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Awesome video - thanks! I got a couple of points there, particularly the positioning and I like the little foot-turn as they are hitting. __ As a returner, I normally hammer the first return (or an early return) HARD down-the-line, as a message to the net player, that I will go DTL. If/when I nail that, it instantly deflates the serving team an puts them on notice. Add in a couple of well placed return lobs and the net player then has 3 shots to think about, leaving a bit more room for cross-court through the middle. The challenge for the net player, is to get the returner, worrying about what the net player is going to do, instead of focusing on their shot. (That distracts them and makes them change their mind on the shot they are playing, causing bad decisions and errors and frustration). Faking a cross is great for this too. The challenge as a returner, is to get the net player worried about what we are going to do. If we pass them down-the-line a couple of times (early), then most amateur players will worry about their line. Maybe their serving partner gets angry at them, for letting the ball through. A couple of return lobs, gets them thinking about high balls so maybe they have to stand back a bit. All of that can limit the 'sharking' at the net. Happy hitting. Andy, Brisbane.

Did you ever play again Aaron Krickstein? I am trying to remember if I seen you play at the Open? You’re a younger man than myself so I don’t remember where I seen you play before, but I was thinking of you playing against Krick!

Loved the full podcast. I think the hardest thing to accept in sport is that it isn't the great shots that matter most to the game (although they obviously do wonders for your state of mind), it's the ability to do the right thing time and time again - with that generally being the best percentage play with margins that take out failure - or as you guys put it playing the rational optimal shot time and time again - recognising that (esp in extremes) this flexes for in the situation you're in - the crossing the road with a pack of lions being a good case in point. For me the best players are not just the best tacticians, they are the most disciplined - which ties back to meditation imo. Anyway - great job!

Excellent

Thanks a million..... Sadly i can put it all to practice only after the Monsoon ends here in Goa, India. Thanks again.

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Really good advice. The way you talk to yourself is how I talk to myself (in my mind 😁), literally just talking through my game plan for the point. No thoughts about previous points or overall score. Just how am I going to play this point 🎾

One of the best tennis videos on youtube. And I've seen them all.

What did you eat to get those calves 😮

Coming back here to congratulate Jess after her amazing comeback and championship at Berlin 2024! 🎉

Great videos, much appreciated. How about reading opponent's serves ? other than the obvious of reading the toss. is there good ways to read opponent's serves to see where they are going before they hit it ? Thank you much

Great tip. What's the optimal play against someone who likes to play lots of drop shots?

Very handy tips. I’ll be trying them out next match. Thank you!

What about the high balls that come cross court over my head, can I poach them ?

Get in shape bro

great video. all my favorite tricks. it's become a joke with people I play with that I always go on the first point - first or second serve. also, playing your opponent is great advice too. most people at 4.5 or below aren't quite used to people moving a whole lot. and if you get a conservative, consistent-type guy, maybe a singles guy, you can torture him all match.

also i poach and i also fake alot during the match. but i have trouble for some reason if my opponent hits the ball hard right at me as i am poaching or even fake poaching ? Why is that ? and how can i fix that ?

if you get that close to the net after moving up 2 steps, you are so close to the net, wouldn't you be a sucker for a lob ??

Well done

Best tennis tip I've ever had bar none. Instant results on my next match. From someone who leaps around like a lunatic at the net - this simplified everything and freaked out my opponents to a comical degree. Thanks so much.

As a dedicated low-percentage player, I love your concepts. Hard to imagine your opponent playing at division 1. What's his UTR?

14:57 nice SABER lol

The laughing and smiling was just demonstrated by Jannik Sinner in a tight situation in his current match vs. Zhang. Sinner was serving down 5-6 in the second set and his ball toss went over his head. The crowd chuckled as did Sinner. Before he was able to serve, he smiled again as did Zhang. I truly great moment at a crucial time in a highly competitive match. Very refreshing! Sinner eventually won the game.😃

Great examples! Love this video for showing my hs players how to win! Very important! Thank you again! If our team has the year I believe they can, I’m crediting you for making me a better coach!

I enjoed your other video. Thanks. See you :)

Just went through and tried to find all your videos. Subscribed and liked them all! I wish I had this instruction when I was beginning! Outstanding content and explanation! Gracias Amigo!

Love the attitude tip! Crucial IMO and also not emphasized enough!

Very helpful, playing league doubles last night and was using your tips on when to poach. Worked well.

That was a sick cross court my friend. Coach I am 52 years old and I smoke a half a pack of cigarettes a day, and I don’t breathe that hard. Are you playing in Colorado? I live in Florida and it’s a new kind of hot down here my friend.

Well, the first good strategy was to pick an opponent that was very weak!

I’m not familiar with the instructor but I’m willing to bet he was/is a successful coach. These videos are some of the best I’ve seen. I’m constantly looking for new things to learn about tennis and I always learn several things on your videos! These are well explained and informative. I coach high school tennis and this instruction is invaluable. Clear, concise, and important! Thank you so much!

This is the 2nd video of yours that I have watched in the past week. You have made a fan. Keep up the good work

This is a great explanation!

Great vid. Patrick, could you do a video on proper technique for hitting a ball very early, on the rise? I feel like it's an inevitable shot that requires a different swing. Thanks for your work it has helped so much.

This was great, thanks coach - what about recovery if you don't make that poach, just back to square 1 type thing?

As usual …world class instruction that you won’t get at your local club…

Nice simple to understand

It seems your fake is often a head fake which I need to learn. As an old fat guy, if I get my center of mass moving laterally, it ain't stopping.

Fantastic insight and information! I'm watching all your vids. But is there any chance you could post these in non HDR. Cannot turn off HDR when watching on my large TV. HDR makes it blinding. Thx.

Great Lesson! After your split step, do you leave yourself enough room for an angled step into the volley or do you get closer to the net and move straight laterally?

Great advice. I'd propose a reason #3 however: partner's serve is batting practice speed.

Great tips!

Interesting points. I'm 60 and play doubles at around 4.5. I'm comfortable at the net for the initial volley but if it requires a number of quick fire volleys then I fall to pieces. 4 players all volleying at the net is a nightmare for me - any thoughts?

Closing volleys $$

Really good instructions

The rain distracted me… Early in the match I love to go up the line to send a message to the guy at the net that if you poach I’ll skewer your *ss with a shot up the line. When they know you got that shot and aren’t afraid to use it they think twice about poaching…

Is that rain again? Stokke you need to move to San Diego! I’ll be your first client! Once again, great content!

I am a senior, 70 3.5 play doubles only now. Never know how to poach. My friends call me a statue. I always wanted to learn poaching to improve my doubles, Thanks for this good instruction video, I know how now. Will work on it .Thanks. Can you do a video on Loading and unloading?

Nice! Will try your tips in my next match!