Return Deep Dive: The Best Targets, Backhands, Lobs, Handling Power, Spin, Variety, & More

This is another AMA episode where I focus on the return of serve. Perhaps the most important shot in doubles, and certainly the least practiced.

I break down why the return of serve is misunderstood and how I think about practicing and implementing effective returns. I also dig into consistency, targets, patterns, deuce vs ad court, and tactics for the return. 

Why returns and groundstrokes are not the same thing.One common mistake that you should fix to reduce return errors.The two biggest return priorities.Crosscourt vs down-the-line vs lob returns.What to look for to determine your best return options.Members Only: How to handle variety - fast, slow, spin, flat, and weak 2nd serves.Members Only: How to cut your return errors from the deuce court.Members Only: A practice plan for improving your returns.

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