) have.

[@Mattmerrison]

Yes- making unfit rec players run up and down the court pays off eventually 😂

[@garrickrespress]

I would say that pushing and pulling (seen at the pro level with drop shots) works well as long as variety is a part of your game. It is a great point that many recreational players don't want to move. I thought Patrick talks about hitting short & low. He was clear about the vulnerability of players. Aggression matters for (we) recreational players. I wish more tactical videos, like this were out there. I would love a deeper dive.

[@docstranger9520]

A lot of players are so unfit they will actually complain about short balls as if you’re not playing ‘real’ tennis - ie the tennis they can play. Punish those players

[@meditationman415]

Can you do one on what is quickest way to improve, is it matches, drills, shadow swings, technique? 🙏

[@vrsus3010]

From experience, practice points can help with tactics. Drills will help with your mobility and adjusting to different circumstances and rallies can help improve your technique. This is how I do things myself, I don’t know if it applies to everyone

[@ildarb813]

Depends on your level, I guess. If we talk about beginner, learning correct technique is the first thing. Correction of inappropriate muscle memory afterwards would be a hard task.

[@meditationman415]

Thinking about it, for me, having the right technique is the first step. Tomaz from Feeltennis has courses for each stroke at $100 per stroke, and they couldn't be better. Truly extraordinary. Then i have found that shadow swinging is super useful. Then not thinking about technique when i play Except, pronating the serve, and forehand. Which do not happen unless i consciously do it. And finally Concentrate on the tension in the body when playing , nothing else, particularly in matches. This helps to be very relaxed. And stops any forcing of shots.

[@jakstrike1]

Sleep with tennis racket under your pillow

[@MarcoSolidx]

The answer is: depends on your current level. Are you a beginner? Intermediate? Advanced? If you’re beginner it’s recommended you work on technique alone, don’t even try play matches. Intermediate (most of us here): little of everything, a good coach and competitive matches are way to go! Advanced: here your technique is already pretty good so good movement (needs decent physique) and tactics (mental) are key to get better

[@buckyphillips6732]

Tennis is a sport of a lifetime. This video will help keep the interest in a great sport of a lifetime.

[@erdoctor199]

literally the best game ever. I absolutely love tennis, sadly, my knees do not feel the same way

[@AF-gt1fv]

Thanks for this Masterclass Patrick! Very good information that I was unaware of.

[@joseluisjauregui820]

Amazing tips, thank you so much for the great content!

[@rapidspark4875]

Perfect tips. I can't wait to execute these in matches!

[@rossdickinson2541]

Very grateful for your work! Please know you are changing everything tennis for me over the last 6 months or so. Best teaching available: why, because you are a top tier professional coach of the modern game and willing to share... THANK YOU!!!

[@brianb336]

Great tips Patrick thank you very much as always

[@johnp1]

Very valuable lesson. I can't wait to try these tactics tomorrow. Thank you very much Patrick!

[@webtennis24]

These are basic court coverage strategies that pro players do so well. The best part is that recreational players can learn and apply as well. Very good content! 👏🎾

[@carlosmeneses9419]

Thank you Patrick for these super tips

[@_simetje_]

Thanks a lot for all your videos! It's amazingly valuable content, I can't stop watching them. I like your way of teaching, with positive attitude and a focus on improvement. Please keep up the great work 🤩🤘

[@user-gt5hp4up6c]

Amazing tips, thank you so much for the great content!. Great tips, explained clearly and concisely, thanks!.

[@user-jj3jv4lb9k]

Very useful ! Thanks coach. Another great video! Thank you for the tips!.

[@nilst.5848]

so much appreciated- ALL of your videos, Patrick. Merci bcp!!!

[@zionhickerson15]

This was a great video.Crsytal clear explanation.

[@hethan_life]

Another great video! Thank you for the tips!

[@wiggi9339]

Excellent monsieur. Merci

[@dareks.3040]

I love your advices!

[@miguelsilva1234]

Amazing tips, THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@stuffcookie]

Great insight! Thank you.

[@supras75]

Great video ! Thx Patrick 🤟

[@pierre8813]

Merci, c'est de l'or ces vidéos 🙏

[@MastersOfTheHeart]

You are the best coach Patrick, would love to meet you one day at the Aussie Open. cheers from Melbourne

[@dsm7]

Thank you coach this masterclass guide.

[@OrestesKonstantinou]

Thank you ! this is really helpful . Great job.

[@dwaynebentley1633]

Great video. Thanks, Patrick 💪🏿

[@robertobitelli7866]

Thank you Patrick Your explanations are very clear 👋👋👋 Congratulations

[@rufovitela920]

very good, very interesing Patrick... learned a lot

[@mahbenz8126]

merci monsieur vous m'inspirez 🙏🏻

[@gflavalle]

Thanks for this Masterclass

[@huntsail3727]

Great tips, explained clearly and concisely, thanks!

[@hansmayr1571]

Love your video's. I'am thankfull.

[@diggardr]

More videos like this with strategy they help me and for sure many others too!

[@evkyv4614]

Tres bien...merci beucoup

[@beverly1145]

Lots of good information. Thanks! Is there a similar video on doubles strategies?

[@angelsimeonov10]

Thank you!

[@siphesihlekubeka4701]

Thank you Sir Patrick you making me better player everyday.🎉 I have tournament in October I've started training

[@zhaoyun1230]

This is the type of videos I like the most!

[@Master_of_Chess_Shorts]

Great advice! Merci

[@huntsail3727]

Excellent!

[@Ernesto020879]

Great video ! Thanks !

[@ShyamBenjamin]

Thankyou Sir!

[@Ykpaina988]

This is really great information

[@jessydipietro5185]

Amazing vids as usual. Thnaks à lot

[@MrsCrazyrange]

Thanks!

[@balajimahalingam3010]

Very useful thank you ❤

[@user-rn7pn8zp2w]

I practiced your lesson in 2 month. And am now growing like a missile in my tennis club. Thank youu very much for your all ultimate lessons.

[@serendy_trix9265]

Thank you sir..big fan of yours...much love from India ❤

[@dfg12reqqw54]

Thank you from Russia 👍👌

[@bearlybearded3978]

Great stuff! Another good reason to play cross is that the net is lower in the middle and the court becomes longer. So you you're less likely to hit out long or in the net.

[@sunmiller6435]

Thank you.!

[@jc___tennis]

helpful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for the tips

[@eli3804]

Amazing vid!

[@yogatennisclubsports7935]

Thanks so much for u r very good coach 🙏

[@ludolfebner6839]

Cant believe this is free! Thx!!

[@Oceanborn07_05]

We want more stuff like this❤

[@ChacalLoL]

I played 6 years of competitive tennis in middle school and highschool, and my coaches never told me the first 5 minutes of this video... I'm kinda sad haha Great stuff as always :) Bon boulot !

[@kennynek]

This is gold.

[@mohamedmahmoudi1272]

Brilliant as usual

[@MckenzieDack]

So true!

[@cassiocameron]

Tks a lot!

[@jbisciotti284]

Thank you for the review. How about doubles tips?

[@MckenzieDack]

Subscribed! Such an amazing transformation

[@MckenzieDack]

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[@joaquingarcia6409]

What a super micro you have to avoid all the noise of this wind?😮

[@paradhitabangsanegara5199]

From indonesia, thanks patric your sharing very nice

[@libertadrespetoverdadequid720]

super thanks

[@rjpadua9793]

Grate video

[@MarkvanVaals]

Thanks for the lessons, would love to hear your tactics for doubles.

[@johnlee2685]

Thanks

[@fbuezas]

I can't imagine a more beautiful tennis court than that.

[@federicotown8052]

Very useful ! Thanks coach

[@indirajayaraman4758]

I always thought that one has to recover to the middle. Now I know better! I am a tennis coach in Bangalore. Thank you for this important tip.

[@foren1012]

How the hell are u coaching if u didnt know this?

[@banguezclient9685]

You are a blessing for all of as tennis players that don't have a very good coaches. Thank you very so much for your kindness, god bless you☺️ Btw I'm from Philippines

[@knowledgemusiclaughsjesus]

If you know common tennis coach drills it might be possible to predict where they will return the ball depending on where you place it. because of the repetition involved in drills the programming is in the brain so could be possible to predict the return.I don't play tennis but was just watching it and wondered if this has been used before

[@demeix7882]

Would you be able to fix the headline of chapter "the impotence of playing deep", I bet you meant "importance" :D thanks for the great work I love your Videos and try to execute them in my matches and training.

[@steveosaur]

Just checking in after having lost a rec match. I will do better in my next one tomorrow!

[@fjharriscob5912]

Hello Coach... How do I time the side lines properly... please can u give me a trick??? Because I try hard but my cross court does not really go to the side lines

[@Abhinav2392]

Need more videos on this topic

[@marianna7371]

I love your channel. Thank you for posting all these great videos. Do you have a video or tips on what tactic to use when you play and suddenly became tired. I noticed in recreational matches players get tired at different times during the match, which makes them perform bad for a short time and often give another player time to gain back advantage. Kids have this dynamic too. After extreme tiredness the player will recuperate and suddenly start playing well again. More often, it will be too late as another player gained too much advantage. So what are the tips on playing during a few minutes of extreme tiredness?

[@ArduinoMakes]

Always take your time between points and use towels to dry off your sweat between sets, stay hydrated, stay energized with snacks, and try to practice mindfulness to stay in the moment. One other tip I have found to help dramatically is holding your racket in your offhand lightly to give your dominant arm/hand time to rest and only hold the racket when actively playing.

[@kaialoha]

Suddenly making a string of silly errors out of nowhere is a sign of brain fatigue due to dehydration. Drink water. Slow down.

[@fwvw7056]

First of all you have the tips already given. What I would do when tired is indeed not to engage in long rally's and if you feel you will be losing points anyway - at least make your opponent tired! The best way to do this is to make them move forward and backwards - it is way more tiring than side to side movements. So play one ball deep, then short, then deep (lob for example). If you are still in the point you can proceed with this.

[@ongunyucesan8489]

SX300 is a nice racket, light, doesnt hurt. Slow maybe thats why. Bought a second hand. Manuerable, safe to strike. Good spin. I have TA960 control on mains and Green Tour Polyfibre on crosses. Safety precaution against well talented guys. loved it. Back hand doesnt always become strong. Loved, love dunlop. I guess it is a better consistancy. Has one point where it delibrately bounces. Used a motorcyle chain oil to lube the strings and grommets. Now much pleasent to play. Very Slightly lost power. great other than backhand. Might be like 75 RA cant be bad right. Has a second hand cx200, thats probably what agassi would fall in love with. Good luck, any comments?

[@pitayatang686]

Your Onehand backhang grip is difference from Roger Wawrinka etc. It will be better if you show slow motion of onehand backhand of Roger or Stan or Gasque and point out the way they hit. Thank you for yr presentation.

[@jinx2252]

4:56, why cant you go back? i seem to find a lot of recreational players back pedaling here so what would be the play/counter to make the person not coming forward in this position be more likely to lose

[@alfredbenedek3398]

🏆 🎾Thank goodness, for I see you again Patrick, if I may call you so? Just avery random question? Do you publish tennis educating videos, in Eurpa / Europe? For I find your analisis - explanations - & demonstrations, excellent. To me, the 21st. century's very best, tennis advisor of all!🎾 🏆

[@alfredbenedek3398]

🎾 Ye - es, it make s perfect sense? But I used to see in person too, Ivan Lendl, in the 1980s, and he was almost regularly serving from the middle? This boggles me? I wish you would answer me, this question? - T.Y. -

[@pneumati8537]

Thanks for lesson. Would really prefer without distracting music

[@glademaster]

Is that a newly released SX 300 racquet?

[@MrRovoLova]

What about if i play with non pro players and their shots always produce unexpected results? Like they shank the ball and it becomes a super short ball. Here i am expecting a deep shot to the baseline and i can't react in time to all these unexpected shank shots. End up losing these points most

[@robertvandervelde3579]

Good explanation. But there is one mistake. Patrick told that when Matteo plays his backhand long line the ball is coming to the backhand on the opponent but that will have to be on the forehand. I assume that Patrick thinks the opponent is right-handed.

[@paulcotuna2733]

maybe a video for the best tactics as a left handed player ?

[@francoisboutet1183]

Patrick une idée de tutos…..comme certain joueurs récréatifs, et peut-être pros, j’ai un meilleurs revers 2 mains que mon coups droit, il est naturel…ya t’il des stratégies pour ca ou est-ce mieux de développer son coup droit pour le rendre plus fort que son revers ?

[@ilips6588]

Joue sur la diagonale revers et monte a la volee.

[@bertrandukelo3115]

J'aimerais bien que tu fasses tout ces épisodes en français

[@alf3071]

veri gud

[@yassz9667]

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[@attrojck]

I’m 12 and every trainer that I have and had said I’m extremely talented and I’m a left-handed. Is it too late if I go to your Academy at 13 or 14 years old

[@mousumighosh3020]

I am from India but I have no money to pay u .but my son is very dedicated tennis player .He is now 11 years old he following u when he was 16 he played with Alcatraz this is our and his dream .

[@hoodoosmusik]

Importance not ‘’Impotence of playing deep’’… 🙂

[@lanal3996]

👏👏👏👍👍👍🎾🎾❤️❤️❤️

[@gionaaa222]

9:47..To the opponent's "back-hand"? or fore-hand XD

[@olivierhupel1233]

Dommage qu'il ya pas de version française

[@squidjames7735]

If you’re playing deep, you’re not suffering from impotence