The split-step on the return of serve may be the most important split step you ever execute–and there’s more than just one kind of split-step. In today’s lesson, Brady discusses and demonstrates the two most utilized split-steps for the return of serve.
Returning a serve in tennis is one of the most difficult feats in all of sports. Simplifying the stroke can do wonders for your consistency. In today’s lesson, Brady gives an quick tip on the grip for the return of serve which makes life a bit easier on the returner.
Sometimes you’re just stuck in a tough spot. If your opponent has hit an incredibly deep shot with pace, you only have one option: to take the ball off the “short-hop”. Learn how to execute this difficult shot in today’s lesson with Brady.
An alternative to backing up when your opponent hits a “heavy”, deep ball is to step up and take it on the rise. So in today’s lesson, Brady shows you how to execute an on the rise forehand off a deep shot from your opposition.
Once you’ve got the footwork pattern and swing taken care of, now you can start thinking about the kind of result you want off a deep, heavy ball. In today’s video Brady discusses how you can use your opponent’s shot to give them a taste of their own medicine.
There are many factors that come into play when handling a “heavy”, deep ball from your opponent…however there are two factors that are more important than any other. Find out what they are in today’s lesson with Brady.
Learning how to handle a heavy ball that was hit with considerable depth is one of the most difficult things to master in tennis. In today’s lesson which is part of a 3 part series, Brady breaks down the footwork needed in order to handle this shot.
So you hit that deep, penetrating ball that you wanted to hit…now what? In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates two typical scenarios after hitting a deep ball and how to properly respond to each.
Federer has a knack for keeping his returns deep no matter what serve he is facing. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates a neutralizing return that keeps the ball deep even against the hardest of serves.
Getting good depth on a volley can be the difference between generating an unforced error from your opponent or getting passed for an easy winner. There are many ways to get good depth on a volley, but in today’s lesson, Brady discusses how to keep the ball deep without losing control.
The slice backhand groundstroke can be one of the most useful shots in the game if executed correctly. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates how one factor overwhelmingly controls the depth on a backhand slice.
The most effective way to keep your opponent from controlling and dictating points is to hit with depth. In today’s lesson, Brady discusses how to properly hit with consistently deep, penetrating shots.
The “SABR” or otherwise known as the “Sneak Attack By Roger” is an advanced play that Federer used to use to catch the server off guard. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates exactly how to execute this tricky return.
Not all high level plays have to be complicated. In today’s lesson, Brady discusses how hitting a backhand down the line with a certain mentality can lead to another down the line opportunity.
You can’t always go by the book with your shot selection–especially if your opponent is expecting it and ready to pounce on that exact shot from you. So in today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates a high percentage and effective play that goes slightly against conventional wisdom.
In today’s modern game, many players are afraid to approach the net…which means oftentimes bringing them into the net can be a winning strategy. In today’s video, Brady demonstrates a play that pulls your opponent in and then sets you up for an easy pass.
