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Be on the offensive in tennis, even when you aren't serving. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
There are 11 videos in this series:
Get in a position to return a tennis serve. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Return a serve in tennis with a forehand slice or block. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Backhand slices or blocks are great ways to return a tennis serve. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Hit a tennis serve back with topspin. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Use your backhand to return a tennis serve with topspin. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Positioning is key when returning serves in tennis. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Return a tennis serve in a good location to position yourself to win the point. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
One method of returning a tennis serve is with the chip and charge. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Chip and charge with a forehand to return a serve in tennis. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Hit a tennis serve back across the court with topspin. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
There are a number of ways to return a tennis serve. Learn how to return serve in tennis, from location to different stroke types, in this free video lesson.
Tennis originated in Europe in the late 1800's, and spread quickly throughout the English speaking world, particularly among the wealthy. It is now an Olympic sport and is played by people in many countries and social classes. Played on a flat court made of grass, clay or concrete, tennis players use a stringed rackets to pass a rubber, felt-covered ball back and forth over a net. The rules of tennis and the basic techniques of the players have remained relatively unchanged since the beginning of the game.
As a game that pits individual players against each other, tennis strategy is a delicate balance of wits versus athleticism. One of the most telling advantages a tennis player can gain is accomplished through their serve. In this free video series, a tennis coach will teach you how to return serve in ways that eliminate your opponent's advantage. You'll learn the proper return stance, how to return with forehand and backhand slices, how to return with topspin, and how to return with a chip and charge. You'll also discover fundamentals that are often taken for granted, such as where to stand and where to hit the ball upon return. With these tennis return tips, you'll be the aggressor in moments of defense!
Hill Marks Coach Hill has been teaching tennis, squash, racquetball and golf professionally for about ten years. He has always been a lifetime sports and fitness enthusiast. Coach Hill lives in Phoenix, Arizona during the winter and Chicago, Illinois during the summer. Currently, Hill is working on a website for coaching tennis and he loves working with folks of all ages.dkdk
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