Ian I see your point on hitting the ground running but I can’t see how being airborne at the moment of serve functionally helps the player returning the serve. Couldn’t we say that flexing the knees and transferring weight to the toes so you’re in a ready position to change directions is what actually does the job here?
Yes, it does the job, more slowly. Flexing the knees and transferring weight takes time. If you're in the air and read the direction on the way down you can immediately transfer momentum in the right direction. It takes less time, it's faster, it's better.
Thank you so much for this video. Might I suggest, in point 2, when the opponent is at a corner and the angles are maximised, should the player not perhaps bisect the angles by moving slightly into the court instead of laterally along the baseline? That way the distances to each possible line are even smaller.
It's possible that could be the right play, depends on where you're starting from and how much or how little trouble your opponent is in. If you're already on top of the baseline and they're not in trouble then stepping inside the baseline (just as an example) wouldn't be a great play. Thanks for watching!
The tricky part is a players ability to read / identify the flight of the ball. Regular players have slower visual reactions which can throw the timing of the split step into first step. 🥹
Learn how to master your kick serve in this step by step lesson: ua-cam.com/video/Rfs95Fdpsz0/v-deo.html
I am forever grateful to you coach Ian. You always provide unique and high level insights that it typically takes players years to even understand !
So happy to hear that, thanks for telling me!
Getting some awesome old instructional ET video vibes here Ian. What an incredible video production and quality here! Awesome.
Cheers!
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Trey out here getting roasted by Ian 🤣
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I love this guy, he always had great tips that really work !!
Appreciate your support very much
This is a real gem! You put 3 great things in one Vidoe. Well Done!
My 11 year old daughter who is a juniors players will be watching this video.
Hope it helps her a lot!
Thanks Ian. I'll share.
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Brilliant session.
Glad you enjoyed it, David
Ian I see your point on hitting the ground running but I can’t see how being airborne at the moment of serve functionally helps the player returning the serve. Couldn’t we say that flexing the knees and transferring weight to the toes so you’re in a ready position to change directions is what actually does the job here?
Yes, it does the job, more slowly. Flexing the knees and transferring weight takes time. If you're in the air and read the direction on the way down you can immediately transfer momentum in the right direction. It takes less time, it's faster, it's better.
Thank you so much for this video. Might I suggest, in point 2, when the opponent is at a corner and the angles are maximised, should the player not perhaps bisect the angles by moving slightly into the court instead of laterally along the baseline? That way the distances to each possible line are even smaller.
It's possible that could be the right play, depends on where you're starting from and how much or how little trouble your opponent is in. If you're already on top of the baseline and they're not in trouble then stepping inside the baseline (just as an example) wouldn't be a great play. Thanks for watching!
DONT BE LIKE ME! Another great video as always Ian
Ian, good stuff as always. Let's get together again
Would love to see you again, Noel! Shoot me a text and let me know when you'd like to get together.
My coach has a good acronym for tennis match tactics, improve your tennis DNA, Defense-Natural -Attack.
Love it
The tricky part is a players ability to read / identify the flight of the ball. Regular players have slower visual reactions which can throw the timing of the split step into first step. 🥹