The return of serve: TENNIS MASTERCLASS by Patrick Mouratoglou, EPISODE 1

Спорт

In this Tennis Masterclass, I talk about the most important shot in the game. The return. Do you want to return like Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, or Andy Murray? Or maybe some of the best on the women’s side, like Simona Halep or Iga Swiatek? Do you want to know how to take advantage of your opponent’s serve and get in their mind?
If so, I have the right strategies and techniques for you.
The goal of the return of serve is to neutralize your opponent by engaging in their first service ball and attacking the second in order to take control of the point.
In this video, I break down each aspect of the return. From your position, grip, split step, contact point, aim, and anticipation… I can assure you that you will leave this video a better returner. Let’s go!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Feet position, legs
1:00 - Upper body, racket position
1:52 - Which grip to choose?
3:19 - The ideal position to return
3:57 - Two ways to do a split step
4:36 - When to do a split step?
5:06 - Where you should stand?
7:09 - Return isn’t a normal shot
7:52 - Compact and short swing
9:02 - Guide the ball
10:17 - Don’t hold your grip too tight
10:41 - The best way to hit the ball inside the court
11:05 - Where to aim on your return?
13:09 - How to anticipate your opponent’s serve?
15:16 - Return of second serve
16:38 - Three ways to hit an agressive return on the second serve
17:08 - How to return a kick serve?
18:14 - Return on different surfaces
20:26 - Merci beaucoup!
Subscribe to my channel for more immersive tennis coaching sessions.
Follow me on social media👇
Subscribe to my channel for more immersive tennis coaching sessions.
For even more tips, join my email list 👉 patrick.mouratoglou.com
Follow me on social media 👇
Instagram: / patrickmouratoglou
Facebook: / pmouratoglou
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@patrickmourat...
Twitter: / pmouratoglou
LinkedIn: / patrick-mouratoglou-49...
THE COACH
Patrick
#tennis #mouratoglou #tennistip

Пікірлер: 741

  • @wty989898
    @wty989898 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe we are getting this kind of quality tennis lesson for free... Thank you so much Coach Mouratoglou!

  • @117mxsanchez

    @117mxsanchez

    Жыл бұрын

    I was literally thinking the same thing.

  • @west4798

    @west4798

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a reason for that😂. Just look how many players(girls/boys) have won a GS under him as the main coach.

  • @jonbonesmahomes7472

    @jonbonesmahomes7472

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@west4798😅😅😅😅

  • @sjp4565

    @sjp4565

    Жыл бұрын

    @@west4798 these comments are so stupid winning GS's is next to impossible most players that sit in the top 10 will never win a GS in their lives. Not to mention that like 3 dudes have won nearly all the GS titles in the past decade.

  • @mikepeterson9121

    @mikepeterson9121

    Жыл бұрын

    @@117mxsanchez yyyyyyyyyytttt

  • @jptennis
    @jptennis Жыл бұрын

    As a coach who has worked 20 years on the WTA and ITF tour. This is the best example of simplifying things that are so difficult. For every sentence he says, he is condensing hours of research and analysis, meanwhile making it look easy. Awesome presentation, Patrick 👏

  • @patrickmouratoglou_official

    @patrickmouratoglou_official

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words!

  • @philipplange2133

    @philipplange2133

    11 ай бұрын

    Please keep educating us and the next generation for better tennis performance. God richly bless you Coach

  • @mladenmijanovic1328

    @mladenmijanovic1328

    10 ай бұрын

    One of the best tennis coach in the world if not the best

  • @amormagisterestoptimus

    @amormagisterestoptimus

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@patrickmouratoglou_official😱

  • @AdvancedTennisFoundation-ph9zo

    @AdvancedTennisFoundation-ph9zo

    4 ай бұрын

    good presentation but poor info

  • @baomichael
    @baomichael9 ай бұрын

    i learn more in this video than 54 years of playing tennis!!! thank you coach!!

  • @asoaresjr
    @asoaresjr Жыл бұрын

    Played competitive tennis my whole life and played D1 in the US back in HS before going to a college that killed its tennis program my freshman year. I've watched world class coaches give lessons on returns, and I have to say this is by far the best return class I've ever seen. I feel like if I had this resource available to me back in the day, I would have made huge gains on my return game. Great work as always by coach Patrick -- keep it up!

  • @venkatesh4kotapati

    @venkatesh4kotapati

    Жыл бұрын

    😮😮

  • @RapotatoGAMING

    @RapotatoGAMING

    Жыл бұрын

    I have found similar help from this video. So so so so so helpful

  • @stephenkeye2678

    @stephenkeye2678

    8 ай бұрын

    True! Most club pros no nothing. They'll take your money and you'll never get better. Sad....

  • @ckng86
    @ckng86 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far one of the best tutorial on return of serves delivered in such concise, succinct fashion! Straight to the point and easy to understand even for early learners of the game - no wonder folks like Rune and Gauff are improving so drastically! Ps: next up, please could we have a tutorial on defending / attacking high balls. Merci beaucoup!

  • @TheTamrielDrunkard

    @TheTamrielDrunkard

    Жыл бұрын

    I will let Patrick make the video, but to get you started, make sure you're moving your feet forward and timing that ball off the bounce at around chest to shoulder height. This allows you to level out your swing and flatten the trajectory of the ball because the net will not be in the way when you are contacting the ball well above the net's height.

  • @saurabhtiwari7525
    @saurabhtiwari7525 Жыл бұрын

    Hearing you felt like you are describing Novak’s technique of return. Thanks for putting it in words. You are great coach.

  • @drrwin
    @drrwin Жыл бұрын

    Very humbled by your passion to teach tennis in such detail.... everyone around the world who gets to learn from your videos are indebted to you...thank you

  • @patrickmouratoglou_official

    @patrickmouratoglou_official

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @julianocorsino6836
    @julianocorsino6836 Жыл бұрын

    I pay around R$100.00 for a class to have this type of information that was passed on here. My teacher is a great idol to me for his dedication to tennis, but Maratoglou surpassed all barriers of excellence with this video and FOR FREE!! Congrats!! 👏👏

  • @stephenkeye2678

    @stephenkeye2678

    8 ай бұрын

    I've found that most club pros no nothing! They take your money, and you never even get any better.

  • @ElectricanMV
    @ElectricanMV Жыл бұрын

    It's incredible the amount of knowledge you're sharing with us Patrick. Thanks.

  • @patrickmouratoglou_official

    @patrickmouratoglou_official

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @daledonovan9542
    @daledonovan9542 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for episode 2,3,4,5.....always great!!! Thank you🎾🎾🎾

  • @brethinman8537
    @brethinman8537 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the long form videos. You are able to pack so much quality information into them.

  • @camlendrim7609
    @camlendrim7609 Жыл бұрын

    The best comprehensive tennis lesson I have ever seen. Long but worth every second. 👏

  • @ST-rm3bz
    @ST-rm3bz6 ай бұрын

    Patrick’s ability to translate the dynamics of everything in tennis is second to none. I am a beginner and I learn so much from start to end of every video. And, he delivers advice so well that I am able to apply it right on my next practice. He literally imprints the lesson in my mind. Merci beaucoup!🥰

  • @paulwilliams9232
    @paulwilliams9232 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best coaching available on You tube. It's incredible

  • @tiagofreitas5783
    @tiagofreitas5783 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome master class of tennis, a huge congrats from Brazil!! Long videos, details, stats, wonderful !!!

  • @darklaws
    @darklaws Жыл бұрын

    These long-form episodes are amazing! Please keep them coming

  • @citiofbrass
    @citiofbrass Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe you only have 200k subs. Your lessons is a gift that I hope never goes away

  • @1212wolverine
    @1212wolverine Жыл бұрын

    This is pure gold Patrick. Thank you so much for your invaluable lessons.

  • @goldencalf5144
    @goldencalf5144 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work, coach. This is probably the best video I've seen on the return of serve. Comprehensive, but straight to the point without any fluff.

  • @newconcepthomes46
    @newconcepthomes46 Жыл бұрын

    The most complete and comprehensive explanation of the return, great work👍, thank you!!

  • @walker.studios
    @walker.studios Жыл бұрын

    Come on KZread - throw this legend a bone and recommend his channel more. Love Patrick's clear and engaging instruction. Merci beaucoup!

  • @wisnt11
    @wisnt117 ай бұрын

    I have not seen any video with a better technique than this video about returning the serve . Simply Amazing 🤩! 👏👏👏

  • @rodger1981
    @rodger1981 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing. Great lesson, great breakdown of the return of serve. Now it is a matter of execution, training and a lot of hard work. Thank you Patrick.

  • @andrewthetrader8725
    @andrewthetrader8725 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant rundown, merci beaucoup to you Patrick!! ♥️♥️

  • @Arthur-tm7jc
    @Arthur-tm7jc Жыл бұрын

    Those advices are priceless!! Absolutely loved this video!

  • @krolldavid
    @krolldavid Жыл бұрын

    Great in depth overview and summary! Thank you

  • @andreaho
    @andreaho Жыл бұрын

    Best lessons (freely), best-edited video structure with chapters, easiest understandable English explanation from a world-class coach. What more to expect!

  • @jinwoopark9966
    @jinwoopark9966 Жыл бұрын

    His lesson is priceless. Thanks Patrick 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @amirsanchez8193
    @amirsanchez8193 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best tennis lessons I have received, and can watch it over and over when I need it! Great analysis and presentation. Merci beaucop! 💯

  • @michellem9392
    @michellem9392 Жыл бұрын

    There are so many great tips in this video! I'll have to re-watch this multiple times. Thanks!

  • @mahanrazagh
    @mahanrazagh Жыл бұрын

    Coach Patrick, you are the best. you are changing my mind in a way of seeing more details in tennis matches these days!

  • @gregfeather3268
    @gregfeather3268 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, simplistic breakdown! Superb! Thanks Patrick Mourotoglou

  • @user-bc3xd4cm7l
    @user-bc3xd4cm7l Жыл бұрын

    I have started playing tennis just a year ago but I quickly learned and applied a lot of tips with the help of the legendary Patrick Mouratoglou’s channel. Thank you for inspiring everyone, Patrick! ❤

  • @isikbulent
    @isikbulent Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Patrick Muratoglu ❤ 😊You are a great coach and person sharing your knowledge and coaching talent with common tennis players. You have been helping us to love tennis deeply and throughly 🎾

  • @nuovoulisse
    @nuovoulisse Жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson! A complete Summary of tennis return. Thanks Patrick🤩🤩

  • @pierluigiceddia2720
    @pierluigiceddia2720 Жыл бұрын

    Great overview on the return of serve, thank you for sharing all these concepts and for putting things in perspective. Well done!

  • @BMX6x4-
    @BMX6x4- Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, i have been playing tennis for 4 months, and so far ive learned so much from the content, thank you Brother! Big ups from Brazil

  • @opsm4817
    @opsm4817 Жыл бұрын

    I thank you so much for your content. I watch process it, and try to incorporate it as much as possible. As I get older I still love to learn new things and try to improve. Your positive view and love for the game is apparent. Cheers!

  • @lalaki2
    @lalaki211 ай бұрын

    I started tennis when I was 7 but then stopped at 15. Recently I returned, to be able to exercise, but also to play good tennis and enjoy it as I should have in the first place. Every single one of your videos has helped me towards feeling more confident in each practice. Thank you so much for your work, your channel is fantastic!

  • @massimosanticchia3404
    @massimosanticchia3404 Жыл бұрын

    Very comprehensive. This is a lesson to refer back over and over as I work on my return to serve. Thank you.

  • @DrAshishGupta
    @DrAshishGupta Жыл бұрын

    Wow exactly what I was looking for as a beginner who is struggling with backhand return of serve . So so helpful .

  • @AndreiBgatov
    @AndreiBgatov Жыл бұрын

    Wow! A full masterclass! Totally unexpected! Merci

  • @anirutvideo
    @anirutvideo Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your great coaching tips. You have digested a difficult subject and made it simple to undertand.

  • @AF-gt1fv
    @AF-gt1fv Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I always enjoy your videos coaching players on court, and this was an informative and in-depth video that I really enjoyed. Thank you.

  • @houradafsar8688
    @houradafsar8688 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Patrick ! This is by far the best quality return of serve lesson I have every seen in my tennis life time. I will for sure make some adjustments to be more competitive playing on the ITF Masters Tour. Really Love your unique approach on the mental as well as technical side of the game sharing quality elite information. Merci infiniment et bonne continuation pour la suite.

  • @jfollas698
    @jfollas698 Жыл бұрын

    This is so so good! Many thanks for making this coaching available for all of us!

  • @charlesdang2557
    @charlesdang2557 Жыл бұрын

    This is next level coaching. Extremely insightful and relevant. I understand now how he has helped bring up world class players

  • @sulagnachatterjee
    @sulagnachatterjee Жыл бұрын

    This was so so so helpful. Never had any coach of mine taught me these key points. Now I know why I was loosing points while returning. Thank you so much for this wonderful class

  • @dsm7
    @dsm7 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Patrick, as always we learn verytime from your lessons.

  • @michawodarkiewicz371
    @michawodarkiewicz371 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing masterclass lesson. Clear, concise, and perfect for tennis players from all levels

  • @simonobrien3185
    @simonobrien3185 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips- I love return of serve- one of my favourite shots

  • @stevecrell7330
    @stevecrell7330 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks coach Morataglou- last week I played a doubles match and a lefty with a good kick serve was sending me way off the court on my weaker side. I could feel the anxiety growing every time it was his turn to serve. your return of serve lesson has already made me relax .Best regards, Steve.

  • @nikosa4943
    @nikosa4943 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! thx Patrick, insane cool to cover so much in 20 mins! Golden feed for me and my students! Keep up the good work and share your perspective of Tennis with the world! RESPECT! Sending a lot of greek tennis-love!!!

  • @Fitness4London
    @Fitness4London Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic lesson, Patrick. You're the best tennis coach in the world (probably in the universe!).

  • @davez7273
    @davez7273 Жыл бұрын

    SUCH a huge guidelines... its like having an online coaching... thank you for sharing your knowledge COACH

  • @Nessaj87
    @Nessaj87 Жыл бұрын

    Must be the best video you have made. Incredible. The point about return on 1st serve cannot be a normal shot is a gamechanger. Credits to the production crew as well, this production was similar to the level of coaching!

  • @MrsCrazyrange
    @MrsCrazyrange Жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup! Thank you for amazing content as always. Going to go out now and use it in my match this morning!

  • @stevenlake
    @stevenlake Жыл бұрын

    Such clarity in your explanations. Bravo!

  • @nickharvey8515
    @nickharvey8515 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing content and refined coaches offering their knowledge to all is helping to increase the performance for beginners and intermediate players that normally took years to grasp. Merci Entraîneur por votre temp!

  • @ChristianResi-qj2sz
    @ChristianResi-qj2sz Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great! Thanks so much. It must be fantastic to get lessons at your academy. Cannot wait to see the next video.

  • @oscarivanortizurrego3130
    @oscarivanortizurrego3130 Жыл бұрын

    Great Master class of returning serve 👏 glad I took it before my tournament once again thanks patrick

  • @williamortiz3336
    @williamortiz3336 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Patrick Moratoglou for a great lesson and for giving us insight to all your knowledge. Would love to see a video of you talking about the best serve + 1 combinations. Greetings from the caribbean island of Puerto Rico.

  • @willkittwk
    @willkittwk Жыл бұрын

    This is a gold mine of knowledge and technique. Its definetly one to watch over and over to absorb and reinforce because of the abundamce of information🎉

  • @mauriceparry17
    @mauriceparry17 Жыл бұрын

    Been watching three of your episodes and have to say you are a great trainer! Wish I had you coaching me 40 years ago!!

  • @SidharthDeshpande
    @SidharthDeshpande Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Lesson Patrick. This is a superb breakdown of how to return a serve. Looking forward to using this at my next session on the courts 🙂

  • @candomannn6892
    @candomannn6892 Жыл бұрын

    These longer videos are awesome! Amazing work! Would love to hear your thoughts on problem solving during a match / player match ups etc...

  • @borfe
    @borfe Жыл бұрын

    Omg, what a quality tennis lesson! Amazing stuff, keep the good work on courts and behind the cameras

  • @skeenasiren3796
    @skeenasiren3796 Жыл бұрын

    So many good points to think about, thank you ❤

  • @michaeltran8079
    @michaeltran8079 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing step by step instructions!!! I have been looking for these details for a long time. Thank you.

  • @tititnouu
    @tititnouu Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Patrick for your work it's unbelievable for this second most important shot. Of course if 2nd episode could be serve it will be fantastic ;)

  • @kema848
    @kema8488 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely a tennis mind-changing video. Thank you!

  • @markanderton2410
    @markanderton2410 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your time and willingness to share these treasures of playing the game.

  • @vitaeworld874
    @vitaeworld874 Жыл бұрын

    It's a sheer blessing for me to watch you teach us with love and care. As i remember the quote, when the student is ready master appears. I believe it's god's work to encounter with you and your teachings everyday. My prayers always goes for you and your family sir. Long live you Joyfully. I'm out of words to express my gratitude 🙏🙏🙏

  • @christopherseidl444
    @christopherseidl4448 ай бұрын

    Thank you, this is by far the best return of serve video I have seen! Thank you very much for sharing so many valuable insights Patrick!

  • @AnastasiaVance

    @AnastasiaVance

    7 ай бұрын

    That's well said and thanks for commenting on it too cuz you're the one I've been waiting for

  • @carlosmeneses9419
    @carlosmeneses9419 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Patrick for giving us this amazing, valuable content. I knew late this sport but thanks to you I improving. Cheers from Mexico. You convey your passion in these videos

  • @nguyen925
    @nguyen925 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing tips and thoroughly explained video, thanks Coach P!

  • @djem1980
    @djem198011 ай бұрын

    Je suis passionné de tennis depuis longtemps et c’est génial de continuer d’apprendre autant avec vous, merci Patrick

  • @peterpanagopoulos6698
    @peterpanagopoulos6698 Жыл бұрын

    Your instruction is, as always, impeccable! I am older and new to tennis (about 18 months now) and the two things I am having a time with is top spin and keeping the two handed back hand in the court of play and not sending it to the fence!!

  • @obsidiandragon9994
    @obsidiandragon9994 Жыл бұрын

    The amount of times I was mind blown this video is insane

  • @docsuhas
    @docsuhas Жыл бұрын

    This is truly a master class on return. ! Phenomenonal. Thank you.

  • @dudewater
    @dudewater Жыл бұрын

    This was fantastic! Took lots of notes. Thank you Coach! ☺

  • @sensai1983
    @sensai1983 Жыл бұрын

    These is one of the greatest content I've seen so far for tennis players wanting to get better at the game. Thank you so much Patrick!

  • @richardgarcia9943

    @richardgarcia9943

    10 ай бұрын

    yes or good or bad using dampeners ? TY

  • @jeritsui5609
    @jeritsui5609 Жыл бұрын

    A 20mins video but loads to take in! Merci Monsieur🙌🏼

  • @brianb336
    @brianb336 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Patrick. That was the best lesson in return I have ever had in my life. I learned so much from you in this brief session. I can’t thank you enough.

  • @patrickmouratoglou_official

    @patrickmouratoglou_official

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @amormagisterestoptimus

    @amormagisterestoptimus

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@patrickmouratoglou_official🧿🍀🧿

  • @TimSchellenberger
    @TimSchellenberger Жыл бұрын

    This is just awesome quality! I really appreciated it and looked it all the way through, just to give a better watch through rate ;) A Video on Serve in the same style would be great, then forehand, backhand and volley - kind of like a Tennis basics series in addition to your other content. I could totally believe in many people getting great benefit from that and recommending it! Thank you very much!

  • @brucetnt3857
    @brucetnt3857 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Patrick, thx for the exceptional content. I mean , this kinda lesson is often chargeable online. As someone who plays at a local club in Normandie , my only way of understanding the tactics from my coach is by guessing and google translation because my French is extremely limited. Your channel inspired me tremendously. My grandma in law is a big tennis fan and she once won the French championship as a senior player representing Normandie, every time when I visited her for tea time , we’ d talk about tennis and you, haha. You are quite famous in her generation, and you are keeping the pace to be THE most famous and inspiring coach. Yasas !

  • @RapotatoGAMING
    @RapotatoGAMING Жыл бұрын

    This is the best tennis instruction video I have EVER watched. I have watched hundreds of videos of tennis technique, etc... and this is more helpful than all of them. Helpful beyond words

  • @ReubenLobo
    @ReubenLoboАй бұрын

    Thanks for your tutorials! They are very helpful and very well explained. Awesome videos as well...many thanks!!

  • @betorg1392
    @betorg1392 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Coach Mouratoglou and team.

  • @xe2ywi
    @xe2ywi Жыл бұрын

    I love the class Patrick, I've applied some of those already on my games, and surprised myself of the great results, I let know the guys you're my coach and they laugh about it, but I know you're the one, thanks a lot 😊

  • @paraka115
    @paraka115 Жыл бұрын

    awesome tennis lessons patrick. Congratulations and thansk for your dedication

  • @airairson2130
    @airairson2130 Жыл бұрын

    I am so grateful for your valuable advice. Thank you so much for your effort and your time. 🙏🙏☺☺

  • @dariushbahmiari4491
    @dariushbahmiari4491 Жыл бұрын

    Tanks Patrick, every and each Word you express is pure speciality💫

  • @sanjibdas-rt9gs
    @sanjibdas-rt9gs11 күн бұрын

    A training can't be better than this. Thank you sir

  • @rafaelhgstoppa1462
    @rafaelhgstoppa14622 ай бұрын

    You are a fantastic Coach. Thank you for share your knowledge.

  • @udeeksh
    @udeeksh6 ай бұрын

    This is pure gold. Thanks

  • @chrismarshall2429
    @chrismarshall2429 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Thank you, coach Mouratoglou!

  • @andreasg.9194
    @andreasg.9194 Жыл бұрын

    I learned more from that video then I ever have from my former tennis coach which was actually a former top 100 player … Thx so much!

  • @chinaski5
    @chinaski53 ай бұрын

    One of your best lessons. Thanks coach!

  • @js8749
    @js8749 Жыл бұрын

    Best video ever, hopefully you make a serving step by step like this video. Awesome video format

Келесі