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Two return of serve tips: split step and handling 'aceitosa' serves.

🏆 Your #1 Takeaway

How can I improve my return of serve to be more effective and handle difficult serves?

By adopting a split step with weight forward for better reactivity and learning to step forward and use a firm wrist to handle serves that bounce deep off the side glass ('aceitosa').

What Your Guru Thinks

This lesson with Asier is very insightful for improving your return of serve. He breaks down two key adjustments: using a split step to be more dynamic and how to handle serves that go deep off the side glass, known as 'aceitosa'. Asier explains how shifting your weight forward and stepping into the return can significantly improve your reaction time and power. The practical drills shown should help you implement these changes and feel more confident returning serve.

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Added on: Dec 01, 2024
2 tips in the RETURN that are a GAMECHANGER with Asier Gago

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2 tips in the RETURN that are a GAMECHANGER with Asier Gago
Audience: Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill Level:
45%
Primary Shot: Return
Secondary Shot: Slice
Play Style: Defensive
Court Position: None

Tags

skill-lower-intermediate skill-high-intermediate style-defensive

Keywords

Return of Serve Split Step Footwork Aceitosa Serve Strategy

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