The return of serve

Dealing with a serve down the middle

Common faults on the return of serve

Forehand straight technique

Introduction to the forehand return of serve

Force your opponent's hand

Psychology of the return of serve

Backhand straight technique

Backhand cross court technique

How to take control of the rally

Looking for visual cues

Introduction to the backhand return of serve

Show your opponent the cross court

How to attack off the return of serve

Dealing with the serve down the middle

Keeping the upper body facing the side wall

Hitting off the back leg

Where to position yourself on court

Introduction to the forehand return of serve

Top tip for amateurs: Allow space

Dealing with a ball close to the side wall

Take control with the cross court volley

Point of impact for the straight volley

How to move to the ball

The correct starting position

Introduction to the backhand return of serve