Return

Pictures and videos that will help you with the main components and fine nuances of world-class serve return

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Ready position

1) feet are wide apart

2) upper body leaned forward

3) racket is sitting in forehand (semi-western) grip

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Split step

1) at the exact moment the server makes a contact with the ball, split step jump has to be performed

2) feet remain wide

3) allows to quick direction change

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Forehand

1) short takeback

2) lunge with the opposite foot across the body

3) early contact point

4) a little top spin

5) regular finish

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Backhand

1) short takeback

2) lunge with the opposite foot across the body

3) early contact point

4) a little top spin

5) regular finish

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