Transform Your Tennis Return of Serve In 10 Minutes - Instant Tennis Improvements

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[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

These are some of the best tennis tutorial videos I’ve found

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@aj-hr2co]

totally agree. The best there is on video

[@royolarn3623]

It’s been quite a few years already that I have been watching many of your outstanding instructional videos. I’m sure that, like myself, so many viewers must have not only been inspired by your vids to improve their game but also have found that to be a realistic and achievable goal, regardless of their level or how long they may have been playing the game. You and Alex don’t just have a knack for pointing out both the basics and the nuances of the game but also for explaining them so succinctly. Last but not least, I want you to know that most of the time, after watching your videos, I often wished that I could just give you many more than just one ’Like’!! Anyway, thank you very much for playing no small role in inspiring me to keep wanting to improve my game!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching and the support 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@dandalee]

Simon, this is by far the most useful video on the return of serve. Thank you for your hard work!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@dandalee]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Some more match play videos would be terrific!

[@jimgodsey2940]

Simon, agree with your other viewers below, one of the best instruction videos on service return I have seen!! Thank you!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@BarathManohar]

Awesome. Gonna straight away implement these steps and become a better returner.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Great to hear and thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@yerlanbalgarin9986]

Simon, hello from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Your lesson on return of serve is the best, no doubt. I have watched in detail about 20 video lessons and non of them was so well covering all main stages of return like your lesson. I would like thank you especially for paying attention to one handed returners and good examples of RF’s return of serve. Very helpful and easy to understand. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@payamirani5298]

Thanks Simon. I will try to implement this, especially on backhand where I struggle most. This video has great detail and will warrant many re-views as I work on incorporating each point into my game 🙏

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arielohana7322]

As always, great lesson. Clear instructions, with slow mo illustrations. Thanks!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Ariel Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@arielohana7322]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial kick serve would be nice. i have good topspin on my second but hardly any kick and I just can't figure why. thanks!

[@oliverquast7036]

Many thanks Simon. Excellent lesson for important return! Best regards from Hamburg, Oliver

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Oliver Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@oliverquast7036]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial I appreciate your prompt reply. The lessons I would like to see in 2021 are the following: 1. Best ways to attack; 2. Best ways to react to an attack; 3. How to use a stop ball, 4. How to react to a stop ball? Thank you so much for taking some ideas up. Best regards from Germany. Oliver P.S. I am 54 years old and play highest divsion in Germany 50plus.

[@arrnavvchawla5260]

Again, a spectacular lesson. Thanks!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Arrnavv Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@arrnavvchawla5260]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks a lot for asking. Apart from the mental lessons that I had mentioned earlier, there aren't any other lessons. I am eagerly waiting for the mental lessons though, to quickly diminish that drawback of my game.

[@andrewwilliams7018]

Outstanding instructions and demo - as always! Could you cover the blocked return ( Wawrinka style) sometime?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I’ll add it to the list 👍

[@ricj441]

Great videos! I am an intermediate player who hasn't picked up a racket in over ten years. Not only is this channel showing me that I used to do so many things wrong, but it also makes me want to play tennis again.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Good luck with the comeback Ramon 👍

[@olugbengashorinolu1842]

My serve comes like a thunder strike. The force that travels with it is astonishingly great.

[@cschaka1]

Saved in my KZbin app, waiting for spring to watch it and get back out on the court 🤗

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching and saving the lesson. Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@marksolovey1170]

If we all did these three things you explain and demonstrate so clearly, our returns would improve tremendously!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Absolutely Mark and thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@marksolovey1170]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial If I think of something, I'll let you know.

[@harindersingh3706]

You always clear my doubts and help me become a better teacher

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@8bdarwinmarxnr791]

Great lesson

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@katel.5208]

Hi Coach Simon, thank you so much for another fantastic video! It all makes so much sense, and I’m learning a lot from you! 💕

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@tvquan2010]

Great lesson, thank You

[@NynkeBos]

Totally works!! Thx Coach Simon, you’re the best!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support 🙏 All the best Simon

[@steveswen]

I have been watching a lot of return serve videos, first one the really zoom in on the lunge aspect. Thanks,

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@simonosadchii5363]

Great lesson Thank you for your work!

[@kaimustermann5984]

Great video. Thanks a lot for that! 👍

[@Piggy123407]

Thank you so much for another wonderful video. A big fan of you guys. Do you have any videos about chip return?

[@alexgiurea3693]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@alexgiurea3693]

I'd like to see more advanced tactical patterns or mental tehniques to dominate your opponent.

[@MPTennis]

Thank you Simon! Great explanation on how to improve your return.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@MPTennis]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial We like seeing different games you can play when training to help improve you match play. Any return games you can play to work on what you just shared?

[@ptej348]

Important lesson. Thanks a lot!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@malama8981]

Great tutorial! Playing the game for a lot of years (think Jack Kramer) so have struggled tempering the power of the modern racquets. Very helpful...thanks for posting!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@patrickweston3293]

Small backswing/big follow through is a great simple message to hold in the mind. I'll focus on this as I try to move closer to the service line on returns. I'm trying to learn to take the ball earlier to cut off the server's angles (and f**k up his timing). But how to handle the dreaded body serve?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Fast feet and if normally a slice works well on body serves but a forehand can also work if you’re quick at moving 👍 All the best Simon

[@MrLinhnh1802]

Nice video, i Learnt and improve myself a lot since I subscribe to your amazing channel

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@chriswright4252]

Fab, thank you! I’ll put it into practice when lock down ends....

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@chriswright4252]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Yes. I’m 46 and tennis is a relatively new game to me, playing 3 years. I’m interested in ‘upping’ my game, a more consistent serve, doubles tactics & match play and finally playing more singles (as I’ve mainly played in doubles in group sessions at David Lloyd)?!!!

[@alexabney7913]

A lesson to help me/us to be more aware and or correct our wrist position or movement. It would just be nice to have a refresher in the spring for us public court players out there winging it

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Wrist position for which stroke?

[@alexabney7913]

The Forehand sir

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Have you watched this lesson - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH7YgWSso7Csmac

[@cacaoperesoso732]

Thanks Simon

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching All the best Simon

[@alanchng1978]

Thanks for another great video. May I add, before that, split stepping and launching off the opposite leg is an important component.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Absolutely 👍 Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@santhoship2677]

Great video as always this channel helped my game alot

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@k.l.rf2032]

Hello Coach Simon, I would love to know if there are any tips on returning with slices, like what Federer always does. Thanks a lot for uploading this video, I've learned so much from you！

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I’ll add it to the list 👍

[@normanwu9204]

Rafa forced Federer to chip high backhand returns with his spin...unique to Rafa only!

[@alexjustme1982]

I.d like to see that lesson too👏

[@botakununil415]

excellent 👍 what's your favourite shot simon?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Nothing beats an ace so I'd go for the serve All the best Simon

[@jimclarke6344]

Worked on these drills today, so helpful thank you

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@Javi_C]

Thanks for the video!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@Javi_C]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial A recent what’s in the bag video perhaps?

[@georgesukopp5883]

As always, absolutely excellent content!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@georgesukopp5883]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Hey Simon, I'm currently working on my double handed backhand. There are quite a few different attitudes in "how much should I drop the racquet bevor contact" - saw your Agassi-Djokovic video. I trained with an ATP Pro last summer, he doesn't drop the racquet at all! Maybe you could make an in depth video on this topic and what's the difference in using the one or the other (or an in-between) technique! All the best, George

[@jayjames8345]

Great tips! One question - on the backhand side how do you decide when do drive topspin and when to slice/chip?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many players will use the slice on wider or lower balls. However, you can use the slice in many instances to mix up play 👍 it’s a very underrated shot that not many younger players work on. Older players tend to need a slice to pick up the ball All the best Simon

[@kimicortez9445]

Thank you 😊

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@JunaidInHenan]

i am very poor in returning serves, i am definitely going to apply these steps. I want video of ' how to anticipate that serve is going which way, backhand or forehand.'?🙏

[@henrydo8935]

Great advice

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Henry Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@henrydo8935]

I think it'd be good to see some videos on gameplay strategies as well as technique

[@drakeperez8243]

Fantastic lesson, coach. Any specific tips for controlling the return of kick serves?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

A) Step in and cut down the angles before it gets too high and play aggressive - shorter swing body weight into shot B) move back and let it come down and play it high and deep use your legs to drive up and give good height over the net

[@jaskaransingh0304]

Awesome!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching 🙏 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2023?

[@happytaramvlogs8997]

I want this lesson thanks 👍👍👍 and what is your racket company 👍

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching The all-white racket is a prototype frame but I use a Dunlop CX 200 tour currently. Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@MadHolms]

at 4.0 NTRP level the most annoying are the second serves that have no pace. They don't jump as high, and being an one-hander is quite complicated to generate lots of top-spin to attack such serves. Even on the forehand, I have troubles adjusting for these balls so that I lift them up and hit a strong return. Would be good to make a video about such scenarios. Thx!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

We’ll keep that in mind 👍

[@saksirikridakara]

Same issue.

[@satgill830]

Great video wonderful detail on an area that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Question, the split step for return of serve you describe would it be the same movement at the baseline for a ball hit hard to a sideline? I realize we wouldn’t cut the angle off but is the movement the same outside leg than other foot comes across?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

There are many different ways to split step when returning. Some players step into a split, starting further back then going into the split off one leg (Murray style) Agassi would split step on the spot often from a narrow position. Djokovic often uses a double or triple split step. Nadal bounces between both feet then goes into the split. Federer uses a wide variety 👍 We cover this inside our footwork course on the website

[@albertomariani1963]

Thanks for your lessons :-) May I ask how much tension in the wrist and in the hand one should use? Thanks again

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Try to be as relaxed as possible whilst you still maintain form and control of the racket

[@albertomariani1963]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thank you very much again!

[@cmosilva]

Excellent

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@ShadowVampAC]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you coach 🎾💪

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@ShadowVampAC]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Coach, could you give us tips on how to "read" the opponent's serve ? (amateur) - recommended response. Eg. if the opponent does a slice-serve or close to the center service line - stance/shot return advice? Thank you 🙂

[@CoVaTennis]

great instruction 💪🏽

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@CoVaTennis]

Maybe some tips for drills/games for kids 12 & under? To teach them early to be pros 🤣

[@Gabriel-mi9bz]

great lesson thanks! by the way that racket is beautiful 👌🏽

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@Gabriel-mi9bz]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial a lesson on how to stay relaxed on the courts mentally and physically I notice pros at the highest level like roger keep composed and calm I see pros do certain things like blow on fingers or touch the racket strings to stay focused and calm Thanks!

[@tayfunocal3603]

Hi Simon thanks again for a great video. I would like to ask your natural grip whether you are in return of serve or a ready position. As far as I know you have an eastern forehand grip and double handed backhand. "If the ball is coming to your forehand are you switching from continental to eastern or you are already in eastern grip" or vice versa "if the ball is coming to your backhand are you switching from eastern forehand to continental grip or you are already in continental grip?" Shortly, what is your natural grip when you are in waiting position :) Many thanks.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Always in the forehand grip and then switching to backhand grip

[@tayfunocal3603]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for your response Simon.

[@mattiastennis]

Point #2 you make I find is really useful. I have always found going inside out forehand receiving on the ad side that if I just orient the entire body forwards with an aggressive swing that the ball either goes to their feet or cross-court winner. Oddly on these balls I have found them to be sharply precise- that is it ends nearly exactly where I am sub-consciously 'moving'.. In general, It is just moving your body weight from the rear foot to the front and in turn generating forwards momentum. Would you say though the key queue to initiate this in a more reliable manner is to tilt your upper body forwards? Because where the upper body goes the legs tend to follow. As for Point #3 I think the main reason the backswing is instructed to be small is to minimise any time lost in re-positioning behind the baseline but would you agree that a big follow-through means more force on the ball and thus a greater defensive shot from the server?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Leaning into the ball is a great visual aid that I use myself and with my students. For the finish, the follow through is crucial in creating the correct swing path of low to high or medium to high, producing topspin. You could reduce that speed but still finish all the way if you want to absorb power or reduce your own power. All the best Simon

[@danielyu2198]

Amazing

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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

[@gabrielrosenblum9330]

would the footwork section be the opposite for left handed players? (open up with right leg and land on left)

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

It would be the same footwork patterns but the strokes would change obviously. So on my forehand return, I’d use right to left, but that would be your backhand return

[@abhishekmadnani3484]

Hi coach, can u pls make a video on how to Play high backhand balls.... This video was 🤩🤩

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

This video will help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3qshXWdlr-nsNU

[@petrtamler4484]

Marvellous whatever you pt in guys

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the support 🙏 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2021? All the best Simon

[@PL-fh8cz]

Very helpful thanks Simon. I notice the Pro's are very quick to pick up on Serve direction and it seems to take me too (damn) long. Sometimes I'm beaten by a Serve because I'm leaning the wrong way so a similar video to this one on how to recognize Serve direction. Then my RoS would be awesome-ish.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Hopefully we’ll get some time on court before summer 🤣 lockdown here is extreme

[@ryanmitchell9460]

Hi Simon, do you think the first step landing from the split should be onto the foot you are going to push off from? ie: land on the left to push off for a forehand and the opposite for the backhand? I know this is taught as a more efficient way to move to the direction of the ball. Just wondering on your thoughts for this? Even Novak in your video at 8:04 is doing this. Thanks!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

The off split is a more advanced technique, it comes from reading the ball flight mid split. Not easy to do for 90% of players who play the game, elite players do this since they’re so good at reading where the ball is going. If you’re at a high level, for sure you’ll want to get good at it

[@ryanmitchell9460]

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[@mtasyagan]

Can we say stepping during serve return should be the same of Simon's volley stepping ?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Similar, outside leg steps first, load and unload. Different leg motion of course

[@sezandurrani9305]

Sir I want to be best couch for tennis so what I should do now should I read book of tennis or have practical knowledge about tennis and in between I am 17 year old so tell me what I should do

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

To be a good tennis coach you must understand tennis to a very high degree, it's best if you can play at a very good level yourself and then start teaching the principles. There is no easy way, years and years of teaching and being a student of the game. The best information you'll get is when you teach players of all ages and abilities and see what works with them. I've been coaching since 2006 and the best coaches are the one's that love the game and love seeing their players improve. Good luck on your journey All the best Simon

[@sezandurrani9305]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial thanks sir so much 🙏

[@amnhaclanguonsong5476]

How to deal with the very short and spin coming ball almost like underarm serve?

[@luisesquerch]

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[@SanjeevMishra1973]

Can you teach how to hit a really powerful Backhand Thanks.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

One or two handed backhand?

[@joellee6671]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Two handed please

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7KeGSof7uUeJI

[@natestenniscomeback1486]

The drill at 3:29 inspired me to try and replicate it with my slingerbag. I think any soft toss drill can be done using the ball boy setting. Let me know what you think!

[@MiguelAcantaros]

The return is definitely my worst shot, also due to lack of concentration between points. I hope that trying to implement these advices helps me to stay focused. Unless I accidentally open too much the racquet face resulting in a deep but dull floating ball, my BH slice return often lands near the service line: it's probably because of mistake no. 3, isn't it?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

It could also be your body weight not stepping through the return 👍

[@MiguelAcantaros]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Oh, the part in which my feet aren't glued to the ground, right... I'll try it in a few hours, thanks!”

[@nhonoyalayon958]

Very nice info, Great tips. My question for one handed backhand on add court, what grip you decide for a ready preparation? I use forehand grip on duece court. Thank you in advance!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I think waiting in the forehand grip is best 👍 Simon

[@SanjS]

One thing that would be useful to hear is what you should be thinking about/not when returning?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That’s more of a tactical return of serve lesson. We have some on the channel

[@grobertabidbol4005]

yes

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@NynkeBos]

This video will allow me to beat my boyfriends horrible backhand serves. I hope. I have some suggestions for videos for 2021. I am a good double player, but at singles I am not that good..... I really have no clue how to approach singles. I feel that every shot has to be a winner, so I mess up a lot. Unnecessary, but I don't know any other strategy. Second, the lob. And third, the backhand volley when you have a two handed backhand. Does these suggestions work for you?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thank you for the suggestions 👍 We do have a few singles lessons here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHWWkHp-jrmjbdk

[@neilmcaleese2285]

Unfortunately when watching the pros in the example videos they are taking a bigger backswing than described, especially look at Federer’ backhand.

[@haroldgabrielse]

Nice video, but Djokovic does not make a split step first and then to right or left. He split steps rightleft fast or leftright fast. He is in the air as the ball is on the opponent his racket. He can adjust when the ball comes of the racket.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Mid air he changes the split into a stutter

[@olugbengashorinolu1842]

What word is said if a serve is not wanted please.

[@ChacePlays]

What is that all white matte racket?!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

It’s a prototype

[@ChacePlays]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial Thanks for the reply! Shame, I would love a completely matte racket!

[@josehumbertovilladonigasal6663]

Seria conveniente que fuese más sencillo y no tan repetitivo.

[@khalilac17]

Your videos are decent but you talk way too much

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Ask for a refund. Oh wait…

[@khalilac17]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial wheres your comedy page that's hilarious

[@jll8894]

Awesome!!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍 Are there any lessons you would like to see in 2022? Best wishes, Simon